• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to footer navigation
  • Skip to home navigation
  • Skip to privacy navigation
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Top 10 Party Games
Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter

Play.Party.Plan

Adding fun and creativity to everyday life

  • Fun Ideas by Occasion
    • Baby Shower
    • Bridal Shower
    • Birthday
    • Game Night
    • Movie Night
    • Super Bowl
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Graduation
    • Summer
    • 4th of July
    • Back to School
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • New Year’s Eve
  • Games
    • Adult Games
    • Baby Shower
    • Bridal Shower
    • Birthday Party
    • Bingo Games
    • Board Games
    • Card Games
    • Christmas Games
    • Dice Games
    • Disney Games
    • Group Games
    • Holiday Games
    • Kid Games
    • Minute to Win It
    • Outdoor Games
    • Party Games
    • Scavenger Hunts
    • Teen Games
    • Trivia Games
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Baked Goods
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Main Dishes
    • Party Food
    • Sides
    • TikTok Recipes
  • Free Printables
    • Crafts
    • Gift Tags
    • Kids Activities
    • Party Printables
    • Printable Games
  • Travel
    • Caribbean
    • Cruises
    • Disney
    • International
    • Travel Tips
    • United States
  • Popular Posts
    • Girl Baby Showers
    • Bridal Shower Games
    • Bachelorette Games
    • Diaper Cake DIY
    • DIsneyland Food
    • Dunkaroo Dip
    • Fun Math Games
    • Saran Wrap Game
    • SeaWorld San Antonio
  • About
    • About Me
    • Contact Me
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility
  • Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter
  • Join the Free Party E-Club!
Home Fun & Games Board Games The Best Escape Room Board Game

The Best Escape Room Board Game

By: Britni Vigil
11/12/2018Updated: 4/26/2022
This post may contain affiliate links. Privacy policy.
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email

If you’re looking for the best escape room board game, look no further than Escape Room in a Box! It’s the perfect entertainment for an adult game night and a great way to experience the thrill of an escape room without ever leaving home! 

Adults playing the best escape room board game - Escape Room in a Box

While this post is sponsored by Mattel, all opinions are my own.

It all started a year ago. I was with my adult siblings (and husband) on an epic trip to Orlando for coasters and a family-oriented conference. We had one night free during the conference before our theme park tickets were ready, so we decided to check out one of the local escape games.

We’d only ever done one other escape room before, and it was an absolute disaster. I blame that on the room itself, not the group.

I was determined to try another room because I knew that disastrous experience couldn’t be the end of my escape room experiences.

We escaped from the room with about 30 seconds to go.

And immediately booked another room for an hour later.

And did two more escape rooms the next day. We were hooked.

Fast forward a year and I’ve now done over 25 different escape rooms throughout the country.

The Escape Room Board Game Option

As much as I love going and actually physically being locked in a room, I know it’s not feasible to do all the time. For one, escape rooms can be expensive – especially if you’re required to book out an entire room to have a private experience.

Reading instructions for the best escape room board game

It also means you have to leave your house, have to book an escape room ahead of time, and escape rooms aren’t great for anyone who has anxiety or claustrophobia issues.

That’s why I love that now there are great escape room board game options – perfect for an adult escape game night right in your very own home!

Escape Room in A Box: The Werewolf Experiment

In the past month, I’ve tried out three different escape room board game options. (My husband might’ve went a little bit crazy and bought me all the escape room board games he could find for my birthday.)

And out of the three different games I tried, by far the best and most realistic escape room option is Escape Room in a Box: The Werewolf Experiment.

A woman holding Escape Room in a Box game

While the other games really only got 2-3 people involved, I played Escape Room in a Box with my multi-generational family this past weekend and all six of us playing were heavily involved in solving all of the puzzles throughout the game. And we totally could’ve had up to eight people doing things because puzzles were sitting around waiting to be looked at.

Doing puzzles as part of the best escape room board game

Watch my Instagram highlight to check out our experience playing Escape Room in a Box: The Werewolf Experiment!

The other thing I absolutely loved about Escape Room in a Box is that not only were there your typical paper puzzles (crosswords, fill in the blanks, etc.) they actually had a number of physical puzzles as well.

Locks from the best escape room board game - Escape Room in a Box

An example of a physical challenge in Escape Room in a Box

One of the challenges from Escape Room in a Box

Another cool feature – if you have an Alexa enabled product, Alexa can actually host your game and give you hints if you want them!

So if you want an authentic escape game board game, check out Escape Room in a Box: The Werewolf Experiment next time you’re at Target or pick it up online.

More Things to Know

I put together some tips and helpful info for anyone wanting to try out Escape Room in a Box! I know I always look at reviews and feedback before I buy games so thought this might be helpful when deciding if this is the right escape room board game for you!

Who should play Escape Room in a Box?

Escape Room in a Box is recommended for ages 13+, but I personally recommended it for adults or teens. We had six grown adults and still almost didn’t finish in the hour!

Escape rooms take a lot of communication and escape room board games are no different – so I recommend at least some adults playing the game.

And as I mentioned before, Escape Room in a Box is a great option for people who don’t like the dark, are claustrophobic, or have other anxiety issues that would prohibit them from doing a live escape room.

What do I need to play Escape Room in a Box?

To play Escape Room in a Box, you really don’t need anything other than some pens and an hour-long timer. We just used someone’s phone, no need to get something fancy.

Everything else is provided within the box. And in fact, you can’t even set up anything beforehand – you can’t open anything until you’re actually ready to play and start your timer. That’s my kind of game night – no preparation necessary!

Instructions from the best escape room board game

Reading the keep out sign from Escape Room in a Box

What comes with Escape Room in a Box?

Other than the things mentioned above, Escape Room in a Box comes with everything you need to complete the game. That includes paper puzzles, physical puzzles, locks, and more – with plenty of activities and puzzles to keep eight people engrossed for an hour, or until you finish the game.

What happens if you get stuck?

If you get stuck, Escape Room in a Box comes with two different sets of hints that can help you start moving in the right direction again. You don’t have to use the hints, but they’re available in case you need them!

Hint cards from Escape Room in a Box

Where can you get Escape Room in a Box?

Get Escape Room in a Box: The Werewolf Experiment in store at Target or online at Target.com here.

Don’t forget to pin this escape room board game post for later!

If you're looking for the best escape room board game, look no further than Escape Room in a Box! It's the perfect entertainment for an adult game night and a great way to experience the thrill of an escape room without ever leaving home! 

Want More Games?

Want more fun games just like this one? Enter your first name and email address in the form below to join the Play Party Plan community! You'll receive weekly games, activities, and more directly to your inbox!

you may also like…

  • Printable Games
    Free Disney Board Game and Trivia…
  • 15 of the best board games for groups of all sizes including board games for 2 players, board games for lots of players, and more. Lots of great game ideas including ones I've never heard of but sound awesome!
    Board Games
    The Best Board Games for Groups…
  • Try out this MARVEL matching game
    Printable Games
    Marvel Movie Quotes Matching Game
  • Great party games for adults that love music, inspired by Pitch Perfect and songs in the movies!
    Party Games
    Pitch Perfect Inspired Musical Party Games

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Have a question? Use the form below to submit your question or comment. I love hearing from you and seeing what you made!
rate this recipe:




text here

  1. Toni says

    Posted on 11/13 at 12:28 pm

    Is it a one time game?

    Reply
    • BritniV says

      Posted on 11/15 at 4:41 pm

      Yes, it’s a one time game. But it’s a fraction of the cost of actually going to an escape room so just think of it as entertainment for one night!

      Reply
  2. Engin Dikkulak says

    Posted on 3/21 at 12:15 pm

    Arca Ludum is a new escape room board game project. It has two different games now. You can look at the website.

    Reply
    • BritniV says

      Posted on 3/21 at 1:07 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  3. escape room film streaming gratuit says

    Posted on 3/20 at 8:25 pm

    You’re incredible! Thank you!

    Reply
    • BritniV says

      Posted on 3/21 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks so much

      Reply
Previous Post
Ralph Breaks the Internet Coloring Pages & Activity Sheets
Next Post
Disney Princesses in Comfy Clothes & Free Shirt Designs

Primary Sidebar

Hi! I'm
Britni

I love sweet treats, my family, games, and anything fun!

Read More

Ideas By Theme

Baby Shower Birthday Bridal Shower Disney Game Night Holiday Just For Kids Movie Night Outdoors

Popular Party Ideas

Bridal Shower Games

woman blindfolded with her hand in a plastic cup

Party Games

Kids Board Games

Blindfolded blocking is one of the best baby shower games

Baby Shower Games

Top Recipes

slice of chocolate dr pepper cake on a white plate

Best Party Foods

Wooden spoon stirring a batch of homemade Chex Mix

Homemade Chex Mix

cropped-best-buffalo-chicken-dip-recipe-11-of-14-e1609965122832.jpg

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Slice of peanut butter pie on two plates with a blue napkin

Reese's Pie

Free Party Ideas E-Club

Loading
As Featured On
connect
Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter
  • Play
    • Board Games
    • Kids Activities
    • Minute to Win It
    • Scavenger Hunts
  • Party
    • Food
    • Games
    • Printables
    • Themes
  • Plan
    • Disney Trips
    • Easy Meals
    • Family Travel
    • Gift Ideas

Disclaimer

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Back to Top
  • Contact
  • Work With Me
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility
© 2023 · PLAY PARTY PLAN · Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled
Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window