SPYHUNTER

Detroit
Downtown

$54.99

(3 reviews)
STARTING LOCATION: Anywhere near the Spirit of Detroit Plaza

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 downtown Detroit in this unforgettable outdoor escape room adventure!

A small number of game boxes are available for same-day pickup. Call 702-747-3009 for availability!
  • Open your clue box anywhere near the Spirit of Detroit Plaza 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 downtown Detroit 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 will find:

  • 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

    Everything you need to know about this Detroit escape room game:

  • IMPORTANT: All games in the Spyhunter series have the same storyline and similar puzzles. Clues are different but solves will be familiar.
  • PLAYING TIME: 1.5-3 hours depending on experience level and how much you eat, drink, and explore along the way
  • WALKING DISTANCE: About 1.75 miles around downtown Detroit
  • 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 Detroit.

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  • Bridget A

    So worth it

    We had an amazing time! It was so cool how much of the landmarks and monuments we actually had to use to figure out the clues. And we love that the hints still let you figure things out, it doesn’t just give you the answer obviously. We used this on our trip to Detroit and it has been a highlight of the trip so far! A very well thought out game, we’ll be looking into the other locations when we go on other trips in the future.

  • Brian D Wassom

    Lots of Fun!

    What a fun adventure through downtown Detroit! Challenging but solvable puzzles, and a fun story to follow. Made for a great afternoon on the town!

  • Ossandra W

    A Genius Outdoor Escape Experience!

    This virtual escape room puzzle game was absolutely amazing! I loved how there were so many cool puzzles to solve all around the city. I played with my mom. We were both born and raised in Detroit and we love downtown. There were so many amazing landmarks for us to visit and spectacular puzzles for us to solve. We felt like real spies. Using the kit provided and our phones, we had a great time getting to the bottom of the mystery at hand. In addition to the amazing puzzles, we also appreciated how everything was situated. The layout of the game was genius. We were afraid we’d need bikes or something at least, but it was not bad to walk. The day we chose had particularly lovely weather and we were able to take a nice stroll and make it to each destination without taxing effort.

    The concept of this puzzle game was amazing. I was impressed by how well the puzzles were integrated into actual Detroit landmarks and real-life signs, art pieces, and other fixtures. God bless the creators of this puzzle. Words truly cannot express how much fun we had!

    If you are planning on embarking upon the mission, I would suggest you do so on a nice day with pleasant weather. Dress appropriately so that you don’t become too hot or too cold. Also, wear comfortable shoes, as you will do a bit of walking. We did have to stop by a restroom and get something to drink because we did this in summer time, but the whole process was smooth. It made for a wonderfully memorable day.

The best Detroit escape room experience

About the escape room game

This escape room adventure, set in downtown Detroit, takes the best parts of an escape room and the thrilling parts of a scavenger hunt and combines them, thus creating the most fun thing to do in Detroit. In this outdoor escape room, you get to search for clues hidden in the real world and then use them to solve puzzles. When you crack a code, the app will tell you where to go for your next clue! This Escapely adventure brings you out of the traditional escape room and takes you around downtown Detroit to track down clues and expose double agents!

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

In Escapely's Detroit 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 near the Spirit of Detroit Plaza, an outdoor event space where everyone in Detroit can enjoy fun and entertainment. The first stop is the International Memorial to the Underground Railroad. Not only is it an important historical marker, but it sits on the Detroit riverwalk. It's peaceful, scenic, and romantic. If you're in the mood for some exercise, you can rent bikes and ride up and down, and if you're with kids you can even walk down to the carousel!

The next clue will be found at the Transcending Monument in Hart Plaza, which honors the Detroit labor movement. You'll continue on to the UAW-Ford Joint Trusts Center, the Penobscot Building, the Detroit City Club apartments, and Harmonie Park. We suggest ending the game at Campus Martius Park, which always has a handful food trucks on hand. If none of those suit your fancy and you have worked up an appetite, there are many restaurants in walking distance.

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Detroit escape room FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, you can play Spyhunter games in different cities. However, it is generally not recommended unless you are a dedicated escape room enthusiast. You see, playing Spyhunter games in different cities is like playing escape rooms with the same storylines and similar puzzles. The experience will be identical, except you will be dealing with different sets of clues. Because the clues are integrated within downtown Detroit, they are distinct from all other Spyhunter games, but the puzzles will feel familiar.
An outdoor escape room is a real-world adventure that leads you through a series of clues to solve a problem or mystery! It shares similarities with classic escape rooms, except you are not locked in a room! Instead, you get to explore exciting locations like Downtown Detroit and discover some of the city’s iconic landmarks like the Spirit of Detroit Plaza, historic monuments, and unique murals. As you journey through the area, you will uncover hidden clues, solve puzzles, crack codes, and take on challenges. This themed puzzle experience will get you out of the house for a thrilling adventure!
You receive a game box that contains most of the clues needed to solve the escape room adventure. Other clues will be hidden around Downtown Detroit, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled! When you find a real-world clue, use your creativity to compare it with what is in the box and solve the puzzle. Once you have the solution, enter it into the app to move on to the next stage of the outdoor escape room.
Your Escape The City game will arrive in the mail to the address provided at checkout. We have a small number of Detroit games available for same-day pickup for tourists and last-minute players. Call 702-747-3009 for availability.
Downtown Detroit defies the old stereotypes—it is now a vibrant, clean, and beautiful area that is highly walkable, making it an ideal location for an outdoor escape room. You will find plenty of food options, indie shops, and art galleries to explore along the way. The scenic Detroit Riverwalk, which is part of the escape room route, offers fun for all ages. We suggest wrapping up your adventure at Campus Martius Park, the heart of downtown’s revitalization. With pavilions for public events, gardens, a manmade beach in summer, and an ice skating rink in winter, this escape room adventure is the perfect way to experience the best of downtown Detroit!
It is technically both an escape room and a scavenger hunt! In a traditional escape room, you solve puzzles that guide you from one to the next in order to escape a room (or multiple rooms). Meanwhile, in Escape the City, you solve puzzles that lead you through real-world locations, with clues scattered around the city. It is one of the best things to do in Detroit!
The closest free parking to the start of the outdoor escape room is at 1 E Congress Street. However, there is free and inexpensive metered parking along the game route.
There are no indoor clues in our Detroit escape room game. Everything is publicly accessible.
It is a self-guided adventure around downtown Detroit for couples, families, individuals, friend groups, and anyone else looking for a fun thing to do in Detroit.