Escape rooms for kids' birthday in San Antonio

Looking for a birthday party the whole class will talk about? These 38 escape rooms in San Antonio are designed for kids' parties — children's escape rooms, party rooms, and space for the whole group.

38 escape rooms
School of magic
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School of magic

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Join the School of Magic as a bright first year. Cast spells, unravel mysteries and find a Portkey to return home. But be cautious, magic can reverse effects if misused.

  • 2-12 people12+60 min.

Embark on an island-hopping adventure that turns into a thrilling rescue mission on Voodoo Island. Solve intricate puzzles, save a young life and secure a $10 million reward. Will you beat the clock?

  • 2-12 people12+60 min.

Become the hero in the heart of a jazz club murder mystery. Decode puzzles, unravel the truth, and clear your name before the curtains close on your fate in 60 minutes.

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Embark on a spine-tingling journey where shadows whisper horrors, testing your soul. Face malevolent forces and life-changing trials amid deadly traps. Explore eerie chambers, decode cryptic symbols, and uncover ghastly secrets in heart-pounding darkness. Enter if you dare.

Saboteur
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Saboteur

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

A weekend of relaxation turns into a high-stakes race as lifelong friends face sabotage. Trust erodes and suspicions rise - who among these 'best pals' is the saboteur?

Gold Rush
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Gold Rush

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Uncover Clyde Hamilton's elusive gold fortune hidden in his cabin! With only 60 minutes on the clock, can you claim the inheritance before others catch wind of the treasure? Embark on this thrilling quest to solve the mysteries of the past and seize your rightful legacy.

G.T.F.O. Enterprises
New
  • 2-12 people8+60 min.

Step into an office-themed escape room for a Saturday of FUNdatory team building. Solve puzzles, catch the lunchtime bandit, and uncover a major surprise! Work with your team, think beyond the cubicle, and ensure your Sunday stays yours. Ready to GTFO?

The Dig
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The Dig

  • 2-10 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?

Prison Escape
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Prison Escape

  • 4-10 people12+60 min.

You and your friends are wrongfully accused of a crime by the sheriff. Your mission: escape, find the confiscated gold, and flee before the sheriff returns! Do you have what it takes?

The Other Side
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The Other Side

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Supernatural forces have taken over a small town and you’re their only hope. Venture into a dark dimension in hopes of finding the lost boy... will you survive The Other Side?

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Join the privileged ranks of the most notorious thieves of all time! Break into the Western Bank, figure your way around the security system and steal as much as you can!

  • 1-50 people12+60 min.

Embark on a thrilling journey back to 1836 in 'The Race to Liberty.' Mistaken for enemy spies while retrieving a crucial letter, you must escape imprisonment and alter history to save The Alamo. Can you navigate this treacherous path and become a hero?

Agency
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Agency

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

An intense mission awaits your agents! Execute it in an hour, or face expulsion. This is no regular task, this is a test of your true abilities.

Weirder Stuff
New
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Weirder Stuff

  • 2-10 people8+60 min.

When a teen tears open a portal to the Flip Side, monstrous creatures invade our world! Military teams unearthed an ancient chamber with a powerful artifact, but only you, Team B, can discover how to use it before the creatures bring about chaos. Will you succeed?

Cursed
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Cursed

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Evil awaits you and your team as you venture into a cabin in the woods. You must reverse The Witch’s evil spell and escape before she - and her cursed victims - capture your soul!

Cabin Fever
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Cabin Fever

  • 4-10 people12+60 min.

Fierce blizzard storms your ski resort! Trapped in a cabin, can you and your friends withstand the storm or succumb to the fury of the blizzard?

The Code: Cyber Heist
New
  • 2-8 people7+60 min.

When a notorious hacker network sets its sights on a digital vault holding a $100 billion cryptocurrency fortune, you, as part of an elite FBI Task Force, must thwart their heist. Locked in their domain with no way out and with the clock ticking, can you unravel their cyber defenses and prevent a historic digital catastrophe?

The Lost Tomb
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The Lost Tomb

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

The Gods have been angered. Now your team of archaeologists must navigate through dangerous chambers and return the Mayan artifacts before the eclipse commences and humanity is doomed forever!

The Purrfect Plan
New
  • 2-10 people5+60 min.

Step into a world where felines reign supreme and canines are a thing of the past. Dr. Grimalkin's grand scheme could alter reality as we know it. Will you thwart his plans, or aid in crafting a purr-fectly different future? The choice is yours!

Society Zero
New
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Society Zero

  • 1-6 people12+60 min.

In an unremarkable town, a pawn shop conceals a shadowy conspiracy aimed at rewriting humanity's destiny. As agents unravel a chilling murder, they must gather cryptic symbols to thwart global catastrophe and preserve the future.

Anubis
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Anubis

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

You and your group discover an untouched tomb! Now the curse of ANUBIS is placed on each one of you. Solve the ancient puzzles in order to break the curse before it’s too late!

Zombie
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Zombie

  • 2-12 people12+60 min.

Trapped in a room with a blood-thirsty zombie chained to the wall, you must escape before he gets to you! Use your brains (before they get eaten!) to uncover clues, decipher riddles, and discover the keys to unlock your freedom.

Breaking Point
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Breaking Point

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Become a star of a twisted game show where survival is the key! Confront your direst fears to live through the trials of the Breaking Point.

Orient Express
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Orient Express

  • 2-12 people12+60 min.

A murder on the Orient Express awaits you. Can you solve the mystery, identify the killer and motive within 60 minutes or will the murderer walk free?

Bomb Squad
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Bomb Squad

  • 2-12 people12+60 min.

Join a crack team to defuse a maniac's bomb! Enter an escape room where puzzles get intense. Time is running out. Lose, and face a unique, explosive conclusion.

Countdown
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Countdown

  • 2-4 people12+60 min.

The missile defense system has been sabotaged, and a missile has just been launched toward your location. Your team has an hour to bring the system back online and prevent a disaster.

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Step into the horrifying 'Halloween House' with your team. Faced with gruesome murders and demonic forces, can you unravel the mysteries or become the next victims?

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

In 1929, as the Master of Illusion is suspected of vanishing his rival, you and your team have only an hour to decode clues and solve the mystery before he makes you disappear forever.

Trapped Below
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Trapped Below

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Dive into the abandoned Coalcott Mine! With limited time, risk it all to retrieve the legendary treasure before things turn disastrous!

The Undead
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The Undead

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

In the future, a zombie apocalypse is imminent. With only an hour on the clock, it's up to you and your team to find the hidden antidote in a bunker and save humanity before the zombies break in.

  • 2-4 people12+60 min.

Step back in time to assist Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm in unraveling a mysterious disappearance. An ancient cabin filled with mystique and witchcraft awaits, as a powerful nemesis leaves riddles that threaten the fate of every fairytale. Can you rescue the stories?

Speakeasy
New
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Speakeasy

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Dive into 1930s Chicago's shadowy alleys where neon lights and danger blend. Inspired by 'Dick Tracy,' this escape room pits you against the mob. As part of Tracy's team, navigate gadgets and intrigue to outsmart gangsters, solving crimes shrouded in jazz and smoke.

Your Ded
New
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Your Ded

  • 2-4 people12+30 min.

Caught in the clutches of a grammar-obsessed maniac, your only way out is through a maze of linguistic challenges. Can you escape the kill room, or will your fate be sealed with every misplaced comma? Embrace the humor in every typo and dodge the killer's wrath!

Rock the 90's
New
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Rock the 90's

  • 2-12 people8+60 min.

Your brother’s secret is about to unravel! Mom and dad plan to crash his 'study group,' suspecting mischief. You know he's actually in a rock band. With just one hour, you must discover where he’s playing, his band name, and his stage alias to warn him in time!

Carnevil
New
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Carnevil

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Enter the carnival of your dreams—if you dare. Behind the bright lights lurk sinister secrets, and a crew of deadly clowns eager to make you one of them. Can you survive their horrific games, or will you become a part of this nightmare forever?

Carnevil
New
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Carnevil

  • 1-8 people12+60 min.

The carnival promises wonders beyond imagination, but as the vibrant lights flicker, a darker reality emerges. With maniacal clowns lurking, can you survive the sinister games, or become a part of their terrifying troupe forever? Dare to uncover the truth behind the mask.

  • 2-6 people12+180 min.

A chilling murder unearthed, entangling six suspects. Your mission: piece together cryptic clues, narrowing down guilty minds and crime spots. Ready to solve the enigma? Dive into a thrilling pursuit of truth and deception, and see if you can unveil the real culprit!

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 San Antonio 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.