Are you looking for a fun, yet challenging escape room in Greenville, SC?
With unique storylines and challenging puzzles, escape rooms have steadily been growing in popularity over the last decade. We gathered a list of escape rooms throughout the Upstate that are perfect for date nights, birthday parties, teambuilding exercises, and other group events. Time to pause that mystery podcast you’ve been listening to for hours and unlock your inner Sherlock Holmes to solve all the clues before time runs out!
This article includes:
Greenville County Escape Rooms
Spartanburg County Escape Rooms
Pickens County Escape Rooms
Anderson County Escape Rooms
Escape Rooms: Important Things to Know
- Before heading to the escape room venue, it is highly recommended (and sometimes required) to book your appointment ahead of time.
- Many of the escape rooms in the Upstate have an age limit or require a parent to accompany any minor. Some rooms are not recommended for children due to the theme.
- Please contact the escape room you wish to attend for additional rules, pricing, booking an appointment, and information about their location.
Escape Rooms in Greenville County
Escape Artists Greenville- Downtown– 209 East Stone Avenue, Greenville | 864.509.9305
Offers 6 private escape rooms of varying levels of difficulty. Requires at least 2 players to complete (some rooms require a minimum of 4 players). Players under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, with some themes being inappropriate for younger players. Read our Kidding Around review of Escape Artists Greenville to see if Bethany beat the clock!
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Escape Artists Greenville- Hampton Station– 1320 Hampton Avenue, Bay 11C, Greenville | 864.509.9305
Offers two 60-minute private escape rooms. Escape rooms require a minimum of 2 players, with an 8-player maximum.
Breakout Games– 614 North Main Street, Greenville | 864.326.0190
Offers 8 private escape rooms with varying difficulty levels. Require a minimum of 2 players to play. Open to all ages (under 14 must be accompanied by an adult).
Trapped in the Upstate– 556 Memorial Drive Extension, Suite D, Greer | 864.416.1539
Offers 6 private escape rooms that require at least 2 players. Puzzles take about 60 minutes each. The minimum age to play alone is 16. Children under 10 are welcome, but some puzzles are not appropriate for younger players due to difficulty and theme. Read our Kidding Around review of Trapped in the Upstate for more details.
Wantec VR– 928 South Main Street, Greenville | 864.509.1077
Offers 11 virtual reality escape games. Games can be played with 1-2 people. Game run for 60 minutes.
Spartanburg County Escape Rooms
Trapped in the Upstate – 660 Spartan Blvd, Space 210, Spartanburg | 864.256.1623 Offers 4 private escape rooms. Puzzles take about 60 minutes each. The minimum age to play alone is 16. Children under 11 are welcome, but some puzzles are not appropriate for younger players due to difficulty and theme.
Pickens County Escape Rooms
The Escape Quest– 277 Market Street, Seneca | 864.626.5995
Offers 4 escape rooms of varying levels of difficulty. 2 players are required for 2 of the three rooms offered. Recommended party size is 4 – 8 players. Booking ahead is highly recommended; walk-in gameplay is not guaranteed. Each escape room is approximately 60 minutes. Children are allowed as long as accompanied by an adult.
Anderson County Escape Rooms
Electric City Escapes– 255 Wall Street, Piedmont, SC 29673 | 864.328.9908
Offers escape rooms of varying difficulty. Most rooms are appropriate for all ages; the 13th Floor Mystery Parlor is PG-13. Games are 60 minutes long. Booking online is recommended. [⚠️ VERIFY: Electric City Escapes’ official site now lists its Anderson rooms (formerly 4103 Liberty Highway) as “Temporarily Closed” and shows an active location at 255 Wall Street, Piedmont, SC 29673 (Powdersville area). Please confirm the current operating location, room lineup, and correct booking link before publishing — booking may now route through electriccityescapes2.com.]
Upstate Escape Rooms: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book an escape room in advance?
Yes—most Upstate escape rooms recommend or require booking ahead of time, and walk-ins are not guaranteed. Reserving online is the surest way to lock in your preferred date and time.
How much do escape rooms near Greenville cost?
Pricing varies by venue and group size, generally running about $30–$44 per person. For example, Trapped in the Upstate charges $31.99–$43.99 per person (the price drops as your group grows), Wantec VR’s virtual reality escape games run $29.90–$33.90 per person, and The Escape Quest in Seneca is $30–$35 per person. Check each venue’s website for current rates.
How long does an escape room take?
Most games last about 60 minutes. Plan to arrive a few minutes early to check in and hear your mission briefing.
Can kids do escape rooms in the Upstate?
Many rooms are family-friendly, but age policies vary by venue. Trapped in the Upstate requires an adult in the room for players under 16, Breakout Games welcomes all ages with an adult for players under 14, and some themed rooms aren’t recommended for younger kids. Contact your chosen venue for its specific age rules.
Do you have a favorite escape room in Greenville or the Upstate?
