Novel Escape Austin

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Private Experiences | Multi-Room Adventures

Inspired By Books

We are the only literary-themed escape room in Austin. You don’t have to know the story to enjoy the room… or escape it!

Top Rated in Austin

The best escape room experience in Austin with a remarkable 5-star rating on Google, Facebook, and Tripadvisor!

Private Experiences

Once you’ve booked, no one else can join your room unless you want them to.

We’re proud that our 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea room was nominated as a Top Room two years in a row for the TERPECAs!

A badge with the text "Top Escape Rooms Project Enthusiasts' Choice Awards." It features a gold ribbon with a keyhole and two gold keys, and ribbons indicating the year 2025 and that the room is a nominee.
A badge with the text "Top Escape Rooms Project Enthusiasts' Choice Awards." It features a gold ribbon with a keyhole and two gold keys, and ribbons indicating the year 2024 and that the room is a nominee.

Our Escape Rooms

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

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You're a prisoner on a submarine, and Captain Nemo has offered you one chance at escape: find the treasure hidden deep at the bottom of the ocean. Learn more.

Royale Casino Heist

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A high-stakes spy game where every move matters. Outsmart the house, follow clues, and complete your mission before time runs out. Learn more.

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Google Reviews

  • THE BEST!!! We loved the 20,000 Leagues room so we were thrilled when Novel Escape added the Royale Casino room with the live actor. Our whole family loves escape rooms and the creativity and originality of the puzzles in the Novel Escape rooms make these some of our favorites.

    Wendy Salome

  • “We have done close to 50 escape rooms, and this is definitely one of the most entertaining ones we have completed! There were a lot of surprises, and unique puzzles to solve.”

    Whitney Sullivan

  • “After reading so many positive reviews, our expectations were high. I'm happy to say that Novel Escape lived up to the hype and earned a top spot on our growing list of puzzle room experiences.”

    Sarah Porter

  • I’ve done both their escape rooms and they are so fun. I love supporting local so this was top on my list to give to a loved one for Christmas. The entire staff are so friendly and they really get into character. I love how they intro the game with a reading because, yep, it’s Novel Escape!

    Kim Baker

  • “My family and I did the 20,000 leagues under the sea themed escape room and it was a blast. A decent skill level with themed clues and puzzles, it took us down to the wire to solve it.”

    Mathew DeBoer

FAQs

  • An escape room is a real-life puzzle game in which players collaboratively solve puzzles and complete challenges to accomplish a goal in a limited amount of time. You don't need any special skills or knowledge to play.

  • That's ok! Our games are designed so that you get the same thrill out of playing whether you've read the book or not. It's fun to live intense scenes from your favorite books, but having read the book won't prepare you to solve the puzzles.

  • No, but pretend you are. It's more fun that way.

  • We ask that all our participants be 12 or older. Participants between 12-16 require the presence of at least one parent or other familiar adult. Think this rule shouldn't apply to you? Give us a call to make your case.

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Pricing

Pricing chart, ranging from $39/person (5-6 people) to $49/person (2 people)
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