Columbus Ohio’s Best Escape Rooms
to Challenge and Entertain You

Escape rooms might not be the first thing you think about when planning group outings, which is not unusual since they started in Japan in the late 2000s and aren’t a commonly sought-out adventure… Yet!

But visit any of these spots, and you will want to try them all. This list of the best escape rooms in Columbus, Ohio, has everything you can expect, like complex puzzles, teamwork, the excitement of being immersed in a fictional scenario, and a unique and immersive experience. Which one will you try first?

Breakout Games – Columbus

First on our list of the best escape rooms in Columbus, we have Breakout Games, a phenomenal spot with friendly staff that will make the experience just challenging enough with energy and a great sense of humor. Don’t hesitate to bring your pre-teens and older children there; they will love the puzzles and brain teasers.

Some rooms are harder than others (and they have quite a few locks and passcodes), but the Game Masters will help you pick the right ones for you if needed. Breakout Games is the perfect place to celebrate your birthday.

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Address: 835 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 • (614) 796-4073

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The Escape Room USA – Columbus

Rated #1 on TripAdvisor in Fun & Games in Columbus, The Escape Room USA goes above and beyond the expectations of escape room aficionados. You have an hour to solve the clues, and the puzzles can be challenging but are engaging and definitely possible to finish on your first try – if you stay focused!

The game rooms are well-designed and authentic-looking, which is definitely necessary if you’re looking to step off the street and enter a different world. Customers often list the Titanic room as one of their favorites.

Address: 459 N High St Suite 2, Columbus, OH 43215 • (614) 522-6692

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Escape It Grandview

Escape It Grandview is filled with high-quality authentic decor and props. Time will fly by as you try to escape, and you will feel like you’re in a totally different universe. The games have different difficulty ratings, so you can choose the one that best fits your group.

It is a perfect spot for date night but also very kid-friendly – just keep in mind that it is not handicap accessible. One trip there and you will understand why it is considered one of the best escape rooms in Columbus. Try The Speakeasy or Grandma’s House if you aren’t sure what to choose!

Address: 1666 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 • (614) 636-4848

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The Escape Game – Columbus

It doesn’t matter which room you pick at The Escape Game, you are pretty much guaranteed to have a grand time no matter your age and abilities. From The Playground to The Classroom and the Gold Rush, we bet you won’t want to leave until you’ve done at least a few.

The games are a mix of hands-on puzzles with some tech and videos thrown in, and the staff is helpful while making sure you are challenged appropriately. You will understand right away while The Escape Game has hundreds of perfect 5-star reviews on Google and is known as one of the best escape rooms in Columbus.

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Address: 3960 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219 • (614) 412-5372

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All In Adventures Escape Rooms

All in All Adventures Escape Rooms is best for people who prefer to figure things out on their own without a game master and those who find traditional escape rooms claustrophobic. Here, the walls do not go up the ceiling, allowing for a more open experience, but this also means that you won’t be walked through the clues at the end so as not to spoil the puzzles for the next group.

Address: 1500 Polaris Pkwy Space 2252, Columbus, OH 43240 • (614) 839-5858

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Escape Artists

Getting clues can make you waste precious time, but at Escape Artists, your game master will follow along and give you tips through the intercom as needed without needing to catch them up. The rooms are all fantastic, and you will definitely get your money’s worth while you try and solve all the puzzles. Just be aware that they can be on the challenging side for small groups.

Some favorites include Protocol Zero, where you are in the dark for much of the time (with a flashlight), or the Rest Easy Motel and the Cat Burglar.

Address: 8729 Sancus Blvd, Columbus, OH 43240 • (614) 396-9820

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Captivating Worlds

If you’ve been disappointed in the past by lackluster escape rooms with few props and not much more than combination locks, Captivating Worlds is the place for you. As soon as you step in, you will be greeted by friendly and helpful staff and will have access to secured lockers for convenient storage.


More immersive and interactive than simpler escape rooms, you will have a lot of fun trying to get out with occasional help from the game masters. Mention your birthday, and you will get a personalized surprise in the room! All this and more makes Captivating Worlds one of the best escape rooms in Columbus.

Address: 5495 New Albany Rd W, New Albany, OH 43054 • (614) 245-4058

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Lockology Escape Rooms Columbus

Do you need something other than the same old keys and combination locks? If so, you must check out the themed puzzles at Lockology Escape Rooms Columbus, like the Mayan Temple, the Haunted Prison Escape, and the Area 51 room. All of them are challenging enough to bring a large group, but the game masters are great with kids if they aren’t as engaged as the adults.

Lockology Escape Rooms Columbus is not always open to the public. Be sure to drop by their website to check availability.

Address: 1625 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220 • (888) 693-7105

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Epic Escapes

Epic Escapes was built by the owner, Glen, and is run by a friendly and helpful staff of game masters who are dedicated to making your experience perfect from start to finish. As one of the best escape rooms in Columbus, it has well-thought-out puzzles, beautiful decor, and rooms that are kid-friendly as well as more challenging ones like the Legion room.

The staff is dedicated to improving the place regularly, so if it’s been several months since you’ve been there, be sure to check out their website to see if they have anything new!

Address: 1946 Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 • (614) 626-4426

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Escape Columbus

Escape Columbus is full of details that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the experience, whether you are singing along to Britney Spears in the 90’s Room or trying to get clues out of the deputy in The Wild West Room. Don’t hesitate to try a few different rooms, as no two puzzles are the same.

Escape Columbus upgrades the facility regularly, so be sure to check their hours of operation.

Address: 2605 Northland Plaza Dr, Columbus, OH 43231 • (614) 344-4484

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