How Do You Plan a Birthday Party at an Escape Room?

Posted on December 8, 2023
by Faith Neece

To plan an escape room birthday party, choose a guest list of up to 8 players per room, pick a themed room that fits the age group, coordinate costumes or decor around that theme, and send out invitations with the date, time, and location well in advance.

We want to help make your birthday party amazing. The best way for us to help is if you call your local store beforehand. We can help recommend rooms to you and answer any questions you have. We may even be able to help customize a small part of the room for you as a unique birthday surprise!

How many guests should you invite to an escape room party?

The first thing to do is decide who is coming to your awesome escape room party. Most of our rooms can hold up to eight players, so keep this in mind as you plan. Don’t worry if you have more than eight players, though; you can always book more than one room. It can be fun to have two groups play different rooms and battle it out to see who can escape the fastest. Whether you are inviting everyone in your class or sticking to a fun family birthday party, your Breakout birthday will be quite the memory maker!

What's the best age for an escape room birthday?

While we allow children of any age to participate in our escape rooms, we’d recommend our rooms mostly for children ages 10 and up. Kids in late elementary school and up have a better ability to understand the puzzles in our rooms.

However, you are the best judge of what is appropriate for your children. We encourage people bringing kids to think about the children’s interests and ability levels to make this decision. Keep in mind that they will need to be able to follow directions and be respectful of the props in the room.

There are a couple of “rules” we have with age limits:

Any participant under 18 will need to have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian to play
Groups of children 14 and older can play the rooms without a parent or guardian present. All children 13 and younger must have someone 18 or older play the room with them.

How much does an escape room birthday party cost?

Escape rooms typically cost $28–$38 per person, with most groups of 4–8 players paying $120–$280 total per room. Pricing varies based on location, day of the week, and group size. Start planning your party to get more specifics.

How do I decide on a room for an escape room party?

We have so many different storylines to choose from, and they are all totally unique! You might want a spooky room like Mystery Mansion for an October birthday or Island Escape for your summer parties. There is something for everyone! While some rooms are more challenging than others, you don’t have to worry about a room being too hard or easy. You get to control the difficulty level based on the number of hints you ask for!For more recommendations, check out this list of the best breakout rooms for kids and for teens.

Are there themes for escape room parties?

This is what will really set apart your escape room birthday party from the rest. Do you, your kids, or your guests love to dress up? Have everyone come to the party wearing costumes that match the story of the room you’ve chosen! Playing Island Escape? Break out the Hawaiian shirts and sunglasses. Playing CLUE? Dress up as detectives. Use your creativity to make the party extra special.

What kind of invitations should I send for an escape room party?

Don’t worry; we’ve made this step easy too! We have a downloadable PDF invitation you can use to customize your details. We hope you have an amazing birthday party here at Breakout! Tag us in your pictures on Facebook and Instagram so we can see your celebration.