Ideas for Escape Room Themes

Players will never be entertained by an empty room full of puzzles, you must have an interesting theme. The most successful escape rooms have immersive themes/storylines with suitable props, decor, sound effects, costumes, etc. You may want to base your theme on historical events/people, horror stories, imaginary places—the more unique and fun the better! Below is a list of some potential themes for those looking to open an escape room:

• Escape from a Spy Bunker
• Escape from a Pirate Ship
• Escape from a 1920s Speakeasy
• Escape from a Science Lab
• Escape from a Medieval Castle
• Escape from an Ancient Tomb
• Escape from a Jail Cell
• Escape from a Zombie Apocalypse
• Escape from a Haunted Theatre
• Escape from Spaceship
• Escape from a Graveyard
• Escape from Jack The Ripper
• Escape from an Art Heist
• Escape from a Crashing Airplane
• Escape from a Mountain Cabin
• Escape from a Bank Robbery
• Escape from a Jungle
• Escape from a Runaway Train
• Escape from a Morgue
• Escape from a Haunted Mansion
• Escape from a Museum
• Escape from a Dentist’s Clinic

Do you have any other great escape room the ideas? Leave them in the comments below.