Looking for the best escape rooms near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top escape game spots around Fort Lauderdale, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for some thrills and adventure.
1. Escape-Topia
Topping the list is Escape-Topia. Located at 6466 N.W. Fifth Way, it is the highest-rated escape room establishment in Fort Lauderdale, boasting five stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp.
"Whether you're looking for a new fun-filled adventure with your family, or you're just tired of staring at TV screens with your friends, get out of your comfort zone and visit Escape-Topia," says the company on its website.
This horror-themed escape spot offers a variety of thrilling experiences, from carnival macabre to escaping the undead. Players will have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles, find the hidden clues and escape before time runs out. (You can check out the current game selections here.)
2. Think Escape Games
Next up is Think Escape Games, situated at 2635 E. Oakland Park Blvd. A variety of mind-twisting, one-of-a-kind escape games are on offer, including the mysterious Laboratory 51 and the Mayan Ruins — where lost souls have been dwelling for thousands of years. (You can check out the full selection here.)
With 4.5 stars out of 71 reviews on Yelp, the adventure spot has proven to be a local favorite.
"We had an amazing time in the Mayan escape room," shared Yelper Kathryn C. "The room was so well done I can't stop taking about it. The puzzles, the room, the decor — all very cool."
3. The Jet Ski Escape Room
The Jet Ski Escape Room, located at 4060 Galt Ocean Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the escape game spot five stars out of 27 reviews.
This interactive experience is tropical-themed, where players are locked away in a camp site hidden deep within an imitation exotic jungle. Participants are given an hour to solve the series of puzzles and make an escape off the deserted island paradise. (Visit the website here to book your experience.)
4. Evolution Escape Rooms
Evolution Escape Rooms is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 18 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5300 Powerline Road to see for yourself.
For a limited time only, come experience Halloween edition rooms complete with thrills, chills and live actors portraying characters from each of the three varying storylines — Two-Thirty-Nine, Dine at Dusk and Geneva Trail. (You can check out the website here for more information.)
5. Flummox'd Puzzle Rooms
Last but not least, check out Flummox'd Puzzle Rooms, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 23 reviews on Yelp. You can find the escape game spot at 211 S.W. Second St., Suite D.
Nestled in Fort Lauderdale's historic River Walk, the 60-minute immersive experiences range from the comedic and fun Sweet Discord Condominium to the scary and mysterious Trouble Sleeping — complete with fog, low lighting and special effects. (Visit the website here for more information.)
"Absolutely one of the best escape rooms I've ever done," said Yelper William H. "All of the rooms are pretty challenging without being impossible. The rooms differ from being funny to being scary, or just simply puzzling."
