20 best virtual escape rooms for team building and small groups

Embark on an adrenaline-pumping murder mystery escapade as you step into the shoes of trainees at the formidable CHPD (CourseHorse Puzzle Detectives). Here you’ll tackle crimes that baffle even the most enigmatic criminals. Your journey kicks off with a series of tests to determine your readiness but when another murder shakes up the town? It's all hands on deck, and your team is called in to crack the case. You’ll make your way to a high-school-reunion-turned-crime-scene where the star quarterback lies dead on the gymnasium floor. As the murderer taunts investigators with cryptic puzzles and clues, your team must decipher the sinister codes to thwart the next strike. Will you crack the case before the killer strikes again? Time to find out!

Ready for a blast from the past? Nothing wrong with a bit of nostalgia, especially when it helps you bond with your teammates. Let us set the scene: you’re a camper at a '90s throwback camp, surrounded by fellow enthusiasts who miss the days of dial-up modems, Nickelodeon, and the sweet scent of teen spirit. Those were the days. But of course, you wouldn’t want to actually stay there, so what do you need to do? Escape of course! This is the ultimate escape game for those who enjoyed Blockbuster nights and knew that pizza on a bagel meant pizza anytime. Campers will delve into beeper codes, share stories of VHS movie nights, and embark on a nostalgic journey, risking a trip back to the '90s through their bunk TVs. Each bunk becomes a portal to the past, where your team must crack codes and escape the TV before the '90s come to an end once again.

Get ready to ditch the dreaded office party and kick off your well-deserved holiday break in a brilliantly immersive team-building experience. With just 75 minutes on the clock, it's a make-or-break situation – escape the office party, or risk missing out on your coveted holiday break. Eesh, that’s pretty harsh but we’ll go with it. As the DJ spins censored records and the festive decorations loom, you and your colleagues find yourselves trapped, with deactivated ID badges and a locked door. Can you prove the C-suite wrong and make a swift exit to enjoy five days of uninterrupted PTO? Race against the clock as you work together to solve clues, puzzles, and mini-games. The holiday escape adventure begins now!

It’s time to find the buried treasure before the clock runs out in this pirate-themed challenge, because you’re going to pit your crew against the infamous Captain William Kidd. This thrilling team-building experience unfolds as you and your shipmates gather at a tavern, only to be confronted by the notorious captain and scourge of the high seas. He throws down a parchment and issues a daring wager—any crew brave enough to outpace him in the treasure hunt will claim the coveted loot. It’s a race through rough seas, challenging clues, and spirited competition. Will your crew rise to the occasion, or will you stay among the landlubbers, shying away from the daring challenge? It's time to prove your crew's mettle and chase after those coveted pieces of eight!

Wrap up warm because this frosty virtual escape game transports you and your team to the challenging landscape of the North Pole. Navigating snowstorms and unexpected obstacles, this immersive adventure tests your survival skills and teamwork. It all begins with you and your crew as proud purchasers of a Groupon trip to the majestic North Pole. Your team, shaken by turbulence, must brave the unforgiving tundra. Amid playful penguins, majestic reindeer, and polar bears, your vacationers-turned-adventurers navigate through blistering blizzards to reach an uncertain destination. Will your team savor a cozy escape or face the challenges of an unforgiving winter? Survival and wits are the name of the game—only the most committed teams will conquer this wintry challenge. Buckle up people, buckle up.

Okay this virtual escape room challenge is even more terrifying because, well, monsters and ghouls. You and your team will have to play detectives to save Halloween. Your mission? Catch the culprit and recover the stolen Crimson Crystal. This high-energy event puts your teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test as you compete in mini-teams to escape from monsters and ghouls. The story unfolds at Madame Grim's annual monster ball on mischief night, the eve of Halloween. Amidst the festivities, a disturbance in the attic leads to the shocking discovery that the Crimson Crystal, holding the Spirit of Halloween, has been stolen. With the holiday at stake, follow the clues, unravel the mystery, and catch the mischievous culprit before Halloween is ruined forever. (Although don't the monsters and ghouls like Halloween? Actually just roll with it. It's a lot of fun.)

How were your naughties? Transport yourself back to the 2000s in this immersive virtual event where nostalgia meets team-building fun. It's a trip down memory lane as you work together to unlock clues, reminiscing fondly about the days of The OC, Gossip Girl, boy bands, Destiny's Child, and heated debates about Lord of the Rings vs. Harry Potter. So what’s in store? Well, as you sink into your couch and daydream about the era of flip phones and low-rise jeans, you have an idea. You rush to reinstall The Sims on your laptop, but wait – as you create your virtual character, something magical happens. Your surroundings start to warp, and suddenly, you're sucked into the computer, finding yourself 20 years back in time. Can you escape? Can you handle life without a smartphone? Can you finally complete 'Snake' on your Nokia 3210? Only time will tell.

Here’s a spine-tingling Halloween adventure that’s fun any time of the year. Your team faces the challenge of escaping a haunted mansion and finding the antidote to a deadly poison. Imagine receiving an invitation to a lavish dinner at a luxurious estate in the heart of the Louisiana countryside. After a scenic tour of the opulent chateau, you and your team find yourselves seated in the grand ballroom, ready to indulge in a feast. But shock horror! Your mysterious host reveals that the food is poisoned, and the clock is ticking. With only 45 minutes to go, the host vanishes, leaving you with the daunting task of finding the antidote to save your team from a ghastly fate. It’s a race against time and supernatural forces, and your team’s wits and collaboration will determine whether you find the cure hidden within the mansion before time runs out. 

This will get the adrenaline-pumping, as well as a newfound appreciation for your comfy bed and furnace. This virtual escape room adventure takes teams on an exhilarating journey through the North Pole's icy challenges. You and your friends, armed with a Groupon voucher for a North Pole expedition (they do those, right?), find yourselves in unexpected turbulence mid-flight. Captain Thayne Jackson becomes your unlikely guide after an emergency landing leaves you stranded with missing equipment and no cellular service. Brace yourselves for the treacherous journey ahead, from encounters with playful penguins and majestic reindeer to the perilous threats of polar bears and blistering blizzards. With a mere 75 minutes on the clock, your mini-teams must work together, solve puzzles, and navigate obstacles to escape the frozen wilderness before time runs out! 

Who doesn’t like Jumanji? We prefer the first one, but the recent reboot has its charms, too. And guess what? You can dive into the enchanting world of Jumanji with your team as you join forces to crack codes and escape the mystical alternative reality of the magical board game. It all begins after a delightful day at the zoo, when a chance encounter with a dusty board game in the gift shop takes an unexpected turn. As you leave, the game springs to life, enticing you to begin... Intrigued and armed with curiosity, you roll the dice, convinced that nothing could possibly go awry. Just you wait... blunderbuss at the ready!

Ready to boldly go where no one has gone before? Delve into the cosmic universe, working in mini teams to break free from the room and venture beyond the stars. Join forces to crack riddles, solve puzzles, and overcome challenges, all while navigating the vastness of space. Your lifelong passion for space and relentless pursuit of knowledge is about to pay off as you gear up for a thrilling journey into the unknown. With Pluto mysteriously absent from our celestial view for a decade, the world has called upon a team of elite scientists and astronauts, and you are part of this daring mission. Congratulations! Get ready for takeoff as the countdown begins, and prepare to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos. 

Teammates assemble! It’s time for a superheroic team-building escapade with your colleagues as you form small teams to break free from the confines of a comic book realm. You’ll dive into an immersive virtual environment where solving clues, puzzles, and activities is the key to unleashing your inner superhero and saving the day. And, of course, taking yourself from 2D to 3D. 2D sucks. You’ll start this escape room hyped up after catching the midnight premiere of your favorite cinematic universe, and as a lifelong comic book fan, there's nothing better than witnessing superheroes in action. As you drift into a dreamland where you're the protagonist (complete with costume and superpowers – feel free to supply your own), the line between reality and fantasy blurs. Suddenly, you wake up in a world filled with monsters outside your window, and a cape billowing behind you. It's time to embrace your newfound superhero status and save the world. You got this, right?

Enter the festive holiday spirit with this virtual escape room adventure. Your team is on a mission to find the missing lyrics to the classic "Twelve Days of Christmas" in order to save the upcoming Christmas concert. After all, it's your moment to shine with a big solo at the annual yuletide gig, but there's a major hiccup – you've misplaced the lyrics to the showstopper! Panic sets in as you realize you need to recall how many ladies are dancing and pipers are piping. Gather your team for a fun-filled virtual escape room where solving puzzles and riddles is the key to unlocking the Gold Rings and locating the missing Partridge in a Pear Tree. And if you know the lyrics already? Tough. That's cheating. The festive fun’s in the work, after all. 

Step into the shoes of a mastermind, embrace your inner villain, and change the story. Tired of the prince always saving the day and the damsel in distress? In this adventure, you get the chance to become the most notorious villain of them all. And come on, who hasn't wanted to do that? As you voice your darkest desire, a magical twist unfolds – your surroundings come to life, and you find yourself being pulled into the world of your favorite stories. Work together in mini teams to navigate through interactive puzzles, clues, and games, unlocking your sinister potential. It's time to rewrite the tales and let the villains shine. Because remember, good guys finish last...

Who says economics is dull? This escape room will show you that the challenges to the economy can be every bit as thrilling as exploring the cosmos or embracing your inner superhero. Join forces in this exciting team-building adventure, complete with clever clues, puzzles, and activities designed to help you conquer inflation and emerge victorious. Timely, right? Step into the year 2022, where jobs seem endless, debts are on the rise, and the economy is in turmoil. Frustrated and seeking answers, you stumble upon a unique book in the self-help section that promises an escape from inflation. Are you ready to take on the challenge?