Boxaroo

Business Details

6 Years

experience

Immersive Escape Room Adventures in Downtown Boston

We are Boxaroo, an immersive adventure company that designs and operates interactive puzzle and escape room experiences in downtown Boston. Our team combines expertise from diverse fields like engineering, art, and business to create quirky, whimsical adventures that challenge conventional escape room concepts. Since 2020, we've delivered over 20,000 unforgettable experiences through our signature offerings including the Mystery of the Magicians Study, Conundrum Museum, and Storyteller's Secret. Our philosophy centers on innovation - pushing boundaries to deliver 'something different' while maintaining accessibility for both novice and experienced players.

Recognized with awards like the Golden Lock Award and TimeOut's Best Escape Room in Boston, we specialize in crafting experiences that foster teamwork, communication, and creative problem-solving. Our team of puzzle enthusiasts brings deep expertise from backgrounds including the MIT Mystery Hunt, ensuring every adventure combines intellectual challenge with immersive storytelling.

Services

Mystery of the Magicians Study Conundrum Museum Storyteller's Secret Team Building Events Scavenger Hunts Outdoor Adventures

Details

Year established: 2020

Highlights and features

Award-winning immersive experiences since 2020
Custom-designed adventures for groups of all sizes
Expert team with MIT Mystery Hunt experience
Multiple themed rooms with varying difficulty levels
Proven track record with 20,000+ satisfied participants

Associations and certifications

TimeOut Best Escape Room in Boston
USA Today Top 10 Escape Rooms
Golden Lock Award Room Escape Artist

What people say

Amazing experience Great staff Challenging puzzles Unforgettable adventure Perfect team-building

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Services

Mystery of the Magicians Study

A 60-minute immersive puzzle adventure set in a world-renowned magician's study. Designed for 2-10 players with moderately challenging puzzles that test observation and teamwork. Features interactive props and hidden mechanisms that create an authentic magical atmosphere while encouraging collaborative problem-solving.

Conundrum Museum

A 60-minute puzzle-centric experience for 4-10 players set in an eccentric art collector's gallery. Features extremely challenging puzzles requiring pattern recognition and lateral thinking. Combines art-themed challenges with physical interactions that test both mental acuity and team coordination.

Storyteller's Secret

A 75-minute narrative-driven escape room for 2-5 players set in a writer's hideaway. Offers very challenging puzzles integrated into a compelling storyline. Requires creative thinking and attention to detail as players uncover literary clues and solve mysteries within a book-themed environment.

Team Building Events

Customizable group experiences designed to enhance workplace collaboration. Features multi-room setups for 10-300+ participants with competitive elements and team challenges. Includes facilitation services and optional catering for corporate events, fostering communication and problem-solving skills in a fun environment.

Scavenger Hunts

Seasonal outdoor team-building activities exploring Boston's history and landmarks. Combines physical challenges with intellectual puzzles requiring local knowledge. Designed for groups seeking fresh air while engaging in collaborative problem-solving across Boston's historic districts.

People

Caitlin Kenyon

Director of Operations

Caitlin leads Boxaroo's operations team with extensive experience in event management and customer service. She oversees large-scale bookings and ensures seamless execution of both in-house and off-site adventures while maintaining the company's signature level of quality.

Questions

What is the maximum group size for escape rooms?

Our standard rooms accommodate 2-10 players. For larger groups up to 300+, we offer multi-room setups, scavenger hunts, and ballroom-style puzzle events.

Are reservations required for escape room experiences?

Yes, we recommend booking in advance through our website. Custom time slots are available for corporate events and large groups.

What makes Boxaroo different from other escape rooms?

We combine award-winning puzzle design with immersive storytelling and theatrical elements. Our rooms feature unique mechanics and themes not found in traditional escape experiences.

Do you offer team-building packages for corporations?

Yes, we specialize in corporate team-building with customized packages for groups of all sizes, including facilitation services and optional catering.

What happens if we can't solve all the puzzles?

Our staff provides hints when needed to ensure all groups complete their adventure. The focus is on teamwork and enjoyment rather than completion alone.

Are gift cards available for Boxaroo experiences?

Yes, we offer digital gift cards for all our adventure packages, valid for all current and future escape room experiences.

Reviews (4)

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Anirudh Raghavan

Jan 22, 2022 Report

We had a wonderful experience at boxaroo. We first did the magicians study and really loved it. So, we came back for the storytellers secret. The rooms are designed beautifully and the engineering is amazing. Perfect for couples and big groups. Highly recommend boxaroo!!

Caroline Blassick

Jan 20, 2022 Report

Had a great time! I've done a few escape rooms before and this ranks up near the top. We did "The Mystery of the Magician's Study" with a group of 5 people, which ended up being a good size for us. The rooms were beautifully decorated and the puzzles were very thoughtfully designed. I also liked the hints that the employees gave; they were subtle and mostly served to re-focus us on something we had overlooked rather than just giving away answers.

Sabine S.

Jan 16, 2022 Report

We went on a Saturday at 3 to solve the Mystery of the Magician's Study. We are new to escape rooms, having only visited one ever, at Canobie Lake Park. That one is probably considered simpler than the ones at Boxaroo, and we did manage to solve it (with a couple of hints) whereas here we were all horribly excited and failed to coordinate our efforts at all. So of course we failed to solve it, but still had a great time. It was a little bit scary for our eight-year-old, who needed to hold my hand at times, but not too scary for her to continue. The light in any escape room, I think, is low

Dave Bristol

Jan 04, 2022 Report

Storytellers Secret was perhaps the most beautiful and captivating room Ive had the fortune to play. I would say I was dumbfounded by the room, but its not true - I kept oohing and aahing as the adventure unfolded before my eyes. And Bries joy at their job rounds out the experience perfectly!