The best screen-free family activity in Minneapolis. Our rooms are fun, not scary — with unlimited hints and a dedicated game master so everyone has a great time. Ages 8 and up welcome.
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If you've never done an escape room with kids before, you might be wondering: Is it too hard? Will they get scared? What if they get frustrated? We hear these questions all the time — and the answer to all three is no.
Our rooms at Escape The Room Minneapolis are designed to be thrilling, not frightening. Think of it as a live-action puzzle adventure — like a real-life video game — not a haunted house. Your dedicated game master watches your group's progress in real time and provides unlimited hints whenever anyone asks — so nobody gets stuck and the whole family stays engaged and having fun.
Kids love it because they get to be the hero. Parents love it because everyone puts their phones away for an hour. And since we're on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis, you can make a whole afternoon of it — escape room, then lunch, shopping, or exploring the area nearby.
Our rooms are puzzle adventures — no jump scares, no darkness, no horror themes. Every room is designed to be exciting and fun for all ages.
Your game master provides as many hints as your family needs. Nobody gets hopelessly stuck — the goal is for everyone to have fun.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. Kids under 13 must have at least one adult in the room with them.
Right on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Paid parking ramps nearby ($5-10/hour). Also accessible by light rail — easy to get to from anywhere in the metro.
Our 3 rooms are perfect for families — fun themes, manageable difficulty, and puzzles where kids and adults both get to be heroes.
After stopping for a social call at The Apartment, you realize something isn't right. Secrets are hiding everywhere. This beginner-friendly room is the perfect first escape room — approachable, clever, and full of surprises.
Book The Apartment →
A small group of excavators has been called to the deep and harrowing depths of the earth. You're left in the dark — literally. Can your ideas help light the way out in under 60 minutes?
Book The Dig →Want a bigger challenge? See all 3 rooms →
This gives you time to check in, get briefed, and use the restroom before the clock starts.
Kids see things differently than adults. Let them explore and try things — you might be surprised how quickly they solve puzzles.
Don't wait until frustration sets in. Hints are unlimited and free — use them to keep the energy high and the fun flowing.
If someone finds something, shout it out! The best family teams share every clue and work on puzzles together.
Since you're on Nicollet Mall, make a whole day of it! Get tacos at Barrio (same building), walk to Target Field, catch a Twins game, or browse the shops and restaurants along the mall.