Escape Games · DENVER
Every trip has one free evening. These 12 denver escape games tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
At The Escape Game Lone Tree, you get 60 minutes to complete one of four missions: recover art, save the future, expose a lab secret, or stop a black hole. A game guide such as Anna, Katie, George, Sandi, or Haku may help your team when needed.
“Challenging fun for anyone . Lots of fun for kids.”
From Denver Union Station, ride into the Rockies with an English-speaking guide and up to 13 fellow passengers. Expect mountain views, canyon and river overlooks, photo stops, wildlife possibilities, and time in Idaho Springs. This four-hour trip does not enter Rocky Mountain National Park.
“it was fantastic! adam did a great job xox from germany”
Spend about three hours solving a present-day murder while eating a four-course dinner. Costumed detectives question the audience, hidden actors mingle among the diners, and QR clues help you compete for the Top Sleuth prize. Business casual dress and age 15-plus apply.
“The murder mystery was a hoot! The “interrogations” at our table were hilarious and interesting! Really enjoyed our dinner companions!”
You and up to five companions hunt for real-world clues across Denver’s Upper Downtown, using a physical box and app to solve the Chronos Agency’s double-agent mystery. Plan about two hours, with the route starting and ending in the Central Business District.
“We had a great time learning about downtown Denver but for us, it took a bit longer than 2-3 hours to figure out all the clues. All in all I would definitely recommend having this adventure with family and friends. We had a blast.”
You and your partner follow The Lost Mine story on your phone, solve puzzles, and walk between Golden restaurants for a progressive meal. Food and nonalcoholic drinks are included, hints keep you moving, and the private format works well for couples or small groups.
“Dessert was good but 2 of the stops were only drinks. One stop the food was so bad we threw it out after leaving.”
At Golden Puzzle Room in Lakewood, you and up to five companions get 60 minutes to solve a gold-hunt puzzle room. Expect a themed setting, lots of connected puzzles, and help from game master Ella when needed. It is a private English-language experience at 1350 Independence St.
“My twelve year old daughter and I did this together and had a really good time. One of our favorite escape rooms yet. This was definitely more of a puzzle experience than any sort of "try to get out" experience. Lots and lots of puzzles to solve. Ella was great and offered us clues when needed. We completed with 20 seconds to spare and she was quick to celebrate with us!!”
Use the Let’s Roam app to guide your private group through downtown Denver at your own pace. The roughly two-hour route links the Colorado State Capitol, 16th Street Mall, Union Station, Coors Field, Larimer Square, and other city sights, with puzzles, facts, and photo tasks along the way.
“Customer support was excellent. Overnight upgrade to app caused problems in using the app. It ultimately did not work on my Android. I got a full refund.”
Use your smartphone to guide a team of 2 to 5 through Denver’s Capitol, 16th Street Mall, Brown Palace, performing arts district, and Denver Art Museum. Solve clues, complete challenges, and set your own pace over roughly 2 miles, with free Mall transportation included.
“Fun! Great way to discover parts of the city that we had never noticed. Took us 2 and a half hours at a relaxed pace. Could have been a little more challenging, but was fun nevertheless. Would recommend for a no stress afternoon exploring the city.”
At Golden Puzzle Room in Lakewood, you and your private group search the fully themed Golden Tea House for a missing nightingale. You have 60 minutes to connect clues, solve puzzles, and reach the final goal. The experience runs in English and costs $33 per person.
“It was so much fun!! We enjoyed every minute of it and would have done another one right away, it was so fun!”
At Golden Puzzle Room in Lakewood, your private group becomes the last passengers on the Rocky Mountain Zephyr. With 60 minutes, a game master, train-car decor, sound effects, and puzzles ranging from simple to complex, you must stop the runaway train before disaster.
“We had a terrific experience at the Golden Puzzle Room. The service was friendly and helpful. We did the Zephyr room. It was great. The decor is perfect. So much fun. The puzzles were varied in type and difficulty. It is perfect for a varied grouRead more”
Bring 2 to 6 children to Golden Puzzle Room in Lakewood for a private, pirate-themed puzzle adventure. Kids search for clues, solve challenges, and help Cap’n Peg Leg Meg recover lost treasure during a one-hour session. A game master guides the room, while adults can support without being paired with strangers.
“My kids did the Puzzle Pirates room and had such a great time! My 5.5yo was able to be pretty involved, though she did eventually decide she just wanted to play pretend with all of the pirate stuff. But my 8yo was committed and had a blast. IRead more”
Start anytime between 7 AM and 10 PM for a private, self-guided walk through Denver’s RiNo district. Use the Let’s Roam app to solve riddles, take photos, follow maps, and visit three creative local stops at your own pace.
“Fun time! Did this as a family. Lots of interesting info learned. A little hot, suggest you monitor temps before determining hunt time!”
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