Went there with s friend as a last minute thing. Glad we did! Located within the Mall of America. Thete were a few escape room themes to choose from. Most were more in a difficult level. Luckily we started out as 2 people then jumped up to 6. We tried the Depths theme. I 'twas my first time doing an escape room. They had a room with lockers to put our stuff in. The puzzle/escape rooms were detailed and cool. Overall, it was a fun and challenging experience! Highly recommend it. Staff was fast and friendly to assist us. read more

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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! read more

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Went with my friends and had the best time! Finn was an amazing game guide! We did the special ops room and finished with 8 seconds to spare! The perfect level of challenging for 4 masters students :) read more

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. read more

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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). read more

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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! read more

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This is by far the best escape room I've ever been to. I've been to several in quite a few different states. I've played four different games and all have been great. This last trip we did the jail and the depths. Our experience was overwhelmingly positive the people working the desk and the game were all insanely friendly. We mentioned it was my birthday and between the two games they gave me a birthday card thecstagf had signed. I loved it! You me its like the "Disneyland" of escape rooms. Meaning the attention to detail and creativity that goes into it is unmatched. Will definitely come back...I've got to play all the games right? read more

My BF and I are absolutely obsessed with this company! We stumbled upon it at the Mall of America and decided to book a room super last minute. The rooms here aren't private by default, so there's a chance you might be paired with other players. But we asked the staff which room was starting soon and crossed our fingers for a solo run. Luckily, no one else booked, and we scored a private room experience! We chose Cosmic Crisis, and OH. MY. STARS!!! This was hands-down one of the best designed escape rooms we've done this year. The moment we stepped inside, we felt like we'd been transported to an actual spaceship. The screens, the tech, the props, the missions, everything was so polished and detailed! We were completely immersed in the story, and the puzzles flowed smoother than zero-gravity~ There was a moment at the end where we thought we'd need a third crew member to complete a task, and the game master kindly offered to assist us. But we were able to manage!! While it's possible to complete the game with two players, I'd highly recommend 3-4 for the best possible experience. Also, don't be scared to ask for hints to point you in a general direction. You NEED to get to the end of this game! TRUST ME. Bottom line, This game was amazing!!! We loved it. Not your typical lock and key game, but a whole new puzzle escape mission experience. We're already plotting our return to tackle the other rooms. If you're craving an escape room that's next-level, futuristic, and ridiculously fun, you need to book this! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

The Escape Game Minneapolis - The heist! - Escape Games Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I'm not the biggest fan of escape rooms by any means, but the Escape Game Minneapolis in the Mall of America was way more fun than any escape room I've done before! A group of 7 friends and I did the "art heist" themed room, which was very elaborately decorated and just the right amount of challenging. I don't want to spoil too much about the room, but there are 4 different areas, and each one is filled with interactive puzzles and hidden clues. There is something for all 8 people in the group to participate in throughout the room, leaving no one feeling left out or like they aren't contributing. I want to end this review by giving a shout-out to our amazing "game master," Erik. He really was born for this job! He is great at interacting with the players and giving helpful hints that don't reveal too much. He made our experience 10 times better. If it's possible, I recommend that customers request for Erik to run their game. Before you leave, remember to check out all of the Escape Game Minneapolis merch! Buying a t-shirt or a shot glass is a great way to humble-brag about your successful escape, or just as a souvenir to commemorate your trip. Everything is really good quality, and it is worth the price. read more

We had an amazing experience at The Escape Game on Monday! Julie was our host for Mission Mars, she was great with clues and getting us set up. We lucked out playing with another family with kids similar ages as our kids. The room was really well set up, just the right amount of difficulty for the group of us in the room. We had 8 in the room and it worked out well with space and things for everyone one to do. Very happy to say we escaped with about 10 minutes left! We had been to another location in Grapevine, and played the games they had ... so we we wanted to take the chance to do one of the ones we didn't have there; and mission mars was one that they didn't have in any Texas locations that we would have the chance to visit. Of the escape rooms I've tried the escape game is the best I've experienced, and look forward to trying more of the ones we haven't gotten to do yet! read more

Went for work as a team building activity. It was amazing! We did the prison break one and it really did require us to work together as a team (separately and together) which I really enjoyed. The staff was also great. We did have to wait a little bit to start since they were low staffed and had to take a little extra time to get our area set up but once we got in, it was great! 10 outta 10 would recommend this particular escape room! read more

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. read more

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

We had a great time here! We (8 college friends) did The Heist room and it was fun and a little challenging. Our game host was Amelia - she was helpful and nice in explaining rules and helping us finish read more

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

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

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

Finn did an awesome job and the perfect amount of hints. We loved this! We will do this again!

I've done all of the escape room themes at The Escape Game in the Mall of America, including Gold Rush, Prison Break, The Heist, Special Ops, and Mission to Mars. The Escape Game has consistently been a great spot to go for an escape room. This place is lots of fun! The rooms have the best looking/most authentic/immersive settings that go well with the theme. There seems to be no lack of budget for those rooms in terms of visual appearance. Gold Rush, Special Ops, Prison Break, and The Heist impressed me. Mission to Mars was slightly disappointing, as it was mostly typing in random codes on digital screens the whole time. We escaped with about 15 minutes to spare. It felt too easy and didn't flow too well. The staff has always been friendly and helpful with hints, if needed. I like how there is no hint limit, so you're able to finish the game in the amount of time they give you if you're really struggling. It's nice to have that option JUST in case. The storylines and clues are pretty cohesive and relevant, which makes solving the escape room more fun and solvable, yet challenging enough to make you work for it (except for Mission to Mars, in my experience). The only negatives: It is the most expensive escape room that I've seen before. Also, I'd like to see them add or change room themes every few years. Give us a new storyline and setting-- they've been the same for as long as I can remember. Once you've done them all, there's no need to come back, which is sad because it's a fun place! read more

We loved this experience! It was really hard, but the attendant paid attention to us and knew when we needed clues and when we didn't. Our kids went bananas the entire time and even though there were some tense moments, it was a valuable experience that taught us to work together under pressure. We bought a gift card through their promotion so we can go back again and try another room! read more

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I really cannot rate this experience highly enough. It was definitely the highlight of our weekend at MOA. My 2 teenage daughters and I got paired up with two other groups for a total of 8 participants in the Heist room. Some people think it's a downside to have to play with strangers but I think it's the best part (or maybe we just lucked out and got great teammates). Every single person contributes in some way...some people are more intuitive, others notice every detail, some people are brainiacs. My daughter is creative and thinks "outside the box." It all helps to solve the puzzle and escape! I could see it being a great team building exercise and SO MUCH FUN. I screamed obnoxiously every time we solved another passcode and opened up another clue. It was pricey, I'll admit. For the 3 of us with tax it came to $125. I would do it again in a heartbeat. read more

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Great place ... Kelly is awesome pie in the face so fun, affordable and challenging read more

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

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

There was a group of seven of us that were lucky enough to complete the prison break room. The details of the room were the best I've ever seen...you can tell they spent a lot of time designing it! I loved the room and can't wait to go back to try another one! read more

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Finn was a great game guide!! we loved his helpful clues. When we needed help finn always gave good hints that didn't give too much away

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

The Heist room was excellent, a great mix of physical and mental puzzles Tommy was excellent game master, he explained the room well without a bunch of unnecessary extra info and he dispensed clues at a perfect rate for as we needed them, we only had to use the request button 2 or 3 times. read more

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

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

Excellent experience! I've done many escape rooms in the US, Europe and Central & South America so my reviews are based off comparison to those. Room: The Heist Genre: Art Museum Difficulty: 4/5 Room Design: 5/5 Quality of Puzzles: 4.5/5 Cons: Games Are Not Private (unless you book the whole room), A Couple Of The Puzzles In The Heist Are A Tad Obscure (wish it was more direct sometimes with where to put the puzzle you've solved it) Pros: Easy Online Booking, Friendly Staff, Very Modern Check-In Process, Incredible Room Design (very immersive, elaborate decor), Smooth Hint Delivery System, Linear Game Flow, Great Combination of Gen1 & Gen2 locks, Unique Puzzles Never Seem Before. Overall, great experience. The set design was top notch -- you feel like you're in an art museum. Logic and physical puzzles which all flowed very nicely and were not incredibly difficult or too obvious. I played the room with one other person and I think that 4 people would be the max total that I'd play with in this room. The cost was a bit on the pricier side ($36/person, more expensive than most of the rooms in Calif!). Location was easy to find within the mall. I'll would most definitely come back to play their other rooms -- I just wish I lived closer!! Whenever I'm back in MN, I will definitely return to play their other rooms. This room is in my top ten favorite rooms of all time. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

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We have played every game at this Escape Game. We haven't won every time, but we've had a blast every time. The games are amazingly immersive with unmatched production values. You actually feel like you're in the scenario and it's all on the line. The blood really gets pumping. The puzzles are very challenging and fun. There's a constant feeling of growing accomplishment as you progress towards the pay off. And at Mall of America location, the staff is 100% committed to giving the best experience possible. With all the excitement and memories we've made, we consider it a bargain. If you like puzzles and cooperative fun, don't miss it. read more

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This was our first time at an Escape Room. I will admit - I was a bit arrogant when I entered this place, and thought I'd solve the "Prison Break" in about 30 minutes and the wife and I would be back to our shopping and roaming. Was I wrong! We had a lot of fun! Prison Break is the toughest puzzle and it is very challenging. The clues were cleverly concealed and took a lot of teamwork to figure it out. We were paired with another group of six random people we had never met before, and that made this a bit more challenging. It was their first time too, and some of them seemed to have a mind of their own and made things more difficult than needed. The staff were super friendly and helpful over the course of the game. Our teammates broke a key and messed up a few things; and if this was a real Prison Break, we'd be sent to solitary for the rest of our lives. Overall a pleasant experience. If I lived and worked closer to the MOA, I would certainly make this a team building activity! read more

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It was such a blast! I was amazed at how clever all the clues were and how fun it was every time you discovered something new. I would definitely do this again. We did Gold Rush, and we found the gold with only 3 minutes left! read more

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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. Kira said that she had never seen a team of 4 escape so fast, and we only needed 1 hint and 2 clues. Yay for us! Very fun! read more

The Escape Game Minneapolis - Prison Break solved! - Escape Games Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

The staff was very professional upon arrival and made sure our group of 15 got checked in promptly and accurately. We split into three different teams--my set of five was the first one in. The room was challenging and thought provoking. We got out with two minutes remaining. You get a nice decal upon completion that I left behind in my hotel room. Looking forward to a return visit. I promised I wouldn't give details about our specific challenge! read more

We escaped the Prison Break room with seven people and three minutes to spare! It was probably one of the best escape rooms I've been to - the set was realistic, our game guide was attentive and friendly, and the clues were hard but not impossibly so. This is silly, but I love that they gave the birthday guy in our group a signed card. Just a really nice gesture. We'll definitely be going back! read more

What a fun night! This was my first time doing an escape room and I had a blast. We had the gold rush room and we had 8 people in our group. We escaped with 8 seconds left. All the staff were very nice and the room was very well decorated and not chintzy at all. This room did have lot of puzzle in order to find the next thing. Even tho I was not that good at this kind of stuff I had a lot of fun. read more