Mall of America: 60-Minute Escape Room Games & Team Challenge

Summary

Challenge your mind with immersive escape games at Mall of America

You’ll dive into a themed escape room at Mall of America with friends or strangers, racing against the clock to solve puzzles and complete your mission. Expect laughter, teamwork, and some surprising moments as you work together to break out—or not. With admission covering one adventure and support from local guides, you’ll leave buzzing from the challenge.

What’s the experience like?

We almost didn’t make it in time—got lost between a pretzel stand and a sneaker shop (Mall of America is honestly a maze). By the time we found The Escape Game on the third floor, I was already laughing at how hopeless my sense of direction is. Our game guide, Marcus, greeted us like he’d seen this happen before. He handed us our mission sheet and gave us that “you’re gonna need teamwork” look. I guess he was right.

The room we picked was Prison Break—apparently their hardest escape room. The minute the door clicked shut, everything felt realer than I expected: old metal bars cold under my hands, the faint smell of marker from clues scribbled by past teams (or maybe that was just my imagination). There were seven of us—three strangers joined our group—and it took about five minutes before we were all shouting ideas over each other. Marcus popped in through the speaker now and then with hints, usually after we’d gone off on some wild tangent (“Nope, that’s not a clue, but nice try!”). It’s funny how quickly you forget you’re in a mall.

I still think about that moment when we finally cracked the last lock with thirty seconds left. Everyone cheered, even the guy who barely said two words until then. Afterward, we hung around for photos and swapped stories about which puzzles tripped us up most—I’ll admit I missed something obvious because I got distracted by a fake spider in the corner (don’t judge me). We ended up grabbing burgers together downstairs—felt like we’d known each other longer than an hour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Escape game adventure at Mall of America

• Arrive at The Escape Game Minneapolis
• Meet your dedicated game guide
• Choose one of seven escape rooms
• Work with team to solve puzzles
• Complete the 60-minute escape mission
• Enjoy food at Burger Burger or Margaritaville
• Try cinnamon rolls at Cinnabon

Top questions

How long does each escape room game last?

Each game lasts exactly 60 minutes.

Where is The Escape Game located inside Mall of America?

It’s on the third floor, East side of Mall of America.

How many people can play in one escape room?

Most rooms hold up to 8 players; Special Ops: Mysterious Market allows up to 7.

Is admission included for one adventure only?

Yes, your booking covers admission for one chosen adventure.

Are these escape rooms suitable for kids?

Games are recommended for ages 13 and up; younger players can join with an adult present.

Can I leave the room if I feel uncomfortable?

Yes, every door has an exit button so you can leave anytime.

Will there be other people in my group?

If you don’t book all spots in a game, others may join your team.

Is The Escape Game wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

Your experience includes admission for one immersive escape room adventure at The Escape Game Minneapolis inside Mall of America—plus guidance from staff before and after your mission. You’ll get a briefing beforehand and time to debrief or take photos after escaping (or not).