Puzzle rooms—also commonly called escape rooms and adventure rooms—have become a phenomenon in Austin, with nearly a dozen such businesses opening in recent years. Learn more about what choices are available in North Austin using this non-comprehensive guide. *Age restrictions may vary based on situation
11th Hour Escape
Critical thinking and communication are required to solve team-building challenges. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 2-10 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m., Sun. 2-8 p.m. Cost: $23/person • 2-10 people/group (age 10 and older) Reservations: online, same-day What makes us different: “11th Hour Escape offers a choice of difficulty levels: easy, medium and difficult for those who are expert escape-roomers.” News/announcements: Two new rooms, “Anti-Gravity” and “Submarine Scheme,” are currently in beta testing mode. 2600 McHale Court, Ste. 151 512-838-1601 • www.11thhourescape.com
15 Locks
Technical elements, such as custom electronics and gadgets, are used to add depth to storylines. Hours: Mon.-Thu. 4-10 p.m., Fri. 4 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 2-10 p.m. Cost: $25/person • 2-14 people/group (age 10 and older*) Reservations: online, phone, same-day What makes us different?: “[We] incorporate things like surround sound, video characters and hint systems into all of our rooms.” News/announcements: A fourth, sci-fi-themed room is scheduled to open in the spring. 2113 Wells Branch Parkway, Ste. 4300 512-669-5370 • www.15locks.com
Mystery Room
Escape or solve the mystery at this family-friendly attraction made up of two types of themed rooms. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. Cost: $18-$20/person • 2-10 people/group (age 14 and older*) Reservations: online, phone, same-day What makes us different?: “I feel like our rooms are much more simple, yet you can still have one of the best times here.” News/announcements: The other four Mystery Room locations are based in the eastern United States. The first opened in Atlanta. 3220 Feathergrass Court, Ste. 128 512-264-9229 • www.mysteryroom.com
