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11 Years
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Experience Boston's Best Escape Rooms & Team Building
Founded in 2015 by Boston locals Jason and Nicole Loeb, Trapology Boston designs immersive, team-based escape room experiences that challenge and connect players. Our handcrafted games combine creative puzzles, advanced technology, and storytelling to deliver unforgettable adventures for friends, families, and corporate teams. With six original escape room themes, outdoor augmented reality adventures, and custom team-building programs, we prioritize inclusivity, innovation, and community impact.Recognized for our collaboration with Chris Evans on a viral charity escape game, we maintain a commitment to local partnerships and supporting nonprofits like Womens Lunch Place. Our 5,000-square-foot space at 177 Tremont Street features private event areas, an open bar, and games designed entirely in-house by our 25-member creative team.
Services
Escape Rooms
Outdoor Adventures
Team Building
Private Events
Escape Room In a Box
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Founded by Boston locals with 25+ team members dedicated to immersive design
- Inclusive experiences with accessibility features and diverse themes
- Corporate team-building trusted by Harvard, Deloitte, and Dunkin'
- Innovative tech integration with augmented reality and interactive puzzles
- Community-focused with $477k raised for pediatric cancer charities
What people say
Brilliant immersive design
Best escape room experience
Creative puzzles
Excellent team-building
Memorable themes
Services
Escape Rooms
Our immersive escape rooms challenge teams to solve puzzles and complete story-driven missions within 60 minutes. Designed for 2-8 players, these experiences feature advanced technology, live actors, and themed environments ranging from submarine adventures to haunted cabins. Each game requires collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking to achieve escape objectives.
Outdoor Adventures
Explore Boston through interactive outdoor escape games using augmented reality technology. Teams of 1-6 players follow digital clues across historic locations while solving puzzles via iPad-guided missions. These family-friendly adventures combine physical exploration with digital challenges in a 90-minute experience that reveals hidden aspects of the city.
Team Building
Custom corporate team-building programs use escape room challenges to improve workplace communication and collaboration. Events include private game access, open bars, and dedicated event coordination for groups up to 50 participants. Our Boston-based team designs experiences that break down hierarchical barriers and develop problem-solving skills through immersive challenges.
Private Events
Host birthdays, bachelor parties, or company celebrations in our dedicated TrapLounge space. Packages include exclusive game access, catering options, and bartender services starting at $2,900. Our 5,000-square-foot venue accommodates special decorations and custom puzzle integrations for personalized celebration experiences.
Escape Room In a Box
Experience our signature puzzles through a physical game box featuring space-themed challenges for 1-4 players. The 45-90 minute experience includes interactive technology components and a complete narrative without subscription requirements. Designed for home play with internet connectivity needed for digital elements.
People
Jason Loeb
Co-Founder
Co-founded Trapology Boston in 2015 after discovering escape rooms at a friend's birthday. Transformed a 2,400-square-foot space into Boston's premier escape experience. Leads game development and construction with 8+ years of immersive design expertise.
Nicole Loeb
Co-Founder
Creative director responsible for designing Trapology's first three games. Oversees experience design and team expansion from 2 to 25 members. Holds 10+ years of experience in immersive entertainment and puzzle development.
Tina
Leadership Team
Manages day-to-day operations and client scheduling. Coordinates corporate events for Boston's top companies. Has grown the business from initial 2,400 to 5,000-square-foot facility while maintaining Boston-based creative control.
Mike
Leadership Team
Key member of Trapology's leadership team focusing on technical implementation. Oversees audio/visual systems integration and maintains the venue's technological edge in immersive puzzle experiences.
Questions
What age groups are appropriate for Trapology's escape rooms?
All ages welcome with adult supervision for under 18s. Recommended age 13+ for optimal experience. 'Boobie Trap' requires players 18+.
Can we book a private event for corporate team-building?
Yes, private events include exclusive game access, open bar, and private lounge. Starting at $2,900 with customized options available.
Are the escape rooms physically accessible?
Most rooms fully accessible. Some contain crawl spaces or low lighting. Staff provides accommodations for mobility needs upon request.
What happens if we need hints during gameplay?
Gamemasters provide clues as needed through monitored systems. Hints available on request or proactively to maintain game flow.
Do you offer refunds or rescheduling options?
Tickets reschedulable with 24-hour notice. Full refunds available for cancellations made 72 hours before scheduled playtime.
How do outdoor escape adventures work?
Teams receive mission packs with AR-enabled devices. Follow clues across Boston Common while solving puzzles through a 90-minute guided adventure.
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Reviews (4)
Aislinn O'Brien
Jan 31, 2022
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Stopped by Trapology to do The Retreat today and the experience was amazing! The staff could not have been more kind, knowledgeable, and all-around great (special shout-out to Chloe and Ada)! Ill definitely recommend this to my friends in the future!
Melissa Imrie
Jan 29, 2022
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This was my first escape room experience and it was amazing! Tina was very informative and fun, and Mike was helpful and kind. Definitely going to come back.
George Goldman
Jan 29, 2022
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Tried out "The Retreat" today, and the experience was amazing. The rooms had some really inventive puzzles with the right level of challenge, and the staff was awesome. Thank you Chloe and Kayda, you were great!
Jamison Freedman
Jan 17, 2022
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This is my third time doing an escape room here and it is always so amazing. John was our game master this time, and was just great! Answered all of my questions I had at the end about any puzzles we didnt get and made us super excited to do the remaining rooms!
