FunKidsActivities
Magic Escape Rooms Columbus

Magic Escape Rooms Columbus

35 E Gay St Fifth Floor, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Overview

Category:Halloween Kids Activities
Location:Columbus, OH

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Magic Escape Rooms Columbus offers highly engaging and thoughtfully designed escape room experiences that immerse players in a story from the moment they arrive. It stands out for its blend of clever, intricate puzzles that are challenging but not frustrating, innovative use of technology, cool special effects, and integration of local Columbus history, providing a strong sense of whimsy and accomplishment.

Key Highlights

  • Puzzles are clever and intricate enough to pose a fun challenge but never become frustrating.
  • Engaging storylines are central, with the entire setting playing into the plot from the introduction.
  • A wide variety of puzzles are included: traditional locks and combinations, non-traditional puzzles, switches, hidden clues, and technology-based interactions.
  • Features really cool special effect moments that enhance the experience.
  • Integrates local Columbus history into the room's design and puzzles.
  • The host provides helpful clues only when truly needed, ensuring progress without spoiling the challenge.
  • Experiences involve multiple rooms and hidden details, keeping players constantly engaged and progressing.

Standout Features

  • Thoughtful room design and immersive setting that fully supports the storyline.
  • Unique integration of Columbus history into the puzzle narrative.
  • Advanced technology alongside traditional puzzle elements for varied engagement.
  • A host guides guests from the 5th floor elevator, ensuring a smooth start despite the hard-to-find location.

Perfect For

Excellent for families with school-aged children, pre-teens, and teenagers (likely 8+ years old) who can actively participate in problem-solving, as the puzzles are described as intricate and challenging.
Suitable for adults and couples, with specific mention of plans to bring kids, suggesting a broad appeal for cooperative family play.

Ideal For

Families seeking a collaborative and mentally stimulating activity.
Groups who appreciate immersive storytelling and creative special effects.
Families interested in local history presented in an interactive format.
Birthday celebrations or family outings for children old enough to engage with complex puzzles.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Allow extra time for finding the location, as reviews indicate it can be tricky to spot.
  • Upon arrival, proceed directly to the 5th floor via the elevator, where a host will meet and guide your group.

Things to Consider

  • The physical location can be a little hard to find initially.

Price & Value

Not mentioned in reviews.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • The venue is located on the 5th floor of a building and is accessible via an elevator, suggesting general building accessibility.

When to Avoid

  • Families with very young children (toddlers, preschoolers) as the intricate and challenging nature of the puzzles may not be suitable for their age group.

Pricing/Package/Events

Pricing & Packages

Magician's Secret (Adults)

Varies by number of participants

Duration: up to 50 minutes

Private, multi-room, immersive adventure. Tax not included.

Includes:
  • private game
  • multi-roomed experience
  • unlimited hints
  • unique puzzles
Ages: 12 and older

Magician's Secret (Children)

$16.50/pp

Duration: up to 50 minutes

Family-friendly, private, multi-room, immersive adventure. Tax not included.

Includes:
  • private game
  • multi-roomed experience
  • unlimited hints
  • unique puzzles
Ages: 8-11

Events & Schedule

Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)

Edison's Lost Invention (Portable Escape Game)

Flexible off-hours scheduling to fit event needs

Based upon the number of players, travel distance & time (call for a quote at (614) 802-1935)

Portable escape game brought to your location (up to 30 miles from Columbus, OH). Designed for multiple teams playing simultaneously. Ideal for team-building, hospital communication drills, after-proms, company events, and corporate team building. Game masters oversee play, answer questions, track times, and take photos for social sharing.

🛡️Safety Policy

  • All games are always private.
  • Players are never locked in rooms.
  • Unlimited hints provided by game masters.
  • Games are Family-Friendly (Magician's Secret).

📅Booking Policy

  • Online booking available (with promo code for discount).
  • Gift certificates available for purchase.
  • Flexible off-hours scheduling available for special occasions or unique groups.

🚗Parking Information

  • Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, surrounded by a vibrant mix of restaurants, taverns, coffee shops, and hotels (implies public/paid parking options nearby, no dedicated parking specified).
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Sep 29, 2025

Photos

Magic Escape Rooms Columbus photo 1
Magic Escape Rooms Columbus photo 2
Magic Escape Rooms Columbus photo 3
Magic Escape Rooms Columbus photo 4
Magic Escape Rooms Columbus photo 5
Magic Escape Rooms Columbus photo 6

What People Say

What's Great

  • Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 3 reviews)
  • Spacious play areas (mentioned in 5 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Malana Cook

Malana Cook

a week ago

This escape room was so much fun! It had rooms to unlock, the tricks were just the right level of difficulty and we left with a feeling of whimsy and accomplishment. Would definitely recommend! It was a little hard to find, so here are pictures of the building and where to go, because it’s worth the hunt. Go up the elevator of the building to the 5th floor, and you will be guided by your host.

Sara Ziemba

Sara Ziemba

4 months ago

We had a fantastic time at Magic Escape Room! The puzzles and technology in the room were so well done and the story for the room was super engaging! You'll get to figure out locks and combinations as well as non-tradtional puzzles. We can't wait for more rooms to open!

Amanda Schreckengost

Amanda Schreckengost

a month ago

Such a fun experience right from the start! You can tell how much thought when into the design of the rooms. There was a wide variety of puzzles, really cool special effect moments, and added Columbus history! The puzzles were clever and intricate enough to pose a fun challenge but they never became frustrating. We made it out with a few minutes to spare! This was definitely one of the best escape rooms we’ve done and it’s a must try!

Ben Mowrey

Ben Mowrey

2 months ago

This was so fun! My wife and I have done several escape rooms and we both loved this one! The entire setting played into the storyline; from the mysterious, but beautiful, building and 5th floor, with the introduction immediately starting into the whole plot line. We loved the multiple rooms and hidden details. The two of us were able to finish in the nick of time, and felt great doing it. We highly recommend Magic Escape Rooms and plan to come back and let our kids also try it!

Andria Huston

Andria Huston

a week ago

This is one of the best escape rooms that we’ve done. There were a lot of puzzles, locks, switches, hidden clues, and items to engage, which made it seem like we were constantly making progress. It was very well thought out and the clues were given only when we really needed them but were super helpful!

Contact Information

35 E Gay St Fifth Floor, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

View on Google Maps

Opening Hours

Monday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
5.0
Total Reviews101
Recent Reviews5