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    The Escape Game Minneapolis

    4.9 (91 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    Reed B.

    The Escape Game is really a top notch selection of escape rooms. They are creative, well run, achievable yet hard and also well maintained. The folks working there were all super nice and helpful. Can't wait to visit again some day!

    Kirk H.

    We went as a family (including two little--4 and under 2). Had a great time doing the Heist game. It was challenging, but not impossible (and they give you unlimited hints, though we only used about 5). Sam our "game master" was very personable and worked to make sure we had a good time. His hints (provided via a TV monitor in each room) were helpful. The person who checked us in was very friendly, as was the other person working there. Since one of us had a birthday, they even made a card for the birthday boy. We'd definitely return.

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    Lauren H.

    Beautiful Escape Rooms! We've tried Special Ops and The Heist games and both were pretty fun. The only thing I didn't like was that you have to pay so much extra $$ if you want a private session (to ensure no strangers join your group). We gambled by booking rooms last minute that did not have any reservations yet. Heist: we had 4 people vs maximum of 8, and it was a perfect group size. I've tried 4 different Escape Rooms in the Twin Cities area and this one is the most convenient location, inside the Mall of America. Aesthetics (5/5) I love the beautiful attention to detail for each prop. Each room is gorgeous. Puzzle Quality (3/5) Some of the puzzles are more clever than others. But some puzzles seem to just be added without clear alignment with the room theme. Puzzle Amount (5) Good amount of puzzles for the 60 minute game play. Booking Ease (3/5). I bought gift cards from the store. When I tried to book online, it would only apply one gift card at a time. So I had to call (and put on hold) to be able to book all 4 of us using gift cards. But their online system made it easy to see which rooms had existing reservations (so we could try to get our own room).

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    Liann A.

    Had such a great time playing Prison break with our Game Guide Finn. My brother and sister in law booked this online for the day on New Years Eve. They've played this rook before but not everyone has. Our game guide was great and reached out when we needed help. It was pretty challenging and a lot fun. Located 3rd floor of the Mall of America and they're open late!

    Prison break
    Jodine P.

    We have been here two times and loved both rooms we've done. We did the heist and prison break. Prison break was awesome. The staff here are SO FRIENDLY!! We tried to wait to use clues and didn't use a lot, but when we needed them the staff gave good ones that made you think and weren't too easy. The stories are good, make sense, and add to the game. We will be back to do the rest of the rooms.

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    Angela L.

    A group of 8 of us went to the escape room. We had a reservation and we got in quickly. We had a great time. It took us a little bit to get started but the staff is willing to give you helpful clues, and the rooms was set up really well. We did make it out with 9 minutes to spare. The props were well placed, there wasn't anything so difficult to get into that there was no hope. I would go back to try another room in the future.

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    Jhordin A.

    Great escape room. Super fun, kind friendly staff. Very nice rooms. We went with the heist room. Small area, also no lockers to store things. There are coat hangers on the door and a small basket- but just a heads up for storing purposes. It was very busy when we went, I'd suggest booking ahead. Overall loved my time here, can't wait to try prison break next.

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    Finn was awesome!! Very helpful: and always provided helpful. We will be back to do other rooms

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    Had an amazing time at the experience! Thanks to Finn for helping make it awesome! Can't wait to do the next one!

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    Good experience, Finn helped out when needed... only twice and with 12 minutes to spare. One of the better rooms we have done.

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    Nick was super and the game is wonderful . Will come back . Keep up the great work and we will be a huge fan

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    The room was pretty good. It had a cool squid in it and stuff. Absolutely stunninggg!

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    Have done every game highly recommend. The discount if you stay and play gets me every time, why not stay and have more fun

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    This room was a lot of fun with some great puzzles! Travis was great! Highly recommend.

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    I've been to this place several times, always a good experience. Check it out! This was the first place I ever did an escape room

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    Really fun. Our game master was great. A bit too hot inside is all really. But our first escape room and it was really a blast

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    “Did the Prison Break with my husband and 2 adult children and ESCAPED with 5 min and 30 min to spare.”

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