The Best Escape Rooms in Houston for Kids and Teens

Visiting one of our favorite escape rooms in Houston is great way for your family to brush up on your detective skills and bring out your inner Sherlock Holmes! In this thrilling indoor activity, guests are "locked in" a themed room full of clues and codes and have one hour to solve the room's mystery and find a way out. Or else. 

With varying levels of difficulty, this activity is typically geared towards families with kids that are at least 10 years old; however, a few options have rooms or modes specifically for younger children, while others are for teens and adults only. Does your family have what it takes to make a great escape? 

If you're looking for inside activities that cater to a younger bunch, check out our Indoor Fun Guide for Houston Kids. Our Outdoor Activities Guide offers up the best ways to get some fresh air in the Bayou City with options the whole family can enjoy, from exploring nearby state parks to the best playgrounds for toddlers.

 
A family having fun at an escape room. Photo courtesy of the Escape Game in Houston

Escape Rooms in Houston

The Escape Game Houston - CityCentre and The Galleria

Take your teenagers out for some mystery-solving family fun they'll love at award-winning The Escape Game Houston, where rooms range from a mysterious market to a time-traveling train. Each theme has its level of difficulty, and a helpful game guide is there to offer hints with no penalties. This is definitely one of the best escape rooms in Houston and worth every penny of the admission fee. 

Room themes: Timeliner: Train Through Time, Prison Break, The Depths, The Heist, Special Ops: Mysterious Market, Gold Rush, and Playground
Team size: 8-12
Recommended ages: 13+
 

Escape Hunt - Midtown

This Midtown escape room is open for public play, which means walk-ins are welcome to join other groups. It's a great way to make new friends while working together to solve the puzzle. Private rooms can also be booked in advance at Escape Hunt. The room themes, which include everything from pirates to space exploration, are scare-free, but due to difficulty levels, it's not recommended for children under 10. Be sure to bring your credit card because Escape Hunt is a cash-free business. 

Room themes: Houston, We've Had a Problem; Blackbeard's Treasure; The Fourth Samurai; Alice in Puzzleland; and Mystery in the Mansion
Team size: 2-12 people
Recommended ages: 10+
 

Escape the Room Houston - Midtown and The Woodlands

Boasting fully immersive rooms and all-private play, the Escape Room Houston leads guests through 60 minutes of sleuthing fun in rooms featuring themes like an '80s recreation set-up, a Jurassic adventure, an underwater submarine, and more. These greater Houston escape rooms are open for kids of all ages but are most suited to teens ages 14 and up. While it might be a little pricier than the rest, it's worth the splurge. 

Room themes:
Midtown - The Dig, Outbreak, The Agency, The Apartment, Jurassic Escape, The Theater, The Rec Room
The Woodlands - The Submarine, Western Bank Heist, The Clock Tower, The Theater
Team size: 4-12
Recommended ages: 14+ (all ages welcome)
 

Locktopia Escape Room Houston - West U

This family-owned Houston escape room is conveniently located in West U and offers multiple family-friendly challenges that are engaging for kiddos ages 7 and up. Private bookings of up to 10 people mean you can book as a single-family unit or bring along friends or cousins to really up the ante. When you book in advance at Locktopia Escape Room Houston, you can get 20% off with code "early"—you're welcome!

Room themes: Spellcaster, The Gateway, Endurance, Antidote, 
Team size: 2-10 (minimum charge of 3 people per booking)
Recommended ages: 7+
 

Escape It Houston - Marquee Center (West) and Humble (East)

Ideal for older teens and parents, Escape It Houston offers two locations that each feature its own themes, so you can visit both for unique experiences. At the East location, enjoy two teen-friendly escape room options (it also offers an adults-only option for horror fans) as well as axe throwing. The West location, right off I-10, features five highly realistic themed rooms for fun that range from remembering the Alamo to escaping a pandemic. The best part? Escape It Houston is the most affordable escape room on our list. 

Room themes:
Escape It Houston West - Lost in Time, Apollo 13, Pandemic, Da Vinci Code Breaker, and Alamo
Escape it Houston East - Escape the Titanic, Rameses Revenge, and Screams from Below (18+ only)
Team size: 4-10
Recommended ages: 16+

Exit Lab Houston - Mahatma Gandhi District

Exit Lab Houston boasts seasonal escape rooms that are specifically for younger kiddos, but its year-round offerings are overall kid-friendly and are ideal for children around 10 and 12, depending on the theme. Escape zombies, solve mysteries at an artist's workshop, and more at this hoppin' locale.

Room themes: The Nice List, The Return, Zombie Bunker, Hotel Secrets, and Crazy Artist's Workshop
Team size: 2-10
Recommended ages: 8+
 

PanIQ Escape Room Houston - Midtown

For the thrill-seekers and lovers of all things spooky, this public escape room in the heart of Houston offers creepy rooms that are sure to get your blood pumping. Challenge your older teens in Cowboys vs. Zombies or bring mild scares to pre-teens in the Doomsday Bunker experience. PanIQ Escape Room Houston has a strict 10 and older policy. 

Room themes: Doomsday Bunker (10+), Chainsaw Massacre (12+), and Cowboys vs. Zombies (14+)
Team size: 2-7
Recommended ages: 10+
 

Break Free Escape Room - Webster

Available for private bookings by appointment only, Break Free Escape Room is located in Houston's Bay Area and caters to families with children of all ages. Children under five are free, but due to difficulty levels, the challenges are best suited for children 10 and up. Neon Escape is particularly fun for youngsters, while The Dolls Escape isn't recommended for children due to its scary content.

Room themes: Neon Escape, The Gate, The Dolls Escape: Based on the Real-Life Annabelle Story, Art Gallery Heist, and Murder Mystery
Team size: 2-10
Recommended ages: 10+ (all ages welcome)
 

 
Picture of a themed escape room in Cypress. Photo courtesy of Escapology

Escape Rooms Near Houston

Escapology - Cypress

One of our top recommendations for escape rooms in Houston for younger kids, Escapology offers a special Kids Mode experience, where the regular rooms can be set to an easier level for kids-only problem-solving. Kids Mode challenges are specifically for youngsters from ages 7 to 14. The regular rooms are family-friendly, too, and seasonal offerings, like Saving Santa, add some extra holiday fun for younger children to enjoy.

Room themes: Star Trek: Quantum Filament, Lost City, Scooby-Doo and the Spooky Castly Adventure, Antidote, TH3 C0D3, Mansion Murder, and the seasonal Saving Santa (great for kids!)
Team size: 2-8
Recommended ages: 7+
 

Armadillo Escape Room Adventures - Katy and Spring

Kiddos seven and up will have a good ole' time at Armadillo Escape Room Adventures in Katy or Spring. Unlike most escape rooms in the Houston area, the Spring location touts 40-minute options that are great when you're looking for an event that doesn't require a full hour. With school and time travel themes, among others, as well as seasonal settings, you're sure to find common ground and have a blast breaking out with your kids. This private-play experience requires reservations, so make sure to book your spot in advance.

Room themes:
Spring - Detention: One Last Day of Summer, Time Travel Trouble, and the seasonal A Christmas Scramble: Naughty or Nice
Katy - Project Dark Cyber: Permanent Backdoor Shutdown and School After Hours: The Final Rush
Team size: 2-14
Recommended ages: 7+