I've been to about a dozen escape rooms now and came here with 2 families for the Pharoah's Curse. The room is dark and you're each given a lantern. The kids all took the lanterns, and that was probably a mistake, haha. I would have preferred if the whole thing wasn't in the dark (e.g. if we solved some clue and the lights went on it would have been AWESOME). Some of the puzzles were too much of a stretch, and that can be frustrating. But there were still some good reveals and everyone had a great time (though we didn't escape in time. However, it's because some of the puzzles were a bit illogical or went on for TOO LONG- I'm ok doing SOME math and SOME cipher decoding but when you're required to keep doing more of the same, it's just tedious). I'm still a fan of escape rooms but this one was just ok! read more

The best escape room I have ever done it was hard and challenging but we all had so much fun

Went here awhile ago, thoroughly enjoyed it. It was about last year, we did the cell block D game, didn't finish but had fun. I'm disabled and while the room was too small to accommodate the mobility aid I used at the time, they were incredibly accommodating with my assistance dog. read more

iEscape Rooms - Escape Games Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

We did the Game Show Live! For a work team building event and had so much fun!! The game was a blast and the host/owner was fantastic! We'll definitely be back! read more

iEscape Rooms - Escape Games Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Although we struggled to solve the puzzle, and ultimately did not, we had an amazing time at iEscape in Carolina Beach, NC. the owner, Aaron, was awesome. he was helpful and accommodating. he helped me get my brother, who is wheelchair bound, up the stairs so that he could still participate with the rest of the family. he treated every person with kindness and respect. great family experience! we took our 9 month old, our 20 month old, our 10 year old, our 16 year old, as well as mom and an aunt. everyone enjoyed it and we will go back before we leave the area at the end of the week. thank you for providing an awesome experience! read more

The best escape room, so original and much more interesting. It had me intrigued the whole time. I did DONOR and the tombstone one. 10/10

I've been to a ton of escape rooms and this one is one of my favorites! My boyfriend and I did the "Tomb Raider" room and it was difficult but so much fun! Most escape rooms I've been to are sequential but this one is so much fun because you can each be working on something different at the same time. The guy who was running everything was super helpful and nice! I think he knew we were struggling so he gave us some extra clues. Overall, this is a great place to check out and we will definitely come back again! read more

The owner is super nice. My group the tomb raider escape room; it was definitely the coolest one I have been too.

Such a great experience!! The owner is a delight! Great conversation! The rooms are private due to covid which is appreciated, I would definitely suggest bringing more people from your pod.. the more the merrier!! You won't regret it! We do escape rooms and this one is one of its kind!! So cool!! We will be back when we return to the beach!! read more

STAY AWAY, THE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE IS BETTER LEFT UNDER WRAPS - Navigating the traffic in Carolina Beach at the height of summer would be more entertaining than the uncaptivating mind behind iEscape Carolina Beach. While the escape room was little more than a series of combination locks (not very creative) - this is about his lack of service. The owner puts his rules over his customer's needs. He is apparently so desperate to show how smart he is and control the overall experience that there is literally no point going at all. My family and I were excited to experience the new Christmas room. We made the 40 minute drive down to Carolina Beach, NC. Upon arrival, it immediately became clear we had made a mistake. The dark staircase leading up to the reception area reminded me a of a New York City walk up in drug infested slums. The carpet on the stairs was warn and dirty. As we stepped into what looked like a converted apartment (complete with kitchen and dining room), I became quickly unsure whether or not I would need actual police to come and get us out. Then, the excuses began.... We were told this was a new game and that we were the first paid participants; as such, some things may still be a bit sticky. Then, we were told that there was one display within the room that would appear to be important but had already been broken. Then came the rules - you can use the provided walkie talkies to ask for "2 hints". In the other room, he allows 3; however, in the Christmas room, he only allows "2". He asked if we had done an escape room before. One of our party had. She said that she had done a zombie room but did not care for it because if you were touched by the zombie, you were dead and had to wait in a corner. The owner seemed to be sympathetic saying he did not think it was fair that someone would have to sit in a corner that had paid for an experience. As we entered the room, we were quite disappointed in the paltry Christmas theming. However, we could get beyond that. He was kind enough to point out the broken display in the brand new exhibit so that we would not waste time with it. The room was very dimly lit. Many of the clues involved small numbers written on objects, cards, etc. When I tried to use the flashlight on my phone, I immediately heard barking on the very poor quality walkie talkies. I honestly could not understand it and continued. After several attempts, his words finally came through - "No cell phones". I responded, "I'm just using the light to see....it's dark in here." His response, "You CANNOT use a light." I reiterated, "My eyes are not great in the dark and I cannot see anything." Again he shouted, "That's part of the room. The rules are no cell phones or lights." Now, if we had been with other people besides our party, I might have understood his desire to protect the experience of others; however, in our case, it was just the 4 in our party. Was the same guy that thought it was wrong to have a zombie disqualify someone who had paid to play now telling me that I could not use a light for the next hour in a poorly designed, poorly lit escape room? YES! That was literally the first 5 minutes. As we began gathering clues, about 15 minutes later, he started trying to direct our efforts over the walkie talkies. He would literally say, "The guy by the desk..look to your left. Pick up the cards on the table...what do you see?" This kind of thing continued for the entire hour. He entered the room 3 times during the experience. Was the same guy that told us we could only ask "2 questions" now completely directing our entire movement? YES! Finally, when it was over, he came in to tell us how close he had come to solving the puzzle by pulling our strings - well, not exactly, he tried to make it our effort; however, with his constant bombardment of direction, there was literally no effort. When he tried to help us with the finishing touches, he struggled with: 1. his poor writing on objects that were supposed to be clues - 4s looked like 1s, etc....not a big deal unless you need the numbers to unlock combination locks 2. his finale obstacle didn't work - there was a drawer knob with a hidden magnet in it that was supposed to be placed on exactly the right drawer in exactly the right spot so that it would unlock....it took him nearly repainting the drawer with the knob to find the "right spot"...oh, never mind the fact that the drawer was wooden and no one in their right mind would think to use a magnet on a wooden drawer. 3. the key required for the exit door could not be found - "i put it in an obvious place...where was it? I think it was over here...or was it over there? Well, when you use the key that I can't find, the door opens and you can go out." When we tried to explain our frustrations about his intrusions and lack of sensitivity for people needing more light, he said, "But, it's the rules". Yeah, and it's my money. #NeverAgain read more

We had a great time at the escape room. It was harder than one I had done before, and we didn't finish, but we had a fun time working together. The story is excellent, and the staff were great. Highly recommend. read more

This one was really challenging. Almost finished! 5 more mins would have gotten it but a letter was missing off of a clue. All in all great time read more

We had fun! The owner was kind and helpful. No one in our group had ever been at an escape room. We had no idea what we were doing. Family had a hard time working together. Two middle schoolers. My kids can't wait to go back! read more

My youngest daughter (18) selected this outing for my oldest daughter (24) and I. In full disclosure, I was hesitant because my first experience in an Escape Room was not good. But my hesitancy began to lift when we were greeted at the top of the steps. The owner was so personable and gave us a great run down of how things worked. (It was the girls' first time). NO, we didn't get out of Cell Block D. However, we worked together and had a BLAST!!! We even received great tips on other activities and restaurants. I HIGHLY Recommend iEscape at Carolina Beach!!! read more

We went for my birthday and did the FBI challenge. We didn't escape, but it was so much fun. The owner was there and explained everything to to us in detail. I would recommend and will do again. Highly recommend it for a fun adventure! read more

first ever escape room and i was discovering King Tut's tomb and it was sooo immersive i felt like i was actually discovering it! cool gadgets, hidden doorways, and lots of props! 10/10 would do it again! read more

Friendly and family-oriented owner. Pharaoh's Curse was a challenging room for 3 people, we didn't make it to the end, but we're close. The rooms are detailed and very realistic. Must visit if you are in the Carolina Beach area! I look forward to coming back to try another room. read more

My family of 5 did not have a positive experience. I have three teens and not only was this an expensive outing, but they did not enjoy it. We have done many escape rooms on vacations and this was by far the worst one we have done. The gentleman who ran the shop was not pleasant and we could hardly understand him when he gave clues. He was incredibly rude when one of my kids did not understand a clue and he burst into the room and opened the lock for him. We ended up not escaping and when the timer went off, he came in to explain everything we did wrong. He was condescending when my husband asked about a certain clue and overall my kids felt like it was a waste of money. It was very challenging, even for two parents with masters degrees. If you decide to go, I highly suggest not doing the Cell Block room. We were separated in three rooms and the whole idea of working together as a family was moot point. I was alone in a cell for over twenty minutes and could not hear any of the clues because the only walkie was given to my kids in another cell. I sat alone and handcuffed and it was not enjoyable. I finally figured out how to get out and the last half I got to be with my family. Again, $140 for an unpleasant time was highly disappointing. read more

Let's do the other one next!! Was the chorus that followed after our first expedition! A fun break from the sun and heat. Located on the Main Street near the boardwalk amusement rides. Our adventure called the Pharoah' revenge rated a 6 of 10 provided a fun challenge for our mixed group of 8 young/adults and parents. Presented in a small dark room where explorers used LED lanterns, and ancient artifacts and journals to solve the mystery. Creative clue challenges and two rooms offered something for everyone-- leading to laughter (and failure) for our "authentic" experience. Hours of fun even after the experience! read more

Super friendly owner, you can tell he really cares about the customer experience. I did both Pharaoh's Curse and Cell Block D with family over two days. The rooms each have unique puzzles that I haven't seen in other escape rooms. Cell Block D is cool because your group starts by being separated into three different cells and you have to work together to get each other out before moving on. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five was because of the difficulty of the rooms (I wasn't able to get out of either, so maybe I'm a little biased). Cell Block D is still new and being tuned but I recall hearing from one of the staff that only 3 or 4 groups out of 50 had made it through. In my experience, a 20-30% pass rate seems more fair. On top of that, the record for Pharaoh's Curse is only something like 55 minutes at the time of this review. Regardless, we had a great experience at iEscape and I would recommend it to anyone looking for something to do at Carolina Beach. read more