Looking for a Seattle escape room? We’ve played 24 in Seattle and 375+ worldwide and update this list whenever we’re back in the area. All of these companies had to close for an extended hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but thankfully most of those that had closed have now re-opened. As an added bonus, most companies have switched from a public-game model to a private-game model, where no strangers will be added to your game.

As always, if you book any of these rooms after hearing about it from us, let your host know that “EscapeRoomTips.com” sent you! Shout out to Room Escape Artist who provided great reviews and recommendations for when we were out in Seattle.

How much do Seattle Escape Rooms Cost?

Seattle Escape Rooms generally cost between $33-$45 per player, plus a “Seattle Admissions Tax” of 5%. These prices are generally reasonable given their location in a high-cost-of-living city like Seattle and are comparable to admission to some other popular Seattle attractions like Chihuly Garden and Glass.

Best Escape Rooms in Seattle

  1. Storykeeper (4-6p, $45+/p, 70 min) – Locurio
  2. Mystery at Innsmouth (4-8p, $45/p, 70 min) – Hourglass Escapes
  3. Evil Dead 2 (2-6p, $40+/p, 70 min) – Hourglass Escapes
  4. Rise of the Mad Pharaoh (5-12p, $34/p, 60 min) – Hourglass Escapes
  5. Vanishing Act (2-8p, $40+/p, 70 min) – Locurio

Full disclosure – We have received media-discounted tickets on several of these games.

#1. Storykeeper – Locurio

Photo by Locurio.

Locurio is a long-time enthusiast favorite company, with both of their games (Storykeeper and Vanishing Act) being notable for their theatrical experiences where the story is centered around an in-game actor. Their games are incredibly polished in all aspects, including narrative, build, and puzzle design. Storykeeper improves on their original Vanishing Act game by incorporating all sorts of technology, which drives many of the more magical interactions. The official introduction from the booking page:

You’ve heard whispered tales of a mysterious book collection and its curator, an elusive figure known only as Jak. Rumor has it that Jak is seeking adventurous souls to retrieve a valuable item, a treasure which Jak claims to have lost in a most peculiar place… Do you dare to answer Jak’s summons and explore the secrets of the hidden library?

Everything in the game feels like it belongs—including the gamemaster/actor’s role, the hinting system, the puzzles embedded cleverly into various set items, and many neat physical interactions. We found the puzzles refreshing, the environments varied and interesting, and the game packed with many small immersive touches that altogether make this game a special experience. A must-do for anyone visiting Seattle.

You’ll like this if… you enjoy a well-crafted escape room.

Quick Facts

  • Theme: Storybook
  • Opened: 2018
  • Play with strangers: No, all games are private.
  • Price: $45-$55 per person
  • Team Size: 4-6 players
  • Duration: 70 Minutes
  • Booking: https://www.locurio.com/

#2. Mystery at Innsmouth – Hourglass Escapes

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Mystery at Innsmouth is Hourglass Escape’s newest game (opened June 2022) that continues on the tradition of Hourglass doing what they do best—family-friendly paranormal-themed experiences. Mystery at Innsmouth continues Hourglass’s pattern of licensed games, this one themed around the Arkham Horror series of games, which itself is themed around Lovecraftian horror. Official description:

In the new Arkham Horror™ in-person escape room, you’ll take on the role of an investigator into shadowy Innsmouth’s most dangerous secrets. Discover why you and your fellow investigators have been summoned to a dingy hotel on the edge of a sinister shore. What dangers lurk beyond Devil’s Reef?

No knowledge of the Arkham Horror board games is required to enjoy this game, although a little bit of knowledge of Lovecraftian horror may let you better appreciate some of the themes. We started the game playing as Arkham Horror investigators of our choice, each getting a particular item that would be helpful in later puzzle-solving.

We enjoyed slowly unlocking the mysteries of the room—the puzzles were integrated cleverly into the set, and reaching various benchmarks in the game would trigger professional narration or animations that would carry the story on. This is a modern escape room that uses its source material well—an excellent and highly recommended addition to Hourglass’s suite of family-friendly, slightly spooky escape rooms.

Quick Facts

  • Theme: Fantasy Flight Games’ Arkham Horror Board Games
  • Opened: 2022
  • Play with strangers: No. All games are private.
  • Price: $45 per person
  • Team Size: 4-8 players
  • Duration: 70 Minutes
  • Booking: https://hourglassescapes.com/

#3. Evil Dead 2 – Hourglass Escapes

This is a licensed game themed after the 1987 comedy-horror movie Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn. You certainly don’t need to have watched this cult classic movie before to enjoy the game, but watching it helps you identify the abundance of references throughout the game. We did not watch the movie beforehand, but we did read some plot summaries to get updated. The game comes with 6 recommended identities and costume ideas as you play as members of the paranormal investigator group, G.R.O.O.V.Y. Each player will get an item appropriate for their identity that will help them solve this mystery (smaller groups will still get all 6 items). The official introduction to the game from the player packet:

In the year 1987, Ash Williams and his girlfriend visited the seemingly abandoned Knowby Cabin, where he unintentionally summoned a troupe of Kandarian Demons. After one of the demons swallowed the soul of his girlfriend, Ash had to resort to drastic measures in order to defeat her and the rest of the demons. Using an incantation he found within the Book of the Dead, he opened an inter-dimensional portal in the hopes of trapping the demons… But the portal claimed the entire Cabin and Ash along with it!

True to the theme, the game is certainly “spooky,” but we wouldn’t really consider the game “scary.” It is a game that stays true to its source material—both are horror-themed but also enjoyable for their silliness. You have Ash Williams guiding you from within his vortex, and your ultimate goal within the game does involve the Necronomicon, featured centrally on a pedestal in the room.

We found the theming quite comprehensive and enjoyed this rare chance to play an officially-licensed game on a cult-favorite classic. The creators went to great lengths to replicate props, rooms, and gags from the movie – the game is a worthy homage to the source material and also a cohesive and enjoyable escape room in its own right. It’s worth a play even for those not familiar with the Evil Dead franchise, especially if you like to “get in character” while playing.

You’ll like this if… you like campy 80s horror movies, or getting in character while playing.

Quick Facts

  • Theme: Evil Dead 2 (1987 movie)
  • Opened: 2019
  • Play with strangers: No. All games are private.
  • Price: $40-55 per person
  • Team Size: 2-6 players
  • Duration: 70 Minutes
  • Booking: https://hourglassescapes.com/

#4. Rise of the Mad Pharaoh – Hourglass Escapes

The famed archaeologist Dr. Carter retrieved the sarcophagus of King Ah-Ramen-Twostep, but in the process triggered an ancient curse that trapped him inside the chamber. You and your friends, as adventurers, are quickly rushed into his office, along with the sarcophagus. You must solve the various Egyptian-themed puzzles in the sarcophagus and open it up in order to break the curse and rescue Dr. Carter.

The focus of this escape room is definitely the huge (life-sized!), beautifully-designed sarcophagus placed in the middle of the room. The rest of the room is plainer and provides décor and working surfaces. The Sarcophagus is one huge high-tech puzzle box, with various compartments that will open depending on your interactions. The final sequence involves opening the sarcophagus and saving Dr. Carter. The puzzle materials found in the sarcophagus are Egyptian-themed and feel built solidly.

You’ll like this if… you love high-tech contraptions.

Quick Facts

  • Theme: Egyptian
  • Opened: 2016
  • Play with strangers: No. All games are private.
  • Price: $34 per person
  • Team Size: 5-12 players
  • Duration: 60 Minutes
  • Booking: https://hourglassescapes.com/

#5. Vanishing Act – Locurio

Picture of the inside of The Vanishing Act by Locurio

Magician Noximillian’s dressing room, featuring his vanishing cabinet.

The great magician Noximillian has some tricks up his sleeve, as his assistants keep mysteriously disappearing after their 13th show. You’re tasked with exploring Noximillian’s dressing room to search for clues to the disappearance of his assistants.

The Vanishing Act’s story arc develops over the course of the game and reaches a satisfying conclusion at the end (as long as you can escape!). The earlier part of the game involves polished puzzles in a fun, well-themed magician’s room. The latter part of the game is the highlight, with a bunch of excellent props, set design, and a surprise that’s really fun to operate. The game is packaged nicely into a premium 70-minute experience that includes an in-character gamemaster.

You’ll like this if… you like polished games with good puzzles and design.

Quick Facts

  • Theme: Magic
  • Opened: 2015
  • Play with strangers: No, all games are private.
  • Price: $40-$55 per person
  • Team Size: 2-8 players
  • Duration: 70 Minutes
  • Booking: https://www.locurio.com/

More Escape Rooms

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