Birthdays, of course! What else?
Looking for a new way to celebrate life’s special moments?
An escape room party might be just the twist you need!
Whether you're growing a year older, getting hitched (engaged), or earning a promotion, escape rooms are an epic way to bond, laugh, and create lasting memories.
Here are some special occasions that call for puzzles, excitement, and a celebration your crew will be talking about long after the final clue is solved.
Birthdays
Ah, birthdays. Perhaps the most prominent escape room party occasion, along with team building.
Booking an escape room can make for a pretty epic & unique birthday celebration.
Imagine gathering your friends for an immersive adventure where everyone’s racing against the clock to solve puzzles.
It’s a high-energy, hands-on, and interactive experience where everyone becomes part of the story.
No awkwardly staring at the ceiling or pretending to be busy on the phone to avoid others!
Escape room birthday party packages
Some escape rooms even offer party rooms to cut the cake and may have birthday packages with catering options.
If not, you can head to a nearby restaurant for a celebratory lunch or cake.
Either way, it's the perfect mix of adventure and tradition, ensuring everyone has a blast!
Pro tip: As you may have guessed, individual escape games have team size limits, typically 2-8 players. For larger birthday groups, go for multi-escape room booking.
Graduation
Surely ending college with that long-awaited degree deserves way more than the robes ceremony and dinner & drinks?
An adventure like our Chicago bank escape game can be a perfect graduation party.
Everyone works together, just like you did to earn that diploma!
Start the new chapter in life on a high from a successful escape mission.
And you can always head for a nearby restaurant or nightclub afterwards to keep the celebration going!
Tip: Contact the escape room and ask if they can customize the experience with personal elements (like names, inside jokes, or specific themes).
Engagement
One person has been down on one knee, the other said “Yes!” and it’s time to celebrate!
You could go the usual route (dinner and such)…but why not try a truly unique engagement party?
Team up with your closest friends and family for an unforgettable escape room adventure.
It’s a fun way to bond and celebrate teamwork - essential elements of a marriage.
Plus, it’s a perfect way to bring both families closer before the big day!
Note: If you’re in the Windy City and want to try it out with just your future spouse, book a couples’ escape room in Chicago!
Bachelor/Bachelorette party
One final ride of freedom before you leave Singlesville for Takentown...As the maid/man of honor, how do you plan an epic event?
Escape rooms can be the perfect bachelor/bachelorette party launchpad.
They’re an exciting icebreaker, especially when friends from different parts of your life meet for the first time.
Team members talk with one another, sharing findings and discussing clues & puzzles. Ripe for lifelong memories and friendships.
Pro tip: Escape rooms are strictly no-alcohol zones. Seeing how that would clash against most stag/hen parties, we suggest booking your game early on in the day. Don’t keep it for the end when some participants may well be “under the influence”.
Getting a promotion
Just landed that big promotion? Time to celebrate!
Instead of the usual happy hour drinks, invite your colleagues and team for an escape room challenge. It’ll add a fun vibe to the event.
Plus, finding clues and solving puzzles together can be the perfect metaphor for how you tackled challenges to earn your new role.
And let’s not forget the home front—Our other team, i.e., family and friends!
Most escape rooms offer beginner-friendly games for the whole family. And game masters are always on hand to guide you and amp up the fun.
Pro tip: If needed, search for a wheelchair-friendly venue to ensure the event is accessible for everyone on the team.
Reunions (Think family get-togethers or class gatherings)
Reunions are all about reminiscing, reconnecting, and making new memories with old acquaintances.
An escape room like our military/spy-themed escape game in Chicago adds an exciting twist by immersing everyone in a shared adventure.
The thrill of working together to unscramble clues sparks conversations and makes for pretty epic bonding moments.
Pro tip: Ask if the escape room offers professionally shot group photos. These can be great souvenirs perfect for blowing up your Instagram feed.
Other events and occasions that would blow up with an escape room party
Wedding anniversary: Mark years of being together with a puzzle-solving adventure that mirrors the challenges you've conquered together.
Moving into a new home: Teaming up for something like a serial killer escape adventure to celebrate breaking in your new living pad. Sounds good?
Paying off your mortgage (finally) is another celebration-worthy event.
Running a marathon: Finally doing something like the Chicago Marathon deserves an outing all about endurance, determination, and reaching the finish line.
Traditional seasonal celebrations: Add a thrilling twist to classic holidays like Halloween, Christmas, or Easter by bringing family and friends together for a themed escape room.
Other seasonal celebrations (Think Friendsgiving or Galentine's Day): Trade the usual feast or brunch for a bonding experience that brings your closest friends together to crack codes and celebrate your relationship.
Gender reveal: Unveil the big surprise in a creative, puzzle-filled way that involves everyone in the fun.
Starting/Meeting New Year Resolutions: Kick off or celebrate your New Year resolutions with a challenge that symbolizes your fresh start and goals for the year ahead.
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