Escape rooms for kids' birthday in Columbus

Looking for a birthday party the whole class will talk about? These 22 escape rooms in Columbus are designed for kids' parties — children's escape rooms, party rooms, and space for the whole group.

22 escape rooms
Cat Burglar
Escape game

Cat Burglar

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Join the world's best cat burglars to steal a billionaire's offshore bank account codes. Tread carefully, failure could cost your life, but success brings unimaginable riches.

Baldwin Manor
Escape game

Baldwin Manor

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Inherit a haunted manor and face the century-old curse exact on its centennial. Elude your Great x3 Aunt's fate, lift the curse, and restore your family's fortune or disappear forever!

Rest Easy Motel
Escape game

Rest Easy Motel

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Unravel the eerie mysteries of the Rest Easy Motel! Everyone suspects the manager, but no proof or motive found. Find who's behind the disappearances and escape within 60 minutes before the manager returns.

Protocol Zero
Escape game

Protocol Zero

  • 2-4 people12+60 min.

Stumble upon a cold war era space capsule in the forest. Discover its missing crew and the alien stowaway. Can you shutdown the decontamination process 'Protocol Zero' before the capsule becomes your tomb?

  • 2-12 people8+60 min.

1964, Cold War. American spies in the Soviet Union to retrieve a mind-altering serum. Arrested and taken to KGB headquarters, you have 60 minutes to escape or become a Soviet agent!

Morgan's Raid
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Morgan's Raid

  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

As a Union officer in 1863, it is your mission to uncover Confederate sympathizers within Columbus, Ohio. With rumors of General John Morgan's arrival, can you locate secret information and bring an end to the Confederacy?

Jail Break
Escape game

Jail Break

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Framed for murder in a real estate conspiracy! Can you escape from jail, find the evidence of your innocence, and expose the true killer, before it's too late?

Contagion
Escape game

Contagion

  • 2-8 people10+60 min.

A forgotten fridge from a secret 1980’s NSA lab has caused a deadly outbreak. As experts in biological pathogens, can your team find the long-lost cure before the effects become permanent?

DaVinci Heist
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DaVinci Heist

  • 2-10 people10+60 min.

Mona Lisa, the world's famous painting is on American soil! You are a master thief tasked to steal it. Can you form a stealthy crew and pull off the most astonishing heist in history?

  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

Take on the role of servant aboard the doomed Titanic. Retrieve jewels from Isidor Strauss' cabin and save yourself - and Macy's Department Store. Can you complete the mission in 60 minutes?

  • 2-10 people10+60 min.

Uncover the mystery of King Ludwig II's death at the Neuschwanstein Castle! Find the evidence and crown jewels within 60 minutes. Is it a murder or suicide? Get ready to solve the 130-year-old mystery!

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Discover the lost Mayan Temple of Knowledge. A voice echoes, the entrance closes. The Mayan God of Knowledge only releases you when you've proven your worthiness.

The Hideout
Escape game

The Hideout

  • 2-8 people7+60 min.

Unveil the secrets of a criminal's hideout with an evil split personality. In this explosive game, you'll challenge your skills and wits to outsmart the suspect. Tick tock Rookies, time is running out!

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Embark on a chilling adventure as you explore an old ghost town. Unearth hidden secrets and confront the unseen. Will you escape, or will the prison lock you in forever?

  • 4-12 people12+60 min.

Get lost in scary nightmares and you need to face your fears!

  • 2-10 people10+60 min.

Enter the Hidden Temple's labyrinth, where each step threatens peril! Traps lurk at every corner, and time is your enemy. Race against the clock, unravel the mysteries, and outwit the curses. Will you emerge victorious or fall victim to the legendary Curse of the Hidden Temple?

IMMUNITY QUEST
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IMMUNITY QUEST

  • 2-6 people10+30 min.

Stranded on a mysterious island, your tribe must unite to decipher puzzles and hunt for the elusive God of Immunity Mask. But beware—deception lurks in shadows. Friends could be foes. Can you distinguish ally from adversary? Trust no one, question everything.

Children's Birthday in an Escape Room: How to Organize

An escape room is one of the best birthday ideas for children aged 6 and up: instead of just sitting around, kids become a team of detectives or wizards and embark on a real adventure. It's active, memorable, and — unlike a trampoline — works even with 12-year-olds.

Many venues in Columbus offer a special birthday package: a private escape room for the group, a decorated room for cake and gifts before or after the game, and discounts for large groups. Most rooms accommodate 2–6 children at a time — for a large guest list, ask about two parallel escape rooms or splitting into teams.

Choose a room based on age and theme: magic and treasure hunt escape rooms are a surefire hit, while older kids enjoy a light detective theme. Let the host know it's a birthday — they will adjust the clues so every child leaves a winner. Book in advance: daytime slots on weekends are the first to go.