WHODUNNIT

Chicago
Fulton Market

$54.99

WHODUNNIT

Chicago
Fulton Market

$54.99

Rated 4.96 out of 5 based on 27 customer ratings

(27 reviews)

IMPORTANT: All games in the Whodunnit series have the same storyline and similar puzzles.

A mysterious murder. Six suspects. A string of clues. Investigate the evidence to eliminate crime locations and verify alibis until you can make an accusation. Do you have what it takes to put the pieces together and crack the case? Search for clues, solve puzzles, and explore Fulton Market in this unforgettable outdoor escape room adventure!

Don't have time to wait for shipping? Select in-person pickup at checkout to pick up your game locally that same day (or on a future date). Search your email for "escapely in-person" after purchase and respond with your preferred pickup date and time so we can set it up!

Open your clue box near N Morgan St and W Lake St to begin your adventure.
Begin solving using anything you see in the box. Scan the QR code to input your solution and find out where to go.
Search for real-world clues hidden around Chicago and use them to solve puzzles. When you input the correct code, the app will tell you where to go and what to do!
If you get stuck, the no-download app has as many hints as you need. It also has storyline, videos, and more.
Play at your own pace. There's no penalty for hints and no one gets timed out.

Inside the escape room box you’ll find:

Lockbox with a real lock
Clue envelopes that are locked until you're told otherwise!
Other fun clue items, like a magnifying glass and handkerchief
QR codes to access the web-based app (no download required)
A pen

START LOCATION: Start anywhere in Fulton Market in Chicago. The specific location of each clue is in the game box!
PLAYING TIME: 1.5-3 hours depending on experience level and how much you eat, drink, and explore along the way
WALKING DISTANCE: Less than a mile around Fulton Market
PLAYERS PER BOX: We suggest 2-6 so that everyone can share the clues, but it's completely up to you. You can even play alone!
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Adjustable. There's no penalty for hints, so you can take them frequently or challenge yourself.
WHO CAN PLAY: Fun for all ages. Perfect for date nights, family outings, friend groups, tourists, and anyone looking for a fun outdoor escape room around Chicago.
GOOD TO KNOW: Because of certain clue access hours, don't start playing before 3pm Mon-Thurs or 11am Fri-Sun.

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Reema M

Rated 5 out of 5

Fun date activity!

I did this activity with my boyfriend since we’re both really into puzzles and escape room-esque games. It was a fun 3 hour evening which included stopping for ice cream and drinks throughout. The puzzles were easy/medium in difficulty and you never have to walk more than a few blocks in one stretch. We really enjoyed how immersive it was with the neighborhood. It was like finding real life easter eggs to an online game. I definitely recommend it for puzzle heads. I’d also say it was best for 2 people. I wouldn’t recommend for a larger group. Lastly, it’s probably best done in the daytime when it’s still light out. It was a perfect date day activity and I would definitely do something similar again!
Mandy A

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Family Activity

We did this tour with a 7 year old and 10 year old who love mystery games, watching Spy Ninjas on You Tube, etc. We used to live in the neighborhood 10 years ago so it was fun to walk around and see how things have changed and explore the new places. I loved that the clues took you into places, we made it into an afternoon/evening long adventure and got treats and drinks along the way which broke it up. The clues were pretty hard for us adults, I have to admit we used a bunch of hints but the app did a good job of leading you in the right direction without giving you the full answer right away. I was surprised at how much the kids picked up on themselves, my 7 year old is pretty bright and she understood one of the harder clues before I did. Overall, great story line, the interactivity was really cool and the area was really fun to explore.
Christie

Rated 5 out of 5

So Much Fun!!!

My husband and I LOVED this! We are into all the at-home mystery games: Hunt a Killer, Finders Seekers, Deadbolt Mystery Society, etc. This was top notch and more than exceeded our expectations. Can’t wait to complete the Nashville box with our friends in TN!
Melly

Rated 5 out of 5

We had a blast doing this as a family!

My older son was looking for a birthday present for my wife/his mom and came across Escapely on Instagram. We really had a fun time doing it!
There were a few tasks that were harder than the next – for Chicago the Time Out Market task was pretty challenging – but the game is well thought out enough to provide hints if you need them to help ensure a successful completion.
While more like Clue than Amazing Race, we loved that it was in the city and a good activity to do as a family (high school aged kids). We’ll look into doing in other cities when we can!
Gabriela Betancourt

Rated 4 out of 5

Good fun with a few storyline hangups

We had a great time playing this game in Fulton Market in Chicago. The clues were fun and there were several that were particularly creative. The only clue we didn’t enjoy was one that required going inside a restaurant where the clue was located somewhere that made you feel like you were in the way of the patrons. It was also awkward to have to go past the host looking for a clue without buying anything (though I’m sure that was kind of the point!) Other clues were in more public locations which was a lot more fun and didn’t feel intrusive.
The biggest place for improvement would be the storyline, I thought it was a little convoluted and wasn’t as well written as a lot of the other escape rooms or puzzle games we have played. The end didn’t really make that much sense. But since the puzzles were fun it made up for the weaker story.
I think it would be best to play with 2-3 players, but could be played with 1 or 4. More people than that and it would be hard to work on the clues together. Overall great fun, and a good way to check out some new spots in town whether you’re a local or a visitor.

PS you can DEFINITELY do this one on an empty stomach as you will come across several food related places.”

The Best Outdoor Escape Room Experience in Chicago, IL

Outdoor Escape Room Chicago

This outdoor escape room adventure around Fulton Market combines the best parts of an escape room and a scavenger hunt to create the most fun thing to do in Chicago. You get to search the neighborhood for clues hidden in the real world and then use them to solve escape room puzzles. When you solve a code, the app will tell you where to look for your next clue. Instead of simply trying to escape the room, this Escapely adventure takes you around Fulton Market to follow the leads, track down clues, and crack the case!

This real world escape room is the most unique escape room in Chicago. It takes you on a clue-solving adventure to find clues, solve puzzles, and follow an immersive storyline. If you want to keep the experience a surprise, don't read this next bit - it contains some spoilers about where you'll go on Escapely's Fulton Market escape room adventure and what you'll see along the way.

In Escapely's Chicago escape room, you're a detective tasked with solving a mysterious murder. You must find clues and track suspects around Fulton Market. (The clues are in the real world, but the suspects are on our app.) You start off in search of your first clue at pizza spot PB&J, which offers Escapely players discounts from time to time on our app. Then you get to visit Time Out Market, showcasing some of the best food and drink Chicago has to offer (come hungry).

Since you'll be ready for dessert by then, your next clue is at Molly's Cupcakes. Then you head to the Fulton Market sign to catch up with another suspect and see what clues you can find. Your final clue is at the fun and lively Recess. You won't need to go inside, but you might want to. The culinary scene in Fulton Market is thriving, but it's also a walkable, compact area perfect for an outdoor adventure.

Chicago escape room FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your Escape The City game will arrive in the mail to the address provided at checkout. If you are purchasing last-minute, you can select in-person pickup at checkout to pick up your game locally that same day (or on a future date). Search your email for "escapely in-person" after purchase and respond with your preferred pickup date and time so we can set it up!

Yes, but it is not generally recommended unless you’re a serious escape room enthusiast. It’s like playing an escape room with the same storyline and similar puzzles but with different clues available. In the Chicago escape room, the clues are integrated within Fulton Market, so the clues are different from those found in Whodunnit games in other cities. However, the puzzles will feel familiar. That said, we do have enthusiasts who play (and enjoy) the same theme in multiple cities!

An outdoor escape room is an escape room game played out in the real world. Unlike indoor escape rooms, you’re not locked in a room! Instead, you get to find clues while walking around Fulton Market and exploring monuments, murals, coffee shops, and other things you might not have noticed before. Teams hunt for clues, solve puzzles, crack codes, and tackle challenges to win the game and escape. It’s a themed puzzle experience that will get you out of the house for an exciting adventure! This outdoor escape room combines the best elements of an escape room with a fun scavenger hunt experience around the Windy City.

Your game box contains most of the clues you need to solve the escape room adventure. You’ll have to keep your eyes peeled to find the rest of the clues hidden around Fulton Market! When you find a real-world clue, you’ll have to think creatively and compare it to what’s in the box to solve the puzzle. When you have the solution, enter it on the app to advance to the next stage of the outdoor escape room.

Fulton Market is perfect for a Chicago escape room because of its active entertainment scene. There are endless food options nearby, many of which are stops along the escape room route (so be sure to arrive hungry!). Once an industrial warehouse zone, the area now features vibrant murals that are perfect for hiding clues. Fulton Market is also conveniently located and quite walkable. After completing the escape room, you can stick around to explore the place further. There are plenty of galleries, a video arcade, shops to check out, and more food options if you’re still hungry!

It is both! In a traditional escape room, you must solve puzzles that lead you through to the next escape room, and sometimes more. In Escape the City, you will have to do that, plus solve interconnected puzzles using clues in the real world. That makes this immersive activity one of the best things to do in Chicago!

We suggest parking near N Peoria Street and W Lake Street, as that is where you will start the game. Fulton Market is a small enough area that anywhere in the vicinity will work. If you prefer public transportation, you can take the Green Line to Morgan Station, the Blue Line to Grand Station, or the Halsted bus (8) to Fulton Market.

Yes. In our Fulton Market escape room, several clues are located within businesses. You won’t need to interact with staff or make a purchase to play, but you will need to enter to find the clues. However, some businesses along the way even give our players a discount!

This Chicago escape room is a self-guided adventure around Fulton Market for couples, families, individuals, friend groups, and anyone else looking for a fun thing to do in Chicago.