Escape Room Team Building for Companies of Every Size

Want your team to talk to each other, really talk, for a full hour? Put them in a locked room with a story to solve and a clock on the wall. At The Great Escape Room, our escape room team building events give groups of every size a shared challenge: 60 minutes, a themed room and a mission that only works when everyone pitches in. We host teams at 16 locations across the country, and On The Run can bring the game to your office in every one of those markets. Success isn’t guaranteed, but fun and team bonding are!

Below you’ll find why escape rooms work for teams, what group events cost, how an event runs from arrival to debrief, options for large companies and how to book in your city.

Why Escape Rooms Work for Team Building

Our rooms are built around non-linear game flows, which means several puzzles are in play at the same time. Nobody can sit back and watch while one person solves everything. The quiet analyst spots the pattern, the organizer keeps track of clues and the new hire finds the key everyone walked past. That is team building you can see happening in real time.

Communication under a clock

With 60 minutes on the timer, people share what they find quickly and clearly or the group stalls. Teams leave with a better feel for how each person thinks and talks when the pressure is on.

Problem solving and creativity

Escape room puzzles reward people who look at a problem from a new angle. Logic, pattern spotting, search and wordplay all show up in the same game, so different strengths get their moment.

Leadership without titles

Inside the room, job titles don’t matter. Watch who steps up to coordinate, who delegates and who keeps morale up when a lock won’t open. It is a useful, low-stakes look at how your team works together.

A shared win to talk about

Whether your group escapes with seconds to spare or falls just short, everyone walks out with the same story. That shared memory carries back into the office far longer than another lunch meeting.

Group Pricing and Capacity

Team events use our standard per-person ticket pricing. At most locations a standard 60-minute room costs $35 to $42.99 per person, and Asheville uses group-size pricing from $48.99 per person for 2 players down to $29.99 per person for groups of 7 or more. Every location offers 10% off for military and students, and guests who book a second room before they leave can get discounted encore tickets.

A few rules to know as you plan:

Corporate packages

Year-round corporate packages vary by location. Contact your location for a custom quote, and the team will help you match rooms, timing and headcount to your group.

Holiday Team Parties

Planning the office holiday party? Our Corporate Holiday Packages run Monday to Thursday from November 2, 2026 through January 14, 2027 (not available November 25 to 30 or December 25 to January 1). There are three tiers:

Holiday groups also save on tickets: 10% off for 10 or more players, 15% off for 15 or more and 20% off for 20 or more. See the holiday packages page for details and to plan your event.

How a Team Building Event Runs

Arrival

Plan on about 90 minutes total for your visit, and arrive 15 minutes early. Your group checks in, larger teams split up across their rooms and everyone gets a quick briefing on the story before the clock starts.

The game

Each team gets 60 minutes to solve its room, working through several puzzles at once until the final lock opens or the clock runs out. Players under 16 need an adult with them.

The debrief

After the game, take a few minutes together to talk through what happened. Who found the breakthrough clue? Where did the team get stuck, and what got it moving again? If you played multiple rooms, compare escape times and crown a winner. Those few minutes turn a fun outing into lessons your team can use back at work.

Large Company Events and On The Run

For 50 or more people, or when you want the game to come to you, On The Run is our portable puzzle competition held at your office, hotel or event venue. It runs 60 to 120 minutes, works for groups of 50 or more with no maximum and is available in all 16 of our markets. Teams compete side by side using the same style of clues and puzzles you’d find in our rooms, which makes it a strong fit for conferences, company retreats and all-hands events.

Game Show Team Events

In Orlando, Asheville, Chicago, Long Island and Tampa, your team can also play The Great Escape Game Show. It is a live hosted show with rotating mini-games and team versus team trivia, and it runs up to 75 minutes. It is a great pick for groups that want friendly competition and a big room full of cheering coworkers. Find your city’s game show: Orlando, Asheville, Chicago, Long Island and Tampa.

Teams We’ve Worked With

Since opening as a family venture in 2014, we’ve hosted team events for companies of every size, including teams from Amazon, Best Buy, Citibank, Ford, Sony and Sprint. Want more ideas for your next outing? Read why an escape room makes a great corporate event.

Book Team Building by City

Choose your location to see its rooms, team event details and contact information:

Ready to pick a date? Book online, or give your team something to look forward to with gift certificates.

Escape Room Team Building FAQ

Are escape rooms good for team building?

Yes. An escape room puts your team in a shared, timed challenge where everyone has to communicate, divide up tasks and solve problems together. Our rooms run several puzzles at once, so every player gets a role. Teams leave with a shared win, a few laughs and a clearer sense of how each person works under pressure.

How much does team building cost per person?

Team events use our standard ticket prices. At most locations a 60-minute room costs $35 to $42.99 per person, and Asheville prices drop as your group grows, to $29.99 per person for 7 or more. Military and students save 10%. For corporate packages, contact your location for a custom quote, since packages vary by location.

How many people can do an escape room team building event?

Each room holds up to 8 to 12 players depending on the room, and larger teams play several rooms at the same time. Grand Rapids can host up to 80 people at once, and Queens has an event space for 24. For 50 or more at your own venue, On The Run comes to you in all 16 markets.

How long does an escape room team building event take?

Each game runs 60 minutes. Plan on about 90 minutes total so there is time to check in, hear the briefing and debrief afterward, and arrive 15 minutes before your start time. On The Run events held at your venue run 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the format you choose with your location.

Can we book a private room for our team?

Yes. At every location, each escape room you book is private to your group, so no other guests join your game. Through January 14, 2027, our Corporate Holiday Packages also include private escape rooms for your team.

Can you bring team building to our office?

Yes. On The Run is our portable puzzle competition, held at your office, hotel or event venue. It runs 60 to 120 minutes, works for groups of 50 or more with no maximum and is available in all 16 of our markets. Contact your nearest location for a quote and to pick a format that fits your event.