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The Cellar
Wake up in a nightmare, bodies hanging and a sickening stench around. Will you panic or try to survive? Be warned, physical restraint may apply.
Escape rooms for large groups in Des Moines
Company for a birthday, work team, or just a big group of friends? These 8 escape rooms in Des Moines accommodate 7+ people — with space, parallel puzzles, and a role for everyone.
8 escape rooms
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Novacaine
Uncover the link between strange disappearances and dental appointments. Embark on a chilling adventure, facing fears and evading danger. Not for the claustrophobic or faint-hearted. Take care, or become another victim.
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The Party Room
Simon, a puzzle enthusiast, has gathered you at CMP Des Moines for an extraordinary party. The room locks, a 60-minute timer begins, and Simon says, 'Escape'. Can you make it out in time?
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Warlocked
Enter a hidden world of witches and wizards to stop a deadly plague. Unravel the mystery of cursed paintings and outsmart high-tech security to defeat a mighty wizard. Play in a team of up to six in dueling chambers before time runs out.
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Morning Afer
Caught in a wild night before a wedding, you're left with vague memories. As you survey the chaos, one thing is certain– throwing a wedding will be a real challenge.
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Honeymoon Suite
Your friends vanish in Vegas during their honeymoon. Cops claim they simply left town, but you feel something darker. Uncover the hidden secrets of Sin City...
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The Recruit 2.0
Are you ready to leave your life behind and become a ghost in the system as a member of the top-secret NICO division of the CIA? Make your mark, or disappear without a trace.
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Movie Night
Invited to house-sit, you plan a movie night with friends. But your friend's house has a secret and you're locked in! Can you escape before time runs out?
Escape rooms for large teams: how to play with ten people
Most escape rooms are limited to 4–6 players, so finding one for a large group is a classic organizer's headache. This page features rooms in Des Moines that can actually accommodate 7, 8, and even 10+ people: large multi-room sets, duel formats where two teams compete, and venues that run multiple rooms simultaneously.
For corporate events and birthdays, call the venue after booking: many offer party rooms, championship formats across multiple escape rooms, and group discounts that aren't even listed on the site.
Practical tip: in a large team, appoint a "captain" to gather findings and keep track of time — with 8 pairs of hands, the bottleneck isn't the complexity of puzzles, but communication. Duel rooms solve this by splitting you into rival teams.