NOTORIOUS OUTLAW

Houston
Downtown

$54.99

NOTORIOUS OUTLAW

Houston
Downtown

Name: Houston: Downtown
SKU: Houston
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.90 (21 reviews)

$54.99

Rated 4.90 out of 5 based on 21 customer ratings

(21 reviews)

STARTING LOCATION: Anywhere near the JPMorgan Chase Tower

An outlaw is on the loose, wreaking havoc and causing mayhem all over Magnolia City. The townsfolk are looking to you, the new Sheriff, to restore order to their town. Can you track her down and bring the infamous Magnolia Mae to justice? Search for clues, solve puzzles, and explore Houston 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 near the JPMorgan Chase Tower to start 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 Houston 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 sheriff badge and metal coins
QR codes to access the web-based app (no download required)
A pen

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

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 Downtown Houston
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 in Houston.
GOOD TO KNOW: Because of clue accessibility, don't play before 10:45am.

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Miles G Mcmahon

Rated 5 out of 5

Super fun escape room and walking tour in one!

This is a super fun adventure box! It’s basically escape room puzzles and a walking tour wrapped up in one tailored to the city itself—it’s not just generic puzzles but is instead full of the quirks of the city itself. I’ve lived downtown for about ten years but I still learned a bunch of cool things about my neighborhood and got my steps in at the same time.
Tony A

Rated 5 out of 5

Flat out awesome time!!

Had a great time! I loved the collaboration with the team. Overall, just had a blast. I loved the way the downtown environment was used. Would highly recommend to everyone. Looking forward to doing it again.
Travel67248205532

Rated 5 out of 5

Walking tour and escape room in one!

This is a super fun adventure box! It’s basically escape room puzzles and a walking tour wrapped up in one tailored to the city itself—it’s not just generic puzzles but is instead full of the quirks of the city itself. I’ve lived downtown for about ten years but I still learned a bunch of cool things about my neighborhood and got my steps in at the same time.
Nick H

Rated 5 out of 5

We were positively blown away by an amazing, unique, and high quality experience.

I bought the Escapely outdoor escape room box on a whim, and were pleasantly surprised; we had an absolute blast and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. I had no idea what to expect, but we were really impressed by the quality of the puzzles and of the build quality of the components in the box.

I like the hint system, and how they progressively get more helpful and cover a wide variety of circumstances. For instance, for one puzzle we didn’t necessarily want any hints, we just couldn’t find the real-world object, so I like how there’s an option to just show you what you’re looking for if you struggle to find it without spoiling the puzzle itself. It felt like we were on an actual adventure, going from one puzzle to the next and piecing together this fun narrative. We had some great “”ah-ha!”” moments when we discovered something. We felt so smart and cool when we figured it out. It was a pretty unique moment to have with friends.

We have nothing but positive things to say about the quality of the components inside the box, and the puzzles were super clever and unique. I really like how there’s a story that ties the whole thing together—in this case, you’re rushing to catch an outlaw on the lose. While the narrative won’t blow you away with its depth, it’s perfect for this sort of thing.

Thank you for providing my friends and I such a fun evening in Houston!
Devin C

Rated 5 out of 5

A super fun and engaging way to explore a city!

My friend and I did this together for our first visit to Houston, and wanted to tour the city without it feeling like a boring typical tour. We had a blast, it was exactly what we wanted! We got to know the city, have fun, and go at our own pace. We made a fun day of it by doing little stops here and there for drinks along the way. The clues were fun, not too easy and not too hard. It’s the style you get at a regular indoor escape room, but much more fun being outside! The cool part too was once you would get to the next stop and solve the clue, it also gave you a little blurb of history of the place you were at. So you were seeing and learning about the city in a fun and unique way! I would definitely do it again in another city!

The Best Outdoor Escape Room Experience in Downtown Houston, TX

Outdoor Escape Room Houston

This outdoor escape room adventure around Downtown Houston merges the best parts of an escape room and a scavenger hunt to create the most fun activity in Houston. 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 look for your next clue! Instead of trying to escape the room, an Escapely adventure takes you to find clues around Downtown Houston.

This real world escape room is the most unique escape room in Houston. It takes you on a clue-solving adventure around Downtown Houston 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 Houston escape room adventure and what you'll see along the way.

Escapely's Houston escape room begins with an appeal from the Mayor to help track down notorious outlaw Magnolia Mae, who has been terrorizing the townsfolk. As the new Sheriff in town, you'll need to work quickly to take down the outlaw and restore order. Your adventure starts at The Understory, an underground food hall with big open stairs where you can sit to solve puzzles. Your next clue is the Miro sculpture "Personage and Birds" in Houston's JPMorgan Chase Tower plaza. You will also get to stop by Moonshiners, a rustic bar and restaurant that serves Southern fare. Many players stop here for a bite to eat before continuing!

Next you head to Main Street to look for a clue outside of a building. Main Street is worth checking out anyway, with many shops, bars, and restaurants. It's the epicenter of Downtown Houston. Our Houston escape room ends at the historic Market Square Park, the site of the original City Hall - fitting for this escape room's theme. If you're with kids, there are other Downtown Houston attractions worth checking out afterward, such as the Aquarium. Discovery Green is also nearby with 12 acres of park space, green areas, and even a skating rink.

Downtown Houston escape room game contents

Houston 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 typically not recommended unless you are a dedicated escape room enthusiast. See, it’s like playing an escape room with the same story and similar puzzles but with different clues based on the new location. In this Houston escape room, the clues are part of the local area, which makes them different from those in other cities. Still, the puzzles will feel much the same. That said, we do have enthusiasts who love playing the same theme across multiple cities—and they always enjoy the challenge!

An outdoor escape room is an escape room game set in the real world. Unlike traditional indoor escape rooms, you are not confined to a single space! Instead, you will explore Downtown Houston, discovering clues while walking past iconic sights like Market Square Park, the rustic bars and restaurants in the area, and charming local businesses and shops that you might have overlooked before. Teams work together to hunt for clues, solve puzzles, crack codes, and take on challenges to win the game. It’s a themed adventure that gets you out of the house and into the heart of the city for an unforgettable experience!

Your game box holds most of the clues needed to solve the escape room adventure. Keep your eyes open to spot the rest of the clues hidden throughout Downtown Houston! Once you find a real-world clue, you will need to think creatively and compare it with what is in the box to solve the puzzle. When you have the answer, enter it in the app to move on to the next stage of the outdoor escape room.

Downtown Houston is a vibrant area known for its arts, culture, and food. Now, Houston is typically known as a sprawling city that requires driving to get anywhere. However, Downtown Houston is completely walkable, making it the perfect place for an outdoor escape room adventure. In addition, vacant storefronts on Main Street have been transformed through color and bold design, thanks to Art Blocks Houston. The performing arts are also alive and well, and Avenida Houston provides a range of experiences. It's definitely an exciting place to explore!

Technically, it is both! In a traditional escape room, you solve puzzles that lead from one to the next to escape the room (or multiple rooms). In Escape the City, you solve puzzles that lead from one to another, with clues scattered throughout Downtown Houston!

There is plenty of parking available in Downtown Houston. If you want to park near the first clue, we suggest finding a lot close to the JPMorgan Chase Tower. Otherwise, any spot in Downtown Houston will work. The METRORail also runs right down Main Street.

One clue is located indoors (but not inside a specific business), and another clue is within a business. You will not need to make a purchase (though we do recommend trying the food!). Just step inside to find the clue. All other clues are outdoors and accessible to the public!

Anyone can play Escape The City since it is a self-guided adventure through Downtown Houston. Couples, families, individuals, friend groups, or those looking for a fun activity in Houston are welcome to enjoy!