FAQ

HOW DO I BOOK A GAME?

Please book your game online by clicking the here.

WILL I BE PLAYING WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS?

Unless you book the entire room, you may be paired with other players.

HOW DO I BOOK AN ENTIRE ROOM?

To book an entire room, you will need to purchase the maximum capacity for that specific game room.

Our rooms have the following capacity:

The Heist | 8
Gold Rush | 8
Prison Break | 8
Mission: Mars | 8
Special Ops | 8

DO I NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?

Yes, we strongly recommend booking a reservation through the booking portal by clicking the Book Now button above.

AM I REALLY GOING TO BE “LOCKED” IN A ROOM?

Yes and no. You will be in a room with a locked door, but every door is equipped with an exit button. Should you feel the need to leave the room, you are welcome to do so at any time.

HOW EARLY SHOULD I ARRIVE FOR MY GAME?

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your game start time. Games will begin exactly at their start times and being late might cause you to have less than sixty minutes to play.

HOW MUCH DO YOUR GAMES COST?

Games are $35.99 per person plus tax; except our premium game Mission: Mars, which is $39.99 per person plus tax.

HOW DO I PAY?

All games are paid online at the time of booking.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

We understand that plans change, so reservations can be cancelled up to 48 hours before your game for a full refund! Give us a call or click “Manage This Booking” in your confirmation email to cancel.

CAN I RESCHEDULE?

Absolutely! Give us a call anytime before your reservation or click “Manage This Booking” in your confirmation email to reschedule your game.

DO YOU HAVE PARKING?

We do not have our own parking lot, but there are paid garages nearby. We recommend grabbing a taxi, using a ride-share service, or walking when possible.

IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT?

We recommend our games for ages 13 and up. We do allow younger players, but some of the game content may be too difficult for them. An adult, 18 or older, must participate with anyone that is 14 and under. Also, any participants under the age of 18 will need an adult to sign their waiver.

CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE LARGE PARTIES OR CORPORATE EVENTS?

Absolutely! We love hosting large parties and corporate events. We have a full-time team dedicated to helping coordinate all of the details for you. You can reach our Guest Experience team by calling (312) 515-8972, emailing [email protected], or through our live chat below (available 9am-5pm Mon-Fri).

HOW LONG IS EACH GAME?

Each game is designed for one hour of intense fun! Plan to spend 15 minutes prior to each game preparing and briefing for your mission, and 15 minutes after each game to debrief and take photos.

ARE YOUR GAMES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?

Please give us a call at (312) 453-7753 and we will help you select the best game room for your team.

CAN WE BRING FOOD OR DRINK INTO THE GAMES?

We ask that no food or drink is taken into the game rooms. Alcohol is strictly prohibited on our premises.

WHAT IS THE ESCAPE GAME CHICAGO?

The Escape Game is the premier provider of escape rooms. Our adventures bring epic stories to life in a one-of-a-kind tactile experience. Enter one of our immersive worlds and recover a priceless work of art, find lost gold, or break out of prison. Your team will have one hour to complete your mission and escape. Be the hero and be home in time for dinner.

For a more visual explanation, check out our experience video here.

HOW CAN I WORK AT THE ESCAPE GAME?

Please visit TheEscapeGame.com/Careers to view all available positions.