Have you ever wanted to jump into the boots of Indiana Jones? Or how about dawn the deduction cap of Sherlock Holmes? Maybe you've always wanted to sit in Captain Picard's chair. The Quandary Escape Rooms in Chicago will give you the experiences you've always wanted.

The Quandary is an independent, immersive escape room. With stories that will make you feel like you're in a movie. Open now at the Clark/Belmont intersection in Chicago.

An Escape room is a team-building adventure game. You are placed in a themed room and have to use the clues and hints peppered throughout the space to solve the main objective, whether that be actually escaping the room or something else. Book now to start your adventure!

Can I bring my child?

Yes, our rooms are kid friendly with our most family-friendly room being Left At Home, but our recommended age for players is 10 and up (with adult participation).

Can I just drop off my kids to do the room?

No, we require adult supervision for children under the age of 18. We ain't yo' baby sitter!

How long is the experience

Our games have a time limit of 60 minutes. ...or longer if you get stuck in there and can't find your way out, but we've only had a few groups to be lost for all eternity.

Why does a time say Call to Book?

That could mean a couple different things:

1. At times, our staff is "on-call." So in order to have happy and not super-stressed employees, many of our bookings close 1.5 hrs before start time. There is a chance that a happy staff member may be present at the facility, so you can call and see if a slot is available.

2. The booking is completely full and you'll need to book for another time.

Do you accept walk-ins?

Most of the time, no. But sometimes if a staff member is around and no booking is going on, we may be able to squeeze you in.

Will I be placed with other people?

Unless you book a private room, there is a chance you will be paired up with other people. This is more likely on weekends. But don't fret! They are there to have fun just like you, and according to made-up studies, 83% of life-long friendships are formed in Escape Rooms.