Crack the Code is the #1 family friendly escape room on the South Side!
A 60-Minute Story-Driven Escape Room With 5+ immersive escape rooms between our Tinley Park and Mokena locations, there’s an adventure for every group! Work together, uncover clues, solve creative puzzles, and Crack The Code before your 60 minutes are up.
Fun for All Ages & Generations Our escape rooms are designed with achievability and variety in mind, making them perfect for families with different ages and experience levels. We’ve welcomed players from age 6 to 85+! Everyone can contribute, feel challenged, and have that satisfying “I got it!” moment.
Two Locations, Two Ways to CelebrateChoose the experience that fits your plans! Our Tinley Park escape rooms on Oak Park Avenue are right in downtown Tinley Park near restaurants and entertainment, making it easy to build a day or night out. Looking for more than an escape room? Our Mokena location offers private event space so you can turn your adventure into a full celebration.
Perfect for Family Outings & CelebrationsBirthday parties aren't just for kids! Celebrate an adult birthday, anniversary, graduation, family reunion, milestone, or just a much-needed family get-together with an experience everyone can actually participate in together.
Small Groups, Big Groups & Special Event Pricing
Whether you're planning an outing for your immediate family or bringing the whole crew, we can help you find the best setup. Special group and event pricing is available for larger parties, with multiple rooms available for bigger groups.!
Learn more with some of our frequently asked questions!
What is the price? For groups of 10 or more participants, escape room admission is $25 per person for a 60-minute escape room experience. Groups between 4-9 people is $28 per- person with promo code "fourplus" Event space is completely optional—you can book just the escape room! If you'd like to add our event space, the standard rate is $100 per hour, with a one-hour minimum and rentals available in one-hour increments. We recommend two hours if your group plans to eat, celebrate, or spend additional time together after the game. Special Event Space Pricing: Book on a weekday (including Friday) or host your event on Saturday or Sunday between 11:00 AM–2:00 PM and receive 2 hours of event space for $150—a $50 savings! Our event space comes ready to go with tables, chairs, tablecloths, décor, games, and more. You simply provide your food, drinks, and desserts. See our Event Space Guide for everything included!
Which location should I book? Both locations offer amazing escape room experiences, but they each have a totally different feel! Here’s a quick rundown to help you choose: Choose Tinley Park for an escape room and a night out. Our original Tinley Park location is on Oak Park Avenue, just south of 171st Street, right near Downtown Tinley Park. With great restaurants and other things to do nearby, it’s a perfect choice if you want to Crack The Code and then head out for dinner, drinks, or more family fun afterward. We also have a large parking lot where you’re welcome to leave your car while you explore the area. Tinley Park is our larger location, with three themed escape rooms and space for groups of up to about 22 guests, making it especially convenient for larger family outings. Choose Mokena for great escape rooms, a fun atmosphere, and the option to make more of your visit. First and foremost, you absolutely do not need to be hosting an event to visit our Mokena location! You can simply book one of our two escape rooms, come play your 60 minute adventure, and head out just like you would at Tinley Park. Mokena has two of our newest immersive escape rooms, and their stories actually connect as part of the same overarching adventure. What makes Mokena different is the atmosphere and the options you have if you do want to stay longer. We designed this location to feel like a fun place to gather, with board games, mini games, themed areas, and the option to add private event space or a facility rental to your escape room experience. If you’re celebrating something, you can bring in pizza, catering, cake, snacks, drinks, or food from home. We provide tables, seating, event supplies, and a beautifully decorated space, so you can make your celebration as simple or personalized as you’d like. Mokena can be especially fun for families because our two escape room stories connect. If your group splits between the rooms, each team experiences a different part of the same overarching story, then you can come back together afterward, compare what happened, and discover how your adventures connected. The easiest way to think about it, Tinley Park is all about the location, with a larger escape room facility right near Downtown Tinley Park and plenty to do afterward. Mokena is all about the atmosphere, with two fantastic escape rooms plus the option to slow down, hang out, and turn your visit into a more private or personalized experience if you want to. And if you still can’t decide, give us a call! Tell us a little about your group and what you have planned, and we’ll help you choose the location that fits your outing best.
If I decide to rent event space, what is included? Your party includes a 60-minute Escape Room experience (appx $25 per/p) plus facility rental ($100/hour facility rental applies). With your facility rental, you’ll receive: • Tables and chairs • Tablecloths, balloons, and décor • Decorating of the facility • Mini-games spread throughout the space • Serving tongs and gloves You provide plates, napkins, food, and drinks of your choice. We’re happy to help facilitate and assist with serving, while still giving you flexibility to bring what works best for your group.
How many people can participate? Our two locations offer different options depending on your group size! Tinley Park: Our Tinley Park location can comfortably accommodate up to 22 guests between our three themed escape rooms. Larger groups can play all three rooms at the same time, with each team starting just a few minutes apart. This also creates a fun opportunity to race against each other and see which team can Crack The Code first! Mokena: Our Mokena location can comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests between two escape rooms. Larger groups can split between the rooms—and here's the fun part: our Mokena stories are connected as part of the same overarching adventure. Even though your group experiences different rooms, everyone walks away having experienced a different piece of the same story, making it especially fun to compare notes afterward. For groups larger than these capacities, give us a call! Depending on your group size and plans, we may be able to arrange multiple game times or help you find the best setup for your outing.
What is the payment process? An invoice will be sent to you once your party details are confirmed. A 50% deposit is due seven days before your event to secure your booking. The remaining balance can be paid in-store on the day of your party using most credit or debit cards. For groups of 8 people and lower, we will often have you book it online like a normal booking. This will depend of what location and if you rent event space.
What age range is recommended for your escape rooms? Our escape rooms are truly designed for all ages! We’ve had players as young as 6 and adults in their 80s enjoy our rooms together, making Crack The Code a great activity for kids, parents, grandparents, and the whole family. Our rooms are custom designed by the owner with different ages and abilities in mind. With experience working with both children and seniors, she designs puzzles with variety, achievability, and teamwork at the center. Some puzzles may click immediately for the kids, while another might be exactly where Grandma or Grandpa shines! The goal is to give everyone an opportunity to participate, contribute, and feel accomplished. We’re also extremely accommodating. We can add chairs, rearrange furniture to accommodate mobility or personal devices, adjust aspects of the experience when possible, and even leave doors open or cracked for guests who may feel uncomfortable in enclosed spaces. Just let our team know what would make your group more comfortable and we’ll do everything we can to help. Most importantly, our Game Masters pay attention to the whole group. We want everyone engaged and having fun, whether it’s someone’s very first escape room or their fiftieth. That’s one of the reasons our rooms work so well for multigenerational family outings on the South Side and throughout the Tinley Park and Mokena area.
How do I go about booking? Booking is simple! Give us a call anytime, or fill out a quote request form! If your preferred date and time are available, and you have a reviewed the quote and detials and want to move forward , we’ll place a temporary hold for you! We will keep in touch until the event gets closer and then - • A deposit is due one week before the event • The remaining balance can be paid the day of the party • Once everything is finalized, we’ll send an official booking confirmation
What happens if people drop out on the day of the event? We understand that plans change and our system is flexible. You’ll only pay for the people who attend, with a minimum of 10 participants required for the $25 pricing. If one or two people can’t make it, no problem , as long as there isn’t a drastic last-minute change from the original discussion! However at least 24 hr notice of largre changes is acceptable.
What restaurants do you recommend nearby? If you’re playing at our Tinley Park location, you’re in luck, there are some great restaurants within walking distance! One of our favorites is Isabella Italian Cafe & Catering, located at 17211 Oak Park Avenue. Isabella’s is a beautiful, cozy Italian restaurant known for delicious homemade pasta, making it a great choice if you want to turn your escape room outing into a special dinner out. For something a little more upbeat and casual, we also recommend Durbin's Harmony Square, also located on Oak Park Avenue. Durbin’s has a large menu and a lively bar atmosphere, making it a fun place to keep the night going after you Crack The Code. Even better, Crack The Code guests receive 15% off, just mention Crack The Code when you visit! If you’re visiting our Mokena location, we recommend Gatto's Italian Restaurant & Bar, located nearby on 183rd Street in Tinley Park. Gatto’s is a great sit-down option for families and groups, with a large Italian-American menu and plenty of choices for different tastes. If you’re renting our Mokena event space, you’re also welcome to bring in your own food or have it catered! There are plenty of nearby pizza and restaurant options, so you can order exactly what your group wants and enjoy your meal right at Crack The Code.