Chicago's BEST Themed Escape Rooms | MindTrap Escape Room

CAN YOU ESCAPE IN 60 MINUTES?

Real-life escape room games are a type of physical adventure game in which people are locked in a room with other participants and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room within a set time limit. Some games include sub-plots. The games are based on “escape the room” video games in which the player is locked inside a room and must explore their surroundings in order to escape. Players must be observant and use their critical thinking skills to escape the room. Other inspirations include adventure board games and movies.

Storm Surge

Loaded with almost a thousand tons of cargo, your on a vessel set sail from Chicago bound for Holland. Under the command of a 24-year-old captain, thick fog and storm surge conditions blinded the 13-man crew and your ship ran aground some 300 feet off of South Manitou Island. You have 1 hour to escape the ship before it fully capsizes.

Success Rate

35%

Scare Level

Scare Level 5%

Record Time

32:10

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Locked-Up Supermax

Wrongfully accused and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. While the warden is quelling a riot, you have one hour to escape from your cell to freedom.

Success Rate

18%

Scare Level

Scare Level 5%

Record Time

45:30

The Collector

AWARDED #1 ESCAPE GAME IN ILLINOIS & TOP 10 IN AMERICA – USA Today!

The Collector has selected your group to be a part of his game. After being abducted your group has woken up in his chamber. Can you solve his puzzles and make it out of his thrilling house of horrors or will you become another piece to his growing collection?

Success Rate

35%

Scare Level

15%

Record Time

33:47

WARNING: This game contains tight spaces, and mild use of strobe lights if you escape.

Doctor Death

You and your friends have gone urban exploring in the abandoned Abraham Ormerod Medical Centre when suddenly the door behind you slams shut and locks. You have 60 minutes to escape the hospital before Doctor Death returns!

Success Rate

40%

Scare Level (With Actor)

95%

Scare Level (Without Actor)

15%

Record Time

31:23

WARNING: This game contains optional live actors, please let game master know before starting game if you want actors or not.

Pharaoh’s Chamber

Traps have sealed your fate, doors have closed and you have 60 minutes to find the sacred scarab and escape the tomb. This escape room features a super realistic environment within a 20 foot tall room, special effects, secret passageways and more!

Success Rate

50%

Scare Level

Scare Level 5%

Record Time

30:00

THE CLOCK IS TICKING… CAN YOU ESCAPE?

BIRTHDAYS

Escape the Ordinary! Have an Escape Room Birthday Party. Kids of all ages love our Pharaohs Chamber Escape Room, and Teens and Adults enjoy all 5 of our rooms! Taking part in the Escape Room adventure is a great idea for Birthday Parties where guests can apply their problem solving and critical thinking skills, to solve puzzles and clues to successfully Escape!

Book your room online and add on our Party Room, where you can bring in pizza, cake or anything you like to continue the celebration after their escape. We provide the set up of tables and chairs and you get to have a stress free birthday party with no mess at home!

TEAM BUILDING

We make Team Building fun while strengthening co-worker bonds thus enriching their work place relationships which improves productivity at the office!

If you’re looking to bring your employees together for a fun team building experience, we’ve got you covered! Our goal is for your team to work together and have FUN, while using skills to lead, listen and follow. Because your employees will be working towards a common goal…ESCAPING, they will also use critical thinking and problem-solving skills, setting them up for a successful escape.

After the Escape Experience, you can sit back and relax in our meeting space, or enjoy drinks at Poor Boys Restaurant (located in the same building).

GROUP OUTINGS

Escape Rooms are a fun activity for schools, youth groups, fundraisers or to celebrate a girl’s night out, bachelor/bachelorette parties, even proposals (Yes, we do Proposals)!

We can accommodate groups of all sizes from 10-150. And we also have a party room that can be used in conjunction with your event, should you want to have food brought in.

Because you’re working towards a common goal… ESCAPING, you will use critical thinking and problem solving skills, along with communication skills, which are all key.

Location And Hours

Monday-Wednesday: Please Call To Book
Thursday: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Thursday & Friday daytime slots available please call to book

*We request that you book your escape room in advance. We accept bookings up to 1 hour prior to game start, therefore walk ins are extremely limited and can not be guaranteed. For last minute games, please call ahead for availability.

We welcome Team Building & Special Events outside of our normal business hours. Please call us or email us to discuss your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Due to COVID-19 all rooms are currently fully private. This meaning you will only be in the room with whoever you book with. There is no extra fee for this, and no minimum group size. This policy will remain in effect throughout the pandemic.

WHAT IS A ESCAPE ROOM?

Mind Trap Escape Room is a real-life room escape game based on the popular computer and mobile phone escape games. Escape games are the newest craze sweeping the nation – a fun, team-building, brain-busting experience! After entering a room with your team of up to 10 people, the door closes behind you. 60 minutes are on the clock! You must work together in order to find clues and solve puzzles that will lead you to your escape. It is part scavenger hunt and part puzzle game.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and footwear when coming to play our escape games. High heels are strictly prohibited in our games so please plan accordingly.

DO I NEED ANY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS?

No, this is suitable for anyone who is willing to have fun and keep an open mind. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants 18 years and younger must bring a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

WHAT TIME DO I NEED TO ARRIVE?

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time as events will start promptly. If you arrive after the booking time on your ticket, we cannot allow you inside the room. This would be disruptive to the game in progress. No refunds will be offered for late arrivals or no-shows.

HOW DO I BOOK AN ESCAPE ROOM?

Please select the reservations button on our website, or CLICK HERE!

IS MY TICKET REFUNDABLE?

Unfortunately, all sales are final and tickets are non-refundable as with other ticket purchases made for concerts, shows, etc.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN PLAY?

Any number ranging from 2-10 people depending on the room. Keep in mind the smaller the group the harder the room will be to solve.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Our escape rooms are popular for casual get-togethers with friends & family, gamers, date night, tourists, special events, birthday parties, team building, and just for a reason to escape the house.

ARE WE REALLY GOING TO BE “LOCKED” IN A ROOM?

Yes and no. You will be locked in a room but there is a emergency exit accessible all throughout the game if you need to leave. However, once you leave the room the game is over.

WILL THERE BE PEOPLE I DO NOT KNOW IN THE ROOM?

Yes, the room is open to anyone to book and to enjoy the experience with other players. Strangers upon entry will not feel that way once the game begins, however, if you’d like a private experience, please contact us at info@mindtrapescaperooms.com

CAN MY GROUP HAVE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE ROOM?

Yes, we do have a six person minimum for private rooms, once you make your reservation please email us or call us to have your room experience made private.

CAN I RESCHEDULE OR CANCEL MY RESERVATION?

Because tickets reserve a specific date and time, we do not allow cancellations. You may reschedule your time but you must provide 48-hour notice. Tickets are not refundable but you can transfer your tickets to your friends.

CAN I BRING A CELL PHONE INTO THE GAME?

No. The whole point of the game is to escape the real world and have fun without electronics for an hour. The use of electronic devices is strictly prohibited and your removal from the game will be immediate if caught using a cellphone. We do have a lock box that you can place your items in.

IS THE ESCAPE ROOM WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE?

Yes, we do have wheelchair accessible rooms, however we ask that you please call us to make arrangements so we can make the room a private experience for you.