Escape Ventures in Orlando has some of the best escape rooms in the area. They have a great variety…read moreof rooms with different themes and difficulty levels, so there's something for everyone. One thing that really stands out is how on point the theming is. They pay attention to the small details, even down to the doors you walk through to enter each room, which really helps set the tone before the game even starts and makes the whole experience feel more immersive. The puzzles are creative and the rooms flow really well, keeping things engaging the entire time. Some rooms are a little scarier while others are more fun or silly, which makes it great to visit multiple times. The game masters are always awesome. They are friendly, enthusiastic, and clearly passionate about what they do. They're also great about adapting to the style of hints your group prefers. They'll give unlimited hints if you want them, but they're also really respectful if you'd rather play without nudges. Whenever we go, we ask for no hints unless we request them, and they always stick to that. They've also given really solid recommendations for other escape rooms locally and even throughout the state, and they were the ones who told us about the Morty app for finding and rating escape rooms. Overall it's a really well-run spot with great theming, creative puzzles, and a team that clearly cares about the experience. I'm always excited to try new rooms when they launch them

Hands down the most awesome escape room brand in Florida. From the second you walk in, you can tell…read morethis place is different. The rooms are insanely creative, challenging without being frustrating, and clearly built by people who actually care about the experience, not just rushing you through for a paycheck. And the owner? Absolute legend. You can tell this place is their passion. Super welcoming, genuinely excited about what they've built, and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great time. That kind of energy trickles down into everything, from the puzzles to the vibe. Whether you're a first-timer or an escape room addict, this place is a must. Fun, immersive, and run by the bestest owner you'll ever meet. We'll 100% be back.

I've never been interested in doing an escape room. My family has always wanted to do one. I gave…read morein, so we could do something together as a family and American Escape Rooms didn't disappoint. Right now, you have to book your room online. Their website was easy to navigate, and make sure to text the phone number on the site to get a same day discount code! We booked the same day for the Zombie room. Their prices, by the way, were a lot less than other rooms in Orlando by around $10/per person. We arrived a few minutes ahead of time, signed the waivers and locked our phones away. Brooke, our game master, went over the rules and then we were locked inside. Needless to say, we had a lot of fun. 60 minutes goes by extremely quickly, and alas, the zombies won and we lost. Brooke was extremely helpful with her clues she gave us over the walkie talkie and was invested in us succeeding (she doesn't need more zombies running around). We enjoyed our experience so much that when they offered us a discounted package for another time, we went ahead and took it. They have 4 different rooms available, plus, they're located in a shopping center near UCF which has some great food and drink options for winners (and losers) to enjoy afterwards. Definitely check them out!

My friends and I celebrated our friend's birthday by surprising her with an escape room…read more Overall, we enjoyed our time at the American Escape Rooms. The staff were super friendly and nice. The room we chose was quite challenging. The detail that went into the room was very intricate and thoroughly thought out. We loved the story behind the room. There is a limited amount of hints available compared to other places, but since it was our friend's birthday, they gave us extra hints if we needed them or said we could add additional time.

Staff was so so nice. I had a great time with my friends. The amazing team member that helped us…read morehad short hair and a super cool somber tattoo. Overall, 11/10. Wouldn't have been as enjoyable if the staff wasn't that amazing!

We absolutely had a fabulous time at this escape room experience. In fact, I feel this might be…read morethe best one we've been at to date. It's nice to know that they are nearby. Located in Cocoa Village, it's located on the main drag, non-descriptly, and has a nice welcoming lobby area. The young man working the front desk, Aaron, was very helpful and made the experience for us even that much better. We'll be looking to return, as they have some other escape rooms coming up in the next few months that are of interest and intrigue for us.

I went yesterday for Mother's Day with my kids. I have been many many times before and always…read moreenjoyed the games. Our game guide was Tony and he made the game so much more fun for us. We really enjoyed ourselves. The only issue I have is the cost of this has gone up so drastically I feel. For 4 of us it was almost $200. That's crazy for one hour of game time. Either way we did have a good time and we even figured out the extra little bathroom clue game.

This was my first time going to a escape room. I never thought the level of details and how fun it…read morecould be. We were two people trying to escape from the Playground. We couldn't complete it, we needed to finish two more task. It was fun because we had help throughout the game. The level details was amazing. Even though we didn't finish, the staff showed us how to complete the two remaining task.

Family friendly place, my family loved it the owner is awesome and the prices are great. Definitely…read moregoing back he's open everyday except Tuesdays. Made my appointment online which helped because I got there and went straight to the challenge.

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We love doing these escape rooms! We've been to the West Melbourne and Downtown Melbourne…read morelocations. Both locations have very nice staff members and the rooms are always fun!

Whenever I visit family in Melbourne, we love doing escape rooms together and typically visit the…read moredowntown location. We've had wonderful experiences at the downtown location and decided to try the West Melbourne location. Never again. We showed up 5 minutes early (not as early as we would have liked due to traffic), and no one was there to greet us, but we scanned the QR code and started working on our waivers. The game "master" came out a few minutes later and let us know where the restrooms and lockers were if we needed them. There was no sense of urgency conveyed, and she did not mention that there would be a bathroom penalty (I am pregnant but would have rather held it than lose 25% of my investment). After we had taken 5-7 minutes to complete the consent forms, use the restroom, and use the lockers, the game "master" tells us there will be a penalty for showing up late, and does not tell us what the penalty will be. We were never offered the option to have the rest of our party start on time, and those needing to use the restroom join later either. She then takes her sweet time telling us what not to do, how to open each lock, etc. and tells us not to start looking around the room until after the video has finished. Once the clock starts, she takes a 15 minute penalty, giving us only 45 minutes. During our welcome, the game "master" said she would nudge us throughout the experience and help guide us along the way. This did not happen. We didn't escape, and when we asked if she could tell us what was missed or how close we were, she refused. We did Shipwrecked, which was advertised as "starts in the dark," but the entire experience is lit by only Christmas lights and flashlights. We went with elderly relatives who are low vision & did not feel like they got $30+ out of their 45 minute experience. I work in customer service and all new employees have a learning curve. I highly recommend incorporating basic customer service principles and soft skills training into your new hire training program going forward.

We have done a lot of escape rooms as a family so we opted to try Disturbance in Elmwood. It was…read morelisted as Expert level/highly challenging and allows for 75 minutes. It was a super cold night and this was the perfect activity for us. We met our game master (I think it was Brittney) and she was super friendly and energetic. She really helped to make the room theming and our experience. We found the room to be challenging, but with our previous experience we were able to figure out the clues and escape with about 4 minutes left. We were able to get clues to help us if we felt stuck, but didn't just give us the answer so we could still feel like we accomplished solving the puzzles. This was a larger room and starts splitting into 2 groups so it was fun since we were not sure when it was going to end. Added to the excitement, but also to the stress when time was running out! :-) We would do another room for sure when we are back in the area!

Ok. So we are escape room virgins and wanted to start in an easy room. The room we chose was "the…read moreexhibit ". Let me tell you. From the moment we walked into the building to the moment we left we had nothing but an amazing time. Kim was our Guide and explained all we needed to know. As we were doing this for the first time we opted for clues and hints to be given. Even with the clues it was challenging enough for us and we had more than a few ah ha moments lol. The room was very well put together and we as group can't wait to return for more fun. It took us 47 minutes to get out of the room.

Escape Artists in Sanford is a really solid spot if you're into escape rooms. They have several…read moredifferent rooms with varying levels of difficulty, which makes it fun whether you're new to escape rooms or you've done a bunch before. I've actually done all of their rooms, and I've genuinely liked every single one. Each room feels a little different, the puzzles are well thought out, and they're challenging without feeling impossible. It's clear a lot of effort went into the design and flow of the rooms. The staff has always been friendly and helpful as well, which makes the experience even better. Overall it's a great local place for escape rooms and definitely somewhere I'd recommend if you're looking for a fun group activity in Sanford

This is a solid escape room set and we have been to this location before. My group started with…read moreCarter's Haberdashery which we haven't done. I liked how it felt immersive and had clear story telling. It was adventure themed and very fun. Then, we played Secret Society on whim and I would say that experience was 3/5. It was their oldest game and it showed. It was old school with a few key locks and a couple cool elements thrown in, so it was immersive but pretty easy for experienced players (we are now 2nd on the leader board having escaped with 30:13 minutes remaining) leaving you feeling a little unfulfilled. I am interested in playing their newest game, Operation: Ringfall, which opened last year.

I think this is one of my most visited escape game locations. I've played many games here, and they…read morehave a variety of levels from beginner to really hard so it's a great place for families or newbies. My most recent experience maybe wasn't 5 star but it was a one off. My partner wrote a really strong review with all the concerns and the owners actually responded and rectified the issues so I won't waste your time re-hashing fixed things. One of my fav things about this location is that the hints don't hurt your time/ability to get out. It makes it more fun. I also really like the lobby. The atmosphere makes you feel like you're in something Sherlock Holmes adjacent and that feels fun. Plus this location is on I-drive but not THAT part of I-drive. (Iykyk)

We had an AMAZING time at Escapology! We came with a group of 6 to celebrate my cousin-in-law's…read morebirthday, and it honestly couldn't have been a better experience. We did Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express and escaped with less than minutes to spare--talk about adrenaline! The theming was incredible from start to finish. The puzzles were challenging but fun, the music set the perfect mood, and the decor truly made us feel like we were inside the story. Everything was so immersive and well thought out. On top of that, the employees were super friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which really elevated the whole experience. We had so much fun that as soon as we finished, we were already talking about wanting to do another room. Highly recommend for birthdays, group outings, or just a fun night out--10/10 would escape again! ‍