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Fox In A Box Escape Room Chicago

Escape room center

One of the Top rateds in Chicago


Address

47 W Polk St suite l5 basement, Chicago, IL 60605, United States

Website

www.foxinaboxchicago.com

Contact

+1 312-878-7899

Rating on Google Maps

5.00 (2.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), 10:30 am to 10 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 10 pm

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  • 5/5 Bethany A. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is special. My husband and I have done a fair amount of escape rooms and this is in our top 5 easily. We did the Zodiac room and it was incredible! So fun! The staff obviously love what they do. We had Holly as our game master and she was next level. She was kind, knowledgeable and super fun to collaborate with. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! We will be back very soon.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amber N. 1 year ago on Google • 136 reviews
    Bought this as a gift for my husband. We went with our friends and had a blast. We chose the zodiac room and it was well worth the money, giving us the best bang for our $. To find it, just into dearborn station and then you will find a sign next to the stairs heading down that will show you how to contact your host. Our host was Zach who was lovely. There are two options for your room, by the book or with some help meaning they can help give you hints. Either way we had a great time and would do again. We even wish we were able to solve more puzzles. Highly recommend for a fun night out with friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jordan T. 2 years ago on Google
    My boyfriend and I had a great time here! We have done 25-30 escape rooms and this was one of our favorites! Everything about it - from the moment we walked in the door and until we left - was awesome. Lin was a great game master! We can’t wait to come back to try the other rooms! Edit - we went back the next day and did the prison room. Our experience was just as good the second time. Can’t wait to complete the other two rooms! (Holly was our game master the second day and was awesome!)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Helen L. 1 year ago on Google
    Best escape room I’ve ever done and the most amazing game master! We did the Zodiac and from the moment it began to the surprises throughout - we had so much fun that we burned through an hour so quickly. Ryan had the perfect balance of dropping the subtlest nudges when we were spending too much time on the wrong area. We definitely used up our three hints. Ryan did a fantastic job ensuring we had a great time. Thank you!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alyssa D. 1 year ago on Google
    5 of us went as part of a birthday weekend celebration to do the Zodiac room! Isaac was an awesome game master! They explained things clearly, prepared us for the mission, and guided us at a comfortable pace when we requested clues. They even specialized my friend's (and birthday gal's!) souvenir card with a cute, personalized picture! I enjoyed the quality of the room as well as how they give clues. The quality of the room we were in, the Zodiac, was great with more to it than just finding locks to open (I don't want to spoil anything so I won't give more away). I was very pleasantly surprised with the variety of engaging aspects to the puzzles and the room. Having a video screen with visual clues, a cool down period for opportunities for clue help, and an option for type of game play made us feel at ease for a good time. It was my first time at this particular escape room experience, though I have been to other escape rooms in different states. I will definitely go again and am I am already looking forward to returning for another escape room here! I definitely recommend!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Priyanka R. 1 year ago on Google
    I went to Fox in a Box last week with a couple of friends. We tried the Prison cell room and it was amazing. The entire experience was very different from other rooms I have tried and was so much fun! The puzzles were pretty intuitive and it was fun to go through them. The game master, Isaac was very helpful and knew exactly when to give clues. We definitely used up all of our clues! It was so much fun throughout the whole experience and we didn't notice the hour going by. One major advantage was that we got a private room for us which made us feel safer considering the pandemic. When we escaped the room, Isaac was waiting for us outside with cute personalized postcards which was the highlight! Would definitely recommend to everyone who likes escape rooms and want a more "immersive" experience. We will be back to try out all the other rooms!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley C. 2 months ago on Google • 202 reviews New
    We had a great time here. We had Steven as our game master and he was awesome. If you ever go here I’d recommend asking for him if it’s at all possible. We did the Bunker room and we had a fantastic time. Steven was super helpful and kind with my 10 year old daughter. We all loved it. We’ve done at least 15 rooms now and this one was one of our top favorites, mostly because of the people working there. I’m sure a we’ll give this place an other try.

  • 5/5 Darcy H. 2 months ago on Google • 57 reviews New
    Marina was the absolute best!!! We had a large group and they accommodated all of us between the rooms. Everyone had a blast! Marina kept us on our toes and completely entertained the whole time. We can't wait to come back and play again. Thank!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nat W. 5 months ago on Google • 142 reviews
    Tried an escape room for the first time ever. Sarah was our GM and very helpful. We had 2 out of 4 members that never played so we did the interactive hint one. Turns out we needed it. Sarah gave great clues. We were 1 or 2 steps away from success but we didn't escape. As far as the building space goes, it was a little hard to find if you went the side entrance since there were no signs (and ride shares drop you off on that side) but the front door on Polk next to Bar Louie did have a sign. The place was nice. The sounds in the room while we were trying to escape was a little nerve wrecking but that was the point. A little physical activity is needed. I'm recovering from long covid but I managed to get though. Bring your reading glasses though cause some things were tiny that required it. There was also a bin in the room so you could drop bags and cases in there to not interfere. Overall, I liked the experience.

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 2 years ago on Google
    Oh my god. I have done 60+ escape rooms and this was BY FAR one of the most memorable and fun. Our game masters were personal and attentive. They made the whole game pop. I can’t put into words how fun and awesome they were. The place itself is also very well run. The room itself was awesome! If you are looking for a room go there. I PROMISE you, this is top quality.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ya'Shalan 4 months ago on Google
    Today’s afternoon was an absolute blast at Fox in a Box. My wonderful company arranged for us to have a team-building activity here, and not only did we enjoy ourselves, we were guided by stellar Gamemasters, Harley & Marina. As we exercised our minds and did our best to share with each other, we did find ourselves stumped a couple of times and needed help. Graciously, Harley and Marina assisted us with clues to help us unravel the secrets of The Bunker room, leading us to save the world. Fox in a Box is a fine-tuned experience design, with a really charming staff that make the guides of the production very easy to follow. 10/10 experience. Visit here with staff or a group of friends — you’ll have a perfect hour with good company, and probably plan your next Escape before you hit the parking lot!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Theresa D. 4 months ago on Google
    This was such a fun experience! The entry to the building is a little tricky to find (it's on Polk St), but Fox in a Box has a sign outside the door showing you where to come in, and then their suite is in the basement. We played the Prison room with a group of 3. All of their rooms are private with just your group only, which we liked! The room was challenging but still fun - we played with unlimited hints, but you can play "by the book" with fewer hints to make it more difficult if you choose. Big shoutout to our game master, Marina. She was so sweet, knew the room super well, and made the experience extra memorable for us!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Galia S. 1 year ago on Google
    We've done almost 80 rooms and this one ranks as excellent! We did the Bank room, hosted by Adam, who was fun, hilarious, and the right amount of helpful. We booked Bank first because they said it was the hardest; it was a great challenge, but never felt obtuse or frustrating. We escaped and had so much fun that we booked a second room for an hour later. Our second room was Bunker, hosted by Louis, who was also so much fun. Now my team just has to make our way back to Chicago so we can do the other two rooms! I also really appreciated the easy online booking, ability to sign waivers in advance, ability to text instead of call, and their very clear and thorough covid policies.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lilliana D. 1 year ago on Google
    Isabel was an amazing game master! We did the Prison room for my husband’s birthday and she made it so fun with her witty jokes as we went along. She let us try to figure things out on our own but was also so helpful when we needed hints. We had a blast! The room was just the right difficulty for the two of us, we made it out with 5 min to spare! She even made the cutest cards for us to take home :) This was my favorite experience doing an escape room by far, and mostly due to the awesome game master we had - Isabel. Can’t wait to go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Taylor S. 2 years ago on Google
    I did the Zodiac escape room with my boyfriend and it was SO much fun. A perfect time, in all honesty!!! I don't have a single complaint. Joanna, our gamemaster, was really sweet and made us feel informed and comfortable. Also, we crushed it. Which I attribute to our collective genius and Joanna's thorough explanation of what we'd be doing (not too thorough to spoil anything though!! :) ) 100/10. we'll definitely be coming back to crush more of those rooms!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aud340 3 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    Best escape room we’ve done! Did the Bunker and absolutely loved it. Lin was a great game master- needed a couple hints and hers were helpful but not overly so. Fun location, cool way to spend part of Christmas Eve day!

  • 5/5 Craig K. 5 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    We had a wonderful time for a 12 year old birthday here. From the very beginning, the team at Fox in a Box was extremely responsive and accommodating to our questions and slight reservation modifications, responding promptly at all hours of the day. The staff at the location, was very kind and engaging. Showing ultimate customer service throughout the entire process and event, always taking the extra step to make sure we felt welcomed and engaged. The team member assigned to our group was very thorough in explaining the process and game, and added an extra layer of genuineness and personality that really made our kids feel special. The location was clean and neatly branded and the escape room experience was very well planned out, adding just enough guidance when needed. Everyone had a great time! We will definitely be going back soon.

  • 5/5 No B. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    We did the Bunker room last weekend with Lin as our GM. The puzzles were really great and the quality of the room was excellent (as are many of the other rooms at Fox In A Box). We love that the rooms are not linear as that gives groups a lot to work with when you get stuck. It’s awesome to keep going back (our first room was pre-pandemic) and to continue getting a great experience. That sort of reliability is really special. Lin was an awesome guide! They knocked it out of the park, made the experience very fun, and were extremely friendly. Great experience, great team at this facility! -Agent Hamstick & Co.

  • 5/5 Chase D. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    This escape room was the best that I’ve ever been too. Staff was absolutely the best and extremely friendly and accommodating. Shout out for Sam for helping us through some issues and Jeremy for being an amazing and funny game master! You guys rock, definitely worth coming back to Chicago just for this experience again. You guys are the best!

  • 5/5 Madalaine B. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Had a wonderful time playing Zodiac for my birthday last month! The room was challenging, yet logical and filled with fun twists and surprises. I loved the elements of being blindfolded and chained in certain locations in the room to start. The theme was amazing, and I'd highly recommend this room to escape room fans far and wide. Shoutout to Adam for being a wonderful game master, and being funny, helpful, and attentive. One of the best GMs I've ever had in my years of playing :) loved the cute doodles we received after escaping as well!

  • 5/5 Mary Beth (Classic City S. 5 months ago on Google
    Loved Fox in Box!!! We did The Bank Room and it was totally immersive and everything we were hoping for and more! The room felt real and everything we uncovered just made it better and better. We chose the option for tips along the way since it was our first Escape Room experience and we are so glad we did. We had a long day in the city and since we were tired, we needed those tips! Our helper was Holly and she was AMAZING! The tips were just right to keep us going without feeling like we were just getting answers and not completing the escape ourself. Holly was really fun and did an awesome job! The puzzles were just right. Not too hard but hard enough to get us thinking and they also felt real for the theme. We plan to go back to complete some of the other rooms. 5 stars, hands down!

  • 5/5 Hannah M. 2 years ago on Google
    I have done around 20 escape rooms within the last couple of years and I’ve seen some really well thought out ones and some that are not so well thought out. This place was one of the absolute BEST ones I’ve ever done! We came here during my bachelorette trip in Chicago last weekend and I already can’t wait to go back! Kate was the most amazing game host & I wish that there were more people like her in the world, she made my day!! Thank you Fox in a Box for such a fun escape room!

  • 5/5 Hailey S. 2 years ago on Google
    We have never done an escape room but all had GREAT time escaping the bunker! Lilly was an awesome game master, giving us just the right amount of help. Our room was really cool with tons of details and puzzles. Definitely recommend!!

  • 5/5 Nick M. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best escape room experiences out there! The puzzles were fun, required teamwork, and allowed for different individual strengths to come through. Kate was super nice, made us feel welcome and safe, and boosted our experience with her upbeat attitude and personality. If I’m ever back in the Chicago area, this place is on my list of visits!

  • 5/5 George 4 months ago on Google
    Our family loved our experience today at Fox in a Box and their Bunker escape room in Chicago. The Fox in a Box team was spectacular from beginning to end, from answering our questions and helping us with our reservation to welcoming us at the location and guiding our time in the room. It was a perfect experience for our family, with Steven as our incredible guide during our escape. He was the perfect spy master for our trip back to the Cold War in a high-stakes espionage adventure which left the fate of the world in our hands! As a group that loves escape rooms, he is now our new favorite room host, having been funny, kind, creative, and an excellent fellow spy in our affront to avert global catastrophe, providing just the right blend of clues and mystery that kept us progressing while full of suspense at each twist and turn. And his personalized notes to each member of our family were hilarious and thoughtful — a unique touch we have note experienced at other escape rooms! As for the room itself, it was a thrilling experience complete with high production value and an immersive time-capsule feeling. Fox in a Box’s Bunker Escape Room is a can’t miss and be sure to ask for Steven!

  • 5/5 Ashley C. 2 years ago on Google
    Came for a bachelorette party. Our guide, Kate, was fantastic with our goofy crowd. We got mementos of our time there which is different than any other escape room we’ve done in the past. The escape room itself was super fun and interesting. Will definitely be coming back to play.

  • 5/5 Brian G. 4 months ago on Google
    Zodiac and the Bank were both great! Zodiac definitely stood out for the unique theme. Bank is their hardest room with the most puzzles. With three experienced participants, it took about 40 minutes without hints to complete. Shout out to GMs Lin, Ace, and Harley for making us feel welcome!

  • 5/5 Mike Y. 4 months ago on Google
    We did Zodiac for a team building outing. A few of us had done escape rooms before, but this room was simply AMAZING. Both Steven and Ace as gamemasters ensured we had a great time. I'm sure we will be back to hit the rest. Thanks for such a great experience!

  • 5/5 Katie H. 4 months ago on Google
    Fantastic! We signed up for zodiac… And had such a great time that we immediately followed it with the bunker! The puzzles were not significantly different from other escape rooms, but the overall experience/atmosphere was definitely top notch! Tremaine was a fantastic gamemaster - really fun, helpful, and did a great job setting up the atmosphere/backstory for the rooms. He was also accommodating when we wanted to do a second room, even though it was the end of the night! (Shout out to Lewis who was helpful, too!)

  • 5/5 Ryan S. 4 months ago on Google
    I signed up for the Bunker with my 9 year old daughter and they were able to set ours to the child-friendly version. It was still a great challenge and although we ran out of time, we still had a lot of fun. The theme was very well done and my daughter loved the puzzle solving. The game master provided us good hints at times to make sure we were progressing at a good pace for 2 people.

  • 5/5 Autumn C. 2 years ago on Google
    Went with some friends having never done and escape room before and left absolutely hooked. We had a great time in the Zodiac themed room! We found the room to be the perfect mix of spooky, challenging but achievable, and unexpected. With the help of our awesome game master- Holly 💜- we enjoyed every minute of our adventure! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Rhaelis 4 months ago on Google
    friends and i went to The Prison, bill/molly was our GM <3 and they were lovely (molly if u see this hi!!! the cards were absolutely amazing). we were laughing the whole time and the atmosphere was incredible. Absolute 5 star review from me, it was a wonderful experience and the room itself was difficult but not impossible.

  • 5/5 brenda b. 5 months ago on Google
    My group and I did the bank heist room. We had so much fun! The clues were tricky (in a good way). There were some puzzles where we could all be involved and others where we could solve simultaneously on our own. Ana was really awesome and helped else when we got stuck. They were a really good game-master. I would highly recommend coming here with your friends/family.

  • 5/5 94johndiaz 5 months ago on Google
    Easily one of the best escape rooms I’ve ever been to. Did the prison, had a great time having to collaborate with the other half of the party. Our GM Lin was an absolute joy, super friendly throughout, and made our experience just that much better! We will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Victoria E. 2 years ago on Google
    I barely ever make reviews but I’m only doing this because Kate was so amazing. She did a phenomenal job! Definitely deserves her $5 bonus.

  • 5/5 Taylor B. 2 years ago on Google
    Kate was absolutely incredible. She made it very fun and made the escape room much more enjoyable. I will be coming back to do more, and requesting her specifically.

  • 5/5 Daniele B. 1 year ago on Google
    If you get to choose your game master, definitely choose Ryuta!! He was very friendly, helpful but also let us have the freedom to choose how we wanted the game to play out. Best part was he gave us these cute cards as a keepsake. The Zodiac room was challenging but very fun! Spoiler alert- it’s more than one room! Definitely was not expecting that and it was a good bonus. Will definitely come back next time we pass through Chicago!

  • 5/5 Jenzel E. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an awesome experience here! Blake was the Game Master for my group and he did a fantastic job setting up the story and just making it feel immersive overall. I've done multiple escape rooms in the past and I can confidently say that he's been the most attentive GM that I've worked with. I did the Zodiac room and I appreciated the variety of puzzles - I can tell that they put a lot of effort into making the room. My friends and I went here because of the good reviews and it definitely lives up to the hype. Check it out if you're around!

  • 5/5 Rizelle Angelique M. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a fun escape room experience! We did the bank as a group of 4 and had an awesome time. It was a good challenge for sure. Isaac, our game master, was super nice and helpful throughout our time. We also loved the little drawings we received at the end! I’ll definitely be back to try the other rooms.

  • 5/5 Jacen S. 1 year ago on Google
    Fox in a Box Chicago is my favorite escape room location. I've done two rooms there, Zodiac, and The Bunker, and I've thoroughly enjoyed both! My game master, Steven, was charismatic and was able to balance hints and role-playing into exactly the kind of experience we wanted out of the rooms. Fox in the Box goes above and beyond in making sure that you have a fun and smooth experience and they went above an beyond accommodating my party when we had a change in plans. If I had to identify some things that set these rooms apart from the others I've done, these rooms are always extremely consistent in their themes and the designers have mastered the art of pacing puzzles both in the amount of "aha moments" and in the variety of puzzles. The rooms at Fox in a Box will have you interacting with friends and puzzles in ways you haven't done before and I can't wait to do their other rooms.

  • 5/5 Jack C. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been to many escape rooms but this one has to be the best. Everything was done to its utmost and the entire experience was professional and fun. The room was set up perfectly and very creative with great props and challenges that really immersed you in the game. The challenges were also diverse in nature and skill which meant that everyone on our team had something to contribute. However, the best part of the game was easily the kindness, friendliness, and professional support of the staff, Will and Isabel. From the very beginning they were so fun and nice and their enthusiasm coaxed even our most shy teammates into jumping into character and getting involved. We are SO thankful for them and their personal touch. The nudges we received were perfectly thought out to guide us to the answers without ruining the thrill of getting to solve the problems for ourselves. Thank you Will and Isabel for making this escape room our best experience yet and thank you Fox in a Box for the amazing and immersive room designs!! 10/10 recommended to anyone looking for a fun time while in Chicago :)

  • 5/5 Heidy 1 year ago on Google
    Fun, different and cool all in one! The room felt real. Sound effects felt real. Clues & hints were well thought out. Challenged our brains for sure. Zach our host was awesome. She made the experience feel complete! Definitely going back to try out the other rooms.

  • 5/5 Kara T. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the best time breaking out of prison! Jo was an amazing game master! She made it super fun and added an element of theatre. We even received hand drawn postcards after. They were very accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we were having a great time. We will definitely be back on our next trip!

  • 5/5 leo o. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    Fox in a box is amazing, we did the zodiac killer room. Which was really nice designed rooms and unlocking new clues were mind blowing indefinitely. BEST BELIEVE THAT YOU SHOULD GO TOO!!! Also our lovely host Shannon’s the best drawer ever was really nice and gave us an experience of a life time!!! give her a million dollars if you have too!!!


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