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Escape Rooms in Chicago

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Escape Rooms in Chicago

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  • Kevin Kapoor
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience! Heist was so thematically fun, and Adie was helpful and awesome! Will definitely be coming back soon
    Written 12 October 2024
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  • Amanda A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the zodiac killer room, and it was so much fun! It was the perfect level of difficulty (with some hints!) And Adam was a terrific game master!
    Written 20 October 2024
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  • Heather C
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was my family's second visit to Paniq and my first time. We've been to other escape rooms and this one has ambience and flair! Jim was particularly kind as our guide. We're excited to return again! We're going to try all the rooms. It's that good.
    Written 29 March 2024
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  • Aliandkan
    Nashville, TN1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was our first time, we made it out with a bit of help. Definitely will return. Staff was very friendly.
    Written 13 November 2020
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  • Russell Greenblatt
    Chicago, IL12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    3 of us did the "Infirmary: Surgical Crisis" escape room @ 160 E Grand Ave in Chicago and it was the best escape room (out of many we have done) ever. Pretty much all we talked about afterwards at dinner was how much fun it was, the interaction among us, the creativity of the challenges, etc. We highly recommend it.
    Written 12 March 2024
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  • Julianna B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Escape artistry was really easy to work with! My friends and I loved it, would highly recommend coming here for a good time!
    Written 13 November 2024
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  • TGiF01
    South Bend, IN35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My daughter and I did a NYC escape room nine years ago for my birthday -that was fun, but this was better! The clues for Chicago’s Fulton Market Escapely were challenging, but not too challenging. And if you get stuck, there are good hints. The clues give you a chance to explore the neighborhood. It is a very cool neighborhood. What a great way to spend a fall afternoon- exercising both mind and body with my daughter! Couldn’t ask for a better birthday present!
    Written 23 October 2023
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  • John C
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very friendly, and high quality fun. Would definetly recommend. We did the casino room with 5 people. it was a good mix of difficult but fun.
    Written 20 December 2023
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  • Jacqueline A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My boyfriend and I recently went. I had never done an escape room before, so it was a fun first-time experience! For never having done an escape room before, I was able to get the hang of it pretty quickly. We started with Onyx Tower and had a lot of fun, so we followed up with the Wizards Trial's. We didn't expect just how much more puzzles we'd have to solve! Matthew was great and was super easy to talk to. If we had more time that day, I'm sure we would've been down to book a 3rd escape room because of him. First time experience 10/10. It was a lot of fun.
    Written 16 August 2024
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  • Kimberly Bench-Dunlap
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    They were so great, especially our game master, Katie. We have played rooms (30+) all over the country but this was one of our favorites! Some unique touches and Katie gave us just enough hints (only when we asked which we prefer and requested). We escaped as the clock timed out! Would 100% recommend!
    Written 6 February 2023
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  • Linda N
    Chicago, IL22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My volunteer organization had an event here. I’m 72 so I had no idea what this was and didn’t expect to participate. Was I wrong! The staff was very helpful in explaining everything and helping beginners get started. They have many types of games and experiences for all ages and levels. Our group included all ages from 8 up and everyone had a great time. I played twice and loved attacking the zombies with my sword!
    They serve soft and alcoholic drinks and simple snacks. Street parking was easy. I’d definitely go back, but you’d need at least two people for maximum fun.
    Written 5 March 2020
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  • jmconwa
    Chicago, IL1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I loved this experience. The staff is very friendly and explained all my questions very easily. My friend and I had the best time. We definitely plan to go aain!
    Written 25 October 2018
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