San Antonio: Escape Room Games at The Rim with 5 Themes

Summary

San Antonio escape rooms with five themes and local flavor

You’ll jump right into one of five themed escape rooms in San Antonio’s The Rim—maybe cracking codes in Prison Break or racing through an underwater mission. With a local guide helping out and admission included, expect laughs, teamwork chaos, and those last-minute rushes before time runs out. It’s more about the moments than winning—and you’ll probably want a photo after.

What’s the experience like?

We’d barely finished arguing over which game to pick when our guide, Marcus, grinned and told us “Prison Break is the hardest.” That settled it. I could smell someone’s fries from Hopdoddy drifting in as we got our quick briefing—honestly, my nerves were already going. It’s funny, you think you’ll just breeze through an escape room in San Antonio, but once that door clicks shut and the clock starts ticking, your brain goes a little haywire. I kept forgetting what pocket I put the first clue in. There’s this weird mix of excitement and mild panic—like, are we actually going to get out?

The puzzles were clever but not impossible; everyone had a moment to shine (even my cousin who usually just stands around). Marcus checked in over the speaker with little hints—never pushy, just enough to keep us moving. At one point I was convinced we’d missed something obvious because the lock wouldn’t budge. My sister started laughing so hard she snorted when she realized we’d been reading the clue upside down for five minutes. You don’t really notice time passing until suddenly there’s only ten minutes left and someone yells “we need another key!”

Afterwards, they let us take goofy photos with props (I still have mine on my fridge). We ended up swapping stories with another group who’d just finished The Depths—the underwater one—which sounded wild, all blue lights and submarine noises. If you’re looking for a day trip escape game in San Antonio that works for families or friends (and yeah, they include admission and a guide), this spot at The Rim is honestly worth it. Even if you totally fail at escaping like we did.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Escape room adventure at The Rim

• Arrive at The Escape Game San Antonio
• Meet your dedicated game guide
• Choose one of five immersive games
• Work with your team to find clues
• Solve puzzles to complete the mission
• Escape within 60 minutes

Top questions

How long does each escape room game last?

Each adventure is designed for 60 minutes of gameplay.

Where is The Escape Game located in San Antonio?

It’s at The Rim shopping center near dining and entertainment options.

How many people can play together?

Most rooms fit up to 8 players; Playground can accommodate 12.

Are there different themes available?

Yes—there are five unique themes including Prison Break and The Depths.

Is it suitable for kids or families?

The games are recommended for ages 13+, but younger players can join with an adult.

Do I need to book all spots to play privately?

No—but unless you book all spots, others may join your group.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Yes—the facility is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included with my booking?

Your booking includes admission to play one adventure with a dedicated guide.

What’s included

Your visit includes admission for one themed escape room adventure at The Rim in San Antonio, plus support from a dedicated local guide throughout your game—from briefing to debriefing after the hour-long experience.