SPYHUNTER

Cincinnati
The Banks

$54.99

SPYHUNTER

Cincinnati
The Banks

Name: Cincinnati: The Banks
SKU: Cincinnati
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.86 (7 reviews)

$54.99

Rated 4.86 out of 5 based on 7 customer ratings

(7 reviews)

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

Trust no one. A ring of double agents has infiltrated the Chronos Agency and it’s up to you to go undercover and expose them. Can you track them down before it’s too late? Search for clues, solve puzzles, and explore The Banks in Cincinnati on this unforgettable 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 Smale Riverfront Park 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 Cincinnati 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.

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

START LOCATION: Start near Smale Riverfront Park in downtown Cincinnati. 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: About a mile around The Banks
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 Cincinnati.

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Justin G

Rated 5 out of 5

Great family fun

It was a great game we had fun doing it as a family. My kids enjoyed solving puzzles and pretending to be spys. We didn’t have any complaints other than wishing we would have pick a nicer day, but all in all it was a great time.
Simpsong

Rated 5 out of 5

Fun way to enjoy the Banks!

The escape room game was beautifully done, leveraging landmarks throughout the banks area as part of the puzzles. Even though we are from the area, there were some landmarks we didn’t know about. The game was also easy to stop, go do something else, and then pick up later. Some of the puzzles could be quite difficult, but there are ample hints if you get stuck.
The EscapeSmiths

Rated 4 out of 5

The Most Unique Way to Explore The City

We have done multiple cities now and have loved them all. See our full review here… https://youtu.be/Tj0k-BcWWko?si=XKD37dtnw_B-idyA
Eric G

Rated 5 out of 5

Fun way to see Cincinnati!

We booked this at the last minute and picked up our game box within the hour. The game was challenging, the city was beautiful, and we learned so much about Cincinnati!

We play escape games all the time but have never tried an outdoor adventure like this. I would highly recommend this if you have 2-3 hours to spend, are interested in learning local history, and have some experience solving puzzles.
JenARizzo

Rated 5 out of 5

We Escaped Cincinnati on sunny Sunday!

Five friends met up at the Banks to Escape Cincinnati. While it took us a little longer than expected to get started, we moved through the various clues and enjoyed a pretty day on the river. We found taking photos of the clues allowed each of us to work from our phones to think through the steps. We did use the hints strategically. One person would read them and guide us along without completely revealing the solution. If you enjoy the indoor escape rooms, this is even more enjoyable being outside and seeing sites in Cincinnati

The best Cincinnati escape room experience

About the escape room game

This escape room adventure around The Banks takes the best parts of an escape room and the best parts of a scavenger hunt and merges them into the most fun thing to do in Cincinnati. You get to search for clues hidden in the real world and then use them to solve escape room puzzles. When you solve for a code, the app will tell you where to go look for your next clue! Instead of trying to escape the room, this Escapely adventure takes you around Cincinnati's The Banks to track down clues and expose double agents!

This real world escape room is the most unique escape room in Cincinnati. 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 our Cincinnati escape room adventure and what you'll see along the way.

In Escapely's The Banks escape room, you are a top secret spy tasked with exposing a ring of double agents threatening to take down the agency. We suggest starting at a local coffee and wine bar in The Banks neighborhood. It's perfect place to solve the first puzzle before embarking on your escape room adventure. The first clue is Black Brigade of Cincinnati Monument. The Black Brigade, organized in 1862, consisted of some of the first African American soldiers employed by the Union in the Civil War. This is especially notable because of the tense race relations in Cincinnati at the time, right on the border with then slave-state Kentucky. Next, you'll head to the Castellini Esplanade in Smale Riverfront Park. If you're there on a Saturday in the summer, you might be able to take advantage of one of the free evening concerts - be sure to also keep the crowds in mind when planning your escape room start time. If you're playing with kids, the park also has a playground, numerous spash pads, and water features.

The next puzzle takes you to the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame. It's a music and technology experience that celebrates Cincinnati's rich Black music history. Take a break from scanning the QR codes on our puzzles and scan the QR codes along this walk - each one gives information about an artist and their musical history, as well as an augmented reality experience that brings the artist’s work to life. You will get to walk by Carol Ann’s Carousel, an amusement park ride open most of the year. While it isn't a clue, we recommend stopping in if you're with kids! Adults and baseball fans will be thrilled by the next clue, which is found outside of the Great American Ballpark, home of the Cincinnati Reds. Solve the puzzle as you take close note of the statues of famous Cincinnati baseball players. To close out your Cincinnati escape room experience, head back to Smale Riverfront Park to the Moerlein Lager House. It's the perfect place to grab a beer and a bite to eat while you solve the closing puzzles and complete your escape!

Cincinnati 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 are a serious escape room enthusiast. It would be like playing an escape room that has the same storyline and similar puzzles, but with different clues available. Because the clues are integrated within The Banks, the clues are different from all other Spyhunter games. But the puzzles will feel familiar.

Cincinnati's The Banks is a lively entertainment district with bars, restaurants, shops, and a large outdoor park with a free summer concert series. It's right on the riverfront and spans the whole Central Business District, so it's always alive with people. Toward the end of the 20th century, when Cincinnati experienced a move to the suburbs, the city took that as a cue to revitalize its waterfront and develop the empty land between both sports stadiums (The Great American Ballpark, where the Cincinnati Reds play, and Paycor Stadium, where the Cincinnati Bengals play). Before or after you play the escape room, enjoy the spectacular riverfront view of the Ohio River. And if you're hungry after the game, there are plenty of bars and restaurants to keep the adventure going.

It's both! In a traditional escape room you must solve puzzles that lead from one to the next to escape the room (or a series of rooms). In Escape the City you must solve puzzles that lead from one to the next, with clues in the real world. It's one of the best things to do in Cincinnati!

There are plenty of paid parking garages through The Banks in Cincinnati. Also, if you play on Sunday, metered parking is free!

There are no indoor clues in our Cincinnati escape room game. Everything is publicly accessible.

It's a self-guided adventure around The Banks in Cincinnati for couples, families, individuals, friend groups, and anyone else looking for a fun thing to do in Cincinnati!