THE BIRTHDAY ACTIVITY CHICAGOANS ARE RAVING ABOUT

Make that birthday party bigger, bolder, and better!

Your birthday is looming, and you’re not sure where to have the party…or what activities to include?

A birthday is a very special event, setting a milestone in one’s life, and it certainly deserves an epic and memorable celebration.

That said, organizing a birthday party can be a bit of a challenge. Especially the bit where you have to choose a birthday party activity that will allow for every single guest to participate…

AND that the guests will remember as one of the best parties they ever took part in!

Here’s your answer: hold the birthday party at Fox in a Box Escape Room Chicago - the birthday activity Chicagoans are raving about.

The birthday activity Chicagoans are raving about? Really?

Yep.

Don’t take my word for it.

Here’s an actual review from someone who celebrated their birthday here:

It's become tradition for birthdays we do an escape room and picked Fox in a Box for this one. We did the Bunker and Adam was our host. He was super helpful and kept us on track since we told him we've done 4 or 5 in the past and have yet to get out. With 42 seconds left we were able to save the world from nuclear fall out. You're welcome. :D The post card we each got at the end is also a fantastic personalized touch and made us all laugh. Will def come back to Fox in a Box for the next birthday.

(Taken from TripAdvisor)

Looks interesting. What is Fox in a Box Escape Room, and what do we get to do on our birthday there?

As the name suggests, Fox in a Box Escape Room is an escape room in Chicago. And yes, I know that will probably win the prize for the most meaningless answer to a question in 2022.

In a Fox in a Box Escape Room birthday party, you will be immersed in an exciting world, with challenges and adventure all around. You and your team (friends and family members attending the party) will be led into a themed room that’s been set up to simulate (with decor, props, and special effects) a special situation.

Looks like something you'd want to be doing on your birthday?

You and your team ( friends and family members attending the party) will be led into a themed room that’s been set up to simulate (with decor, props and special effects) a special situation.

Once inside the room, you’ll have to accomplish certain objectives by solving puzzles, spotting clues, and executing tasks. All of that, before your time - 60 minutes - runs out.

For example, in our escape room The Bunker, you’ll enter a space that’s been set up like a real-life military bunker, and your mission is to prevent a catastrophic nuclear weapons launch within 60 minutes.

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That sounds awesome! But, will the others at the party like it?

Our escape room adventures are awesome. And yes, everyone at your Fox in a Box Chicago birthday party will LOVE it.

Let me put it another way. Our escape rooms are built to be shared experiences that draw every single person in the team to actively take part in the game.

Anything can happen in our escape rooms. The combination of thrilling storylines and missions, highly immersive room decor, challenging puzzles, and great special effects will keep everyone on their toes. If you're curious about how to navigate these challenges, you might find insights on how you can beat even the most difficult of escape rooms.

There’s not going to be a single person that’s standing in a corner, yawning or brooding over their phones.

Check out this review, titled "Fun challenge, Great for teens & adults":

Our family recently visited Fox in a Box and completed the Bank escape game with Lin. They gave us a few nudges to stay on track (after asking our group in advance how much help we wanted), and it was just enough to get us unstuck while trying to solve all of the puzzles. Our group made it in just under the wire, completing the challenge! It was an hour of intense fun filled with smiles, which is no small feat when bringing a couple of teenagers along for a family activity. I'd do this again in a heartbeat.

The escape games are also designed to give everyone - with different skill sets or none - a role. Someone’s good at observing stuff and spotting items that are ‘hidden in plain sight’, and so on? They have a role to play.

Someone’s good at communicating with other people? They have a role to play.

Someone’s good at simply encouraging others? They have a role to play - a very important one.

In fact, this could be the birthday party when you - or someone on your team - discovers their own unique ability…whether it’s cracking codes, catching patterns, keeping time and so on.

With four unique and exciting escape rooms to choose from, and staff that is experienced at helping players have an epic adventure, your birthday party here at Fox in a Box is sure to be bigger, bolder, and better than ever before! And if you're thinking of other special occasions to celebrate, discover the best ways to celebrate Valentine's Day this year in Chicago.

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Making memories

Everyone - you and your friends and relatives who attend your birthday event here at Fox in a Box Escape Room will remember it as one of the best birthday celebrations ever. While birthdays are a blast, there are also other occasions, like St. Patrick's Day in Chicago, that offer unique experiences.

It will be an experience that’s a welcome break from your everyday lives. Instead of the usual 'let’s meet at that bar' or 'let’s catch a movie' type get-togethers, consider exploring some of the top things to do in Chicago in April 2022.

Just as this review, titled "The hospitality was real", says:

Came here for a birthday party outing. It was a great way to engage with my friends that was different than going out for drinks. Would do this again.

Working together on every clue, puzzle and task, you and your teammates will find yourself bonding over the challenges, finding out about and appreciating each other’s unique abilities, and trusting one another.

It’s the experience that brings you all together - especially if you hardly get the time to get together, given your busy lives - and will become a warm memory for years to come.

Birthday party for kids

A kid’s birthday party here at Fox in a Box Chicago will definitely be a step up - many steps up - from clown and magician performances, visiting the zoo, and other kinds of more typical children’s birthday events. For those seeking variety, the city also offers indoor winter activities that kids adore.

It will be a unique birthday that they will remember for years. You can take part in the proceedings, or watch from the outside as the children fist pump, high five, and shout excitedly every time they crack a code, solve a clue, and finish a task.

Here’s a birthday party review from TripAdvisor)…

My daughter chose an escape room for her 11th birthday and absolutely LOVED it! I was concerned that it may be a little advanced for her age group but Holly, our game master, made the experience so fun and memorable that they begged to go again. Definitely a must do!

You might also be interested in how a 10-year-old celebrated their birthday at Fox in a Box.

We normally ask that parents be present inside the rooms along with the kids, but we do have child-friendly versions of two rooms - The Bunker and The Prison - in which children can take part on their own (although parents will need to remain on-site).

Finding us

We're at the lower level of the Dearborn Galleria.

Look for the Byline Bank sign in front of Dearborn Station. Enter through the doors near the sign, and look for the stairs with our sign above it. Go down the stairs, turn left and go down the long hallway.

How do I arrange to have a birthday party at Fox in a Box Escape Room Chicago?

Check out our escape rooms and select the one/ones that you like the most. If you have six to eight guests, you can simply go ahead and book.

If your birthday party will have more guests, you can split up into groups and play different escape games. Please get in touch if you need help setting it up.