Had a great time. Very clever. Only had 2 in our party so we had to ask for clues and still went a little over the time limit before we completed. You probably want at least 4 or 5 when you do this. I would love to do this individually and be able to take as long as I need if that was ever an option. Being undermanned for the hour that we had made me rush and didnt give my best effort because I couldntfocus properly. Had never done this before so decent amount of the time was spent figuring how this works once we got in there. Would be better experience second time onwards. Hope to come back some day.
Best escape adventure Ive done, yet. Did the Freedom room with Brookes as the guide. Our party was 7 adults and 3 kids (8-11yo) and everyone was able to contribute and have fun. Puzzles and decor were very well done. Excellent theme and activities were a great mix of analog and tech-assisted. Fun National Treasure / Dan Brown feel. Great activity when visiting the cultural icons of Philly.
I’m almost positive the person who helped us was named Garrett (my apologies if I got that wrong) but he was super helpful throughout our escape room experience! The room itself (Ben Franklin room) definitely got the best of us! Tricky puzzles and riddles that kept us on our toes and racing against time. Very fun date night, would absolutely return to try their other room! :)
This was my friends and I first time doing an escape room and we had so much fun! Everyone was so kind. We would definitely recommend and try the next escape room here!!
The Quest for Freedom room was so much fun! Everything was so well done from the intro video to all of the clues! It was a great time. Highly recommend!
THE REVIEW IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. GREATEST ESCAPE ROOM PLACE IN Pa! Garret is the best! Great guy, helped us a lot.
My wife and I are on vacation for our honeymoon and have never done and escape room before. Our host was very friendly and gave us a couple very subtle hints where we got stuck. We did the Ben Franklin revolutionary themed one and it was a blast. I think we’ve found a hobby that we will be diving headfirst into. I absolutely recommend.
We had the most awesome time today! Our room master was amazing and the special effects were top notch. LOVED IT.
Great time in the Ben Franklin/rebel room. All of the historical aspects of it are really cool. We only needed a couple hints and Fiona was able to help us out. She was great. Would definitely recommend. Everyone said it was the best Escape The Room theyve ever been to.
I brought a group of 25 adults here for a fundraiser. Were all in our 30s/40s. Everyone had a great time. We booked both escape rooms and raced each other. The rooms are sophisticated and fun and require no prior knowledge just curiosity and initiative. We were able to regroup at the end in the common area which is very comfortable and welcoming and serve drinks and snacks. The owners are communicative and friendly and really want to make sure everyone is comfortable.
Went here last night with my wife and another couple. We had a blast and we escaped. The 80’s boxing theme was fun. Who knew you could add that much into two rooms. Also, I liked that you were not limited on clues so you could have a chance of finishing. Very fun evening!
SUCH cool. I reached out to about 19 places for our Escape Game company social excursion, and the only one I felt really developed a connection with the idea was Olde City. Communication was easy and friendly, and for planning an inaugural event with many people, this was the key to a great time.All my co-workers had a blast. I broke down our group into two teams ahead of time so we could go in and just not worry about a thing, but the overwhelming suggestion from us was we want to go back and swap rooms. And for someone who cant get her way out of one to save lives, Ive done these plenty of times, but Olde City was the most unique. Thats as much as Im giving away.The only thing Id note to future companies who want to participate in this--the catering can be pricey, but its Wawa so its the best, just make sure you pick it out way ahead of time and include it in your budget. This is nothing to take stars away for of course, just a heads up.We WILL be back. For something as normal as Escape Rooms these days, this is one that has to be on your list to experience. They are lovely, the rooms are fun, and the atmosphere is comfortable and cozy. LOVE.
Quest for Freedom is a spectacular escape room. We went with 2 experienced and 2 inexperienced players and all of us had a wonderful time. The room is very clever and has an excellent atmosphere. I highly recommend it!
Super fun, and very well-designed! We did The Midnighters. They make it great for all levels - challenging, but not impossible, and you can ask for hints if you need to. The theme was great. Cant wait to go back!
First time here tonight! Cozy lobby with couches and games. Did the midnighters room with 3 friends. Our staff member, Kane was super friendly and helpful ! We had an awesome time. Definitely recommend this place.
I went to Olde City Escape for a team building outing for my company. They were very helpful throughout the entire process. Booking a day and time was simple and they were very flexible even when we needed to make a last minute schedule change. The quality of the escape rooms is second to none. The space is very modern and does an amazing job setting the mood for the activity. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun and exciting time!
Awesome, well thought-out rooms !! Not too easy, with a great mix of puzzle varieties. Very thematic, and the team is incredibly nice. Had an amazing, fun time.
Wow, what a great experience. These clever owners took their surroundings, namely, the most historic square mile in the country, and created an escape room theme in perfect alignment with the historical aspects of the area. We played Quest for Freedom and had a blast.The building we entered was at least 150 years old and had quaintness and charm oozing out of the walls. Located at 2nd and Chestnut,Highly recommended for larger, less experienced groups or smaller Escape Enthusiast groups.
My mom, sister and niece (8 years old) had an awesome time at Olde City Escape Games! This was our second time going so weve played both games they currently have; theyre very different but both very engaging and super fun! What activity can you say is equally fun for an 8 year old and a 73 year old? The games are very creative and have very cool themes. Excited for them to open their third game too. Well definitely be back again! I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a fun activity with friends or family, whether youre local or in from out of town!
I have tried two of the escape rooms and I was pleasantly surprised by how the puzzles and tasks varied between the different themes. They definitely make sure you have a good time and I am impressed by the craft and creativity they put into the overall story-line and design. I would not hesitate to come back again. Lots of fun!
Had a wonderful evening at this location.The clues were amazing.Great experience and friendly staff.Loved it!
Had lots of fun five Below
We had a blast doing the Ben Franklin escape room. There were 4 of us- 2 adults, a 16 yo and a 12 yo. The kids were so into it and we were all very impressed with the mechanics of some of the puzzles. There are several delightful surprises! The puzzles are varying in degree of difficulty and when we were stumped we got a couple of gentle nudges that were not total giveaways, but rather simple clues that led us to the next step of solving it ourselves. This game is incredibly creative and full of fun details. The owner was great to chat with when we were done. Hands down the best escape room we have ever seen.
These guys are the best! The hosts are really cool, attentive, and they make sure you have a really great time. Definitely recommend going here. The game is well-designed and you can tell theyve paid great attention to detail! Thanks, guys!
We did the Midnighters and the game was really well done! We got out with 9 minutes remaining. Overall a really fun puzzle that was both challenging and fun. Lots of great surprises.A couple criticisms (why I didnt give a full 5 stars). We couldnt see the countdown clock the entire time we were in there, it would only show up every 10 minutes, I found this frustrating because I dont like to ask for clues unless Ive been stuck on a puzzle for a certain amount of time. And I couldnt tell how much time went by. Our cluemaster was less than enthusiastic as well, she didnt seem excited wed made it out and didnt really answer my questions I had about the puzzle after the game.In the end it was a fun original game that had lots of puzzles I hadnt seen anything like before!
This was my first Escape the Room Experience and I loved it. I was a little nervous, because I didnt know what to expect and I was going to be locked in a room! I had a great time, the puzzles were fun & challenging, but also do-able with a little critical thinking. What a fun way to spend an hour with friends, family or colleagues. The owners are really great and you can tell that a lot of time and care was put into making this Escape the room original, creative and fun! I did The Midnighters theme and am looking forward to going back for the other rooms. Definitely worth it! Have fun!
Had a great time. Brought our mature 8-year old and she loved too. I’ve done several escape rooms and found this one to be a great combination of challenging with good design. Being from out of town, we enjoyed the Philly-themed rooms. Highly recommend. It’s a small biz too, so your money goes to good local people.
We had a lot of fun, this was our first experience and everything was super smooth. We booked on-line and got started as soon as we arrived to the building. Once in the room, time went by fast but we were engaged and having fun the entire way. Our guide was real friendly and professional. I recommend this escape room to anyone visiting Philly or local.
Was very fun. The gamemaster was perfect at keeping the fun of the game going.
Could not be more happier with our experience at Olde City Escape Games. My cousins and I were in town for the day and decided to do our vey first escape room here after reading all the great reviews. The reviews were true! Excellent 80s theme (The Midnighters), great decor and super friendly staff. I highly recommend for outing even with kids over 10. So much fun! Definitely coming back for the other escape rooms!
You cant go wrong with spending your evening at Olde City! Spent my birthday evening with a bunch of friends. We did both escape rooms and were blown away by the storyline and challenge in putting together the clues. Couldnt stop talking about escape rooms the whole evening lol! Both rooms are so different, but yet still leave you with the same outcome...A GREAT TIME. We will definitely be making a return pit stop when the new room is available. The staff also did an amazing job entertaining our questions about the escape room industry!
“A quest for freedom” was a fun time! This was my first time doing an Escape Room and would definitely recommend.
Amazing! So well done!
My “crew” & I have done well over 20 escape rooms in Philadelphia & surrounding areas. Olde city escape room was by far one of our favorites. Both rooms were great ! Well thought out and challenging. And it was an added bonus that both of our game masters were helpful & kept us interested in each game. I would highly recommend this place !!
I was in Philly this weekend with my girlfriend and she likes doing escape rooms. I like american history so a Ben Franklin spy theme was right up my alley. Its a pretty good escape room that not ridiculously difficult to solve, we have done a few that were. The two running it were very enthusiastic about it which was nice. They were more than willing to nudge you in the right direction, they want customers to have fun and not get overly frustrated with the room. I say if youre in Philly and like escape rooms, you should stop by.
Just got out of solving their Benjamin Franklin room, awesome experience. 10/10 will do again. Really well done with fun surprises. The owners are really cool people and enjoy having their customers having fun. Highly recommend it.
This was my first time experiencing the escape games. Definitely take someone with you because the game is timed and there is a lot of artifacts hidden. We experienced the midnighters room. All I have to say is awesome, awesome, awesome... We finished with 3mins. leftover, but we finished. Its exciting, fun and your adrenaline is over the top playing the games. I will be back in two weeks for another game.
This escape room was challenging but doable, and very fun! We finished with 10 minutes to spare. The staff was welcoming and helpful. I highly recommend Olde City Escape Rooms!
This was a BLAST! We reserved the private room that was Ben Franklin themed and it was fun, intuitive, and all around fantastic. Go and you wont be disappointed!
Worth the money. Very accommodating... We are from a different state (Mass) while searching for parking, we missed our originally scheduled time. They were able to get us in for the following game. Friendly and helpful staff made the escape game fun. Will definitely book again.
Great escape rooms. Friendly staff. Game master was amazing. Very accommodating. Definitely recommend doing all of their escape rooms, you wont be disappointed.
My boyfriend and I came to Philly because weve done most of the escape rooms in NYC, and he chose this place because private rooms werent horribly expensive. We absolutely loved this set of rooms - they were some of our favorites of the 50+ weve done. This is a must-do!ETA: I accidentally rated this as 4 stars but absolutely meant to give it 5+!
Had a great time playing The Midnighters! Our group got paired with another couple and had a blast! Great puzzles, fun story, and nice set up. The puzzles were linear, but there was enough that everyone could be working on something different at the same time. Definitely want to go back and try Quest for Freedom!
Visited there on 1/26 with Office Colleagues (~11 of them). All of us had a great time! Not one had a different experience.. all of us loved it. The hosts are great and so was the game! Highly recommended!
It was alot of fun and a great family experience. I highly recommend it!
We had the opportunity to drop in during PaxU. Four of us are regular escape room visitors as well as board gamers, and we found The Midnighters to be clever, well paced, and just challenging enough to keep us on our toes. Great spot if youre looking for a fun puzzle and a great space (the lounge area is also fantastic!)
SO MUCH FUN! Looking forward to coming back with a new crew to try out the other rooms!
Absolutely amazing escape rooms. Completed one room one day, and loved it so much we came back the next to complete the other! Very fair difficulty, excellent puzzle design, and great decor both in the rooms and the lobby. Having completed more than two dozen escape rooms, these were definitely some of my favorites!
Best hour you can spend with friends in Philly . Owners are fantastic. Location is great with bars and restaurants close by to make a full night out on the town. The escape rooms are so well done. Challenging and thrilling. If you’re looking for something new to try or are a escape room enthusiast you won’t be disappointed here. 5 stars all around.
Phew! Been to a few escape games. This place is awesome - lightyears better than the chain escape rooms. Fun, funny, challenging, with surprises and legit scary moments (I screamed). The Midnighters room was beautiful and had actual Philadelphia history woven into the story. The amount of thought that went into the details is amazing. Definitely coming back.
Extremely well designed escape room with a story that is twisted puzzling and adventurous. A very in movie like experience that made you feel like your part of the storyline. Definitely would recommend if your trying to put your problem solving skills to the test. Absolutely will be coming back to try the A Quest for Freedom puzzle.
Olde City Escape Games is awesome. My group did the Quest for Freedom room and had a blast - the details and the story line of the room were perfect, especially for the part of the city we were in. Its challenging, fun and exciting. The owner and other staff members were accommodating and super friendly. Would highly recommend.
Olde City Escape Games was my first escape the room experience- I am so happy that it was. I went with my family and we had such a fantastic time solving the A Quest for Freedom puzzle. The room offered a unique, fun experience that I know I wont find at any other escape the room place. Every detail was well thought out, done fantastically, and really fits the character of Philadelphia. When either I, or someone in our group, solved one of the pieces of the puzzle, it was very rewarding. We were able to escape the room as well! I cannot recommend this place enough if youre in the area looking for something exciting to do in the heart of Olde City, blocks away from the rich history Philadelphia has to offer. I am very much looking forward to what they do in the future!
As an escape enthusiast who has played 212 games, The Midnighters is in my top 10, and for good reason. The scenic value of the space is incredible, giving off the vibe of being in a legitimate boxing area with far more surprises than one would expect. The puzzles were similarly excellent, uniquely combining brilliant tactical interactions with puzzling beyond original, creating a perfectly challenging and balanced room. The technology is so well hidden you will never even see its there until you watch the space transform in ways that are cinematic and unforgettable. For one of the few times throughout my escape experience, I felt as though I was in my own private film, exploring and unraveling a very real mystery presented before me. The game mastering was excellent as well, and the owners are some of the nicest I have seen. I could not recommend this company more for all players, beginners or experts, old and young.
I recently visited this is escape room as I was looking forward to do a nice challenging escape room but not two hard. The staff quickly engaged in a nice conversation with me and made me feel at home with my costriphobia it was fun for all ages even a 6 year old. This was one of the best experiences ever
I go to escape rooms pretty frequently. This is my first time away olde city escape room. My 2 friends and I escaped the midnighters boxing room. Overall, the room was a lot of fun. The only thing that I would have wanted is for the outdoors puzzles to be a little more difficult. The build of the room and technology used was very cool, but it was fairly straightforward, save one or two puzzles.Definitely recommend for first timers and I will be back when they get more rooms.Also, would appreciate if they kept a tracker of record times for each room.
The staff was super friendly. We had a blast in the Quest for Freedom room. The theme was awesome and the puzzles were a lot of fun. This was one of my absolute favorite escape rooms!
It was tons of fun and the game master was great! It is a bit hard to find the building but that’s the fun of it!
My wife and I had a great time. The staff is friendly and helpful. The room we did was fantastic with some fun surprises.
One of the nicest escape rooms Ive patronized. The place is well-kempt and aesthetically pleasing. The owner is super cool too. Would definitely return.
Olde City Escape Games provides a friendly, fun experience for those looking to have an adventure. The staff is awesome! They explain all expectations clearly and answer any questions you may have before starting the escape room experience. Two people in our group had not done an escape room before and felt confident in what the expectations and process was after talking to the staff. The venue itself is decorated well and fits an escape room feel as you travel up to the floor for Olde City Escape Games. Our group of four experienced The Midnighters and had a blast. We are looking forward to trying out the other escape room adventures at Olde City Escape Games.
Olde City Escape Rooms has gotten my group of friends and me HOOKED! We talked about the games for the rest of the night so that we could continue to relive the magic even while we were out drinking and celebrating a friend’s bday. Our experience there was definitely the highlight of the trip for me. We originally booked tickets for the Midnighters game and had so much fun that we booked their other game immediately for the next available slot upon escaping with the mysterious moon rock. Both were so well designed with fun and thought-provoking puzzles and you could tell the owners were really dedicated to crafting intriguing, thought-provoking, in addition to well-designed decor and clues to provide guests with a unique experience. We can’t wait to plan our next trip to Philly to experience their next game 2084. This place is definitely a can’t miss!
This escape room had just the right amount of challenge that was very satisfying...not too easy but not too difficult. It had the right amount of technology and not just locks and keys and the theme was very engaging. You wont be disappointed doing this one, especially if youre a tourist to Philly.
My family of 6 did the Quest for Freedom. We enjoyed the fact that there was a nice balance of puzzles, locks, word play, item movement and plot. The staff was really friendly and helpful, but not overbearing. We got hints as needed. Very well done and we will definitely go back to do the other room soon.
After much back and forth debate about if an escape room would be fun hubby and I decided to give it a go. Wow! The room was amazingly detailed. The puzzles were well thought out and metally demanding enough to hold the entire groups attention. So glad we gave it a chance and cant wait to come back once the new room is finished and try a new set of puzzles!
Went with my co-workers for a team building exercise and had a blast! Our game-leader was amazing and was very thorough in directing us when we needed it. Definitely will be going back!
Our Game Master, Jasmine, was wonderful. They were inviting, accommodating, and helpful while in-game as we (me in particular) needed some assistance LOL. Despite there only being my girlfriend and I the Midnighters game is very much achievable with just 2 players and still a fun/challenging experience. I hope to revisit their other games in the future
Went with my co-workers for a team building exercise and had a blast! Our game-leader was amazing and was very thorough in directing us when we needed it. Definitely will be going back!
Smart and fun. A great afternoon.
Our group of 5 had so much fun, we immediately did a different escape game right after! Rooms are challenging and full of surprises, with a mix of critical thinking, finding clues and exploring hidden compartments / rooms. 5/5 will book again
I went here tonight with all of my employees (all our first time doing an escape game) and we were totally blown away. The complexity and top tier design of the games was well received - all the decor was very cool and authentic. The hosts were very cool and really talked us through the game before and after and helped out during the game when we needed it.
Our agency did this for our holiday party and it was great! We had a lot of fun. We loved both the decor and the challenge. The owner was very personable. We highly recommend!
We had a big group, enough to fill two rooms. We had an awesome time competing against each other. You definitely need to check this place out. Its an experience none of us will forget.
I took my team here for a holiday outing and it’s awesome - the most well-done escape room I’ve done and I’ve hit a few. Tons of surprises, hard clues but not impossible, and the moderator didn’t give anything away. We did midnighters and will go back for the other room. Definitely the best pick in the city for an escape room!
I cant even rave enough about how great of a time we had at Old City Escape Games!We were greeted immediately by one of the co-owners upon entering the lobby. She was warm, friendly and inviting!Brooks (One of the other Owners) came in and briefed us on how things worked and what to expect. His briefing was short but concise so we could start the game ASAP.They have 2 games you can play with a 3rd in the works. We decided to play the 80s themed game named the Midnighters. I cant even get over how much fun we had playing!If you are in Philadelphia and want something really fun to do I HIGHLY recommend Old City Escape Games!
This was our first experience doing an escape room. It was by far the best experience... The room and puzzles were very challenging. We enjoyed it so much we came back the next night to do the 2nd escape room. thank you for the fun and friendly. I would love to do it again.
We had a private room escape with our family, due to the time of day and Labor Day weekend, which made it an amazing experience. We did the Quest for Freedom, and the designers made sure we had a good time. We made it with about 6 minutes to spare. This was my first room escape, and not only would I do another one, I wouldnt hesitate coming back here and trying one of their other rooms.
Fantastic escape rooms. Amazing quality, well thought out rooms, interesting puzzles. Went 2 days in a row and 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking for a fun way to spend an hour in Philly.
Such an incredible place! The rooms are extremely detailed with very interesting back stories, and theyre actually challenging to escape. There are more technologically-advanced items than Ive seen in any other escape room facility and youll have a blast trying to get out. The staff is very friendly, helpful, down-to-earth, and really creates a wonderful experience for everyone. Check them out, theyre awesome!
Weve done a lot of escape rooms and Olde City has some of the best rooms in the area. Midnighters was fantastic! Id recommend it to anyone, from a first time player to experienced enthusiasts. Freedom was also a lot of fun, fitting with the historic area. Id also recommend this room. These were our favorite rooms in Philly. Great combination of tech and physical puzzles. Brooks was helpful and a great game master. I will definitely return when their new room opens. This should be your first stop for escape rooms in Philadelphia.
Was just there for a team builder. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Had a great time with the escape room as well as the puzzles before hand!
Great fun! I escaped to tell the tale.
One of the best escape rooms I have tried yet! We did The Quest for Freedom and we all had so much fun! Each time a new box opened it was so exciting and thrilling. Can’t wait to try The Midnighters Room. You gotta try it! The owners were there and they gave us all a really memorable and fun experience!
Best escape room that Ive done in Philadelphia! Ive done ~15 different rooms in Philly/NY/NJ and this one was definitely up there as one of the best overall. Room is very well done and the staff is very helpful, professional, and friendly. Would definitely recommend!
Nice place to take the kids or just friends or just yourself
Had a blast doing the Midnighters. We were lucky enough to complete the challenge in 49 mins. Definitely appropriate for small groups too (we had 2 adults and a child). Staff was very friendly and didnt rush you.
Fantastic Escape Room adventure and a wonderful staff! I highly recommend this location. This was my second escape room, and I loved it. Great clues, awesome decor, great atmosphere. Fun, fun, fun. Five stars and two thumbs up!!!
Having done only Halloween themed escape rooms before, I didnt know what to expect from Olde City Escape Games historical spin. I was completely blown away. These guys have done their research and really did an incredible job from the interior design, puzzles, and theme. It was challenging, smart, fun, and exciting! Great activity for all ages and perfect for both locals and folks stopping through the city.
If youre looking for a fun, challenging, historically accurate and well designed escape room, Olde City Escape Games has it! My bf and I, along with two other friends did the Ben Franklin escape room on a Friday night after searching for escape rooms in the city. We had a mixed group of escape room experience and first timers. First, this place was affordable and the location was perfect as it was near restaurants, bars and museums in historic Old City. The Ben Franklin room interior felt authentic and no detail left undone. Through out the game we constantly felt surprised and challenged by the clues and puzzles that kept us feeling like we where on an adventure. The clues and puzzles where challenging and clever,but didnt take a rocket scientist to get through them. I recommend Olde City Escape Games for friends, family and groups of 2-8 people. We had 4 on our team and felt like it was perfect. Hope to go again and try the other rooms they have!
Great experience! It was my first time doing an escape room yesterday. Brooks and Vi were super accommodating and friendly. And their design for this room is seriously impressive and so so fun!
What a great time. Our group played the historic game and had a ball. The theme was execurlted very well and the actual game was challenging and smart. Teamwork is a must. They really did a great job with the details. We will definitely be back to try the other games in the near future. I cant wait to see how they compare.
I loved my experience at Olde City Escape Games! It was my first time ever doing an escape room and they were all extremely friendly and helpful. (doesnt hurt to go with a few experienced friends as well lol). Definitely going to check out their other room when I get the chance!
What an amazing experience! Having never tried an escape room before, I wasnt quite sure what to expect. The staff was extremely kind and patient before starting, thoroughly explaining the rules and answering all the questions that I had. The room and game itself was well thought out and incredibly detailed. Our group tried The Midnighters room. I dont want to give anything away, but what fun adventure. I highly recommend Olde City Escape Games. I cant wait to return.
I truly enjoyed my 1st time experience at Olde City Escape Games. If I can be frank, when I heard about this game I thought to myself what am I getting myself into. Once my colleague explained to me it’s a fun, challenging and it has one thinking outside the box game. I was more at ease. What was key, my colleague said to me and my other colleagues don’t look at things the way they are. I took that saying and ran with it along with remaining positive of not QUITTING. This is definitely a game that consist of thinking outside the box. It definitely challenged my intellect. I will wholeheartedly suggest this game to my family and friends. Looking forward to playing the next game.Thanks again for that beautiful challenging experience.
The escape rooms that they have are well thought out and you can tell that a lot of effort was put into each and every detail! By far the best escape room I have ever been to. I would recommend everyone to go!