Escape rooms for kids in Chicago

Magic schools, treasure hunts, and friendly puzzles — these 26 escape rooms in Chicago are designed for young players and children's parties. Each card shows the recommended age, team size, and duration.

26 escape rooms
The Mob
Escape game

The Mob

  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

Battle your rival gang in late 1900s Chicago! Will you escape their wrath, or will the meeting prove fatal? Gather your cash, and escape the headquarters before they arrive!

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Prison
Escape game

Prison

  • 4-7 people10+60 min.

The electric chair is buzzing with electricity: in an hour, your execution takes place. This is your last chance to make the impossible escape. You don't want it to end like this, right?

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Voodoo Spirits
Escape game

Voodoo Spirits

  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

Trapped in a haunted hut by 'Loa', the Invisible Haitian Vodou ghost. Find the priest's golden skull within an hour to protect against possession. Your survival depends on it!

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Medieval Madness
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Medieval Madness

  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

Embark on a tumultuous journey of sin and redemption. Face chilling punishments, seek forgiveness and find sanctuary with the Redeemer. Repent before it's too late!

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Wizard Trials
Escape game

Wizard Trials

  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

Master Diaphugius has left you a final test - find his missing cat in just one hour. Succeed, and you'll be rewarded a spellbook and the title of Assistant Wizard!

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The Red Wire
Escape game

The Red Wire

  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

MI5 has identified a foreign agent planning a terror attack in London. You and your team are assigned to find him and defuse his bomb. Can you stop him in time?

BlueLogan Square
Museum Heist
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Museum Heist

  • 4-8 people14+60 min.

Embark on a thrilling mission as a treasure hunter. Infiltrate a museum, outwit its security, and steal a prized Peruvian artifact. Will you succeed or get caught red-handed?

The Hideaway
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The Hideaway

  • 2-6 people14+60 min.

In 1934, a retired CEO kidnapped. Masterminded by notorious criminals, ransom planned meticulously. One chance to escape. Will he survive or become a victim to sinister plans?

  • 2-6 people14+60 min.

Experience a Victorian-era murder mystery! Find clues, solve the case, and identify the murderer in rural 1800's England. Are you up for the detective challenge?

H@ck3r$
Escape game

H@ck3r$

  • 2-6 people14+60 min.

Join an elite hacking group on a mission to take down the world’s largest corporation. You'll have one chance to plant a virus, shut down securities and encrypt their financial data. Time is running out!

The Chapel
Escape game

The Chapel

  • 2-6 people10+120 min.

The chapel is Goonies, meets Indiana Jones. Make your way across the floor without a missed step.

  • 2-6 people7+60 min.

Dive into an exhilarating challenge of defusing a nuclear warhead, placed by a terrorist. Navigate through traps and puzzles in a condemned high rise. The world is in your hands!

BrownDamen
  • 2-6 people7+60 min.

Framed and imprisoned, your fight for justice isn't over. With courage and cunning, break free to clear your name. Let your friends aid your escape plan. Freedom awaits.

BrownDamen
  • 2-6 people7+60 min.

Stumble upon a portal during a routine park visit, explore a mysterious wonderland filled with exotic creatures. Find your way home by solving enigmatic puzzles in a world of flying islands.

BrownDamen
  • 2-6 people7+60 min.

In the 22nd century, society has collapsed. Technology reigns, bodies are modified, and data is king. Join a team of cyborgs on a daring heist to steal valuable data from a key corporation. Nothing will be easy, but the rewards are immeasurable.

BrownDamen
  • 2-6 people7+60 min.

The 'Asgard' station orbits the Earth but contact is lost. A powerful electromagnetic pulse throws it into a decaying orbit. Can your anti-crisis team correct its course or will this be the greatest disaster in human history? Astronaut experience desired but not required.

BrownDamen
  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

A planned vacation turns into a survival quest when a plane crash leaves you stranded on a deserted island. With no effective communication, you must rely on your wits to survive until help comes.

BrownDamen
  • 2-6 people7+60 min.

Uncover the mysteries of a dreadful accident. Enter a ghost town that holds a story costing many lives. Can you alter past and change the disastrous outcome? Take the journey back in time to find out.

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Escape the 90's
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Escape the 90's

  • 4-10 people10+60 min.

1997. Locked in the bedroom after a fight, Kat and Bianca must patch up and escape to reach a party where Bianca's crush awaits, and Kat's band is going to play. Can you help them?

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Left at Home
Escape game

Left at Home

  • 2-8 people10+60 min.

Step into the shoes of Cal McKevinister in HOME ALONE, a gripping holiday tale. Left behind during family vacation, devise plans and traps to fend off neighborhood bandits. Are you up for the challenge?

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Lab of the Lost
Escape game

Lab of the Lost

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Stranded in a remote jungle lab, you and your team of scientists have brought dinosaurs back to life. When communications go down, you must uncover the truth before disaster strikes.

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Kingdom of Night
Escape game

Kingdom of Night

  • 2-5 people12+60 min.

The Kingdom of Night awaits as winter's icy grip holds all captive. Can you brave the blizzard and defeat the undead, or will the looming shadows claim their victory? Start your relentless quest and escape the clutches of darkness in just 60 minutes, or succumb to eternal night.

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Recording Studio
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Recording Studio

  • 2-4 people12+60 min.

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Escape rooms for kids: age, birthdays, and what to expect

Children's escape rooms turn fear into delight: vibrant decorations, tactile puzzles, and hosts who gently guide the team when they're stuck. A great alternative to another movie outing — and a hit for a child's birthday.

Pay attention to the age recommendation on each card. Rooms marked 6+ are perfect for younger schoolchildren with an adult in the room; 8+ and 10+ quests are usually completed by children on their own, with the host observing. For birthdays, many venues in Chicago offer party rooms, a cake corner, and group discounts — ask about this when booking.

A typical session lasts 60 minutes; teams of 2–6 players work best. Younger groups can request additional hints to ensure no one gets upset — the difficulty remains friendly.