WHODUNNIT

Washington, D.C.
Adams Morgan

$59.99

WHODUNNIT

Washington, D.C.
Adams Morgan

$59.99

(22 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 check 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 Adams Morgan 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 anywhere in Adams Morgan.
  • 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 DC 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 a magnifying glass and handkerchief
  • QR codes to access the web-based app (no download required)
  • A pen
  • STARTING LOCATION: Start anywhere in Adams Morgan. 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 1 mile around Adams Morgan
  • 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 Washington, D.C.

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  • Rachel P

    Adams Morgan Escapely FTW!

    We did the Escapely outdoor scavenger hunt in Adams Morgan about a year ago and absolutely loved it. Our group was five adults and two kids under 10, and it worked surprisingly well for everyone—the kids participated on and off but stayed engaged the whole time. It was such a fun way to explore Adams Morgan and discover cool spots and details we never would’ve noticed otherwise. We covered a lot of ground, and the neighborhood was perfect for it, with easy pit stops along the way for a drink or a bite to eat. The challenges were clever and thoughtfully designed, especially how they incorporated buildings, street art, and the surrounding environment. It struck a great balance between challenging and fun, and by the end we were already excited to try more Escapely games in other neighborhoods. Highly recommend for groups looking for a unique, interactive way to explore a city.

  • Charissa Y

    Great afternoon in Adams Morgan solving puzzles and exploring neighbourhood

    My husband and I had a blast doing the Adams Morgan escape game! I really liked how well planned out the route was – no real doubling back, things were on the way, the stops were at places where there was space to linger or even sit – no small feat when DC streets can get a little full of people at time! Also kudos for use of local landmarks, one of which was part of my favourite puzzle in the game 🙂 Great recommendation of The Diner as a start point, and we ended up having a drink at the Roofers Union rooftop bar nearby while solving the endgame. While a little pricey, it’s not more than we would’ve paid for an escape room or movie, so I thought it was fair. Cute little relaxed 3-4 hour date!

  • Abigail C

    A fun -- and different -- family outing

    I highly recommend this as a family outing. There were 6 of us in our group — in a wide age range; my husband and me (in our early 70s); our daughter and her husband (in their 40s) and our granddaughter and a friend (both 10). There were puzzles for everyone; it was a good assortment. The Hints were a big help in some of the more complicated puzzles; but we never had to go all the way to the Explanation, so the difficulty level was just right.

    I have lived in or near DC for most of my life, but the game showed me parts of Adams Morgan that I had never seen. It was great. If I had any suggestion, it would be that the game include a link to a walking map; we had a little trouble finding one of the locations but we ultimately did find it so no big concern.

    We plan to do the Escapely in Georgetown, too!

  • Yona L

    Great activity for all ages!

    Super fun! Great for all ages. An awesome way to explore Adams Morgan and get to know the neighborhood. Bring walking shoes, a water bottle, and a backpack. Great way to spend an afternoon.

  • Robin D

    Great day with family & friends!

    We really enjoyed the challenge of the game and exploring a neighborhood we were unfamiliar with. The mystery story was well thought out and it was fun to discover the “real world clues” along the way. Based on the recommendation from the app, we had lunch at the starting point, The Diner, which was very good. I would definitely do this game again in other cities!

The best DC escape room experience

About the escape room game

This escape room adventure around Adams Morgan 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Adams Morgan to track down clues and crack the case!

This real world escape room is the most unique escape room in Washington, D.C. 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 DC escape room adventure and what you'll see along the way.

Escapely's DC escape room begins with a call to help solve a murder. You must put on your detective hat and find clues and suspects around Adams Morgan. (The clues are in the real world, but the suspects are on our app.) You'll start by finding your first clue at the Adams Morgan community board. Then, you get to walk down 18th Street, which is the heart of DC's trendy and funky Adams Morgan neighborhood.

Your next set of clues is at the sculpture garden outside the Marie H. Reed Recreation Center and then the game takes you to Kalorama Park and Champorama Park. We suggest ending up at Adams Morgan staple Madam's Organ to finish the game (and have a drink!) but you can choose any other place in the area. Adams Morgan is also known for its multicultural dining options, from Ethiopian to Vietnamese to falafel if you have time for dinner.

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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 DC's Adams Morgan, the clues are different than all other Whodunnit games. But the puzzles will feel familiar.
Adams Morgan is one of the most funky and eclectic neighborhoods in all of Washington, D.C. It's very pedestrian-friendly and 18th Street, the center of Adams Morgan, is filled with interesting shops, dining options, and great nightlife. The DC Arts Center hosts local artists and Meridian Hill Park is a great place to go on a nice day. Tryst coffee shop is a neighborhood staple and their sister restaurant (The Diner) is a partner of the escape room!
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 DC!
Adams Morgan is very small (only about a mile from end to end) so you can park anywhere in the area and be close to the game. Public transportation and ride share are always recommended to cut down parking costs.
There are no indoor clues in our DC escape room game. Everything is publicly accessible.
It's a self-guided adventure around Washington DC's Adams Morgan for couples, families, individuals, friend groups, and anyone else looking for a fun thing to do in Adams Morgan.