DETROIT + MICHIGAN / Escape rooms / ¼
72 venues and 303 rooms across Detroit and Michigan, from heists and detective stories to horror and kid-friendly adventures. We won’t hand you the key, but we’ll show you which door to knock on.
Time on the clock
01 / Room finder
Dial in your combination and the list below narrows right away. We took the room details from each venue’s own site, so check there before you book.
02 / Sep 26, 2026
Going by their published hours, these places take groups today. You’ll find open slots in their own booking calendars.
Open todayEscape Room NoviNovi · Monday–Friday 3–9:45 p.m.; Saturday noon–9:45 p.m.; Sunday noon–8:15 p.m. Phones open at 9 a.m. on weekdays and 11:30 a.m. on weekends. Special holiday hours are posted for Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks.
Open todayChallenges East LansingEast Lansing · Monday–Friday evenings, Saturday afternoon and evening, Sunday afternoon and early evening; exact slots are on the booking calendar. Early openings for special events or corporate groups.
Open todayIdeal Escape RoomsOxford · Thursday 4:30–8:30 p.m.; Friday 3–10:30 p.m.; Saturday 1–11:30 p.m.; Sunday 1–7 p.m.; other times by appointment (call).
Open todayEscapology Mt. ClemensMount Clemens · Monday–Friday 4–11 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday noon–11 p.m.; other days and times on request.
Open todayValley Lanes Escape RoomsMidland · Escape rooms open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only; last booking 9 p.m. Friday–Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. Check availability in person at the front desk.
Open todayEscapology Traverse CityGrawn · Incredible Mo's building hours: Monday–Saturday noon–10 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. Game times are on the booking calendar.
Open todayEscapes UnlockedOkemos · Online bookings: Thursday 2:20–9:20 p.m.; Friday 2:20–9:40 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.–9:40 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Walk-ins: Thursday 5–8 p.m.; Friday 3–8 p.m.; Saturday noon–8 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m. Other times by appointment.
Open todayBreakout Escape Rooms WarrenWarren · Daily 10 a.m.–11:45 p.m., private games by reservation only.03 / All in one place
4 escape rooms
Clear filters ↺Mobile & outdoor games / Detroit
An outdoor escape game that's part scavenger hunt, part downtown walk: a game box and an app send you after clues hidden in Detroit's murals, statues and landmarks. Play any day while it's light out, at your own pace.
$59.99 per game box, which covers a group of up to six.
Mobile & outdoor games / Novi
Escape rooms on wheels: Escape Room Novi's mobile crew brings 15-minute games in trailers and tents to parties, schools, festivals and corporate events all over Metro Detroit.
Quote on request; two-hour minimum. A single tent carries a $100 setup fee, waived when you add a second tent or a trailer.
Mobile & outdoor games / Utica
A smartphone puzzle hunt through downtown Utica: walk your zombie, crack riddles and pop into local shops and restaurants along the way. Play any time for $24.99 per team.
$24.99 per team (up to 6 players).
Mobile & outdoor games / Portland
A portable escape room out of Portland, Michigan, that comes to your office, school or party with an hour-long murder mystery. We couldn't confirm it's still running in 2026, so call before you book.
$200 per group for 1–2 groups, $175 per group for 3–5 groups, $150 per group for 6 or more, plus $50 for setup and teardown.
04 / DETROIT
In these rooms the city is the star: the puzzles are built from Detroit’s past and its legends.
06 / First time?
Most places are booking-only, and weekend evenings fill up fast. The booking calendar shows which room is free when.
Some places may team you up with strangers unless you book the whole room. If you only want your own crew, look for a private booking.
Most places run a short briefing first and ask you to sign a waiver. Arrive late and it usually comes out of your game time.
The game master is watching and will give you a hint when you’re stuck. It doesn’t make the win smaller, just the mood better.
Age limits differ by venue and by room. We list what each venue publishes, but double-check on their own site before you go.
We collected these details from each venue’s own website, booking system and local press on September 26, 2026. Prices, rooms and hours change, so always check the venue’s site before you book.
