Business Details
Premier Escape Rooms in Greenville, SC
Escape Artist Greenville was founded with a vision to create immersive, story-driven escape room experiences that transport guests into thrilling new worlds. Our team combines expertise in theme park engineering and set design to craft custom adventures that challenge both mind and body. As Greenville's original escape room, we've pioneered innovative gameplay mechanics and detailed environments that set industry standards. Our staff consists of passionate escape room enthusiasts who bring each scenario to life through dynamic acting and meticulous attention to detail.We design all our games in-house, ensuring unique narratives, puzzles, and set pieces that can't be found elsewhere. With both classic and premium experiences available, we cater to diverse group sizes and difficulty preferences while maintaining consistent quality across all adventures. Our commitment to continuous innovation means returning guests always discover fresh challenges and evolving storylines. Recognized in local media and honored with industry awards, we remain dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences that blend mystery, excitement, and teamwork.
Services
Dark Lullaby
Starlight Motel
Help Wanted
Castle Flffendor
Dr. Fratelli's Cabin
Classified
Inventor's Enigma
Yuletide Magic
Highlights and features
- We design all our escape rooms in-house with unique puzzles and storylines
- Our staff consists of passionate escape room enthusiasts and professional actors
- We offer both classic and premium experiences with varying difficulty levels
- As Greenville's original escape room, we've pioneered industry innovations
- Our premium experiences combine gameplay with interactive theater elements
What people say
Immersive themes
Challenging puzzles
Engaging staff
Award-winning
Unforgettable adventures
Services
Dark Lullaby
Dark Lullaby delivers a terrifying experience for thrill-seekers. This premium escape room features multiple actors, elaborate sets, and intense horror elements. Designed for groups of 2-8 players, it combines 60 minutes of gameplay with 15 minutes of interactive theater. The experience challenges participants to survive a nightmarish scenario while navigating complex puzzles and atmospheric storytelling.
Starlight Motel
Starlight Motel offers a chilling premium experience with immersive horror elements. Featuring live actors and detailed environments, this 75-minute adventure accommodates 2-6 players. The scenario combines suspenseful storytelling with challenging puzzles, requiring teamwork to unravel mysteries while maintaining the tension of a classic horror setting.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted presents a sci-fi themed escape experience for larger groups. Designed for 2-8 players, this premium room features intricate puzzles and interactive elements. The 75-minute adventure blends science fiction storytelling with problem-solving challenges, requiring coordinated teamwork to complete objectives within the time limit.
Inventor's Enigma
Inventor's Enigma offers a classic escape room experience with complex mechanical puzzles. Designed for medium to large groups of 2-8 players, this 60-minute challenge features high-tech effects and intricate problem-solving scenarios. The room's theme revolves around deciphering an inventor's mysterious creations through logical reasoning and collaborative effort.
Team Building
Team Building adventures provide collaborative challenges for corporate groups. These 75-minute experiences focus on communication and problem-solving skills. Designed for private groups, they include structured scenarios that promote leadership development, strategic thinking, and team cohesion through immersive escape room gameplay.
People
Will Rutherford
Co-Owner & Game Designer
Will Rutherford co-founded Escape Artist Greenville with his wife Kim. His background in theme park engineering from Universal Orlando inspired the technical aspects of their escape rooms. With extensive experience in creating immersive attractions, he focuses on designing innovative puzzles and mechanical elements that enhance gameplay.
Kim Rutherford
Co-Owner & Creative Director
Kim Rutherford brings expertise in costume and set design to Escape Artist Greenville. As co-founder with her husband Will, she oversees the visual storytelling and atmospheric details that make their escape rooms unique. Her creative vision shapes the immersive environments that transport players into different worlds.
Questions
What is an escape room?
An escape room is a themed adventure where players solve puzzles and complete challenges to progress through a story within a set time limit, typically 60-75 minutes.
Are your rooms scary?
We offer both scary and non-scary options. Dark Lullaby and Starlight Motel contain horror elements, while other rooms like Yuletide Magic provide family-friendly experiences.
What group sizes do you accommodate?
Rooms accommodate 2-8 players. Premium experiences like Help Wanted and Castle Flffendor work best with larger groups, while Dr. Fratelli's Cabin suits smaller teams.
Do you offer team building?
Yes, we provide structured team-building experiences designed to improve communication and collaboration through immersive problem-solving challenges for corporate groups.
Are bookings private?
All bookings are private. Your group will have exclusive access to the room, with options to add participants up to the room's capacity on the day of play.
How difficult are your rooms?
Difficulty varies by room. Help Wanted and Inventor's Enigma offer higher challenges, while Dr. Fratelli's Cabin and Yuletide Magic provide more accessible experiences for newcomers.
Reviews (4)
Sean & Emily Gilstrap
Jan 25, 2022
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Audrey and Becca made our experience wonderful
First time doing a suspense/scary escape room. I was the only one who was worried about that part... they prepped me well so I knew what to expect and could still enjoy the experience with the family. I actually really loved the experience! We will definitely be back for another room and look forward to checking out the rooms at the new location too!
First time doing a suspense/scary escape room. I was the only one who was worried about that part... they prepped me well so I knew what to expect and could still enjoy the experience with the family. I actually really loved the experience! We will definitely be back for another room and look forward to checking out the rooms at the new location too!
J. Daniel Donboch
Jan 24, 2022
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This was a great experience. We had 6 people and two of us had never been to an Escape room before. It exceeded all of our expectations. We did the Starlight Motel and Audrey Louise and Eden were our actors and they did a phenomenal job. They are so enthusiastic and seem to really enjoy their job. The Starlight was just scarey enough and really challenging. Can't wait to try another room.
Taylor Wooten
Jan 24, 2022
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*joking* WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! First of all, DO NOT STAY AT THE STARLIGHT MOTEL! There was no tub for a bubble bath and the front desk manager didnt give me linens when I asked! Also they need the power company out to check on the lights! Also the front desk manager was smoking inside! 1/10! Absolutely amazing time! We did The Starlight Motel room! So flipping good! Ive never done an escape room with an actor in the room the whole time but Audrey was so good! The puzzles were good but the story driven by an actress in the room was the cherry on top! 10/10 we will be back to try some
Courtney German
Jan 24, 2022
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Really enjoyed the Starlight Motel! Just the right amount of scary and fun. We escaped with 8 minutes to spare. Emily and Ellie were so fun to work with - both were very committed to staying in character. Highly recommend!
