The Great Escape Rooms in Akron

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The Great Escape Room has been recognized as one of the top escape room experiences in the country! From local favorites to national honors, our adventures have earned awards like the Newsweek Readers’ Choice for Best Escape Rooms, making us a must-visit for puzzle lovers and thrill seekers alike.
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Akron Escape Rooms We Offer

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The Haunted Hotel

The Haunted Hotel takes you on a supernatural journey. You have one hour to navigate a maze of otherworldly trials and help Bess make contact with her beloved Harry Houdini. Otherwise, the door will be closed forever.
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The Midnight Heist

Formerly 'Break-In At Bubba's'
Leave your morals at the door. You're in it for the money and there will be plenty if you find the hidden relics. There are two ways to exit the room - upright or horizontal. Do it right.
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Mountain Top Murders

Dear old Nana Hannah lives in her mountain cabin. Strangely, you haven’t heard from her and decide to pay her a visit. You see streaks of blood on the floor but no sign of Nana. Can you help her? Can you even help yourself?
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Arcade Challenge

Formerly 'Retro Replay'
Your favorite Arcade Planet is closing its doors at midnight, and you’ve only got an hour to snag the elusive top-tier prize! The owner made it tough to win, but can you rise to the challenge and become a local legend, or will the prize remain out of reach? This is your final chance!
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Arcade Madness
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Scavenger Hunt Rooms We Offer

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GREAT GAME SHOW IS AT THIS LOCATION

Step onto a live game show set and race your team through 60 minutes of mini-games, challenges, and puzzles.
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Private Rooms: Play Just With Your Group

All escape room experiences at this location are 100% private.
Once you book, the room is yours; no strangers, just your team.

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The Best Escape Room in Akron, OH

If you’re in the Akron area and looking for a thrilling indoor activity, look no further than The Great Escape Room Akron. Located at 348 South Main Street, our venue is just steps away from Lock 3 Park, Canal Park, and the University of Akron, providing the perfect escape for families, friends, or coworkers in the heart of downtown Akron. Whether you’re planning a fun family outing, organizing a corporate team-building event, or celebrating a birthday, we offer a one-of-a-kind escape experience you won’t forget.

At The Great Escape Room, we specialize in creating immersive, interactive games that require teamwork, critical thinking, and puzzle-solving. With our 60-minute timed challenges, you and your team will need to think quickly, communicate effectively, and use your wits to escape before time runs out. From solving complex mysteries to uncovering hidden clues, our rooms are designed to keep you on your toes from start to finish.

Our Akron location is centrally located, so it’s easy to visit before or after exploring Akron’s downtown attractions. Whether you’re near Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, Summit Mall, or Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, make sure to add a visit to our escape room to your next adventure. Book your escape room experience today and see if you have what it takes to beat the clock in one of Akron’s most exciting escape room adventures.

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Think you’ve got what it takes? Book now to face exciting puzzles and an unforgettable adventure. Rally your team and see if you can beat the clock and escape in time!

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Location Details

Looking for the ultimate escape challenge? Akron’s Great Escape Room is a must-visit! Our immersive themed rooms are designed to challenge your creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. Whether you’re looking for a fun night out or an exciting team-building experience, we’ve got you covered.

The Great Escape Room Akron

348 S Main St
Akron, OH 44311

Phone: (234) 281-2877

Hours*

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

3:30–9:15 PM
3:30–9:15 PM
3:30–9:15 PM
3:30–9:15 PM
1:30 –11:15PM
1:00 –11:15PM
11:30 AM–6:30 PM

Special Hours

TBA

*Hours may vary due to availability.
Walk-ins are welcome during regular hours, as seen above. For bookings outside our posted hours, please call ahead or reserve online. Our team is happy to accommodate bookings outside of regular hours!

Location DIRECTIONS & PARKING INFO

Driving Directions

The Great Escape Room Akron is located at 348 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44311 in downtown Akron.

  • From I-77: Take Exit 19B for Main St and head north.
  • From Route 59: Follow signs toward Downtown Akron.
Parking Information
  • Nearby Garages: Public parking available close by.
  • Street Parking: Metered street parking along Main St.

We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early.

Group Events At Our Escape Room

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Team Building in Akron

Our unique and original escape rooms are a great way to improve communication and foster bonding, all while having fun!
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Private Parties in Akron

We welcome customized parties for any occasion and number of people, even outside of our regular business hours.
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Let Our Customer Service SHine

We are obsessed with customer service and we go to exceptional lengths to take care of everyone involved in the travel process:

Last-minute change? Just say the word and we’ll take care of it for you.
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Want to partner with our team?

If you’re a local business, influencer, event organizer, or others looking to collaborate, we’d love to hear your ideas.

Feel free to reach out and let’s create something amazing together.
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Portable Escape Experience

The Great Escape Room On-The-Run event is racing across the nation! Our portable experience brings competitive puzzle-solving to your location. Here’s why it’s perfect for your group:

  • Suitable for groups of 50+ with no maximum size
  • Teams work together to solve clever puzzles
  • Encourages out-of-the-box thinking
  • Success isn’t guaranteed, but fun and team bonding are!
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What Our Escapees Have To Say

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Teddi House
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Awesome!!! Nana dead tho!!!
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Ashley House
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Geneva was great! Loved the excitement!
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Katie Webster
6 days ago
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We just went as a family of 5 and had an absolute blast!!!!! We did the Haunted hotel and were able to escape who hoo! So much fun and highly recommend.
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Heather Kestner
6 days ago
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We had a great time, the escape room was fun yet challenging. The room was very hands on and engaging, teamwork and communication went hand in hand for this room.
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Jill
7 days ago
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Fun rooms, challenging puzzles that are logical, and great staff. We’ll be back!
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Bobby Zoller
7 days ago
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Great time
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LeAnn Reese
8 days ago
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Had an amazing time. Solved with only 1:09 minute left!! Our host Geneva was awesome, Joe her shadow was great and Jaylen gave us amazing clues. Recommend for all
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Aimee Dennison
8 days ago
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Amazing so fun, want to do more!
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Emily Dennison
8 days ago
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so fun!
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Nikole McGee
8 days ago
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Geneva, Joe, and Jalen were so awesome!! The room was whimsical and challenging, very fun birthday surprise for my dad :)

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