You’ll team up for 60 minutes inside themed escape rooms at Jacksonville’s St. Johns Town Center—solving puzzles, laughing at wrong guesses, and getting hints from local guides if you need them. Choose from five unique adventures (including Prison Break) and celebrate together after you escape—or don’t. Expect some surprises along the way.
The first thing I noticed was the quiet buzz of people outside The Escape Game Jacksonville, right in St. Johns Town Center — you can smell pizza from somewhere nearby, which made me wish we’d skipped lunch. Our game guide, Marcus, handed us a clipboard and grinned like he knew what we were in for (he probably did). He explained how the escape room worked and told us not to overthink things — easier said than done when you’re staring at a locked door with your friends already arguing about clues.
We picked “Prison Break” because someone in our group wanted the hardest one (I still think about that decision). The room felt colder than I expected, with this faint scent of old paper and metal — maybe just my imagination running wild. We had exactly an hour to get out, and every time the clock beeped I felt my heart jump a little. Marcus checked in over the speaker now and then, tossing out a hint if we looked totally lost (which happened more than once). At one point, my friend tried to guess the code by birthday numbers — didn’t work but got everyone laughing.
Afterwards, we hung around for photos with these silly props they keep by the front desk. Some other group came out of “Playground” at the same time, all high-fiving like they’d just won something big. It’s funny how strangers end up cheering for each other in places like this. If you’re thinking about an escape room day trip in Jacksonville or want something different after shopping at St. Johns Town Center, this is it — especially if you don’t mind your friends seeing how your brain works under pressure.
There are five different escape rooms available.
It’s inside St. Johns Town Center shopping center.
Yes, a dedicated game guide assists as needed during your adventure.
You have 60 minutes to complete your mission in each room.
The games are recommended for ages 13+, but younger players can join with an adult present.
Yes, every door has an exit button so you can leave anytime.
No, but unless you book all spots others might join your group.
Yes, it is wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.
Your booking covers admission for one adventure of your choice at The Escape Game Jacksonville—expect a friendly local guide to brief your group before starting and debrief afterwards (with time for photos). Each experience lasts about an hour plus prep time; just show up ready for some teamwork and quick thinking.
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