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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.
Escape rooms for large groups in Des Moines
A birthday, a work team, or just a big group of friends? These 9 escape rooms in Des Moines accommodate 7+ people — with space, parallel puzzles, and a role for everyone.
9 escape rooms
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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?
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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.
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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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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...
Unravel the chaos of a wild wedding party where the past night's antics come back to haunt you. As you piece together the remnants of your fuzzy memories, one troubling detail stands out in the trashed hotel room, posing a real threat to the upcoming nuptials.
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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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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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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.
Escape rooms in Des Moines by category
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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.