Room Escape Adventures
408 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
60 minutes
2-12 players
Medium
$33/person
zombie, adventure, mystery
Live Actors, Chain: Room Escape Adventures
About This Location
Room Escape Adventures created the viral 'Trapped in a Room with a Zombie' concept and continues to run it from the historic Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue. A live actor playing a chained zombie adds a uniquely thrilling physical dimension as teams race to solve puzzles before the chain reaches its full length. Additional themed rooms and a 90s nostalgia room round out the lineup.
Pros
- Iconic 'Trapped with a Zombie' format is unique and thrilling
- Historic Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue — great location
- Large group capacity up to 12 players per room
Cons
- The zombie concept can feel gimmicky to puzzle purists
- Some rooms beyond the zombie room are less polished
- Older venue that could use some cosmetic updates
Who This Is Best For
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