Merlin's Magic School Escape Room in Palm Springs

Break a magical curse by finding Merlin's hidden spell book.

Merlin's Magic School is a private escape room game in Palm Springs where your group solves puzzles to find a spell book and break a curse cast over the school. You'll work with magical objects, get help from a magical creature, and unlock Merlin's secret study. The game runs 60 minutes and accommodates up to 65 people in one private session with no strangers mixed in.

The experience

The school was cursed during a talent show, and your team is the only one who can fix it. You'll spend the hour figuring out what to do with magical objects scattered through the space, getting clues from a magical creature, and working your way into Merlin's secret study to find out what's really going on. The puzzles are built for both newcomers and people who've done escape rooms before, and the story has plot twists that keep the momentum going.

Every game is private. You're not waiting for strangers or sharing the space with another group. The room fits up to 65 people at once, which makes it work for date night, family hangouts, team building, or parties. A live guide in English walks you through the setup and is there if you get stuck. If you want to keep the celebration going after you escape, the venue has a party room and can arrange catering.

What’s included

• Private game session with no other groups.
• live English-speaking guide.
• access to Merlin's Magic School scenario with magical objects and puzzles.
• party room available for groups.
• catering options available.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 12:30, 14:00, 15:30 and 17:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Escape Room Palm Springs

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants to solve puzzles together in one private space. The 60-minute game keeps everyone working toward the same goal, and the private setup means nobody's waiting around or sitting out while strangers play.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What do I actually do during the 60 minutes in Merlin's Magic School?

You solve puzzles using magical objects, take direction from a magical creature character, and work through the school to reach Merlin's secret study. The goal is to find the spell book and break the curse before time runs out.

Is the group really private, or will we be mixed with other teams?

The game is completely private: your group plays alone with no strangers. You can have up to 65 people in one session if you want to bring a large party.

What happens if we get stuck on a puzzle?

A live guide in English is there to help. They won't solve it for you, but they'll give you a nudge if the group needs one to keep moving.

Do I need to book a specific escape room scenario, or is there only one?

Merlin's Magic School has 6 different game scenarios to choose from, so you can pick the one that sounds best for your group when you book.