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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top escape rooms around Phoenix, 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 escape games.

1. Epic Escape Game

Topping the list is Epic Escape Game. Located at 106 N. Central Ave. in Central City, it's the highest rated escape game spot in Phoenix, boasting five stars out of 93 reviews on Yelp.

Hannah P. wrote, "I've done a lot of escape rooms and this one was pretty challenging and fun. Definitely in my top ten. My group did the fortune teller room. The people are very friendly and helpful."

2. North Valley Escape Room

Next up is Rio Vista's North Valley Escape Room, situated at 42302 N. Vision Way, Suite 101. With five stars out of 89 reviews on Yelp, the escape game spot has proven to be a local favorite.

Yelper Jaci U. wrote, "Best escape rooms ever! They have a friendly staff and lots of times and rooms. They offer group photos at a reasonable price. You will have a great time."

3. Eludesions Escape Rooms

Deer Valley's Eludesions Escape Rooms, located at 2710 W. Bell Road, Suite 1200, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the escape game spot five stars out of 64 reviews.

Mike S., who reviewed it on Nov. 30, said, "Fantastic experience! Held a team meeting at Eludesions for eight people and it was a huge hit. Skip the normal hotel meeting rooms and try Eludesions. You will not be disappointed."

4. PanIQ Escape Room Phoenix

PanIQ Escape Room Phoenix, an escape game spot in Central City, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 107 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1638 S. Seventh St. to see for yourself.

Farrah N., who reviewed it on Oct. 12, wrote, "Did two rooms and both had creative and unique puzzles. Staff was very friendly. We had a great time and would recommend."

5. Phoenix Escape Room

Finally, over in Alhambra, check out Phoenix Escape Room, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 51 reviews on Yelp. You can find the escape game spot at 6040 N. Seventh St., Suite 205.

Yelper Mike G., who reviewed it on Dec. 25, said, "We loved it. We did the books theme, had a blast and solved it in just the nick of time. The room was well done and the puzzles were challenging yet doable. Thumbs up!"