Gift cards are a form of payment, not a discount. Enter your gift card at the final step of checkout when selecting your payment method—do not enter it in the “promo code” box. When booking, only the deposit will be charged to your gift card. If there is a remaining balance on your gift card, it can be applied when you finalize your booking at the time of your game.

Need help? Email us at info@clueiq.com with your name, gift card code, and the game, date, and time you want to book.

Yes, absolutely! We are proud to have always offered fully private gaming experiences since opening in 2017. You will never have to share your adventure at Clue IQ with strangers; your booking guarantees a game exclusively for your group.

Yes, absolutely! At Clue IQ, our #1 goal is to ensure you have a fun and unforgettable experience. We believe hints should always enhance your adventure, which is why we never limit the amount of help your team can receive!

Each game includes a dedicated Game Host, expertly monitoring your progress from our mission control center. They are always ready to offer a timely hint or a subtle nudge when you need it. We pride ourselves on crafting a unique way of interacting with your team that perfectly fits within the world of the game you’re playing, ensuring seamless and immersive assistance.

Our escape games are designed to be immersive experiences, featuring a variety of puzzles crafted primarily for adults and teenagers. Here are our guidelines regarding age:

• Children under 13 years old are absolutely welcome to join the adventure, but any group that includes players under the age of 13 must have at least one adult participating in the game with them. While puzzles are designed with older players in mind, younger team members often bring a fresh perspective and can contribute unique ideas. As it’s truly a team game, younger players will need the help and collaboration of older kids and adults to successfully navigate some of the challenges, making it a truly collaborative and fun experience for everyone.
• Children 6 years old and under do not require a ticket. However, it’s crucial to understand that our games are not designed for very young children and are not play areas. For their safety and to ensure the integrity of our game elements, young children must be closely supervised by an adult at ALL times. If they are not being adequately supervised, an adult from your party will be asked to remove them from the game, and no refunds will be issued in such instances. Please make other arrangements if you do not believe you can supervise your children and play the game at the same time.

Game difficulty is quite subjective, as every team approaches puzzles differently! Our goal at Clue IQ is to create a fun and engaging experience, not a frustrating or impossible one. We ensure that groups of all experience levels can have a fantastic time, as we offer unlimited hints from your dedicated Game Host who is happy to provide guidance whenever needed.

All of our 60-minute escape games are designed to be similar in overall difficulty, but they each offer a different play style that might suit certain groups better:

• Blitzkrieg is our most linear game, which often makes it a great choice for smaller teams or groups that want to stick together.
• Operation Jingle Bells is a wide-open, multi-linear game, typically well-suited for larger teams or groups who want to divide and conquer.
• Excalibur features elements of both play styles.

When choosing your game, we recommend focusing on the theme that is most interesting to your party! While overall difficulty is subjective, considering the play style that best fits your group’s size and communication preferences can also enhance your experience.

Crane Manor, our 75-minute escape game, is the only experience specifically designed to be more challenging than our other games. We generally do not recommend Crane Manor for first-time teams or for two-player teams unless they are experienced escaper room players.

Our pricing model offers an automatic group discount, meaning the per-person cost decreases as your party grows. The final price depends on which game you choose and the number of players in your group.

• For all of our 60-minute escape games, prices range from $32 – $54 per person.
• Crane Manor, our extended 75-minute escape game, is priced separately, ranging from $36 – $60 per person.

We believe in transparent pricing and never add any hidden fees or service charges. Please note, however, that the State of Maryland does impose a 10% Admissions & Amusement tax on all tickets.

You can secure your reservation with a simple $50 deposit. We understand that guest counts can fluctuate; you can always adjust your final party size when you arrive to play, ensuring you only pay for the people who are actually able to attend.