Escape rooms for kids' birthday in Newark

Looking for a birthday party the whole class will talk about? These 11 escape rooms in Newark are designed for kids' parties — children's escape rooms, party rooms, and space for the whole group.

11 escape rooms
Walkers
Escape game

Walkers

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Survived the zombie apocalypse? Not so fast! You're captured by cannibals, a sanctuary now a trap. Then, zombies attack! Can you escape before it's too late?

  • 4-10 people12+60 min.

Join a rebel team on a mission to reclaim a famous space knight's severed hand from an evil bounty hunter. Find the hand and escape before time runs out. The fate of the galaxy rests on you!

  • 4-8 people12+60 min.

Trapped in a compromised safe house by 'The Establishment' with a ticking bomb; can you figure out the backdoor exit before the game ends for you and your team?

  • 4-8 people12+60 min.

As a wizard, you combated evil, making great enemies. Your most dreadful enemy kidnaps your friends, threatening to make them evil minions. Can you vanquish the tyrant and save the day?

Lost City
Escape game

Lost City

  • 6-10 people12+60 min.

Follow Dr. Quindiana Jones' footsteps to uncover The Lost City. Unearth its secrets before spirits return, escape before time's up, or be lost forever!

  • 4-8 people12+60 min.

It's 4pm in Scranton, PA. Five blunders and counting! Can you guess a smug salesman's password and stop the doomsday device from sending those pesky emails to the new CEO by 5pm?

  • 4-8 people12+60 min.

Join the adventure by shrinking down to save a wedding! Dr. Tyknee's daughter's ring is locked away, are you brave enough to use the prototype shrink ray and retrieve it?

Sorcerer's Quest
Escape game

Sorcerer's Quest

  • 3-8 people12+60 min.

Enter the Dragon's Lair, defeat the Dark Lord and unlock the headmaster's secret. Wizards needed to finish the ultimate battle. Magic, mystery and adventure await!

  • 2-5 people12+60 min.

Step into Tombstone, the town of lawlessness haunted by outlaws. Help the new sheriff restore order. Bring your cowboy boots, it's a new day in the old west.

The Heist
Escape game

The Heist

  • 3-9 people12+60 min.

A friendly neighborhood... and even friendlier neighborhood bank. A perfect setting for a perfect score. A bank full of cash with a vault full of gold awaits you. Only speed and precision will allow you to make it out in time with the heist of the century.

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Santa is missing! With toy production halted, the North Pole needs your skills to find Santa and save Christmas! Can you resume the Reindeer Games and ensure the toy delivery?

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 Newark 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.