NEWS AND EVENTS

Easy to set up, requiring no special skills to play, and fun with an upper case ‘F’, these games will make your get-together come alive!

Make that birthday party bigger, bolder, and better!

Hope this helps you plan a one-of-a-kind trip through downtown Chicago, a.k.a. The Loop!

The best places to escape the freezing cold, pouring rain, or horribly humid days in Chicago.

It opened its doors during November 2020.

Here’s the best the Windy City has to offer!

…that your family, friends, colleagues and other loved ones will never see coming!

Keep your calendar free from Thursday July 28th, till Sunday July 31st!

After 2 years of cancellations and ‘remote’/’online’ events, Chicago’s tribute to the patron saint of the Irish is back with a bang!

Have a Magnificent March!

We sure as heck are!

TLDR; escape rooms are a thrilling, memorable activity that pits the entire team against a shared challenge.

Part I of a 2-part series. Some ground rules.

Jokes aside, many of these are crucial life skills that you must have.

From a family friendly flower show to a boozy bar crawl; from couple activities on Valentine’s Day to a spectacular auto show…here are the biggest events and activities in Chicago.

Part II of our two-part series on January 2022 in Chicago.

Part I of our two-part series on January 2022 in Chicago.

Which one will your children love the most?

How you can end the holiday season in style.

Let this Chicagoan reveal to you the people’s favorites!

Some facts that might sound outlandish, but are actually true.

Experience Christmas like you have never experienced it before!

This calls for a celebration!

Read this before you finalize your plans for the big day!

Mr. Fox ponders...would his brethren appreciate the escape room experience?

Do you have a favorite? Are they on this list?

Here’s how you can make the most out of 2021’s final month with only thirty days.

Then you gotta read this!

From forging personal connections between employees to fighting attrition, firms see myriad benefits in team-building trips.

Be prepared to lose yourself in a foodie fantasy!

Here’s how you can make the best possible use of that!

Chicago’s newest street festival has just come to an end.

Sundays on State is back!

Who will YOU be going with?

The very first time you...

Don’t tell me you’re not going!

Here’s what we know so far…

Complete how-to and links included!

Time to take in a whiff of that fresh air and enjoy yourself in Chicago!

Was it in Chicago?

Which one do you like the best?

...your friend might, and pull one of these April 1st gags on you!

Celebrate responsibly!

5 arrests have been made so far…

...that occurs every SEVENTEEN years?

...that won’t help you in 99.9% of escape rooms around the world.

There’s a song for every emotion.

...are your options really up for debate?

Escape rooms started off as point-and-click adventure flash games that can be played on web browsers. During COVID times, many escape room venues are going back to where it all started. 

Meet up with friends, and have dinner together! Here’s how.

...including how not to let COVID-19 turn into The Grinch.

Live remote rooms are very different from in person escape rooms, and that means that preparing for the remote room is very different as well.  Hopefully this will help prepare you to enjoy your Live Remote experience!

Mr. Fox’s Holiday Challenge.

A few tidbits about Thanksgiving, plus a guide on celebrating Thanksgiving in 2020, especially if you’re in Chicago.

Watch out what you do when you’re in the Windy City, stranger!

Are you prepared?

We’ve been BYOB for years! No booze, though.

Celebrating this occasion has been a tradition for over five hundred years. Only, this year, we have a party pooper by the name of COVID.

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The beginning of October is not only marked by leaves changing color and the air getting cooler. October also kicks off with two special days that mean a great deal to us.

Small businesses in Chicago are hurting from COVID-19 restrictions. Here’s what you can do to help.

As a responsible employer, we place great importance on keeping our employees safe and reassured in these difficult times.

What are your options for celebrating a birthday in the Windy City?

Factors you must consider; and how some popular activities stack up against each other.

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As Lollapalooza steps into the future with Lolla2020, here’s a look at the spirit of Lollapalooza future, and a glimpse at the spirit of Lolla past.

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This pandemic has been so disruptive, it’s expected to divide our lives into pre-pandemic and post-pandemic. Here are 4 escape game themes for the post-pandemic era.

Just how much does reel life reflect real life?

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And the feeling would only get worse as time dragged on…

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This is a crisis unlike any other we’ve ever faced. We may have to bid adieu to some of the things we’ve grown to love.

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From how we work to how we relax, here are 4 changes we can expect in our lives, post-covid19.

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What do you think his first name is? Are you sure it’s David?

Suitable for small groups. Fun for the whole family. Keep reading till you get to the bonus game!

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Chicago’s premier escape room reveals how you can build an obstacle course at home for your kids.

The coronavirus situation has gotten a lot more serious than most people expected at some point or another, and it has become apparent that it is in all of our best interest to spend some time in self-isolation to help put a stop to the spread of this nasty disease.

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When looking for an awesome experience at an escape room, the last thing on your mind should be safety.  And on this front, Fox in a Box - Chicago has your back, because you shouldn't need to worry about your safety -- we do.  Here are some of the many steps that we take to ensure a safe visit, so that you can go on to have an awesome experience.

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March is Women’s History Month, a time that we set aside to celebrate women’s contributions and achievements in all spheres of society. There are so many amazing women we would love to acknowledge that the list is simply too long to count, so we decided to recognize a few special ones through the lens of our themed rooms. Accordingly, we wish to honor some extraordinary women who have left their mark throughout history and offer you a different type of list that you may not find anywhere else. These women come from very different walks of life, and some even found themselves on the wrong side of the law, but their incredible feats remain worthy of awe to this very day. 

From places to stay at, through museums you can check out, to other activities you can check out, here is a local guide to things to do in Chicago walking near the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Here’s one way to beat the Chicago chill this weekend...one that’ll take you about 5 minutes to organize.

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Fox in a Box - Chicago takes a look at the top 10 Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ rules that escape room fans will truly appreciate.

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Here’s the Fox in a Box Chicago guide to ushering in the new year...and new decade

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From just a handful even five years ago, escape rooms in the United States have grown in number, in diversity and in geographical reach. A CBS Sunday Morning team tried out a few escape rooms and they couldn’t get enough of the experience!

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As Escape Room Enthusiasts, we should always keep our eyes open for the unexpected

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A thrilling experience shared with your near and dear ones. That’s what Halloween’s all about, isn’t it?

Had the gang traded one of their Central Perk chats over coffee for an escape room here at Fox in a Box Chicago, would they have managed to outfox Mr Fox?

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Summer heat is here, but that's no reason not to think ahead to different holidays.  And more importantly, holiday parties!

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We are thankful for – and celebrate – our fathers, our mothers, our soldiers and even our good fortune in the year gone by. But we rarely celebrate one very important aspect in our lives:  Friendship.  How? - asks Fox in a Box Chicago.

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2019 is going to mark 28 years since Perry Farrell first conceived of the event known as Lollapalooza. I’ll take this opportunity to give you a firsthand walkthrough of a local’s perspective on what to do walking near Lollapalooza.

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It's too damn hot in Chicago. The dog days of summer are most assuredly here, and it's enough to drive a person crazy. Temperatures are hitting the high 80s and 90s and there is no end in sight. And if you have kids... Well that only adds to the boiling pressure to figure out what the heck to do when it's this hot out. The only way to keep your wits about you during this maddeningly hot months is to come up with a list of super fun activities that beat the heat. Luckily for you, we've prepared a very fun list of things to do in Chicago during the wet hot summer. 

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You’ve been looking forward to showing your escape mettle all week. And now that you’re all inside the escape room, people start panicking. Here’s what you must do then.

Welcome to part II of Fox in a Box Chicago’s 2 part series on some tips and tricks of escaping escape rooms.

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What do escape room veterans know that you don’t? This is part I of Fox in a Box Chicago’s 2 part series on some tips and tricks of escaping escape rooms.

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Did you suddenly awaken to the fact that half of 2019 has left us forever? Are you worrying that you missed the bus, that you didn’t get half the 2019 things done that you should have? Let Fox in a Box Chicago help you make the best of the time you have left... 

With the disjointedness of modern society, how can we best hold a family together?

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Looking
for the best team building activities in Chicago for your company outing? Here’s
our recommendations. 

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Planning a wedding can be challenging. Maybe you have the dress, the date, and venue picked out. The flowers were ordered, and the cake is ready to go. What’s left? Of course, one major event needs to be organized before you can obtain wedded bliss.

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We all love Escape Rooms but surely, you can't keep escaping all through the day! How else could one spend time in the Windy City?

Thank you to everyone who has ever visited and reviewed Fox in a Box!

Escape rooms are awesome, I get it.  But why did you get into this business?

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Excellent broad look at building a successful team.  The corollaries in our escape rooms are unmistakeable:

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Want to play Fox in a Box - Chicago as a twosome?  Wednesday evenings are your night!

“She was young and beautiful but now she is battered and dead. She is not the first and she will not be the last…”

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The new year brings new anxieties for leaders of sales teams. 2018’s reports are rolling in and new ideas are being thrown about to try to plan for the upcoming year. How can a sales manager lead a team to success? Is it possible to turn away from competition between coworkers and promote teamwork across the board?

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Another year is reaching its end. It’s time to set some quality resolutions for the upcoming year.

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Read carefully, it just might save you many troubles on November 23rd!

Escape the ordinary holiday party this season!

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Looking for an escape room for Children, Kids, Tweens or Teens as well as for birthday parties and special celebrations, then we have the answer for you...

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Fox in a Box - Chicago has again resumed delivering safe and awesome adventures for you and your closest loved ones.  To help ensure your group’s safety in this time of Covid, we have changed many of our procedures.  Here are some of those steps:

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It’s almost out of a John le Carré novel.

"Family Jump" by Evil Erin is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Looking to enjoy an activity with family of all ages?

I can start a war or end one, I can give you strength or leave you powerless, I might be snared with a glance but no force can compel me to stay; What am I?

Fox in a Box Room Escape is one of the leading brands in real-life room escape games. Our first branch opened in December 2013, and with 28 locations at the start of 2017 we are one of the fastest-growing companies in the business. We take our room design process very seriously and focus on quality, not quantity.

Wondering what it's like to start up a franchise?  Check out this interview with Vincent Rubino, the Fox in a Box Chicago franchise owner.

You could win SEVEN of these games absolutely free of cost for yourself and your friends.

There are THREE spots to be won and thousands of people participating, so make sure you sign up as soon as you can!

Regardless of what your romantic status is, Fox in a Box - Chicago makes Valentine's Day special!

Fox in a Box - Chicago is open on Sunday! Visit us during or after the Big Game to see if you have what it takes to win an escape room!

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Fox in a Box Chicago reveals the top 5 2019 Christmas events in Chicago

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So, what companies have actually visited Fox in a Box?

UpTheGame conference is coming up and Bob Melkus, the Fox in a Box CEO, will be one of the speakers! Find out why we are so excited about this conference.

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For all those who have been dying to find a discounted way to play at Fox in a Box, your wishes have been granted!  Welcome to the Fox in a Box Discount and Promo Code page!

Just because we're socially distanced doesn't mean we can't have fun together.

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Looking for a Groupon for Fox in a Box?  Look no further!  (Because it's cheaper here than using Groupon!)

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Looking for some Talk Like a Pirate Day freebies?  We actually have them!

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We have many excellent restaurants nearby Fox in a Box - Chicago.

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Prices vary at Fox in a Box - Chicago

Fox in a Box - Chicago has a way to help you test that everything will work with your company's IT systems.

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We do not offer refunds or partial refunds (even in an event when the number of participants decreases).

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In view of increased concerns about the possible presence and spreading of the Corona virus (COVID-19), Fox in a Box - Chicago has decided to close its doors until this pandemic is more under control.

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The themes for our 4 immersive rooms at Fox in a Box Chicago are Bunker, Bank, Prison, and Zodiac. 

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Yes, we can accommodate your group of 10-15 people, but we will need to split you into 2-3 different rooms.

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Bunker, Bank and Prison can fit up to 6 players and Zodiac can fit up to 5 players. All 4 rooms can run at once. 

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Yes, we suggest booking 3 rooms which will ensure that your whole group will be able to play.

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Prison and Zodiac would not be suggested for anyone in a wheelchair, but for anyone with moderate mobilities issues, these rooms can still be played.

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If you are new to escape rooms, we typically recommend that you play The Bunker.

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We do not officially rank the difficulty of our rooms, but The Bank does have the lowest escape rate.

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Your group of 10 people would need to split into two differently themed rooms

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Yes, we absolutely do team building events and these can be done during business hours.

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You do not need to arrive early for your game. Please arrive at the time on your reservation.

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Unfortunately, we cannot simply switch you to a later time, if you're running late for your reservation.

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In order to reserve a room at Fox in a Box - Chicago, you will need to pay at the time of making the booking in order to confirm the reservation.

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All of our escape rooms at Fox in a Box - Chicago are private. 

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All of our rooms are private so, unfortunately, if a room has already been booked you cannot join that group.

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You are welcome to play our rooms by yourself, but it is very difficult and you will have to pay for the minimum of 3 players.

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All of our rooms are difficult, so the differences are a matter of degree rather than kind.

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Our rooms are designed for older teens and adults so all of our rooms are pretty difficult, but the Bank has the lowest escape rate. 

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There is usually plenty of street parking in the neighborhood so long as there's not a Bears game.

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You may fill out a wavier ahead of time and do not need to be present if your children are between the ages of 15-17 years old. 

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Minors can play at Fox in a box -Chicago, but our rooms are designed for older teens and adults.

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We most likely have availability today. Please check out our website for any available rooms.

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We are very happy that you are considering us for such a big moment! We have had a few proposals take place in the Bank. There are a couple of options for how we have handled them.

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Great question! However, there is no clear one favorite room amongst guests at Fox in a Box - Chicago.

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Which room we would suggest for you at Fox in a Box - Chicago depends on your group size and your personal interests. 

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Our rooms have a maximum capacity of 6 (5 in the case of Zodiac) so if you're group is larger than that, you will need to split up. 

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We have two rooms that are wheelchair accessible: The Bunker and The Bank.

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Fox in a Box - Chicago offer food, drink and escape room package deals with Bar Louie which is located on the first floor of our building.

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Once you arrive at our location, you can find us on the lower level of the Dearborn Galleria.

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Yes, Fox in a Box - Chicago escape rooms are supervised by a devoted game master at all times. 

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If it's been longer than 24 hours since your visit, we apologize for the delay in sending your picture. Please contact us for help.

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Fox in a Box - Chicago gives you the option to complete waivers online ahead of your game.

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At Fox in a Box - Chicago, you must arrive at your scheduled game time. If you booked a game for 4:45pm, please arrive at 4:45pm.

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Fox in a Box - Chicago offers room themes that appeal to a broad audience. If you want scary, we've got that, but we have more options if you don't.

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Immediately following each booking, customers receive an email confirmation of their scheduled game from Fox in a Box - Chicago.

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We have two accessible rooms for those who tend to feel claustrophobic.

Congratulations on solving your coaster puzzle! Here's how to leverage that promo code to save a few dollars on a Fox in a Box escape game!

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The game designers behind the rooms at Fox in a Box - Chicago have done a lot of research into "optimal team size" and our rooms are built accordingly.

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At Fox in a Box - Chicago, if you booked the wrong day or time there's a good chance we can make changes without penalty as long as you still have 72 or more hours before your actual game.

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Because it is critical that each guest is completely surprised and delighted by their escape game experience, photographs and videos cannot be taken in our rooms.

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Fox in a Box - Chicago is an escape room activity designed primarily for adults, and as such only guests above a certain age will enjoy it and be successful.

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No, you are not required to be in the room but you are required to sign a liability release form for each person, under the age of 18, who is playing.

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Yes, a parent (or at least one adult) must be in the escape room when children 12 to 14 years old are playing.

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Fox in a box - Chicago rooms are private with a 3-person minimum; therefore if you only have 3 players you have secured your room and do not need to pay extra.

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There are two choices a team can make when one of their players is running late and won't arrive in time for the escape game start.

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At Fox in a Box - Chicago, you can add additional players to your original booking up to the maximum number allowed.

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Let's clarify the information you are seeking. Are you asking what is our most visited room? Or what is our favorite room? Or how to select the best room for you?

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Groups have a couple of options when a player has not arrived by the game's scheduled start time.

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Unfortunately due to high property costs in the City of Chicago, we cannot offer free parking but we have suggestions for minimizing your travel and parking costs.

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We are easy to reach via many forms of transportation including the CTA system, taxi, Uber, Lyft, Divvy Bike and driving your own car.

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Here's the strategy for booking and securing a Fox in a Box - Chicago escape room when you don't know how many people will play.

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You can play an escape room with just 2 people, however there a couple of things to know in advance.