The Escape Game DC: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Penn Quarter

About this experience

Our Downtown DC location is in Penn Quarter, just a few blocks from The White House and National Mall — perfect if you want to plan a day out in DC. There are plenty of popular restaurants and bars in the area, great for dinner before the adventure and post-game drinks to recap afterward.

The Escape Game DC in Penn Quarter features 5 immersive themes including our most difficult escape game, Prison Break. Each family-friendly adventure accommodates 8 players. All of our escape rooms include unique themes and multiple rooms to escape from.

These adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. We offer the best escape rooms and the fastest customer support. Come see why our escape rooms win awards.

At a glance

• Duration: 1 hr 15 min

Itinerary and highlights

Here’s how it works: You and your team will work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and ultimately complete a mission. Escaping will require teamwork, communication, wits, a sense of adventure, and most importantly: YOU!

Once you arrive, a dedicated game guide will take you on to your adventure and help you as needed. You will have exactly 60-minutes to complete the mission in your adventure and escape.

Choose to play one of four uniquely immersive games:
- Prison Break: Complete a daring escape from the evil warden!
- Special Ops: Mysterious Market: Uncover the truth as a secret agent!
- The Heist: Recover a stolen masterpiece from an art thief!
- The Depths: Go on an underwater mission in a submarine!

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Languages and tickets

• English — Guide
• Mobile Only

Tour operator

• The Escape Game In Downtown DC

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Games are recommended for ages 13 and up. Younger players are allowed, but some of the game content may be too difficult for them. An adult, 18 or older, must participate with anyone that is 14 and under. Also, any participants under the age of 18 will need an adult to sign their waiver.
• You will be in a room with a locked door, but every door is equipped with an exit button. Should you feel the need to leave the room, you are welcome to do so at any time.
• Each game is designed for one hour of intense fun! Plan to spend 15 minutes prior to each game preparing and briefing for your mission, and 15 minutes after each game to debrief and take photos.
• The Escape Game experiences are very different from what you typically see in other escape rooms. These games aren't scary or dark. They are exciting, adventurous, and something all guests can enjoy.
• Unless you book all the spots in a game, our games have the potential to be shared experiences, which means others could book into your game and join your team.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.