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Escape Challenge - Best Escape Room Rochester, MN
6301 Bandel Rd NW, Rochester, MN 55901, United States
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Ra
Review №1

Great experience! We had a group of three and Dr. Frank N Stein room was good fun.

Al
Review №2

This was a fun experience. The room we did was pretty difficult and we got all but one of the puzzles. The room was fairly plain and the story could use some work. Some music or theatrics would help get us into the spirit more. Still fun, had a great time with 3 other people, would do it again.

Ni
Review №3

Great time for our daughters 17th birthday tonight. Very challenging and so much fun. Great staff. Highly recommend!

Ro
Review №4

First experience here it was AMAZING! such friendly staff, good challenges, keeps ur mind Wondering and thinking highly recommend!

Lo
Review №5

Our team had a blast! Great experience - will definitely recommend!

To
Review №6

This was our first Escape Room experience and we had a blast! The staff was very friendly and made our experience the best. We were talking about it for days after and are still discussing different things. I would highly recommend Escape Challenge and we will be returning to try out some of the other experiences.

We
Review №7

Friendly staff and we had a great time

Sh
Review №8

Cindy and the team took great care of my department for our team outing. We had a large group and they were able to accommodate all of us simultaneously across 3 rooms. From booking to the event everything was very easy and my team had a ton of fun. Thanks!

Fr
Review №9

Had a very wonderful experience at the Dr. Frank N Steins Lab. The challenge was well planned, and fit well with our group dynamics. Everyone was involved on solving pieces of the puzzle.

He
Review №10

Great place to go with family, friends, and work colleagues! Each room has its own WOW factor! My 11 year old loved showing her mom up!

Er
Review №11

Amazing team building activity for groups that work in highly analytical fields. Great that they have facility that can accommodate larges groups and run multiple rooms at the same time.

Kr
Review №12

So much fun! This was challenging and entertaining! Our group really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this as an activity in Rochester. We want to try them all! Well be back :)

Sa
Review №13

This was my first escape room, and it was great! We did the Dr. Frank N. Stein room and it took 6 of us engineers 55 minutes to get out!

Je
Review №14

I took my staff to experience the Escape Challenge in Rochester as a team building exercise and they did not disappoint. The staff was incredible to work with in planning the event and the employee who assisted during our experience was very friendly and entertaining. I would highly recommend Escape Room Challenge for any business seeking to build stronger relationships among their staff. As one of my employees stated... Best. Training. Ever!

Jo
Review №15

We had a group of 40 for a company outing. Everyone had a great time. We were still talking about it 2 weeks later.

El
Review №16

Great logical fun, even for an experienced escape artist. Weve done over 60 escape rooms and came to Rochester to do some more. We ended up doing every room at Escape Challenge because we had so much fun! Every room had logical puzzles (we didnt see a single leap of logic which is refreshing). There were definitely unique puzzles we hadnt seen before and the owner was a great game master and was super willing and fun to talk to afterwards about escape rooms! Frank N Steins lab was our favorite room for sure. But bomb makers apartment was super fun, followed by creature room and Dr Eugenes Diagnosis. There wasnt a bad one in the bunch which is rare with that many rooms! I love that this company had rooms available for a couple (without that annoying four person minimum at the other companies in town). The rooms are definitely achievable for an experienced pair, but I could see larger groups having fun as well! This would be a great place for newbies as well as provide a challenge for experienced escape room aficionados.

Ca
Review №17

Friendly folks. Excellent scenario and puzzles. This is our 4th annual escape room here with our family and another. Well be back!!

Ni
Review №18

Fun and creative rooms with unique elements. Friendly staff and intuitive booking system. No minimum number of participants is great too. Check it out.

Ja
Review №19

Great place!!!!Worked with us on a last minute tweak on the time. it was much more complex than I thought it would be (and Ive done 2 other escape rooms). very well done, they were perfect in giving hints when needed.Probably the best part as after we failed to escape they came in and explained a few of the tricks what we could have done better or what we missed.Overall fantastic, lives up to its billing of Best in the State.

Ro
Review №20

Took the kids and my sisters kids and we all had a blast! This is the best Escape Room in Rochester!

Pa
Review №21

I had a great time here! I really appreciate the wall of locks that you can practice opening before entering the room. The puzzles are fun (and can beer tricky!), but stee also very satisfying to answer. I also appreciate the way they do hints.

Do
Review №22

Our group of 10 arrived a little late, but workers accommodated us and were very friendly! We worked through the challenge and were successful without clues with only a second to spare. Following our escape, the workers were excited for us and also showed us how some of the things worked and answered our questions! Great experience! Can’t wait to go back!!

Le
Review №23

As a team building exercise for work we did an escape room challenge and it was so much fun! It worked great for our team and was so exciting to work through the clues together to escape just as time expired! There were awesome special effects and tricks. We would love to come back and we recommend this escape challenge to everyone. Thank you for the fun experience!

Mi
Review №24

My group had so much fun doing the bomb makers apartment! So many hidden surprises i loved it. Also the lady at the front desk was so nice and helpful. She went above and beyond. Great experience.

Ad
Review №25

This Place was awesome I recommend this place to Family/Friends

Re
Review №26

First time doing an escape room and we did this for an adult birthday party. I would highly recommend this experience! It was so fun!! Everyone had a great time. We will definitely be back!

Ro
Review №27

Fantastic! Took my 14 year old daughter and friends for her birthday party, and all the girls had a blast! Scheduling was easy, they even contacted me to let me know of a last minute opening earlier in the day if we preferred. The hints we requested were very helpful and added to the fun (imagine six 14-year old girls exclaiming Ooohhhh!! in sing-song fashion). One of the guests was not able to make it, and I was promptly issued a voucher for a later visit, without having to ask. We cant wait to use that again on a different room!

Br
Review №28

Wow! My boys and I and a bunch of our friends had a blast today! Didnt really know what we were getting into and how in depth it is and wow is the first thing that came to my head!Impressive rooms and even better management who was there to not only help us along our way but to answer any questions we had both before and after... We will be visiting again!

Na
Review №29

Best Escape Room Ive ever been to and Ive done several. Lots of challenges. We brought our 11 and 13-yr-old and they both had a great time and were very helpful in solving the puzzle. Great for any family that likes to problem solve.

Br
Review №30

Absolutely Excellent Group Activity. It was my first experience and it was much, much better than anticipated. I would highly recommend as a group building activity. It also has great appeal to those who like challenges or want to try something different. I would definitely return to try another room!

Ti
Review №31

Fantastic experience from start to finish! Organized a team building event for 16 people so we had two different rooms. Everyone had a great experience - my manager even joked that we should schedule one every month! We will definitely be back!

Ch
Review №32

It was a fantastic experience for one of our staff development days!! Challenging yet exciting working together to solve, Dr. Eugenes Diagnosis!!

Ni
Review №33

Always a great time. Very challenging room this time it was fun to try to figure it out. We ran out of time but it were so close to getting it all figured out.

Br
Review №34

It was fun! We only had 4 people and almost got out

Co
Review №35

This was so much fun. Great for kids and adults. We had a blast

An
Review №36

Great customer service and a really fun find in Rochester! Very welcoming and friendly and willing to work with our large group!

Fa
Review №37

We had a blast. The lady that explained the process was super friendly and very animated! The rooms were so cool and we cannot wait to go back!

Ka
Review №38

Loved it went in the frank n stein lab with our ten year old and she had fun as well helping us figure our way. They gave clues after the perfect amount of time so it kept it interesting

Ch
Review №39

We had a fantastic experience with the Escape Challenge for a group date night. The staff were friendly and helpful in preparing us for our challenge, the room was clean and setup well, and the challenges were set up well for group participation and input. Would definitely go again!

Ha
Review №40

The Escape Challenge is the best escape room in Rochester! They were also voted top escape challenge in all of Minnesota! They have fun and challenging rooms that are perfect for any group or date night!

Ke
Review №41

Had a great time, will definitely come again. Owner was very warm and welcoming and made sure that we were will informed about everything. The actual room experience was great as well!

Ka
Review №42

This was such a fun thing to do with a group of friends. We have been friends for 20+ years, so communication was definitely not a problem for us, which seemed to be a big bonus! The gal who helped us was so fantastic - super friendly and wanted only to ensure that we had a great experience. We would definitely do this again!

Ve
Review №43

Exciting and entertaining experience for a large group. Wonderful customer service and excellent in person welcome and explanation of the game. Will definitely go back and try other rooms!

Pa
Review №44

This place is a lot of fun. Took my son, 12, and a few of his freinds here. Did the bomb room. Was an awesome experience. Had so much fun. Highly recommend!!

Sh
Review №45

We had the whole family even a 9 month old baby. It was a great time for all. Challenging but not to hard. We will definitely come back. Thank you.

Me
Review №46

I brought my 14 yr old son and 7 of his friends to the Escape Challenge - Bomb Makers Apt. Our family has visited about 8 other escape rooms in the past so we have some ability to compare. When we arrived, the front entrance had a nice clean appearance, and had various puzzles and padlocks as an introduction for those participants who have never experienced an escape room. The staff person who greeted us was super patient and helpful for the young party participants. During the 4 room escape room experience, she watched them (via video camera) and gave clues when needed. I was a little worried she would not let the kids be in the room without an adult, but to my relief it was not a problem. With her help, my son and his friends were successful in their escape with 32 seconds remaining. The whole experience was a big highlight for my son & friends.

Je
Review №47

We used the Escape Challenges Dr. Frank N Steins Lab for a professional office team building experience. Everyone on our team of 5 was engaged in the challenge. Not only did we enjoy the challenge but also we learned about each others strengths in problem solving situations. I highly recommend using Escape Challenges escape rooms for building team cohesiveness and cooperation.

Me
Review №48

Such an awesome experience! Cannot wait to do another one of their escape rooms! It was worth every penny!

An
Review №49

Such an awesome experience! Great puzzles, great visuals, and an all around fantastic storyline.

Je
Review №50

Fun time. Wish the territorial would have been a little better. Spend first 15-20 minutes just figuring out what we were suppose to be doing. Would be better second time since I have now had some experience.

GW
Review №51

Great place and friendly staff! We had a group of 13 do Dr. Eugenes Diagnosis room and we had a blast. There was plenty to do within the challenge that kept all of us busy.

K
Review №52

This is an awesome thing for couples and groups to do together! It is inexpensive and a fun time, exactly what this town was lacking! Love the different room options and creativity. The staff is amazing! Very friendly, informative and helpful through the whole challenge. Whether you need a little help or a lot, they still leave it all up to you and your minds to figure it out! I highly recommend trying a challenge, whether just a fun night with friends or to work on your communication and teamwork with a significant other, while not spending a ridiculous amount of money. We actually did this as a couple, and just the two of us, with a few small helpful clues, ran out of time with only one puzzle left to get out! I would certainly do this again!

Jo
Review №53

Thoroughly disappointed in my experience. It was too easy.

Lu
Review №54

Really fun. Great staff. Recommend going here.

CJ
Review №55

We had a great time! Fun room with good clues. No min requirements (others in town wanted to charge more for not having 4) wonderful staff! Totally go check it out, youll have a great time!

Su
Review №56

Fantastic experience!! Challenging enough to keep us thinking, and when we were truly stuck the hints given were just enough to stear us in the right direction without actually giving away the clue.Our enthusiastic host clearly loves what she does. While showing us the other rooms, she talked about new gadgets they are working on to improve the experience.Went there with my family while they were all home for Christmas break. This may become a new holiday tradition as we all enjoyed the challenge.

Ma
Review №57

My girlfriend and I completed a room before flying home - they were so accomadating; willing to open early just for us!The decor of the Frankenstein Room was great, and the sound effects very helpful.With only two of us, we greatly appreciated the nudges (which were useful, but not too direct or overwhelming). Some of the puzzles were a little tricky, but it was a fun, engaging Escape.Overall, I loved the owners enthusiasm & creativity, and we cant wait to do more!

Ka
Review №58

Very fun and great team building experience. Tons of puzzles and clues aren’t given too easily in order to keep it challenging. Tickets are $28/person which is reasonable. I have now done two rooms with Escape Challenege Rochester and both were great!

Su
Review №59

We brought our Luther League group for a fun experience. The students ranged in age from 7th grade to sophomores and a few adults. Everyone had such a great time they asked if they could do another room right away. Cindy was extremely accommodating! I highly recommend experiencing these escape rooms.

Br
Review №60

Very enjoyable hour for two of us just trying to kill some time. Clues were given when we were stuck. The challenge itself was very well set up.

Ca
Review №61

Highly recommend! This is something that a group of up to 10 can do but my 2 friends and I did the Creature room and got out with 20 seconds to spare.

Is
Review №62

Awesome place! Have gone twice, but only got out once on time. Highly Recommend!

Ad
Review №63

Great experience. Something different to do in Rochester. Definitely would recommend!

Pe
Review №64

Our group of 9 adults did Dr. Franks Lab. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We found it difficult enough to keep everybody occupied. We did need to ask for some clues to complete our escape.

St
Review №65

Best time ever!!! We were running late and they were super nice about it, and stayed longer for us. I definitely would go back again and again. Its definitely a team effort to get through it. So much fun!!

C
Review №66

We took 7 boys for a 13 yo birthday party and it was a great experience. Boys had a great time. I highly recommend Escape Challenge.

Kr
Review №67

We had fabulous experience- first Escape Room challenge for our family and couldn’t have been better- looking forward to going back!

St
Review №68

We had an amazing time. I highly recommend this as a family or friends outing. The staff was courteous and friendly, they gave valuable information and never gave way to any of the many surprises. We talked about it all night. Thank you dor providing a safe and fun atmosphere for all ages here in Rochester, MN.

Te
Review №69

My friends and I had an awesome experience here a few Saturdays ago. The employees working there were super friendly and walked us through what to expect. The challenge itself was fun and just the right level of difficulty for a group of 8-10. It got scary at moments, but never got over the top frightening and we completed the challenge with just about a minute to spare so it was just the right amount of challenge to time they gave. Overall, an awesome experience!

Tr
Review №70

Super fun! They gave us great hints when needed. We made our way through the creature room, and we suceeded.

bi
Review №71

So much fun!!!! Ive done all of the rooms with the exception of one. The staff help make the missions so much fun! Definitely a must do!!

Am
Review №72

Amazing experience! So helpful and easy to work with and schedule! We had a group of 13 year olds, and did the Creature Room, they had a blast, while being kept on their toes! Thank you so much, cant wait to return to do another!

Dr
Review №73

Thought it was real fun. Good experience for the boys!

As
Review №74

My husband mother-in-law and three kids went to the creature room for my sons 12th birthday. The kids had never done an escape room before and my son really wanted to try it. halfway through our escape challenge one of the locks stuck even though my son had the correct combination one of the staff members pause our time came into the room and assisted us with our lock so we can continue on with our challeng. It was extremely fun experience we would definitely do it again

Ar
Review №75

So much fun!

St
Review №76

Our family was focused the whole hour and challenged but having lot of fun. My grown kids really enjoyed it. We would would do it again. The facilitator was a great help without giving things away.

Pa
Review №77

Fun place and really makes your brain work

Ki
Review №78

I loved it. We visited Frankensteins lab. When we were stuck, the clues were helpful to get us going in the right direction, but didnt give anything away. Looking forward to trying the other rooms.

BD
Review №79

We went to Escape Challenge Rochester as a team and solved Dr. Eugenes challenge. It was a great team building exercise and everyone enjoyed the activity. We hope to come back for a different challenge in the future.

Jo
Review №80

Amazing experience with a very interactive room and a great balance and variety of puzzles. Highly recommend it.

La
Review №81

We went as a group of 10 with only 1 having done an escape before. it was SO fun! we completed our mission and would have turned around and done another immediately! a great night with friends! looking forward to doing more!

An
Review №82

Very organized and well thought out! It was challenging and we had a blast!

Br
Review №83

Dr. Eugenes Diagnosis provided the right amount of challenge and fun! Its great if you have an interest in the medical field and can be done with even a small number of people (we had 4). I would recommend!

Da
Review №84

Did the cartel challenge and had a great time solving puzzling and working our way through multiple rooms. Highly recommend for a work outing.

Op
Review №85

We went to the Creature room. It was fun and thought out. I would go to an other of their rooms.

Am
Review №86

We had a GREAT experience. Staff was super friendly and helpful. The room was so much fun! Definitely recommend this place and we WILL be back!

K
Review №87

Fun place to go. If it was closer I would go there again. It was different with more interative than most rooms.

Mi
Review №88

SO MUCH FUN!! Cant wait to do it again!! Halloween room sounds exciting!! Employees were so nice and helpful!! They help make this a 5+ star experience!! Will recommend this to all my friends and coworkers!!Thank you!!

Da
Review №89

Great time! Super friendly! Cant wait for the next visit!

St
Review №90

We had the best time solving this room! Super fun and the kindest owners!!

Jo
Review №91

Great time! One of our best escape room experiences.

Ro
Review №92

Have done three of these now, theyre great. The ERR staff are wonderful. If youve been thinking about trying an Escape Room, just book one now.

Na
Review №93

Had a blast for my wifes 30th birthday party. Would definitely recommend for a party or team building. Would definitely do it again.

Da
Review №94

Awesome team building, would recommend 100%

Kr
Review №95

Everyone at Escape Challenge was great! They were accommodating, quick to respond and our group had a great time!

Ra
Review №96

Great puzzles, friendly excited staff, what every escape room should be!

Br
Review №97

We really enjoyed our Escape Challenge experience. The staff was great. After escaping successfully they took the time to walk us through and pointed out interesting menuevers our team did, such as figuring out one clue before finding the diagram giving us direction to that clue. We would do another themed room in the future.

Fa
Review №98

We had a bachelorette party there and had a blast. Very friendly people.

Se
Review №99

We went as a group of ten. After a quick check in we were ready for the bomb makers apartment. Staff told us the back story and gave us our final instructions and it was on. Our group worked through evidence only to open up surprises and new challenges never expected. We all contributed and worked together to complete the challenge.

Br
Review №100

A must do experience in Rochester! Beware: Better have a drink beforehand if participating with family (you will need it)….

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  • Address:6301 Bandel Rd NW, Rochester, MN 55901, United States
  • Site:https://theescapechallenge.com/
  • Phone:+1 507-722-2728
Categories
  • Escape room center
  • Amusement center
  • Corporate entertainment service
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–10pm
  • Tuesday:11am–10pm
  • Wednesday:11am–10pm
  • Thursday:11am–10pm
  • Friday:11am–10pm
  • Saturday:9am–11pm
  • Sunday:10am–10pm
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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