Escape rooms for kids in Chicago

Magic schools, treasure hunts, and friendly puzzles — these 24 escape rooms in Chicago are designed for young players and children's parties. Each card shows the recommended age, team size, and duration.

24 escape rooms
The Chapel
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The Chapel

  • 2-6 people10+120 min.

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

H@ck3r$
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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!

Keep Krampus Out!
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  • 2-10 people1+60 min.

Santa has been Claus-napped! Dive into a holiday escape room where you must solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and open presents to defeat Krampus and save Christmas. Work together, light the tree, and embark on a festive adventure for all ages!

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Voodoo Spirits
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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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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?

Wizard Trials
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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!

BlueLogan Square
  • 2-15 people7+60 min.

Step into the heart of Justopolous, a once-thriving metropolis, now falling prey to chaos. A quartet of menacing villains spreads terror, leaving the city's fate in your hands. Can you, the valiant Super Heros, capture these foes and bring peace back to the streets?

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
Kingdom of Night
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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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  • 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?

The Mob
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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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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!

BlueLogan Square
The Red Wire
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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
  • 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.

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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
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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
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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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Board to Death
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Board to Death

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Join the annual awards night at the iconic Clue mansion, where board game legends gather—only to find one of them has been "taken out." With a cryptic note challenging the guests to solve the mystery, can you crack the case before the killer strikes again? Don't miss this suspenseful evening!

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Activate
New
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Activate

  • 2-4 people6+60 min.

Step into the ultimate gaming adventure where you control the action in a groundbreaking active gaming facility. Conquer obstacles, solve puzzles, and laugh with friends as you tackle each real-time interactive challenge. Unleash the fun and excitement today!

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Saving Oceanika
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Saving Oceanika

  • 2-15 people7+60 min.

Dive into the mystery of the ocean's depths as a team of marine biologists races against time to unravel the truth behind the missing mermaid princess. Amid stunning corals and sunken treasures, they find themselves in a race against rising temperatures to solve a mystery of legendary proportions.

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • 1-4 people8+120 min.

Step into the world of CLUE like never before! Join CLUE: A Walking Mystery, an interactive real-life adventure where you become the detective. Hunt for clues hidden in local spots, unravel puzzles, and finish what the board game started. Can you crack the case?

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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.