Welcome to Escape Corvallis, the premier escape room experience in the valley!
Welcome to Escape Corvallis, the premier escape room experience in the valley!
Going strong in downtown Corvallis since 2016, we have continually offered fun challenges for you and your group. All puzzles and rooms are free-range, organic, non-GMO, and lovingly crafted in our custom-built escape room factory off the Amalfi coast. And our staff are here to make sure you have a great time when you step through our door!
In designing a room, we try to have something for everyone. From 'old school' logic puzzles, to physical puzzles that might require the group to work together, to high-tech puzzles that bring the 'wow' factor, we aim to give everyone in the group a chance to shine. And we strive to make each room feel like you are immersed in that world -
In designing a room, we try to have something for everyone. From 'old school' logic puzzles, to physical puzzles that might require the group to work together, to high-tech puzzles that bring the 'wow' factor, we aim to give everyone in the group a chance to shine. And we strive to make each room feel like you are immersed in that world - because after all, aren't you here for a little escape from the everyday?
Looking for a unique and engaging team building activity for your company? Look no further than Escape Corvallis. Our escape rooms are the perfect way to foster communication and teamwork among your employees. Or to reward your team for a job well done. These are all by appointment, so just email us and we can make it happen!
We are celebrating 8 years of bringing fun and challenging games to the WIllamette Valley. Come help us celebrate by using code HBEC24 to get $8 off each person for our "in person" rooms. Not valid on Wed or Sun, not valid with AR games, and not valid with any other promo, discount, coupon, etc.
The year is 2020. It's early January, and people around the world are enjoying bat smoothies and coughing in each other's faces. But then, news breaks about a strange and deadly virus that appeared in China. Soon the whole world would find itself in LOCKDOWN! Before you could say "Tiger King", you were hoarding TP, learning what 'work-from-home' meant, and trapped in your apartment. The only way to get outside is to make the vaccine that will allow you to escape LOCKDOWN 2020!
Skill level: newbie to expert (very good for first-timers)
Players: 2-10
Jailbreak is our newest challenge. You've been wrongly imprisoned for crimes you didn't commit. (Those phone calls were perfect!) The guard has left his post and you have 1 hour to try and break free - otherwise you'll have a life sentence with the worst criminals known to mankind - politicians!
Skill level: newbie to expert
Players: 2-8
Happy Hour is great fun especially for larger groups. You and your friends went out for a night of fun, but somehow you were separated, with half of you trapped in a dive bar, and half trapped in a cheesy casino. One hour to find the elixir that will let you escape!
Skill level: newbie to expert
Players: 4-12
Looking for a true challenge? The Repository of Extraordinary Challenges (REC) room is steampunk-infused, with oaky overtones and a hint of jasmine. Our most immersive room is also our most diabolical!
Skill level: veteran escape artist, or those who love a big-time challenge
Players: 2-8
The Kids Room is specially designed for kids aged 6-10. Puzzles are more appropriate to this developmental level, and after solving the final puzzle, they 'escape' into a game / party room suitable for you to have a birthday celebration, or just hang out and play games together.
(Please note that this current kids room will be retired by the end of April 2024, to make way for an all-new, immersive kids room!)
Fun level: 10/10
Players: 4-8 kids, with at least 1 adult in the room
We now offer 4 different Augmented Reality (AR) games! Each one has a unique set of challenges and puzzles, combining aspects of scavenger hunts, escape rooms and geocaching. You and your group will be walking around town (so be prepared for the weather!) while solving some fun and sometimes devious challenges. Two games (Mindfall and Blackout) are suitable for all ages. We have one game (Magic Portal) that is perfect for families with younger kids, and another one (Bachelor/Bachelorette Royale) geared to a party night for adults. See below for descriptions of each.
The city is being threatened with destruction of its power supply. You and your group must figure out how to hack into their system and prevent chaos. NOTE: this game will have you meet/start near OSU campus. You and your fellow agents will be notified of the location once you are approved for this mission...
ALSO - this game can be played against another team! Ask us how!
Total walking distance for this game is about 2 miles (3.1 km)
Skill level: newbie to expert
Players: 1-4
Time: 2-2.5 hours
Cost: $60 introductory flat fee, plus $250 damage deposit (refunded when all items returned in same condition)
Evil trolls and monsters have found a Magic Portal into our world. You and your team must work with the protective goblins to figure out how to close the Portal and keep us safe!
This game is very suitable for families with younger kids (ages 6-10) and involves walking about 1 mile (1.5 km) total.
Skill level: newbie to expert
Players: 2-6
Time: 1.5-2 hours
Cost: $60 introductory flat fee, plus $250 damage deposit (refunded when all items returned in same condition)
The city is under threat from an organization that wants to spread a virus via our water system. You have to figure out how to stop them before time runs out. For agents like you, it's all in a day's work...
Total walking distance during this game is about 1.5 miles (2.3 km)
Skill level: newbie to expert
Players: 2-4
Time: 2-2.5 hours
Cost: $60 introductory flat fee, plus $250 damage deposit (refunded when all items returned in same condition)
Things got a little out of hand at the bachelor party, and the groom seems to have gone missing. You have to retrace your steps from the party to try and find him.
This game promises to be great fun for a bachelor party, or for any group that wants to have a more adult type of fun for a couple hours! (These games are NOT suitable for kids, and most of your time will be spent in bars that may restrict anyone under age 21)
Skill level: newbie to expert
Players: 2-8
Time: 2-2.5 hours
Cost: $100 introductory flat fee, plus $250 damage deposit (refunded when all items returned in same condition)
Things got a little out of hand at the bachelorette party, and the bride seems to have gone missing. You have to retrace your steps from the party to try and find her.
This game promises to be great fun for a bachelorette party, or for any group that wants to have a more adult type of fun for a couple hours! (These games are NOT suitable for kids, and most of your time will be spent in bars that may restrict anyone under age 21)
Skill level: newbie to expert
Players: 2-8
Time: 2-2.5 hours
Cost: $100 introductory flat fee, plus $250 damage deposit (refunded when all items returned in same condition)
Autumn was first brought to EC by Julie as apart of a class project. (The project being, "Go figure out why that bald guy at Escape Corvallis has no friends".) But once here, she realized that her life up until that point had been missing a certain...je ne sais quoi. Which is French for, 'Meh, I got nothin better to do on a Thursday night
Autumn was first brought to EC by Julie as apart of a class project. (The project being, "Go figure out why that bald guy at Escape Corvallis has no friends".) But once here, she realized that her life up until that point had been missing a certain...je ne sais quoi. Which is French for, 'Meh, I got nothin better to do on a Thursday night. Not since the glory days of Must-See TV." We have been thrilled to have her as part of the team.
Jacob has a day job (so do ya now, Mr Fancy Pants???) working at OSU managing all their YouTube accounts, the College of Pharmacy, the vet school, and the MU (but only the restaurants). He found he had way too much free time so he came to EC. While his dedication to doing a good job and attention to detail are great attributes, we really kept him on because of his dog, Delilah.
Ruby has quickly proven herself to be a fast learner and always eager to lend a hand where needed. And her other job involves working with little kids, so she is well-suited to be around Mike and the rest of the EC team. She also notices little details that even Mike misses, such as the fact that we should let groups out of the room even if they didn't solve all the challenges.
If you have seen any of our social media posts over the last year, it's likely that Julie was the mastermind behind it. She has managed to get Mike to do all sorts of stupid things, telling him it's for something called 'TikTok' (but in reality, she has just been posting all his 'dances' to a Reddit group called u/peoplecantdance). She al
If you have seen any of our social media posts over the last year, it's likely that Julie was the mastermind behind it. She has managed to get Mike to do all sorts of stupid things, telling him it's for something called 'TikTok' (but in reality, she has just been posting all his 'dances' to a Reddit group called u/peoplecantdance). She also is great with animals, which is very fitting for the escape room world.
Caden didn't even know he was auditioning for a job when he and his family were one of the early groups to do Jailbreak. He had some excellent suggestions (such as NOT actually handcuffing everyone together) that he was offered a job on the spot.
Rocky is the official dog mascot of Escape Corvallis, and was the driving force behind the new Adopt-a-Dog or Cat-Program with Heartland Humane. He woke up one day, did his brief yoga (downward dog, of course), then said to me, "Hey Mike, sure, you adopted me from a shelter, but what have you done for shelter animals lately?" And I said,
Rocky is the official dog mascot of Escape Corvallis, and was the driving force behind the new Adopt-a-Dog or Cat-Program with Heartland Humane. He woke up one day, did his brief yoga (downward dog, of course), then said to me, "Hey Mike, sure, you adopted me from a shelter, but what have you done for shelter animals lately?" And I said, "How is it you're speaking so articulately when just yesterday you were eating squirrel poop? But you do make a good point. Either that, or I really need to stop doing gummies at breakfast."
Anna has been the behind-the-scenes driving force behind EC for a few years. She is the muse behind such great puzzles as the one with the hidden thing that opens up that other thing, as well as that weird set of symbols that somehow gave the answer to that weird number lock. You remember...? That thing that Becky eventually figured out a
Anna has been the behind-the-scenes driving force behind EC for a few years. She is the muse behind such great puzzles as the one with the hidden thing that opens up that other thing, as well as that weird set of symbols that somehow gave the answer to that weird number lock. You remember...? That thing that Becky eventually figured out and we were all like, "Ohmigawd, Becky, how did you come up with that?" And she agreed to become the wife of Mike, so that shows you her judgment right there...
Mike got into the escape room business after trying numerous other failed businesses, such as professional plate spinner; tarantula breeder; and snickerdoodle quality control. As Mike says, "something about locking people in a room and taking their money just *really* appealed to me." Taking pride in designing all his own props and puzzle
Mike got into the escape room business after trying numerous other failed businesses, such as professional plate spinner; tarantula breeder; and snickerdoodle quality control. As Mike says, "something about locking people in a room and taking their money just *really* appealed to me." Taking pride in designing all his own props and puzzles, he has come to realize that maybe this is why he has so few friends. He hopes to be creating fun, challenging rooms for years to come. Unless Anna kills him first.
Karma has been with EC since she was a wee lass of barely 16 years. She has matured into roles well beyond her years, and always done so with a gracious smile and can-do attitude. But sadly, after 5+ years of giving her all to EC, as of August 11, 2024, Karma will be leaving for greener pastures. Literally. She is becoming a grass farmer,
Karma has been with EC since she was a wee lass of barely 16 years. She has matured into roles well beyond her years, and always done so with a gracious smile and can-do attitude. But sadly, after 5+ years of giving her all to EC, as of August 11, 2024, Karma will be leaving for greener pastures. Literally. She is becoming a grass farmer, but as she's the type that always needs a challenge, she will be attempting it in the Altiplano of Peru. All of us at EC truly wish her the best in whatever she attempts, and have full confidence that she will achieve great things!
We (will soon have) an online 'print on demand' store, where you can load up with gear from your favorite escape room! Shipping is free (well, not really - nothing is 'free'. It just means the cost of shipping is baked into the price of the item...) and we have set our profit on each item to be quite low (max of $2 per item). So if you're itching to show your street cred with some local business gear, click the link to the right! And if there's an item you'd like to see us offer, shoot us an email and we can likely add it!
Please reach us at info@escapecorvallis.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Only those who like to have fun can take part. (Those who don't like to have fun should sign up for the new course offered through Parks and Rec called, "Shaving My Head with a Cheese Grater While Chewing Tinfoil".) Escape rooms are great for birthday celebrations, team building, girls night out, family time - or for no reason at all other than you want a unique and memorable thing to do. And as we now offer a room specifically designed for kids (see next FAQ), we can offer something entertaining and interesting to those from 6 to 106! (Kids between 10 and 14 are welcome in our 'adult rooms' with at least one paid and attending adult in the room.) Price per person is the same for kids and adults (except the Kids room, which has special pricing).
Yes! We have now opened the first escape room designed for kids aged 6-10! (UPDATE as of Aug 2024 - -the original kids room has closed, a new one is in the design/build phase...) The puzzles and challenges are simpler and geared toward where kids are, developmentally speaking. The escape room portion should take about 30 minutes, and after they solve the final puzzle (and don't worry, we'll see to it that they do!) it will reveal a second "party room" where you can all hang out for up to an hour. This room will have tables and chairs for having a celebration (for example, a birthday party), along with games appropriate for this age group. In addition, we have a TV with a Fire Stick if the wee ones can't go an hour without an episode of Teen Titans Go.. Or keep it "in the now" and just let them play games with each other - ya know, socially interact...
At least one parent will be required to be in the room AT ALL TIMES with the group of kids. While we may have a staff member in the room as well, this does not count toward your direct parental supervision. This is for a few reasons, including: 1) you know your kids, and know how to redirect them if they are becoming "challenging"; 2) you also know how to calm your kids if they are getting anxious, etc; 3) we are not providing a daycare service (quite frankly, if we were, we'd charge four times the rate! ;-)
As for very young kids (under 6) and infants, we STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST this. They won't get the puzzles, they will get bored, they could easily get hurt (or hurt the room/props), they will distract the parent(s) from keeping watch on the other kids, and they can interfere with the overall experience of the rest of the group. So please leave those under age 6 at home with someone responsible. Or give them a wad of cash and send them to the nearest Starbucks. Who are we to judge your parenting style?
We ask that you show up 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of your game. This allows time for waivers to be filled out, instructions to be given, and neurons to be roused from slumber. The game itself will take 60 - 75 minutes (depending on the room you are doing), and then there's usually 5-10 minutes or so at the end for 'debriefing', discussing what puzzles may have stumped you, and generally basking in your intellectual awesomeness. Be aware that if you are late, then that time may come off of your total time in the room (especially if we have a follow-up room right after yours). This will be at the discretion of the Escape Master.
The only things you'll need will be a sense of curiosity, a desire to have fun, and a willingness to think outside the box a little. And maybe your reading glasses, if you use them. You will need your phone to do the waiver in the lobby, so please have it with you. We will lock it up once you go into the room, as well as any pocket knives, tool kits, mini-flame throwers, etc. Likewise, you don't need any special skills or knowledge (like knowing how to balance a chemical reaction, or the difference between alliteration and assonance - but if you, good for you! It will definitely help you later in life as you try to become a 'social influencer' ...)
When you book, you'll be taken to a secure portal to make payment, via PayPal (but you do NOT need a PayPal account to use the portal). We never see or have access to any of your payment info.
Good for you for eschewing the modern banking/financial system! While we would love to get hold of some of that gold and silver you are hoarding in your panic room, unfortunately our booking system only deals with cards. This means you will not be able to reserve a room. However, you can show up during our regular open hours and either take a shot at getting the room you wanted as a walk up, or you can pay with cash to reserve a future room.
You will be mocked endlessly by friends and family. People will point at you on the street. Your life insurance premiums will likely increase. But because we care so much, the Escape Master will be monitoring and can offer hints if you're truly stuck, to help you try and avoid such a fate. Every group gets 3 hints if needed. After that, further hints are at the discretion of the Escape Master.
Sorry, but there are no refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you believe you have some extenuating circumstances, you will need to contact info@escapecorvallis.com to plead your case. (You will get much farther if you don't approach that request with a sense of righteous entitlement. Just sayin'. ;-)
We require at least 4 people to run the Happy Hour room (because your group is split into 2 groups at the start, in 2 different rooms), and at least 2 people for the Jailbreak, REC and Lockdown 2020 rooms. Generally, you'll have more fun and have a better chance of escaping with more people. Not saying you can't do it with just 2, but keep in mind the rooms were typically designed for 4-8 people.
Our kids room is designed for groups of 4-8 kids (age 6-10), and AT LEAST one adult in the room with them (included in the flat fee price).
Yes, we have a single-user bathroom at each end of the building.
Yes, in terms of door widths, hallway widths, etc. However, the location (301 SW 4th St, Suite 280, Corvallis) does not have an elevator, and there are 16 steps to the 2nd floor, where we are located. Also, not all puzzles / challenges / parts of rooms would necessarily be accessible to someone in a wheelchair or with other mobility issues or disabilities.
We do! And our gift vouchers are the perfect way to say, "I'd like to lock you away for an hour or so!" Go to the Booking Section above and click the "Gift Vouchers" icon/link.
Not any more, ever since a little thing called Covid! All bookings are private, and once a room is booked, it closes to further bookings. So please try to have your whole group accounted for when you make your booking. But if other friends and family heard about this awesome thing you're about to do and now want to join in, who can blame them? You can add people the "day of" as we take credit cards (and cash) on site.
Generally yes, but as rooms are sometimes booked days in advance, if you have your mind set on a particular time and room, then reserve your spot. But if you're out and about and you see us and think, "I've always wondered what's in that mundane-looking building near Block 15", then come up and talk to us. We might be able to fit you in. You'll need exact cash OR a credit card to pay on site.
Good question. The door is closed during your game but if you need to get out, or want to get out, or have to get out, you can do so easily.
Yes, almost definitely. We have bright-eyed and bushy-tailed staff who eagerly want more rooms to work! Contact us at info@escapecorvallis.com and we can likely work out your custom room.
In a school bus, yes. In our escape rooms, not so much. The rooms as currently configured can handle anywhere from 8 - 12 people each (depending on the room), for a total of 34-36 in our 'adult' rooms. We can run all rooms essentially at once. But talk to us, we're happy to work with your larger group and make it happen!
Despite my professional (and personal) aversion to the phone, we have finally adopted 19th century technology. Our number is 458-250-3539. Of course, we are hoping that you still read through these FAQs to get most (if not all) of your questions addressed. The phone would be great for those trying to organize a company team building, for example, or for someone with questions about special needs related to doing one of our rooms. Or even better, call us to leave a message about how awesome our staff was during your visit, or how cool the room was! (If you have complaints about staff or the rooms, please call 202-456-1111)
We will host a dog or cat once a month (or so) at Escape Corvallis. The animal can join you and your group during your room, if you'd like. And the best part...Escape Corvallis will pay the adoption fee if you are the successful applicant for the animal! All animals will be provided by Heartland and will have been determined to be safe to be around people. Having said that, use the same approach and behavior you would around any dog or cat you're meeting for the first time, and let them decide if they want to meet you. We aim to bring animals that are pretty well-socialized, but sometimes even the happiest pup or kitty needs a break from people! If any group does not want to be around the dog or cat, then Escape Corvallis staff can crate the animal while you are here.
Ok, first, take a deep, cleansing breath while counting slowly to 10. Second, email us at info@escapecorvallis.com, and we can likely address the issue.
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Escape Corvallis collects basic information such as name, email and phone number when making a booking and/or filling out our waiver. We will occasionally (no more than once a month) send out an email that updates prior customers on specials, deals, etc. Otherwise we do not use or sell your data in any way. We do not collect (or see) any payment information (such as credit card numbers, PayPal information, etc). We do not collect or keep any data on minors. Or miners, because if they have the courage to spend their working lives deep below the surface of the earth, who am I to collect their data? I'm just some soft, pudgy surface-dweller...
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