Nashville Escape Room FAQ

Escape Experience Nashville is a downtown Nashville escape room at 501 Union Street, two blocks from Broadway and the Ryman Auditorium. We're best known for our head-to-head C-Block Prison Break: two identical prison cells that let two teams race the same 60-minute escape side by side, for up to 16 players. Every game is 60 minutes, $34.99 per person, for 2–8 players per room.

Escape rooms at Escape Experience Nashville are $34.99 per person for a 60-minute game, though rates can vary by day and time based on demand. Private bookings for your group only are available for an additional fee.

It depends on your group. C-Block Prison Break is our most popular Nashville room and the best pick for competitive groups (book the head-to-head version to race two teams). The Inheritance is our hardest at 8.5/10 difficulty, and Search for the Cure (Vaccine) is the most beginner-friendly at 5.5/10 — a great first escape room in Nashville.

We rate every room on a 10-point scale so you can pick the right challenge: Vaccine: Search for the Cure is 5.5/10 (best first room), C-Block Prison Break is 7/10 (our most popular, including the head-to-head version for up to 16 players), and The Inheritance is 8.5/10 — our hardest room, built for experienced players who want to be humbled. Hints are unlimited in every room.

We're at 501 Union Street in the heart of downtown Nashville — two blocks from Broadway's honky-tonks, near the Ryman Auditorium, Printers Alley, and Bicentennial Mall. Most groups pair a 60-minute escape game with dinner or live music downtown; we're a short walk from everything.

Yes, we strongly recommend booking in advance, especially for weekends and holidays. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available, but booking online guarantees your preferred time slot. You can book online 24/7 through our website.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled game time. This allows time for check-in, a brief introduction, and ensures your full 60 minutes of game time.

If you arrive late, your escape room game may be shortened to keep the next group on schedule. In some cases, we may ask you to reschedule to the next available time slot. If you think you'll be running late, please call us as soon as possible—we'll do our best to accommodate you and our other guests.

Cancel at least 48 hours in advance for a full refund. Need to change your plans? You can reschedule up to 4 hours before your reservation. Within 4 hours of the game start time, bookings are not refundable or transferable, but store credit may be available.

Pricing is typically $34.99 per person, but rates may vary by experience and by day and time based on demand. Want your group to play privately? Private escape room bookings are available for an additional fee. Check our booking page for current pricing and available time slots.

Yes. By default our rooms are public — you book the spots you need and other players may fill the remaining ones. If you'd rather keep the room to yourselves, add the private upgrade at booking and the room is locked for your group only. It's a popular choice for date nights, families, and team events.

Yes! Our live-hosted virtual escape rooms are $250 per room for up to 10 players. A live host inside our real physical escape room acts as your team's hands and eyes over video while your group solves the puzzles from anywhere in the world. They're a favorite for remote and hybrid work teams.

An escape room is a live-action, team-based puzzle game where players work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and escape a themed room within 60 minutes. It's a fun and immersive experience for friends, families, and corporate teams.

All of our escape rooms are 60-minute experiences. Your total visit time will be approximately 75-90 minutes including check-in, game introduction, the game itself, and a post-game photo opportunity.

Don't worry—you're never truly stuck! Your Game Guide monitors your progress and can provide hints when needed. Just ask for help using the in-room communication system. Hints are unlimited, so use as many as you need to have fun.

No worries! Whether you escape or not, you'll still have an amazing time. Our game masters will help you finish the last puzzles if time runs out, so you'll see the full story and experience the entire room.

No, you are never actually locked in. All of our rooms have emergency exits that are clearly marked and always accessible. Safety is our top priority, and you can leave the room at any time if needed.

Most of our rooms are family-friendly adventures that focus on puzzles and storytelling rather than scares. Our “Search for the Cure” room has a spooky zombie theme and mild intensity — it's marked as “Spooky” on our website. No live actors will jump out at you in any of our games.

Yes—you're welcome to bring your phone into the escape room. Feel free to take photos or short videos to remember and share the fun afterward. Please don't post any photos or videos that reveal puzzles, codes, or solutions, as spoilers can ruin the surprise for future guests.

One of the best. Our escape rooms are fully indoor and climate-controlled, so your plans are safe rain or shine — summer heat, winter cold, or a washed-out outdoor day. We're a popular backup plan when the weather turns, so book ahead on rainy weekends.

Yes. Our games require no crawling, climbing, or physical exertion — they're about observation, puzzles, and teamwork. Some rooms are dimly lit, and you can step out of the room at any time. Let your Game Guide know before the game and they'll make sure you're comfortable throughout.

Our rooms typically fit 2–8 players, with 4–6 being the sweet spot for teamwork and participation. If you're bringing a larger group, booking multiple rooms lets everyone play at the same time and compare results. In rare cases, we can allow up to 10 players by request—just know it's a tighter fit and works best for groups that prioritize staying together.

Yes! Our team-building packages are great for corporate groups and large parties. We offer private escape room bookings, customized start times (when available), head-to-head competition options, and post-game meeting space at select locations. Our Nashville location also features head-to-head Prison Break rooms, making it perfect for competitive team events. Want help planning the full outing? We're happy to recommend great nearby lunch or dinner spots to round out your event.

Yes! Our escape rooms are designed to be challenging and are recommended for ages 13+, but younger players are welcome with an adult. Some puzzles may be tricky, but kids often have a great time—especially when it comes to spotting hidden clues.

Children 4 and under are free when accompanying a paying adult. Please call us before booking if you're bringing a child 4 and under so we can add them to the reservation (each game has a maximum capacity). A paying adult (18+) must participate with any guests 14 and under. Guests under 18 will need an adult to sign their waiver.

Yes — large groups are our specialty. Groups of 10–50 split across multiple rooms running head-to-head, managed through one event system: one waiver link for the whole company, a drag-and-drop team dashboard for the organizer, live scoring, staff-taken photos, and a branded highlights page afterward. We recently ran a 26-person, 5-room corporate event start to finish through one dashboard. See our Group Events page for how it works.

Absolutely — escape rooms make a memorable birthday for teens and adults alike. Book one room for an intimate group or several rooms for a head-to-head party. Tell us it's a birthday when you book and we'll help you plan timing, room choices, and where to gather before or after the game.

Yes — and we love being part of it! Our team has helped stage many proposals, from hiding the ring as the final "puzzle" to timing the big moment for the room's finale. Call us before you book and we'll help you plan a moment your partner will never see coming (our staff are excellent secret-keepers).

We strive to make our escape room experiences accessible for all guests. Most of our rooms are wheelchair accessible, though some puzzle elements may involve reaching or interacting with items at different heights. Please contact us before booking to discuss your needs, and we'll help you choose the best experience and do our best to accommodate your group.

Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Closed-toe shoes are recommended (but not required), since you may be standing, walking, bending, or reaching during the game. We suggest avoiding high heels or restrictive outfits. Some rooms may be dimly lit or include uneven surfaces.

Food and drinks are not permitted inside the escape rooms to protect our props and equipment. You're welcome to enjoy refreshments in our lobby before or after your game.

Parking varies by location. Our downtown Chattanooga locations have street parking and nearby parking garages. Our Nashville location also has multiple nearby garages within walking distance. In general, free parking is limited at our locations. Please check your specific location page for the best parking options and details.

Gift cards are available for purchase online and make great gifts for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion. They can be used at any of our locations and never expire.

Yes — Escape Experience is locally owned and Tennessee-made, founded in 2014. We're not a national franchise: our rooms are designed and hand-built here in Tennessee, and we operate three venues across Nashville and Chattanooga plus live-hosted virtual games.

One of the best date nights going — an hour of teamwork, adrenaline, and inside jokes beats sitting silently in a movie theater. Rooms work great with just the two of you, or add the private upgrade to guarantee it stays that way. Downtown dinner options are steps away at every location.