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Step into Escapology in North Bethesda, Maryland, the live escape game that challenges you and your kids to find clues, decipher codes, and solve puzzles. From team building and birthdays to every special event in between, your group will experience excitement, mystery, and nonstop fun. North Bethesda, Maryland, provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable escape room experience.
WHAT IS ESCAPOLOGY?
Escapology North Bethesda, Maryland offers unique, immersive, and always private escape rooms where players are gathered inside a themed room and must complete their mission before time runs out. Stepping inside a live adventure, they must find hidden clues, crack codes, and solve puzzles to make an escape—all in one hour!
How Do Escape Rooms Work?
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Choose Your Game Adventure
Every Escapology game is unique, with its own story and puzzles. Will it be a murder mystery? A daring treasure hunt? The choice is yours.
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Step Into Your Escape Room
While you're free to step out at any time, you won't want to because the clock keeps counting down!
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You Solve Your Way Out
You and your group (no strangers, ever) race against time to solve our puzzles as a team. You’ll emerge victorious—or determined to try again!
There's a Game for Every Group
Uncover your perfect escape adventure.
Birthday Parties
Our escape rooms are the perfect way to celebrate and have a memorable birthday with family and friends.
Group Bookings
Host your next group event at Escapology! From team building and birthdays to every special event in between, your group will experience excitement, overcome challenges, and get lost in the mystery—and we’re here to make sure you have nonstop fun.
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Our escape rooms offer the perfect blend of curiosity and fun that will make your special event all the more memorable.
Kids Mode
With our unique kid-friendly game format, younger Escapologists ages 7-14 are empowered and supported to navigate our mysterious worlds with confidence.
Welcome to Escapology in Bethesda –
Your Go-To Destination for Escape Room Fun!
Immerse yourself in the ultimate escape room experience at Escapology, located in Bethesda, MD. From added privacy to added thrills we're more than a game—we're an unforgettable clue-filled adventure that awaits.
Why Choose Escapology in Bethesda?
Experience a unique blend of excitement and challenge with escape rooms that are more than puzzles; they're gateways to captivating stories. From the enigmatic Antidote to the thrilling Mansion Murder, each room is designed to transport you into a narrative filled with suspense and surprises.
Bethesda's Premier Escape Room Experiences
In Bethesda's Escapology, every room is a new adventure. Our creatively designed themes ensure an exciting and memorable team-building experience for everyone involved.
Bethesda's Ideal Spot for Groups and Events
Escapology in Bethesda is perfect for any gathering. Whether it's a family adventure, a corporate team-building session, or a fun night out with friends, we cater to all groups. Our games are designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for everyone, making us Bethesda’s top choice for group activities.
Book Your Bethesda Escape Adventure Today!
Ready to break free from the norm? Schedule your visit to Bethesda's premier private escape rooms online or call us. Our friendly team is eager to make your experience one to remember as you step into our top-rated escape games and make each second count.
LOCATED IN BETHESDA, MD
Immerse yourself in an extraordinary escape room experience at Escapology Bethesda, conveniently located in the trendy Pike & Rose mall. Challenge your intellect with our meticulously crafted escape games, designed to test your problem-solving skills and quick thinking. After you’ve conquered the challenges, celebrate your success at City Perch Kitchen + Bar. Whether you’re looking for a day out with the family, a team-building event, or a fun date night, Escapology Bethesda provides a perfect blend of excitement and entertainment.
Immerse yourself in one of our four escape rooms, where your group of two to eight get's their own private experience solving puzzles to escape the room in under 60 minutes. Fight a deadly virus and save the world in our Antidote escape room. Indulge in the classic locked-room mystery set in a historic mansion, where you must solve buried family secrets to escape. Find the killer on the Budapest Express before the train's next stop, or the murder will be released and a murder will go unsolved. Survive this flight on the presidential plane by finding out who sabotaged the plane in our Mayday escape room.
Take on the challenge of an escape room in standard mode, or ask us about Kids Mode. We can modify the clues and puzzles in games to allow younger players a smoother experience solving clues.
Escapology
11572 Old Georgetown Rd
North Bethesda Maryland 20852
(240) 669-8594
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Q: What is Escapology?
Escapology is the world’s largest and fastest-growing escape room franchise. In our escape games, your team will complete a specific mission in a fully themed, immersive game room - that’s always private for just your group. During your thrilling 60-minute experience, you’ll be immersed in a real-life adventure with fun surprises around every corner. Coming to Escapology means experiencing our premium escape rooms, beautiful lobbies, and 5-star experiences. You’ll find hidden clues, crack codes, solve challenging puzzles… and try to escape before the clock runs out!
Q: Are your games accessible to those with disabilities?
Yes. Escapology is proud to provide an experience where everyone can play and escape. Depending on your choice of game, some players may benefit from assistance with certain puzzles. Please contact us with any accessibility-related questions or requests.
Q: What is the experience like?
You’ll want to allow 90 minutes for your entire experience at Escapology. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your start time. The game itself lasts 60 minutes (though you might escape sooner than that)! After time runs out, your Game Host will debrief your team and take a complimentary group photo.
Q: Can I leave in the middle of a game?
For a fully immersive experience, we recommend that you remain in the room until you escape but we understand that you may need to use the restroom or exit the room for another reason. For safety’s sake, all our rooms stay unlocked throughout every game. In the unlikely event of an emergency, you are free to exit at any time.
Q: What if we need help during the game?
You can ask your Game Master for as many hints as you need. They’ll be carefully monitoring your group’s progress from Mission Control and can give you hints, nudges, or guidance if you’re stuck and don’t know what to do next.
Q: I’d like to book a large group or event, what are my options?
Escapology is great for large groups, holiday parties, birthday parties, team building events and more. Please contact us to discuss how we can tailor our event packages to your group’s needs.
Q: How do I book a game?
Click the BOOK NOW button from anywhere on our site to select your nearest Escapology location. You’ll be directed to that location’s list of games. From there, it’s easy to choose and book your escape room. You can also call us if you have questions or want to reserve your game over the phone.
Q: What is the difficulty level for the escape room games?
We understand that knowing the difficulty level of our escape room games is important for planning your visit and ensuring you have the best experience. Here is a list of our escape room games along with their respective difficulty levels:
Standard Difficulty:
Antidote, Antidote: Chemical Warfare, Arizona Shootout, Cuban Crisis, Lost City, Saving Santa, Shanghaied, Star Trek Discovery: Damage Control, Star Trek: Quantum Filament, The Code
Moderate Difficulty:
A Pirate’s Curse, Arizona Shootout: Most Wanted, Batman™: The Dark Knight Challenge, Mayday, Scooby Doo™ and The Spooky Castle Adventure, Under Pressure, Vegas Hangover, Who Stole Mona
Challenging Difficulty:
7 Deadly Sins, Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, Budapest Express, Haunted House, Mansion Murder, Narco
Q: What if I arrive late?
As a courtesy to all Escapologists, our games start exactly at their published time. If you arrive late, you can still play for the time remaining in your scheduled 60 minutes. Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before your game time so you can check in and get set up for your game to start right on schedule.
Q: Are cell phones allowed?
You’re welcome to use your cell phone in our lobby during the check-in process. Once it gets close to game time, we’ll show you where you can store your phones while you play. To keep our games fun for everyone and not ruin any puzzle solutions, photography and filming with cell phones, electronic devices, and other outside tools are strictly prohibited in the escape rooms.
Q: Will we really be locked in the room?
No. For everyone’s safety, our escape rooms always remain unlocked. That said, our 5-star rooms are so immersive that you might feel like you’re really locked in. Just know that you’re free to step out at any time.
Q: Is there a dress code?
Come (play) as you are! So you can fully focus on the fun, we do recommend comfortable clothing and footwear.
Q: How do Escapology gift cards work?
Gift cards are valid at the venue where the card was purchased. To redeem your gift card, please call the venue to redeem over the phone or book online by choosing the location the gift card was purchased from, and entering the coupon code at checkout.
Q: Where can I obtain a waiver for minors?
Participants under 18 years of age, must have a waiver signed by a parent or a legal guardian at the time of their experience. Please CLICK HERE to fill out the waiver prior to the start of the game.
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