Test Your Mettle: The 10 Best Escape Rooms in Singapore
I love a good brain teaser and thriller. But it’s even better when I can share the experience with my friends in exciting escape room situations.
So join me as I check out the best escape rooms in Singapore, where you and your buddies can put your analytical skills to the test and have a blast. Thinking caps (and running shoes) on!
How I Picked
1. Xcape
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| ADDRESS | Bugis Village, 161 Rochor Road, S188436 |
| WEBSITE | http://www.xcape.sg/ |
| PRICING | Off Peak (Monday to Friday before 6 PM) 60-minute games, S$24 75-minute games, S$29 90-minute games, S$34 Peak (Monday to Friday after 6 PM, Weekends & PH) 60-minute games, S$30 75-minute games, S$35 90-minute games, S$40 Student Discount Show your student card to get S$6/pax off (after 6 PM) |
| FOR AGES | Children, teens, adults |
| THEMES | Shutter Island (multiple-plot), Annabelle (horror/haunted house), Azkaban (magical adventure), The Morgue (haunted), Vincenzo (murder mystery), Busan Express (zombie), Home Sweet Home (investigative) |
| CONTACT DETAILS | 6908 1918 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Daily, 11 AM - 11.30 PM |
Total Scores
With over 50 room compartments within 8,000 square feet, Xcape is something that you and your puzzle-loving friends shouldn’t pass up. It offers everything from a horror escape room to thrilling murder mysteries.
I’m part of a group of six friends who love logical thinking games, so we’re all over the Vincenzo game chamber. It’s got a murder mystery storyline in a room that’s filled with plentiful details to help us piece together all the clues.
Xcape takes a lot of inspiration from movies, so if you’re a cinema buff, prepare to blow a gasket here. The themes are diverse enough to accommodate beginners to players looking for an adrenaline rush.
It’s great that there are discounts during off-peak hours to accommodate those who aren’t part of corporate team-building sessions. However, these discounts aren’t valid during public holidays, which is a bit disappointing.
Pros
- Ideal for movie buffs
- Discounts and promotions offered
- Meticulously designed rooms
Cons
- Discounts not valid during and eve of public holidays
- Can only accommodate up to 10 players
Customer Reviews
We all had a great time, lots of laughs and scares
“It was awesome. Scary, fun, well-managed, clean and tidy. We had so much fun. A great night out.
There were four of us and we did the Shutter island room. We were separated at the beginning which really got us scared. But we all had a great time, lots of laughs, scares and thoughts. The staff were lovely.” – Sarah Cates
The puzzle was well designed
“Not bad, the puzzle well designed. Couldn’t comment more, lest there are any spoilers. But we nearly finished opening the final lock! And correctly identified the murderer in Vincenzo. BTW, just kudos to the guy who voice acted for 3 characters (2 guys and then an old lady) in the hint videos, so funny!” – Vee Kwok
2. Trapped Escape Room
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| ADDRESS | The Cathay
2 Handy Road, #B1-08/09/10, S229233 |
| WEBSITE | https://www.trapped.sg/ |
| PRICING | Off Peak (Monday to Friday, 11 AM - 6 PM) 60-minute game, S$23.90 75-minute game, S$28.90 Peak (Monday to Friday, after 6 PM and all-day weekends) 60-minute game, S$29.90 75-minute game, S$34.90 Student promo (21 years old and below, daily after 6 PM) 60-minute game, S$23.90 75-minute game, S$28.90 S$10/pax discount with student ID |
| FOR AGES | Teens, adults |
| THEMES | Hide & Seek (suspense/thriller), Jigsaw (thriller), A Quiet Place (alien/Sci-Fi), 28 Days of Night (horror), Carnevil (investigative) |
| CONTACT DETAILS | [email protected]
+65-6994 3430 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Daily, 11 AM - 10.30 PM |
Total Scores
As a horror movie fan who always thinks she can do better at escaping than the lead character, I always feel challenged at Trapped Escape Room. It’s got all the trappings (hah!) to give me and my friends a heart-pumping night of thrills and chills.
But it isn’t just horror and haunted rooms that Trapped offers. There’s also a (relatively) non-scary escape room without the jump-scare factors, so it’s friendly for nearly all ages.
What I like about this escape room is that it allows up to 12 players in a group to play! Most others have a maximum of 10 players, but I say the more, the merrier.
Right now, though, there are only five themes to choose from at Trapped, so it might get boring after a few visits. But it does offer virtual “real” escape rooms in case you want to have that kind of party at home.
Pros
- Allows up to a dozen players in one group
- Offers virtual escape rooms
- S$10 off for students with IDs
Cons
- Only 5 game themes to choose from
- Doesn’t have games longer than 75 minutes
Customer Reviews
Very challenging yet fun
“Did The Quiet Place with a friend of mine. Very challenging yet fun. The staff Callie was very friendly and helpful. I’ll be back again!” – Stacie Teow
Fun escape room with elaborate puzzles
“Loved the experience! Very fun escape room very elaborate puzzles! Great story in the Quiet Place and very well hosted by Elyssa! Can’t wait to come back to SG to try the rest of the rooms!” – Ross Lorenzo
3. Lost SG
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| ADDRESS | 1 Sophia Road, #03-01/02/03
Peace Centre, Singapore 228149 |
| WEBSITE | https://lost.sg/ |
| PRICING | Off Peak (weekdays, 11 AM - 5.30 PM) S$21.90/pax Peak (weekends, eve of public holidays, PH, weekdays from 5.45 PM onwards) S$27.90/pax |
| FOR AGES | Children, teens, adults |
| THEMES | Alcatraz (prison break), Aokigahara (suicide forest), Castiglione (treasure hunting), Exodus (crossing the Red Sea), Mausoleum (escape) |
| CONTACT DETAILS | 6717 1688
6255 0095 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Daily, 11 AM - 11 PM |
Total Scores
I heard pretty cool things about Lost that I had to check it out with some cousins. The immersive experience was highlighted with great sound effects and lighting that made good first impressions.
But it’s the games that reeled us in. The difficulty levels are challenging and taught us to be as observant and logical as possible.
Lost is also a favourite corporate team-building activity especially since it allows up to 12 players in a game. In fact, the escape room proudly displays all the companies who’ve booked them, and there’s an impressively long list of noteworthy businesses.
At the moment, there are only a handful of games that Lost offers, so those looking for new challenges might not find them here. But if you want to take on the same rooms to conquer the game repeatedly, you’re welcome to do so.
Pros
- Allows up to 12 players
- Kids below 6 years old can play for free (if accompanied by an adult)
- Affordable off-peak rates
Cons
- No student discounts
- Not a lot of games to choose from at the moment
Customer Reviews
Really gets your brain working
“Great puzzles which really gets your brain working. Great for an outing with friends during the pandemic. Had a great time. Highly recommended.” – Sandy Zhuo
The puzzles and gadgets were amazing
“Tried out the game “Exodus” with my friends, we had a group of 8. Puzzles and gadgets were amazing and high-tech. Requires some thinking and the atmosphere provided a really immersive experience as well. We managed to escape with 3 mins to spare, and in the end, we all decided we would like to come back for another puzzle again! We had such an unforgettable experience!” – WenXuan Felicia Fong
4. Black Lake Facility (Singapore Discovery Centre)
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| ADDRESS | Singapore Discovery Centre
510 Upper Jurong Rd, Singapore 638365 |
| WEBSITE | https://www.defencecollectivesg.com/black-lake-facility/ |
| PRICING | Children, S$24
Adults, S$30 Online booking required |
| FOR AGES | Children (below 12 must be accompanied by an adult), teens, adults |
| THEMES | Military, basement, medical centre, research lab-themed escape rooms |
| CONTACT DETAILS | [email protected]
+65 6792 6188 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Friday, noon - 7 PM
Saturdays and Sundays, 11 AM - 8 PM |
Total Scores
Finally, an escape room for kids! Well, it’s not entirely for kids because those below 12 years old still need adult accompaniment.
Nitpicks aside, not everyone knows that there are escape rooms nestled within the Singapore Discovery Centre. So here’s me doing you a solid by recommending its Black Lake Facility and several thrilling escape chapters to solve.
There’s The Armoury, The Basement, The Medical Centre, and The Research Lab to choose from—all offering tight spaces, hidden doors, and plenty of mysteries and clues to keep you and your friends on your toes.
Our favourite is The Research Lab because it involves a contamination component and appeals to our inner mad scientists. I have to admit it does get a bit complex at some point, but help can always be summoned (oh, the shame!).
My only complaint is that there are currently only a handful of escape room themes. And the facility doesn’t offer special discounts, either.
Pros
- Virtual escape rooms available
- Open daily
- Great storylines
Cons
- Not a lot of themes at the moment
- No student discounts
Customer Reviews
Solid storyline, great game design, and well-maintained props
“This review is specifically for the Black Lake Facility escape room experience. Not many Escape Rooms in SG have a solid storyline, great game design and well-maintained props. In SDC, you can find all of them along with great staff who will explain to you the various tropes you might have missed while trying to escape. Expect to be decently challenged and put your teamwork to the test! We would probably recommend going with a group of 4 to 5 pax as everyone gets a good deal of involvement that way.” – “Booguy92”
You can call for help to finish the journey
“Escape room is really fun to play, suggestion: if you really dunno the answer please call for help in order to make sure you can finish the whole journey haha.” – Xin Ying
5. The Escape Artist
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| ADDRESS | HarbourFront Shopping Centre, #03-15, 1 Maritime Square, Singapore 099253 |
| WEBSITE | https://theescapeartist.sg/ |
| PRICING | Physical escape rooms, S$24/pax
VR escape rooms, S$22/pax |
| FOR AGES | Children, teens, adults |
| THEMES | Virtual reality games, escape/mass escape, horror, investigative, haunted house, explorer |
| CONTACT DETAILS | [email protected]
69889467 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Daily, 1.30 PM - 10 PM |
Total Scores
How do two whole floors of thrilling escape rooms sound to you? If you’re on the edge of your seat at the thought, you’d better check out The Escape Artist ASAP.
You can play out your hero fantasies and use a variety of special powers to save an entire city from impending disaster!
What I find really great about The Escape Artist is that it indicates the fear factor and physical/logical difficulty of each game. Some of my more scaredy-cat pals will appreciate this info.
It also offers a VR escape room component for those who prefer playing virtually. I like that these two options are available in one place, with lots of game varieties to choose from.
It’s pretty affordable, too, though I would’ve preferred having off-peak discounts, as other escape rooms offer. Still, with two stories and dozens of games in both physical and virtual form, there’s little to complain about The Escape Artist.
Pros
- Over 20 unique escape rooms to choose from
- Offers both physical and virtual reality escape room games
- Physicality and fear factors are indicated per game
Cons
- No games are longer than 60 minutes
- No off-peak hour discounts
Customer Reviews
The game that we played was intriguing
“My colleagues and I had an amazing team-building experience today at the National Gallery of Singapore and this was largely due to The Escape Artist who was our event organisers! The game that we played was intriguing and we all appreciated the ability to not only explore the Gallery but also learn about part of Singapore’s history in the process! Thank you Escape Artist team for your efforts in getting us moving and grooving this morning! Also, appreciate all the hard work behind the scenes in preparing for today’s activity! Well done everyone!” – Li Ching Tan
The staff were very friendly and provided adequate guidance
“Had an awesome time here! The staff were very friendly and provided adequate guidance as we have not done an escape room before! Great experience, would come again!” – Reannee Chua
6. Lockdown Escape
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| ADDRESS | 277 Orchard Road, Gateway, #02-02 Orchard, Singapore 238858 |
| WEBSITE | https://lockdown.sg/ |
| PRICING | Physical escape rooms Weekdays, S$22/pax Weekends and PH, S$28/pax VR escape games Weekdays, S$24/pax Weekends and PH, S$30 |
| FOR AGES | Children, teens, adults |
| THEMES | Virtual reality games, escape, investigative, murder mystery, treasure hunt |
| CONTACT DETAILS | [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Daily, 1.30 PM - 10 PM |
Total Scores
During the lockdown, people missed bonding with friends and colleagues and have their choice of escape from a tiring work-week. Lockdown Escape understands this and offers real-life and online first-person adventures as a way to decompress.
You can train your brain with scenarios covering everything from solving murder mysteries to hunting for lost treasures. There are virtual games meant to stimulate problem-solving skills, as well.
I like that there are escape rooms available that are suitable for players as young as 7 years old at Lockdown Escape. These games won’t scar your kids for life with jump scares or physically exerting activities.
However, I’ve heard complaints from several parents about how hard it is to get their youngsters to participate. The reason is that they get easily distracted from all the plush bears on-site (the company mascot)!
Pros
- Offers both real-life and virtual reality escape games
- Open daily
- Normal escape games can accommodate kids as young as 7 years old
Cons
- No student discounts offered
- Only 60 minutes per game
Customer Reviews
The hints were helpful and the experience a fulfilling one
“The first time we actually solved an escape room! The hints were helpful and the experience was a fulfilling one. Suitable for the family, definitely!.” – Koh Richard
Had a really great time with Bearcraft Dreamworld Escape
“My boy celebrated his 13’birthday with his buddies and had a really great time with bear craft dreamworld Escape! Will definitely check out other rooms again!” – SereneAlex MoschtaghiToh
7. Captivate Escape Rooms
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| ADDRESS | 190 Clemenceau Ave, #06-28, Singapore 239924 |
| WEBSITE | https://www.captivateescaperooms.com/ |
| PRICING | Pricing subject to booking date |
| FOR AGES | Children, teens, adults |
| THEMES | Crime scene investigation, shooting, fantasy, murder mystery, labyrinth, aliens, horror, suspense |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +65 6837 0870 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Daily, 11 AM - 9.30 PM |
Total Scores
One of my best buds described Captivate Escape Rooms as “the perfect escape from the mundane.” It goes beyond the typical escape room, maybe owing to its design by psychologists and puzzle pros!
I’m talking about a seasoned escape room player who still admits to always getting stuck in certain chambers at Captivate. It’s a good thing that hints are available, and that the game masters are nice enough to drop them once in a while!
I’m tickled pink that escape room parties are also possible here. They can be for kids six years old and above or adults who like the thrill of having creatively designed challenges on their special day.
My only complaint is that smaller groups of two to three people can only book three escape rooms: Gretel & Hansel, Labyrinth, or Murder on SG Express.
(Here’s me wishing there was an escape room for 2 here should a sudden date situation arise.)
Pros
- Provides hints via helpful game masters
- Good variety of games and storylines
- Accommodates small parties and special gatherings
Cons
- Smaller groups of 2 or 3 can only book 3 escape rooms
- Starting price is a bit steep (S$30/pax)
Customer Reviews
Challenging but rewarding when completed
“Went with 7 other people, extremely fun! I think definitely worth the price since it’s 1h and the rooms have really unique and creative puzzles. Challenging but rewarding when completed. Help by the staff was prompt through a walkie-talkie and helped us when we were stuck.” – Alex Berg
The puzzles flow well and the staff are so helpful
“Loved it! Going back next time I visit Singapore! The puzzles flow well and the staff were so helpful when we got stuck. It was so immersive and the puzzles fit with the theme! It was overall a great experience! Wish I had more time in Singapore so I could try more of their rooms.” – Lisa Risa
8. The Tiara Society
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| ADDRESS | 902 East Coast Parkway, #02-02, Singapore 449874 |
| WEBSITE | https://www.thetiarasociety.com/escape-room |
| PRICING | 1-hour Harry Potter-inspired Secret Chamber Escape Room Experience $175 for 5 persons $350 for 10 persons 2-hour Harry Potter’s Secret Chamber Party $850 for 10 children (8 years and above) |
| FOR AGES | Children, teens, adults |
| THEMES | Harry Potter-inspired |
| CONTACT DETAILS | [email protected]
+65 8462 7763 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Daily, 9 AM - 6.30 PM |
Total Scores
Looking for an escape room for kids? Look no further than what The Tiara Society’s escape room has to offer.
In particular, kids who are Potterheads (eight years old and up) will have a blast here. My little nephew attended a birthday party-slash-escape room activity at The Tiara Society, and it thoroughly convinced him that he’s some sort of chosen muggle.
The rates are pricier than other escape rooms, but it does come with a two-hour medieval-inspired adventure complete with dungeons and suits of armour.
There are plenty of clues based on both books and movies, so those familiar with the Harry Potter lore would already have a leg up! So if you’re willing to pay the somewhat steep price, why not gift your little one with this magical experience?
Pros
- Ideal for Potterheads of all ages
- Offers a children’s party package
- Two-hour immersive adventure
Cons
- Pricey rates
- No student or off-peak discounts
Customer Reviews
All the kids had an absolute blast
“I had my daughter’s birthday party there and all the kids had an absolute blast !! From the venue, the activities, and the hostesses to the food, everything was great! Staff was extremely friendly and helpful!” – Neha Bakshi
The most fuss-free, fun birthday party we could ask for
“We recently hosted a Harry Potter theme birthday party and oh my… they exceeded our expectations! We literally brought a cake and did nothing. Tiara Society took care of everything from designing the party invitation to put together party bags with balloons. It was the most fuss-free, fun birthday party we (parents) could ask for. Kids had so much fun meeting the host ‘Harry Potter’ (no less), playing games, parading in their costumes (loads available there and part of the package), doing magic potions, having a blast in their magical ballroom and finishing off with a Harry Potter theme banquets. Kids loved the party, parents had a fuss-free birthday party. Perfect combo! Highly recommended.” – Winnie Lin
9. SG Virtual Escape Room
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| ADDRESS | 7030 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, #01-25, Singapore 569880 |
| WEBSITE | https://www.sgescaperoom.com/ |
| PRICING | S$34 per person
S$20 per pax (groups of 10 or more) S$29 per pax (groups of two to nine) |
| FOR AGES | Children, teens, adults |
| THEMES | Money heist, prison break, amazing race, mystery solving, food quest |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +65 6100 0567 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Open 24 hours |
Total Scores
If the idea of being around people (pandemic or no pandemic) gives you the heebie-jeebies, then SG Virtual Escape Room is tailor-made for you. As its name implies, you can get to play escape room games in the comfort of your own home.
While I prefer witnessing the raised heart rates and worried shrieks of my team-mates, I can still appreciate this alternative escape room experience for introverts (or germophobes). The psychological thrill is still there, after all.
It’s also the perfect activity for end-of-week virtual team meetings especially for offices with remote employees. What’s more, even companies with up to a hundred employees can play a single game!
It does have a pricier per-person rate, though. So if you want to play alone, get ready to shell out S$34 to enjoy any of the virtual games.
Pros
- Ideal for those who don’t want to be in crowded places yet
- Can be played by up to 100 pax per session
- Games are designed with a psychology perspective
Cons
- Virtual escape room experience only
- Pricey per-person rates
Customer Reviews
Timely support from the facilitator
“It was a great experience for our global teams – we had one session for APAC & EMEA team and another one for NORAM & LATAM – which was a great solution for team interaction across various offices. The communication with the JNR team was smooth, instructions were easy to follow and the support from the facilitator was timely!” – Karina Simlat
The most memorable section is on Turbulence
“Due to COVID-19, our company staff have not got a chance to get together or host any team building for the past 2 years. Came across this new virtual amazing race online and decided to give it a try. Saw lots of good reviews on JnR and indeed all our staff really enjoy the game. What matters most is not solving the puzzles but the time spent, and the team effort. The most memorable section is on the ” Turbulence”, had so much fun.” – JK Koh
10. V-Room
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| ADDRESS | 277 Orchard Rd, #02-02, Singapore 238858 |
| WEBSITE | https://v-room.sg/ |
| PRICING | Weekdays S$24/hour per VR headset S$12/hour per 3rd pax Weekends, PH S$30/hour per VR headset S$15/hour per 3rd pax Lifetime membership, S$5 (free for 2-hour VR room booking) |
| FOR AGES | Children, teens, adults |
| THEMES | Arcade, online multiplayer, puzzle, horror, shooting, music, local multiplayer, fun |
| CONTACT DETAILS | [email protected]
6988 9467 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Daily, 1.30 PM - 10 PM |
Total Scores
V-Room is short for VR escape room, and it intriguingly combines the concept of escape rooms with virtual reality. And it’s got one of the most affordable per-hour rates in our listicle at just S$12 per person (for weekdays)!
This unique escape room in Orchard offers everything from multiplayer shooting games to arcade games. And speaking of games, there’s a boatload of them at V-Room, so don’t be surprised if you quickly use up two hours of gaming.
It’s good to note that there’s a compulsory lifetime membership here, though it only costs an additional S$5 upon entry. So that’s a solid investment right there if VR games are your cup of tea.
But those who enjoy the “traditional” concept of having separate chambers for escape rooms might not appreciate V-Room’s open layout. There’s no real physical demarcation as far as meatspace is concerned.
Pros
- Cheap per-hour rates
- Affordable lifetime membership fee
- Dozens of games to choose from
Cons
- No real privacy as there are no separate rooms for games
- Weekend per-hour fees are slightly higher
Customer Reviews
A comfortable and enjoyable first-time experience
“Signed up for a two hours session and before we knew it, it was over. Great time spent. The staff were very helpful, guiding us throughout the whole session and making it really a comfortable and enjoyable first-time experience.” – You Quan Ker
A solid carousel of games to choose from
“Amazing VR room experience; a solid carousel of games to choose from! A great place for a group of 4-6 pax!” – Glen Ang