Escape rooms for kids' birthday in Minneapolis

Looking for a birthday party the whole class will talk about? These 19 escape rooms in Minneapolis are designed for kids' parties — children's escape rooms, party rooms, and space for the whole group.

19 escape rooms
Witchcraft Alley
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Witchcraft Alley

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

The Nameless Wizard has hidden six evil artifacts in Witchcraft Alley! Save the wizarding world by finding and purging them of their dark magic. Are you up to the task?

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Unlock your potential as an investigator in 60-minute Sherlock Holmes escape challenge. Test your skills and prove your worth to join the League of Masters in Elementary Deduction.

Ruin Raiders
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Ruin Raiders

  • 4-8 people10+60 min.

Join the search for missing archaeologist Prof. Gunderson! Delve into his mysterious office to unearth clues. Is the Temple of the Golden Serpent just a myth or reality? You have 60 minutes to find out.

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Join Bess in a seance to contact Houdini. You have 60 minutes to complete the mission. Will you help Bess reach out to her beloved or let Houdini rest in silence forever?

Inheritance
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Inheritance

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Unearth a fortune hidden in an old mansion as left by Mr. Abernathy. The first to decipher his clues and find the gold inherits the wealth...

Cuckoo's Clock
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Cuckoo's Clock

  • 4-10 people10+60 min.

Stop Clara von Clockenstein from destroying the Twin Cities' tech with her diabolical clock tower device! Time is ticking, only you can foil her plot.

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Locked in the Presidential bunker with an imminent attack on the U.S, it's a 60 minute, high-stakes race to prevent nuclear Armageddon. The world is relying on you!

The Dig
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The Dig

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

A mixture of Indiana Jones and DaVinci Code, the Dig is a multi-layered game with hidden twists and unexpected turns. Can you solve the mystery and escape?

The Apartment
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The Apartment

  • 2-12 people12+60 min.

You and your friends are locked in a typical apartment: cozy, intimate with stocked fridge. But today, you must escape in just 60 minutes!

The Agency
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The Agency

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Embark on a high-stakes mission. In an hour or less achieve it, stay in your position. Fail, and your services are unneeded.

Diamond Dilemma
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Diamond Dilemma

  • 4-8 people10+60 min.

The marvelous Minnehaha Diamond is missing! The wealthy widow wants to blame the butler - but is something bigger going on at Calhoun Manor? It’s up to you, the city’s premier reporter, to do some snooping and find the real story.

Final Frontier
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Final Frontier

  • 2-8 people10+60 min.

Embark on a secret mission with your team of space marines. Repair your crashed spaceship before alien hordes reach you. Time is of the essence or you become deep space dessert!

  • 2-12 people12+75 min.

Join a squad of heroes to infiltrate Manos's lair, locate the Eternity Gems, and reverse his universe-altering deeds within 75 min. Uncover secrets of the Supervillain's Lair and save the universe before time runs out!

Dragon's Keep
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Dragon's Keep

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

While your queen is in exile, the North gains power and threatens the realm. Rally your fellow knights, protect the kingdom! Test your wits and spirit in the Room of Fire and Ice!

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Unveil the truth behind Spumonti Toy Shop's criminal operation. Gather evidence with your team of up to 8 detectives. Can you bust the bad guys?

Asylum
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Asylum

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Explore Hill Valley Sanitorium: once a hospital for the criminally insane, now an eerie, abandoned relic. Or is it? Join the tour, find out if something, or someone was left behind...

Countdown
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Countdown

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

On a lazy day off, a call sends you spiraling into an urban abyss. Only an hour to defuse a city-threatening bomb! Can you save the day?

Jackpot!
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Jackpot!

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Unleash your cunning to outsmart the house in a thrilling night at the casino. Will you walk away with big-time winnings or fall for the allure of the game? Dare to roll the dice?

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 Minneapolis 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.