Having tried many escape rooms in Edmonton, I must say that this was mediocre at best. Other escape room places have a pleasant greeting and enthusiastic personnel working however these folk working here definitely were not invested. Even after we escaped, we walked out to the front ourselves and they still did not know we escaped. Then an employee came running out from the back apologizing. Lol As for the room it self, we did the magic emporium room, which was okay. Puzzles were pretty mainstream (lot of locks and combinations). Not much technology used to complete puzzles. I would say the theme was definitely pretty cool, but seemed like this was like perhaps an original room when they first came out or something. Nevertheless, we had fun and the best part was we ESCAPED!! Definitely a confidence booster hahaha. read more

Escape City - Go time!! - Escape Games Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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This is one of my two favorite escape room facilities in Edmonton. I have now officially completed all of the current 6 rooms at this location. Some I passed, some I've failed. I love this place because the theming for each of the rooms is on point. All of the details in the rooms are done so well. You really get immersed in the stories. The rooms and puzzles are fun and it's a great way to spend any hour. Great location with easy parking. I always finish a room and want to do another one right away. read more

As far as escape rooms go, Escape City is certainly in the top 5. I have done maaany many escape rooms (over 20) and I would confidently say escape city is overall a solid place to go. Maybe not the ideal place to take your kiddos (I would shoot for an easier or less 'decorated' place) but certainly great for small to big groups. There are a few things I tend to look out for when going into a room : the decor, the logic, the puzzles (difficulty, number, originality), how immersive it is and how you feel afterwards. Escape City just about covers all of these. Asthetically they have beautiful rooms - easily a top 2, if not, the best. They obviously put a lot of thought and care into making these rooms look wicked cool and it shows! Just jaw dropping. The puzzles on their own are original and really quite cool. They don't jam up too often or lack in that department and there's always a good number for the difficulty displayed. Now logic is where these rooms suffer. Far too many of the puzzles are just out of place and don't make sense in the storyline. Neurological was the only one I thought was somewhat on the right track but every other room I have done (Cabin, Keller's, Arms McGee, Frank's Revenge) had some level of randomness that you would just be completely lost as to why you're even in the room in the first place. Tell me why I'm weighing buckets of paint to solve... Well I won't spoil it but my point is that a good room should make sense and these just miss the mark. That being said I think escape city deserves to be too of the heap because of how good it feels to solve their rooms and how much you can really get into it! The workers here are so nice, the rooms are really cool and even if it is a bit random you will still get your daily escape room fix going here! Really great rooms, love it! read more

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We did Mutiny and while we enjoyed the room the final puzzle totally malfunctioned. We had about 10 minutes to spare but it was a failure due to the faulty electronics in the final puzzle. A staff member confirmed we had the right solution but gave no indication he would fix it. Beware about booking this room. read more

February 18, 2024 was our second time at Escape City. We were very excited to do the 7 different rooms as we have done many escape rooms at various different places. This time we chose the Woodsman room and we doing quite well (I believe) until we got through to the second room and the wires were malfunctioning. We spent 20+ minutes working on this particular part until our time ran out to which the employee stated that we did have the correct sequence but for some reason it was not registering to light up the next task. He then asked if we could get a refund for us but all we were given was 10% off our next game (after spending $132 to play and not being able to complete due to room error-Not happy about that, not gonna pay $120 (with our 10% discount) to find out if another room malfunctions read more

Super fun and challenging! We have done 2 of their rooms and both experiences were so phenomenal. Our first room was the Keller's Magic Emporium and it had so many surprises and it is still one of our favourite rooms to talk about. Our second room was The Cabin which had one of the best ambiences and the puzzles were very well done. We did have a malfunction right at the end of our room and actually ran out of time but due to the malfunction we were given 5 more minutes and escaped out of the room which was such a rush! When you come they have cupboards with locks to put your belongings into and they give you a very quick explanation before you go into the room. If you book a room as a group of 4 or less there is a strong possibility you will be sharing the room with strangers. read more

Escape City - We escaped! Victory photo! - Escape Games Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I've been here a couple of times now to do these escape rooms. One of them we barely failed (but it was their hardest room at the time, Neurological), and the other one we finished without actually doing all the challenges (I'm not entirely sure how that worked, but that's the Cabin room). I was with very different groups of people each time, and they were very different sizes of groups and demographics. I'm pretty happy with the service we've received here: not only are the rooms excellent but the staff members are very welcoming, very helpful, and the locked cabinets for our belongings are great. Alcohol is available for consumption before doing the room, and once you've completed one waiver you no longer have to complete it the next time you visit for another room. I like the fact that they will send the group picture to you after you complete (or not) the room. This is definitely an escape room facility that I would recommend. read more

If you are motivated, crafty, resourceful type of person or just think you are well you need to check this place out. The first thought going through my mind when I walked into one of the escape rooms was "This is going to be nuts". The group of people I was teamed up with were real problem solvers (thank goodness). Suddenly you somehow tap into the little corner of your brain that wakes up with a childlike shout "hey I get this!" Through Riddles, puzzles, and searching you wake up that kid in you again that was in a hibernating slumber. Jumping and high five-ing each other after you unlock each piece of the puzzle. It's extremely thrilling and exhilarating to say the least. I highly recommend checking this place out. This place would be great for various company motivational team work experience or a great night out with some good friends. I will definitely be back soon. read more

We did Mutiny and all three of us had a great time. My fiancée first time and my 11 year oldest second and they're already planning to come back. The staff is kind and helpful and the place is clean and safe. Well worth the money. read more

Escape City - Escape Games Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I got to try the Inheritance Room at Escape City last month for a private function. It was a BLAST. The staff were friendly and the production/design of the rooms were second to none! Seriously, the production company they use is really phenomenal and I was BLOWN away. I even loved the doors you enter into for the rooms - each looked completely different and had a personality of their own. This is by far my favourite Escape Room/Breakout Room yet! The room itself had multiple effects/puzzles/productions ranging from video to scent to visual to tactile. I LOVED it! I cannot wait to go back! P.S. They are located on the West side of the street which is one way so it can be a bit trick to find but they are in the same strip mall as Subway. There is free parking but it can require a bit of a walk as it's a busy area. read more

I love escape rooms, so I always welcome more competition in Edmonton to keep things fresh. In comparison with EEscape and Breakout, Escape City definitely felt like more of a premium escape room. The rooms feel like a little fancier, and the props are a lot nicer. The puzzles feel more high tech and elaborate. (we had lasers and hidden doors in our room) The price is the same as the other two ($25). Free parking available. Although I really enjoyed Escape City, as a northsider, I don't think I'll be making the trek out here very much, especially in the winter. read more

My first escape room experience and it was a hoot. We were a group of 5, with only two of us having done it before - and only once each. We picked their newest room, which is apparently one of their hardest. Oops! Instead of getting frustrated, we liberally used hints (3 - they don't limit the number of hints here, but you must use 2 or less to get on their all time best time board) and despite only getting about through, we had a ton of fun. The success rate for this room, "Frank's Revenge," is only 55% with most of the successes being hard core "escape artists". Staff was friendly and helpful. This location is licenced so you can have a drink prior to starting. They also provide lockers, so you can park coats and anything else you don't want to take inside the room. Our room was pretty dimly lit for it's creepy ambiance, so I'd recommend flashlights or, even better, head lamps to make things easier. I had an Apple Watch which has a pretty bright flashlight mode, but it meant it was difficult to use both hands while lighting up whatever I was trying to look at. read more

This is the best Escape place in town. The quality of the rooms is excellent and the puzzles are clever. I've done every room here and the ratings on how hard the room are are well thought out. Highly recommend. read more

I dropped my son and his friends off to do the Cabin Escape, they had a fantastic time, lots of laughs and the staff was amazing! I highly recommend this place for Team Building or just for fun! read more

They must over book rooms. Booked a room at 630, got in after 7. Went to the washroom and walked by the employee room and overheard an employee saying "that group is really dumb" Update The owner contacted me immediately for more details to investigate the incident. He took matters seriously. He really wanted to show the group that this was a one-off so we all went back recently. We had a really great time. We got in right on time and all the staff were friendly and energetic which really made us enjoy the experience. We have now done all the rooms at escape city and definitely think they have the best rooms in the city. Will be returning for the next new room! read more

I've done a few escape challenges and this one was by far the most professionally put together. The room design, props and puzzles were well thought out and fit the theme nicely. We did the Magic Emporium and I had a great time! Some of the people I was with thought it was a little 'too easy' but I just thought we did an amazing job solving the puzzles! We were out with 20 minutes to spare and the comment was, you feel like you get your moneys worth when you get out at the last second or don't get out at all. We had a team of 6 working together and as we progressed the room got a little small. It was nice in the beginning because there were many challenges you could work on simultaneously but near the end you were kind of tripping over one another. I would love to go back and try some of the other rooms. At $25 a pop it's not something we'll do every weekend but it's a fun, unique way to spend a Friday night. Also, while we were there they let us know about new larger space their working on that can host groups up to 12. Sounds like a party! read more

Hurray! Another Escape / Breakout room in the city has come and I got to try it out . How does it compare? For those people who haven't tried it out, these are rooms where you try to get out by solving clues within a certain amount of time. I've done 2 of these rooms from different companies now, and I have to say that Escape City is definitely superior. Pros: 1. Thematically, they make you feel like you're actually in a situation where you would have to solve puzzles to get out vs just "solving puzzles" 2. Great staff. 3. Staff were really helpful and nice. Con: 1. Parking is free in the area, but because it's near a lot of other establishments it can be hard to find parking Worth going to ? Yes! You bet. read more

This was our first escape room experience and we were very pleased. We chose the magician room and it was awesome. The staff were friendly and funny and the room was detailed and thrilling. We barely managed to beat it and this was supposedly the easiest one... There were 2 few minor issues: 1. Our room actually glitched and allowed us to skip a step, which the staff kindly fixed and allowed us more time 2. The hints seemed kinda half-hearted/lazy but i'm not going to complain about what we couldn't figure out ourselves. We were hoping for a new and unique way to spend some nights out and thats exactly what we got! Don't be fooled by the less than desirable location/outside appearance, it's well worth the money. read more

First time in an escape room. A fun, puzzling, and entertaining experience. Along with 4 friends, we did the Discovery Room. Enjoy the environment, get into character, stay focused, and have fun. We'll be back to check out the other rooms! read more

Awesome, awesome, awesome. I had no idea what I to expect from my Escape City experience when I showed up to the Yelp event last night. I'd heard of these things, they're popping up all over the city, friends have been and loved them and now I know why! What unique fun! If you're looking for something new and interesting and straight up fun to do then check out Escape City. I admittedly was a touch nervous and intimidated at first. I really had no idea what we were facing. And even the first 10 or so minutes in the room once we had actually started were still very confusing to me. But then it all just started to gel, and the team gelled, and the game started to make sense and we started slaying it! I've had the night to reflect on the evening and the more I think about it, the more I realized how much I enjoyed Escape City and that I will definitely return to take another crack at another room. If I'm being fully honest there were a few snags that I could witch about (maintenance of the props ie. broken pieces that made solving things confusing, I didn't like the casual nature of buzzing for a clue, the staff just came in and told you basically what you were looking for or needed to do next and I found that kinda killed the magic) but as my bf said, "See through the bullsh*t". And I did, because ultimately, this is a super fun, interesting and unique experience and Escape City does a fine job of delivering it. Top Tip: leave as much of your personal stuff in your car or at home as possible. They do make you hand over your cell phone and the lockers you can put your coats etc. in seemed a little unsecure to me and I wouldn't have been comfortable using them. Get there early, ask questions of the friendly staff if you don't understand something, lots of free parking and just all around a fun night out!! read more

This place is amazing. The staff was really nice too! The rooms are developed very well. We did Keller's Magic Emporium, the last room was a shocker! The concept is awesome, so glad Edmonton has more places like this! read more

First time playing an escape game and it was so much fun! We did Keller's Magic Emporium and were two puzzles away from completion. Without giving anything away, I'll say that there were lots of very clever and well-designed surprises in the room, and that the puzzles were also unique, varied and fun to solve. They clearly put a lot of work into both the functionality and decoration of the room, and because of that it was a very immersive experience.There were just two of us, so we got paired up with a pair of strangers but we all worked really well together and it was a great experience. Wouldn't recommend for kids, as this room had some mature content (nothing crazy, but I would have been terrified up to about age 12) and the puzzles were quite difficult. read more

I felt like I was on an amazing journey through a criminal minds episode. Probably the most disappointing but exciting part is that I need to go back to escape the Cabin. Escape City was gorgeous - I loved the look of the doors and had to snap a few pictures of them. read more

Had a ton of fun at Escaoe Citty on Friday night. We did the Frank's Revenge room and were very close to getting out. The staff are super helpful and organized. When you get there, you need to sign some waivers and they give you a locker with a key to keep all your personal effects. They have two types of gameplay you can do - hints or a fOllow along. We chose hints which we liked playing. The rooms are really well done. You can tell that there's a team of engineers and creeatives who make it all happen. Our room was 1hr but there are some that are 45 minutes. You are able to get some refreshments there (including canned booze if you'd like). It's a lot of fun playing with a group of people (there were 4 of us) who are different thinkers. Each person may look at the room and clues differently. We havE done a few escape rooms before but our fave location to go is Escape City. It's a fun evening out and I would totally recommend it. read more

Awesome place for some time out with friends . They were all friendly here . Tried 1 room and it was super hard , but I found out later we picked the hardest . Room was very cool and realistic ! People running the games were super nice and happy going ! Was fun I will be back read more

I have done most of the escape rooms here because it is relatively close to my house. The Cabin was my favourite room here, followed closely by Keller's. It would be good if I could come and try Neurological the last room at some point too! It looks like an interesting room. The reason I liked The Cabin so much is because the clues flowed really well together, but at the same time we could also have multiple people working on different clues. I like when people can split up to save time. The props seem to be really good quality and I love the use of special props to tell the story. There are lockers built into the walls for you to store your stuff in. They come with keys so everything is locked up safe and sound. Keller's was also fun and I believe that if you are new to escape rooms this is a good one for you! It is easy to get through the clues are understandable. Also a good room for people who are coming with only a friend or two and a great way to meet new people. I have also done The Inheritance which was decent, and The Great Discovery, which I didn't like at all. For The Great Discovery: I don't know if I should explain why in fear of giving it away, but can you guys put a jar of coffee beans or something in that room for obvious reasons? We spent so long on the second last clue because all the clues began to "look" the same and we just couldn't figure it out. We ended up getting the hint because we were basically messing around with this clue for so long that there was just no point in continuing on without a hint. After we got the hint for that clue we finished easily but had spend like 20 minutes on this one particular clue that we failed. Not the end of the world, but I didn't really find it that fun. We knew it was supposed to be difficult, but it wasn't difficult because of the clue it was difficult because everything began to be indistinguishable after a while and we couldn't figure out right from left. Other than that the staff was friendly and the other rooms are really great! I would obviously recommend this place considering I've spent a lot of time and money here... just not The Great Discovery room because the one place we got stuck in was a bit absurd for me. For this particular place I definitely recommend The Cabin or Keller's Magic Emporium - both great rooms with good clues. read more

In my opinion Escape City is tied with GTFO for the best escape room experiences in Edmonton. I've done The Cabin, Kellers Magic Emporium and The Great Discovery and all three were incredibly immersive and well put together. Puzzles are strong and inventive, the decor and props used are professional and the space is clean and professional. Looking forward to trying Neurological, Quarterback Sneak and The Inheritance! Staff is always kind and gives your well thought out hints without giving you the answer to the puzzle in question. Would recommend The Cabin as one of the best rooms in Edmonton! read more

Rooms completed: Keller's Magic Emporium, The Inheritance Puzzles: 4/5 Some interesting and unique puzzles. Not too difficult, yet not too simple. Set: 3/5 The sets were decent. The props were decent. Not all sets were multi-room, which was a downside. Stepping into each of the rooms, I never completely felt like I had entered a different world - a feeling that escape rooms sometimes provide. Story: 5/5 Escape City gives story some real focus. They have videos that begin the experience of each room which each feature a real actor performing a monologue, outlining the room's backstory. This successfully replaced the (often awkward) performance that so many escape rooms force their average-Joe employees to recite. Experience: 4/5 Escape City's staff have always been friendly, and their facility is quite professional. I would recommend it to a friend. read more

Was looking for an escape room with my grandma on a weekend and this one was open at a good early hour (before 12). We came in and the cashier was SO nice and friendly. During the whole puzzle, all of the staff were so friendly. We ran out of time but since there wasn't a big line they let us play for about another 10 minutes and we got out. It was so much fun and all of the staff went above and beyond for their customer service. 10/10 would recommend this place. The escape room we went into was the Cabin and it was definitely a thinker. Not too easy but So much fun! It was my grandmas first escape room and she had so much fun. She said that the friendly staff really made her day because the whole experience was great! 100000% will be coming here again read more

Well, once again we didn't escape, but we did have fun. The staff is friendly, the rooms are clean and the puzzles are devilishly clever. Been to another escape room company and it was not nearly as well done as Escape City. Our second time trying to solve all the clues in the allotted time and we will be back!! read more

Escape City is YEG's newest escape room experience and it does not disappoint! The rooms are built by local set designers and definitely feel like there has been a lot of thought and time put into design (granted I have only seen one and it was great). I just hope that they stay this way and aren't damaged by people literally tearing the place apart for clues. The intro for the back story was cool because you watch a video instead of having the 'host' read out the back story. I also believe these were sourced by using a local production company and actors. In terms of difficulty, it was challenging, but not impossible. We were on the very last puzzle when we ran out of time, so it was very much doable- all we needed was another 5 mins!! Like the others if you do get stuck they will help you out with two clues, but if you are like my group of friends that does take some of the fun out of it. While we struggled at times we managed to make our way from puzzle to puzzle without needing any of the clues which was great. I will say that is a testament to how smart my friends and I are, and not the level of challenge out of the room ;) The location is great- on Calgary trail which is central and easy to get to. It was kind of hard to find but I think they are getting new signs so that will be fixed. Also, I am not 100% sure of this, but I believe that if you ask them you can do the room without having to pair up with strangers (ie. group of 4 just 4 instead of a group of 4 and a group of 2). Like, I am sure there is a minimum to do the rooms, but from experience, it is much more fun to be able to try and solve them with a group of people you know. Check them out and have fun! read more

4 of us from work went to Escape City today and did the Keller's Magic Emporium (the easiest of the 3 challenge rooms but still very hard). It was really fantastic! Elaborate, unique riddles and beautiful props! I don't want to share any more details so as to not ruin your fun if you go, but it was a blast for us and a great team building activity! Highly recommended! read more

So fun!! So far I've only completed two rooms, but I will definitely be back! What a great place to go with friends family or hell even strangers! I also recommend it for couples - pre marital counselling perhaps? Haha. You really learn a lot about yourself and your partner when you're solving things under pressure! read more

We had an amazing time here! The puzzles were clever, it was well organized. I liked that there was a place to lock up our stuff, and that it was included. We were two big groups, and they handled us all like pros. We would definitely go back! read more

Been here twice, absolutely loved Kellers Magic emporium, the setup was beautiful and the details were spot on. Alot of really really cool elements, I'd recommend this to anyone looking to try an escape room. Tried the great discovery room, wasn't nearly as impressed. A member of the group moved something early on that was apparently placed strategically thinking it might be a clue, and there was no way to recover or possibly know there were important items stuffed behind a bolted down item we were not supposed to move. The lack of linear direction and the amount of distractions did not make it a better puzzle, just frustrating. Overall good place, friendly staff, just need to narrow down a way to make the puzzles in discovery not punish the players for exploring the million distractions. read more

My friends and I are big escape room junkies, and to this day the Neurological room at escape city has been my favourite. It is SO well done and the plot of it is so creative. It doesn't have traditional locks and keys like most rooms in the city, it's more of an interactive type of thing and it is amazing!! The lighting (although not ideal for someone with epilepsy, and it does say that on their website) is cooler than any place I've been and really help sets the scene. It's truly just amazing and I can't recommend it enough! Oh, and Escape City often has promotions for certain days (I get them through my email) so watch out for those! read more

Love this place. The rooms are fantastic and so greatly decorated. Great service . We had so much fun Can't wait till they open more rooms read more

Super detailed rooms and good stories. Like this over some of the other escape room companies I've tried.

Booked a large group well ahead of time and the staff were more then accommodating. The room itself was fantastic. Very thematic and we found the puzzles reasonable. Difficult enough to make us really think but not impossible. We did the cabin, which we escaped with 3 minutes to spare. The other group we went with did Keller's Magic Emporium and were done a good 10 min ahead of us. read more

The room we went in was beautiful and well crafted but unless you have done this kind of this before its more frustrating than fun and more expensive than enjoyable. read more