Before you attend an escape room, make sure you check their FAQ or with them directly to see their procedures they are taking to be safe. Escape Rooms are not forced to all follow the exact same procedures between different locations.

THE BEST ESCAPE ROOMS IN ORANGE COUNTY

In this list, we will detail the best escape games experiences you can find in Orange County. These are our most trusted escape rooms, with the best revions and reputation for quality.

1. THE HIDE - ESCAPE ROOM ERA

"You have been hired as private investigators to gather evidence against a suspected serial killer. After hearing of several missing persons alert, it is time for you to step in and finish this hunt for the truth. Investigate his apartment, and bring the criminal to light. in order to get paid for your service. Manage the two on-going investigations and you'll be successful in this horror escape room."

Not only must you face a terrible plot, you will have to solve many different parts of the puzzle under the pressure of time. Combine this with the room's incredible horror decoration, and you'll be surely under tons of adrenaline in minutes of entering the game.

THE DETAILS

The room differs from Escape Room Era's other rooms by having a mature theme, higher capacity, longer duration, and more refined puzzles as their newest improvements to their rooms.

• The room can accommodate up to 7 people, all must be 18+ to participate.
• The room's pricing is 45$ per person.
• This Escape Room's theme is Horror, Mystery, and Investigation.
• The puzzles aren't extremely tough but are more challenging due to the scare factor.
• The Escape Game lasts for 75 minutes maximum.

Warnings: There are minimal strobe lightning effects, and there are no use of fog machines. Escape Room Era has also confirmed that the actors will never touch the players, and there will never be any real danger whatsoever inside the room. It's a completely safe ambient for those seeking to experience a Horror Escape Game.

Learn more about The Hide here.

2. The Overgrown - escape room era

"In this escape room, you are post-apocalyptic survivors. The raiders, who are normally at the office outpost, are gone for at least one hour. Now is your chance to go inside and find out what they are hiding."

You have a time constraint and you must solve several tough puzzles to find out what they are hiding from you and your team. This room is perfect for corporate events and Escape Room Dates!

THE DETAILS

• The room can accommodate up to 6 people, all must be 18+ to participate.
• The room's pricing is 35$ per person.
• This Escape Room's theme is Sci-Fi and Mystery.
• Tough puzzles that require a harder degree of thinking than usual.The puzzles aren't extremely tough but are more challenging due to the scare factor.
• The Escape Game lasts for 60 minutes maximum.

Learn more about The Overgrown here.‍

‍3. Christmas at Franklin's - escape room era

In this Christmas-themed escape room, General Santa Claus, impressed by Ben Franklin’s greatest toy invention, is ordering you, Seal Team Elf-A, to acquire it from Franklin’s house.

Escape Room Era proudly presents this new Colonial Christmas Escape Room sure to warm your hearts and bring smiles to all. ​Get into the Christmas spirit with a holiday themed escape room in Orange County this holiday.

THE DETAILS

The room differs from Escape Room Era's other rooms by having a holiday theme.

• The room can accommodate up to 9people, all must be 18+ to participate.
• The room's pricing is 35$ per person.
• This Escape Room's theme is Fantasy and Mystery.
• Puzzles that will challenge and excite you.
• The Escape Game lasts for 60 minutes maximum.

Learn more about Christmas At Franklin's here.‍

4. Zoe - Escapade Games

"You find yourself drawn to an abandoned house that has been haunting your dreams. The eerie force calling you becomes unbearable, and once you arrive at the location, you become trapped. Trapped in a place where a terrifying world where nightmares become reality. Can you uncover the dark secrets and rituals to free Zoe and escape?"

Experience the chilling world of Zoe, where nightmares become tangible. Step into an abandoned house that has plagued your dreams and find yourself trapped in a realm where terror knows no bounds. Navigate through over 2000 square feet of twisted rooms, solving nightmarish puzzles and evading the menacing presence of Uncle Robert. Can you uncover the dark secrets and rituals to free Zoe and escape this terrifying ordeal?

Zoe is not just an escape room; it's a bone-chilling experience that pushes the boundaries of fear. With its immersive horror theme, intense scare factor, and immersive puzzles, Zoe has earned the title of "Scariest Escape Room" and garnered multiple awards. Enter if you dare, but be warned, this 90-minute horror journey is not for the faint of heart.

Prepare to be immersed in a world where nightmares come alive. With its cryptic sigils, haunted paintings, and unsettling atmosphere, Zoe challenges even the bravest souls. Can you summon the courage to confront your deepest fears and navigate through the darkness to uncover the path to freedom? The countdown begins, and the terror awaits.

THE DETAILS

• Theme: Horror.
• Capacity: Up to 11 people, all participants must be 18+.
• Pricing: $52 per person.
• Duration: 90 minutes maximum.
• Difficulty: Rated 9/10.
• Scare Factor: Intense terror and challenges.
• Full Contact Escape Room: Actors may chase, hunt, and touch you, but no harm will come to you. Participation in full contact is optional.

Learn more about Zoe here‍‍

5.The Ultimate Heist - mission escape games

"You’ve gotten mixed up in the wrong crowd and it’s time to pay your debt! The mob wants you to clear it by getting them what they want. You have one hour to retrieve a rare artifact stored in the bank vault before it’s too late. Do you have what it takes to pull off The Ultimate Bank Heist?"

THE DETAILS

The room differs from Escape Room Era's other rooms by having a mature theme, higher capacity, longer duration, and more refined puzzles as their newest improvements to their rooms.

• The room can accommodate up to 10 people, all must be 18+ to participate.
• This Escape Room's theme is Action-Packed & Adventure.
• The Escape Game lasts for 60 minutes maximum.
  

Pricing:

• Monday-Thursday
  2-3 Players: $120 Total (For The Whole Room)
  4-10 Players: $32 per person
• Friday-Sunday:
  2-3 Players: $135 Total (For The Whole Room)
  4-10 Players: $35pp

Warnings: There are minimal strobe lightning effects, and there are no use of fog machines. Escape Room Era has also confirmde that the actors will never touch the players, and there will never be any real danger whatsoever inside the room. It's a completely safe ambient for those seeking to experience a Horror Escape Game.

Learn more about The Ultimate Heist here.