Escape Games in Columbus, Ohio

Escape games have spread across Columbus with venues in Polaris, Short North, and the east side, mixing national chains like Breakout Games and The Escape Game with independent operators. Most rooms run $25–$35 per person and accept private bookings, making them popular for team-building, date nights, and birthday groups.

Each venue brings its own puzzle design and difficulty level, so choosing comes down to theme preference, group size, and how much of a challenge you want. Browse the listings below to find the right fit for your group.

Breakout Games

A national escape room chain with a Columbus location, Breakout Games offers multiple themed puzzle rooms designed for groups of two to eight players, with difficulty ratings that range from beginner-friendly to genuinely challenging.

Captivating Worlds

Captivating Worlds is a Columbus escape room venue offering multiple themed rooms across a range of difficulty levels, designed for groups looking for a narrative-driven puzzle experience rather than a quick, formulaic challenge.

Escape Artists

One of Columbuss longer-running escape room venues, Escape Artists operates multiple themed rooms out of its location on the east side of the city, offering puzzle-based group experiences that range from beginner-friendly to genuinely difficult.

Great Room Escape

One of Columbuss longer-running escape room venues, Great Room Escape operates out of its Grandview-area location and offers multiple themed rooms designed for groups ranging from small pairs to larger private parties.

The Escape Game Columbus

One of the largest escape room operators in the country runs a location in Columbus on Easton Loop West, inside the Easton Town Center area, offering multiple rooms that run simultaneously for groups of two to eight people.