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Escape Games

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👍👍 Me and my boyfriend did the Farm challenge yesterday. Damn, it’s so hard to find parking!! We arrived so late for our reservation, however, the staff was so understanding and nice, giving us extra time since they had no one booked after. We finished the challenge in 2 hours because we are dumb. But... People often mention room, escape, rooms, staff, experience, friends, recommend, time, great, puzzles,


Address

15 Kodiak Crescent #5, North York, ON M3J 3E5, Canada

Website

escapegames.ca

Contact

+1 416-633-6868

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (1.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 3 to 10:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 3 to 10:30 pm
  • Thursday: 3 to 10:30 pm
  • Friday: 3 to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 11 pm

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  • 5/5 Milena N. 8 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Me and my boyfriend did the Farm challenge yesterday. Damn, it’s so hard to find parking!! We arrived so late for our reservation, however, the staff was so understanding and nice, giving us extra time since they had no one booked after. We finished the challenge in 2 hours because we are dumb. But the challenge was pretty cool. One or two things make no sense but overall was such a fun experience. My boyfriend didn’t like me yelling at him and not wanting to call for hints, and he might not come back, so please develop a 1-person challenge for myself. I will be coming back, get ready. Shoutout to the staff again, you guys are so fun and nice. Thank you!
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen T. 3 months ago on Google • 745 reviews New
    This is the best escape room I have ever been to. The experience was amazing and so well thought through. I was fully immersed and cannot wait to try the other rooms.

  • 5/5 Eric V. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was so much fun!! I went with three of my friends this past Sunday and had a blast!! I've been to many escape room places and this is by far the best one yet!! The room we did was crossroads and it was awesome! The puzzles were a little difficult at times but we all worked together and worked it out. We didn't end up escaping which sucked but we all had fun which is what matters most. I really want to do their scariest room which is about an abandoned motel. While we were in our room we kept hearing people screaming from that motel room and that makes me want to do that one next! So when we all come back we will be doing the abandoned motel room next. It will be challenging and scary but I'm up for the challenge!! Anyone that loves escape rooms and you haven't been to this location, I suggest you book a room with friends!! You won't regret it!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Keith P. 7 months ago on Google • 715 reviews
    2023.08 we are party of 4 and played the Will. It is an easy game but they added few bonus has nothing to do with the game. Those bonus is more difficult than the game itself

  • 1/5 Tariq J. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    We have an escape room booked tonight. There is currently a weather warning from Environment Canada advising residents in the region to stay indoors and avoid driving. I called first thing when they opened (3pm) to ask about cancelling our booking and explained the situation. The person on the phone explained to me that the only way for get our 50$ fee waived is if someone else takes the spot or if there are any road closures. It is ridiculous to me that we have to wait until the last minute to see if the conditions are safe to go, and by the time we drive there, and complete the room that could easily take 1h30 - with that amount of time the conditions outside could change drastically, making it unsafe to even go back home.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angelica 1 year ago on Google
    So much fun! We did the fantasy genre - mineshaft room. I love how interactive/ action adventure it was. Wasn’t all puzzle based. I did find some of the puzzles could have been slightly more challenging but over all great experience ! We would definitely go back. The technology in the different rooms was very cool!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mohammad 1 year ago on Google
    DO NOT DO THE MINESHAFT ROOM If you are looking for a challenging and authentic escape room experience, where solving each puzzle or tasks leaves you satisfied, and you don't feel like you've just wasted $35, I would avoid this room at all costs. Me and 3 other friends decided to try out this room yesterday for my birthday because we've heard great things about this place and their other rooms. We chose this room specifically because it was the only room that wasn't completely booked out (I wonder why....) Our expectations for this room were on a complete rise up until we finally stepped in, and that's when we knew we just wasted $35. Before even booking I called and asked if this was one of their better rooms and what the difficulty was. The person over the phone hyped up the room and said that they personally liked it. As for the difficulty they said they don't have difficulty ratings for their rooms which is kinda weird for an escape room place not to have. Anyway from this call and the way the room was advertised on their website our expectations were raised HIGH. When we were brought to our room by a staff member. He proceeded to ask if we've ever done escape rooms at other places to which we said yes. He then started praising Escape Games and bashing other escape room places. He said things like - "We do it differently here" - "We actually like to get our customers to think here" - "Our rooms are actually challenging and thought provoking" - "We don't do 'easter egg hunts' like other places we challenge you through puzzles" Because of this our expectations were raised even HIGHER. We were anticipating a challenging and hard escape room and were super excited. Without going into too much detail spoiling the room, all I can say is that it was in fact: -Not challenging -Boring -VERY short By the time my friends got into the last section of the room we were already discussing if we should ask for a refund and how we should go about doing it. We also had 13 Min left when we finished the room and we would have finished even quicker if we weren't so bored and unengaged. We aren't the type of people to start a fuss and make an awkward situation, so we decided to just take the L and suffer the -$35 in order to not start a scene and hurt the staffs feelings. That being said, we would have loved to get our money back because we genuinely did not enjoy it and most importantly it kinda ruined my birthday. My friends and I are now hesitant to come back to this place but we've heard such amazing things about some of their other rooms. We love escape rooms and would love to be given a reason to come back to the this place. My advice to Escape Games is be more transparent about what your customers are getting themselves into and that includes having difficulty ratings for your rooms. Instead of trying to be so "different from other escape places" don't forget what the point of an escape room is. To challenge the person and make them feel accomplished with every task they complete. Also why in the world is this room 16+ it's literally child's play
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sakina D. 1 year ago on Google
    I went their with 7 of my friends and played the cyber punk themed adventure- Pathogen. A very strategically and well planned mission. We had to run some codes and pass some tunnels to escape the room. I would definitely not recommend this place for the 1st timers but highly recommended who love playing video games. Its more of a logic, brain work and strategy. The staff is friendly and cool. The place have a locker to store all your belongings. Mobile phones, bags and smart watched ain’t allowed inside. Overall, we had a worked up weekend at escape room but definitely a good experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D C. 2 years ago on Google
    The game we choose - Pathogen. It was a fun experience and I highly recommend it. A few things about the place itself: - You do get a locker to keep all the belongings. - The staff is very friendly and helpful. Just a tip- if its your first time playing a escape room game like us, try going for “easy” level in the game.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicholas G. 2 years ago on Google
    The quality and immersion of the ark room surpasses any of the many other escape room places I've been too. The puzzles are challenging but doable and the many alternative endings allows groups with different skill levels to all have a chance and have fun. If you like escape room this place is a must see!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Justin B. 1 year ago on Google
    Escape Games by far is my favorite escape room place ever! All the rooms have very advanced technology and the scary rooms do a fantastic job at scaring me and my friends! The staff is superb and the price is great considering the design and storyline of the rooms! I would definitely recommend this place to everyone who enjoy escape rooms! Noriko and Last Resort are my top 2 favorite escape rooms ever! Can't wait to see what they do next!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jinsu H. 1 year ago on Google
    Been to a lot of escapes around Toronto hut this is by far one of the best. Each room has a unique theme and different quirks and side quests that make each experience super unique. The staff are also awesome! Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Devesh S. 11 months ago on Google
    10/10 recommend. I did the Haunting of Noriko with a group of 8 friends and it was amazing. The puzzle was well designed and the escape room area really felt haunted/scary at certain parts. Would like to thank Andrea for her amazing customer service! Our group was running a little late so we called ahead and she was extremely courteous about it! Thank you Andrea and Escape Games for such an enjoyable escape maze experience :-)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hazel G. 10 months ago on Google
    1st time doing a horror themed escape room with friends. Lots of screaming, laughing and pushing each other for sacrificing 😂. The Photo Booth was free and the bathrooms were themed like the games inside the building. Lockers are quite small and limited. Please keep in mind we came in 2-3 months ago. Location wise a but tricky to find since it’s hidden on the side of the road but overall it was fun. Escape room time limit should be if possible longer then an hour to 1 hour & a half. Staff should give better explanation to hints during game however, they were really nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim G. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic staff! Storytelling & instructions are top notch. Very safety conscious. We've done 2 "rooms" so far & both were excellent. No spoilers here. Definitely not the standard figure out the combination lock code kinda games. *Update* we have done 2 more escape rooms since & both were brilliant! The staff is so awesome - we even got recognized tonight. I can't recommend Escape Games enough.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paige K. 2 years ago on Google
    First time going to an escape room and it was so much fun!! We did Last Resort with another couple. The detailing and production value of the room was incredible. I definitely screamed a few times! We will be going back to try all of the rooms!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacky W. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best escape rooms in all of Toronto! This location may seem small but the team at this location has made rooms seem so huge. The team here is brilliant, they make every escape room so interactive, innovative and engaging. So far I tried 3-4 of their escape rooms because each room is so good in its own aspect. Compared to escape rooms downtown Toronto, downtown escape rooms cheapen out and are linear. At Escape Games, these are top quality rooms and are far from linear.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily T. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful experience. We did the Missing Will room as fans of the Arkham Horror games and it was great. The puzzles were fun and well designed. The whole setup as far as the story and how you interacted with the room was smooth and we didn't have any issues with the puzzles malfunctioning or not responding properly. One of the best escape rooms I've done. Our whole group wants to go back to try another room.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lourdes D. 2 years ago on Google
    The set designs are very good. Interactive and great story lines! The production of these escape rooms are top notch! We did the haunting of noriko which was great if you like horror! Even though we did not escape I would definitely return! It was a lot of fun and the staff are great!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather S. 4 months ago on Google • 122 reviews
    This is our favourite escape room location! We've been to two different rooms and are consistently impressed with the quality and thought they put into their escape rooms. We're looking forward to going back and trying more of the rooms!

  • 5/5 Daniel R. 3 months ago on Google • 75 reviews New
    Best escape games place I know to date, have played almost every single one. If you enjoy horror escape rooms, this is the one to go. My personal favourite is noriko. The rooms are well put together and thought out.

  • 5/5 Julia 5 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    My friends and I did the Noriko room (nearly completed but ran out of time) and it was really fun!! I won’t leave any spoilers but the room—as every room is—incredibly well done. I had my reservations about booking Noriko because I have a huge fear of japanese ghosts but it was really enjoyable. I would say the scariness factor was probably a 7/10, especially if you’re going in a bigger group like we did. The staff as always are always super helpful and kind.

  • 5/5 Jooyeon L. 6 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    It's the coolest escape room I've ever been! Other places have manual and rusty puzzles, and I have experienced the lock (a part of the main scenario) that didn't work due to wear and tear. But this place has automatic systems and a automatic hint box too! The story was enjoyable, and everything looked clean and fancy with very friendly staffs. I highly recommend this place and we will come back for sure.

  • 5/5 Carson C. 2 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    I love these rooms! So immersive and amazing, every time I play one I’m astonished, I lvoe escape rooms and these are the best I’ve ever done, even my friends who “don’t” like them had an amazing time

  • 5/5 PM 2 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    This is probably the best escape room I have been to in the GTA. I personally love a horror/spooky escape room and this place definitely hit the mark on spooky. We did haunting of noriko and I loved every bit of it. The details, sounds/effects, the puzzles and just the entire experience was extremely well done. It’s hard to describe the experience without giving details away, you just need to see and go through the entire experience!! Staff were also really nice 100/10 recommend and will be coming back to try the rest of the rooms!!

  • 5/5 Jennifer N. 2 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    I always have so fun much going here. Was just here for a friend’s birthday. Very good place for groups, celebrations, or just hangouts. Prices are reasonable and staff are very nice.

  • 5/5 Deanna S. 5 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Absolutely incredible rooms! The immersion and atmosphere and storytelling is exactly what you want from an escape room. Biggest downside is that they don't have more locations with different rooms to try, because I'm running out of new awesome rooms to play!

  • 5/5 Lisa K. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Zoe was a great host! Most of the rooms are really well put together and clues are great. Wouldn’t recommend Mindshaft as it’s not really a typical escape room but all the other rooms are great!!

  • 5/5 Anna 6 months ago on Google
    If you need a fun activity to do with your friends - this is it!!! The missions are so interactive, fun and the details are amazing. We recently did The last resort and it was so good!!! Plus the staff here are always so welcoming, friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Dan d. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to go with friends. The different amount of rooms they have are amazing, and they have amazing staff. Their covid protocols in place make you feel very safe

  • 5/5 Karen C. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite place to go for escape games. They have amazing interior design and interesting back stories to their games. Would recommend to go.

  • 5/5 Yan E. 2 years ago on Google
    Drove here all the way from Aurora to do the Japenese horror room with a couple friends. In short: it was worth the drive. Long: there is parking around the facility so that was not a problem. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They have lockers to store your belongings with electrical locks. The room had great puzzles and the theme was really creepy but a great vibe. I felt that the difficulty was almost perfect. We had 5 people and we failed to escape by one mere puzzle. If you want a great escape experience, look no further!

  • 5/5 adriana c. 2 years ago on Google
    Cannot give enough praise to Escape games! Me and my friends have completed almost every room at the facility at this point (some rooms we have even done multiple time) and we cannot get enough! The games are well designed, have great themes and cool tech and always keep you on your toes but never get you overly frustrated. The staff has always been super friendly and if any staff members end up reading this, I’m 1/4 of the frog hat girls LOL. But to anyone thinking of booking a room here DO IT but fair warning no other escape room will live up to your experience here.

  • 5/5 Mathieu S. 2 years ago on Google
    What an experience. So well themed with amazing production value. We’ll worth the price of admission. We didn’t finish our room but we had so much fun and we’re definitely coming back to try another room sometime soon. Can’t recommend this place enough.

  • 5/5 Dpr 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best escape rooms I have been to! My group and I had soo much fun! The staff are extremely kind. We arrived quite late due to traffic and were worried we would not be able to play our game but they were kind enough to accommodate us and we appreciate that so much!

  • 5/5 Louisa “L's Chat” H. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the best escape room I've ever been. The quality and the setting is UNBELIEVABLE. Way beyond my imagination and expectation. Definitely will visit again. Having so much fun with Mindshaft😊

  • 5/5 Melody Z. 5 months ago on Google
    I have done four of the escape rooms from this location, and it is by far my favourite place to go in Toronto. The games are always so immersive, and there are always multiple rooms with lots of interactive puzzles. I will be coming back again to do all of the other escape rooms!

  • 5/5 Kylie P. 5 months ago on Google
    My partner and I always go here and the games are always fun and thrilling! However what really makes the experience is the staff members. They always are so kind, helpful and accommodating.

  • 5/5 Christi Ann Shalom R. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down one of my favourite places for an escape room/game experience. This place delivers quality, from the exceptional customer service from the staff to the intricate details in their sets. This place has been my go-to since 2017, and I have not been disappointed even once, yet they manage to exceed my expectations every time. You won’t be disappointed with this place, so don’t hesitate to try this place.

  • 5/5 Karen N. 11 months ago on Google
    I think I’ve done every room this place has to offer and they are all amazing. It’s hard going to other escape rooms because we always end up comparing them to the rooms here. The tech used here is on a whole different level from your average escape room - no playing with flimsy locks. I will always recommend escape games to all my friends!!

  • 5/5 Unicorn R. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the best escape room experiences you can get. No other escape room incorporates technology like these do. I have done 3 different escape rooms from this establishment and all were top notch. They had a captivating story as well as an environment in which you really wish to escape. I do not wish to spoil any of the rooms as it is something you can only do once for the full experience. But trust me, if you are new or an escape room enthusiast, this is the place for you.

  • 4/5 sloane r. 1 year ago on Google
    A well built escape room with many theatrical touches. I've been to 3 escape rooms here, 2 prior to the pandemic. The setting is clean and instructions are clear. The lockers are a nice touch. I do miss the board games they used to have prior and after play that made the setting feel more fun and homey. The rooms rotate often, which adds a nice variety. There is also a photo booth after. I deducted a Star as it is pretty expensive to go, with no discount for larger groups.

  • 5/5 Tabitha P. 7 months ago on Google
    I've been to escape rooms before and they just were not interactive. THIS place was absolutely fun! Loved going into different rooms, and I loved the story.. our group had a lot of fun. Would come back!!

  • 5/5 Diana F. 8 months ago on Google
    Visited today for a team building event with some coworkers. My group did the Missing Will room and we had a great time! We managed to escape with a few minutes to spare. I wish I had brought my glasses, as my middle-aged eyes had some difficulty reading the clues, but that's on me. There were 3 gentleman working while we were there, and they were all super friendly and welcoming. The consensus among my group and the other team was that a good time was had by all. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Laurin J. 1 year ago on Google
    Just got back from doing The Ark. Great staff, amazing immersion, very well thought out and put together rooms. Logical puzzles don't leave you banging your head. High quality, lots to look at, but no distractions. Was snug with 5 people, I wouldn't want more than that. We almost beat it, needed honestly another 20 seconds. That is my only beef, they knew we were an inch from finishing, I would have appreciated an extra 30-60s to let us finish and feel good for completing the room. But we're totally going back, they have us hooked for sure. Definitely recommended.

  • 5/5 Olanrewaju K. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down, the best escape room experience in the city. The production value is incredible and the puzzles are challenging yet rewarding. I love how there is a a strong emphasis on story telling as well. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Michael G. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for my wife's birthday with our friends and all of us had so much fun! The rooms are very immersive and very well designed. The decorations really fit the ambience and make the experience feel more "real". We went to two different rooms, Pathogen and the Lovecraftian one and they were both very good, so I really recommend those :)

  • 5/5 Nina P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my absolute favourite place for escape rooms! We did: the Haunting of Noriko, the Ark, Pathogen. Would recommend all three. The quality of the rooms are top notch and you’ll be happy to know that none of the rooms feature those stupid bicycle locks as a puzzle. Staff was friendly and helpful as they explained all the different endings. ABSOLUTELY recommend this place! You won’t be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Isana B. 11 months ago on Google
    Really cool place! We were 3 generations: Grandma, Mom, teenage kids. All of us were excited and were able to contribute! So far, this is the best Escape room I've been to! Oh.. forgot to mention: we did not finish on time.. So, it's definitely not easy :)

  • 5/5 J A. 1 year ago on Google
    Had so much fun at this location! My friends and I are huge fans of scary escape rooms and we completed The last resort and haunting of Noriko! Both were really great and definitely had that scare factor to the rooms! Very well designed and I highly recommend these two rooms!

  • 5/5 Steph 1 year ago on Google
    5/5 experience always. Some people in my group were running a bit late, but the front desk made sure to keep checking in on us to avoid us losing too much time. Super friendly and helpful staff. The escape rooms are incredible. The puzzles are challenging and really bring teamwork into play, it’s so satisfying when you are able to make progress in the rooms. Definitely will return again. Make sure you bring physical ID and card as they don’t accept cash. They also have lockers for free to put your smaller items in.

  • 5/5 Havana K. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    We did the Ark recently, but I’ve also previously done the Pathogen at this location. Probably the best escape room experience I’ve had in Toronto! Very immersive rooms with varied puzzles, not just a series of locks on boxes like many places I’ve tried in the city.


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