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Escape games a Philadelphia - OddballTrip
United States
Pennsylvania · United States

PhiladelphiaOutdoor Escape Game & Treasure Hunt

Birthplace of American independence

14 escape games·From 12€
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What to do in Philadelphia? Dive into the heart of American history in this iconic Pennsylvania city, where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Philadelphia, known as the "City of Brotherly Love," is rich in historical sites like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, as well as vibrant neighborhoods and world-renowned museums. For an unusual activity in Philadelphia, our outdoor escape games invite you to explore the cobblestone streets of Old City and the secrets of its founders. It's a captivating scavenger hunt that turns your stroll into a true urban treasure hunt. Ideal for discovering monuments from a new perspective, our trails will have you solving puzzles while soaking in the unique atmosphere of this metropolis. Discover our city-wide puzzle games in Philadelphia below, a fun and immersive way to experience the city.

Escape game The Forgotten Oath — Uncover the Founders' Secret Pact - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

The Forgotten Oath — Uncover the Founders' Secret Pact

Decipher the hidden conspiracy behind the Declaration of Independence. Eight landmarks hold the coded truth the Founding Fathers concealed from history.

Start :Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
🕐 2h – 2h30📍 ~2.5 km👥 From age 1012€
Escape game Philadelphia — The Forgotten Union Oath - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia — The Forgotten Union Oath

Uncover the hidden oath sworn by Founding Fathers in 1787, a secret pact that shaped the Constitution but was buried in shadows. Decode clues across landmarks to reveal the truth before it fades forever.

Start :Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
🕐 2h – 2h30📍 ~2.5 km👥 From age 1212€
Escape game Philadelphia — Paine's Hidden Legacy - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia — Paine's Hidden Legacy

Track down Thomas Paine’s lost manuscript pages hidden across Old City and expose the conspiracy that tried to erase his radical ideas.

Start :Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
🕐 2h30 – 3h📍 ~3 km👥 From age 1212€
Escape game Independence Hall — Unravel the 1776 Prophecy - Historic Center of Philadelphia
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Historic Center of Philadelphia

Independence Hall — Unravel the 1776 Prophecy

Decode a cryptic prophecy hidden by the Founding Fathers in 1776, foretelling America's destiny. Follow their secret trail through Philadelphia's revolutionary heart to expose the final revelation before it's lost forever.

Start :Washington Square (north side)
🕐 2h – 2h30📍 ~2.2 km👥 From age 1212€
Escape game Independence National Historical Park — Echo of Liberty - Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, USA
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, USA

Independence National Historical Park — Echo of Liberty

Decipher the Echo of Liberty: uncover a Revolutionary conspiracy surrounding the Liberty Bell's secret inscription and a vanished artifact that challenges the founding of freedom.

Start :In front of the Liberty Bell Center, Market Street
🕐 2h – 2h30📍 ~2 km👥 From age 1012€
Escape game Philadelphia — Franklin's Hidden Cipher - Historic Center of Philadelphia
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Historic Center of Philadelphia

Philadelphia — Franklin's Hidden Cipher

Track down Benjamin Franklin’s scattered cipher fragments and crack the code that reveals his secret blueprint for America’s future.

Start :Franklin Court (entrance arch)
🕐 2h30 – 3h📍 ~3 km👥 From age 1412€
Escape game Independence Hall — Crack the Founding Fathers' Cipher - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Independence Hall — Crack the Founding Fathers' Cipher

Decipher hidden codes embedded in the Declaration and Constitution to expose a conspiracy that nearly derailed the American Revolution. Uncover the truth before the British do.

Start :Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
🕐 2h30 – 3h📍 ~3 km👥 From age 1412€
Escape game Old City Philadelphia — Decipher the Printers' Conspiracy - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Old City Philadelphia — Decipher the Printers' Conspiracy

Uncover the hidden network of colonial printers who risked everything to spread seditious words. Decode their secret messages before the Crown's agents silence them forever.

Start :Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
🕐 2h – 2h30📍 ~2.2 km👥 From age 1012€
Escape game The Founders' Oath — Unmasking Philadelphia's Secret Society - Historic Center of Philadelphia
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Historic Center of Philadelphia

The Founders' Oath — Unmasking Philadelphia's Secret Society

Decode the hidden Masonic conspiracy that shaped the American Revolution. Eight landmarks hold the cipher to a secret oath sworn by the Founders.

Start :In front of Independence Hall, Chestnut Street
🕐 2h30 – 3h📍 ~2.5 km👥 From age 1212€
Escape game The Vanishing Ink — Decipher Liberty's Lost Declaration - Historic Center of Philadelphia
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Historic Center of Philadelphia

The Vanishing Ink — Decipher Liberty's Lost Declaration

Uncover the truth behind a forged amendment to the Declaration of Independence hidden in plain sight. Race through colonial Philadelphia to expose the conspiracy before the lie becomes history.

Start :Carpenters' Hall (main entrance)
🕐 1h45 – 2h15📍 ~2 km👥 From age 1012€
Escape game Independence Hall — Decode the Founding Conspiracy - Old City, Philadelphia
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Old City, Philadelphia

Independence Hall — Decode the Founding Conspiracy

Uncover the hidden cipher embedded in Philadelphia's founding documents. Decipher coded messages left by the Framers before the Constitution was ratified—or lose the nation's greatest secret.

Start :Independence Hall, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
🕐 2h – 2h30📍 ~2.5 km👥 From age 1212€
Escape game Franklin's Secret Cipher — Decode the Founding Father's Hidden Plot - Historic Philadelphia
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Historic Philadelphia

Franklin's Secret Cipher — Decode the Founding Father's Hidden Plot

Decipher Benjamin Franklin's encrypted final testament hidden across Old City's landmarks. Uncover a conspiracy that nearly derailed the American Revolution.

Start :Franklin Court, Philadelphia
🕐 2h30 – 3h📍 ~2 km👥 From age 1412€
Escape game Old City — Jefferson's Cipher - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Old City — Jefferson's Cipher

Uncover Thomas Jefferson's hidden cipher etched across Old City's revolutionary landmarks. Decode the secret message he concealed during the drafting of the Declaration to thwart British spies.

Start :Washington Square, 210 W Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106
🕐 1h45 – 2h15📍 ~2 km👥 From age 812€
Escape game Independence Mall — The Forgotten Oath - Historic Center of Philadelphia
⚔️Historical
🎯Scavenger hunt
Difficulty
📍 Historic Center of Philadelphia

Independence Mall — The Forgotten Oath

Uncover the hidden conspiracy behind a forgotten oath sworn in 1776 shadows. Decode clues across revolutionary landmarks to expose traitors who nearly derailed independence.

Start :Independence Hall (East side)
🕐 2h – 2h30📍 ~2.5 km👥 From age 1212€

Lieux emblématiques de Philadelphia

Monuments et sites couverts par nos escape games dans la ville.

Unusual things to do in Philadelphia

For an unusual activity in Philadelphia, our outdoor escape games are an excellent option. Far from classic guided tours, these trails lead you through unexpected corners of Old City, where every facade and monument holds a clue. An original outing in Philadelphia also means discovering local anecdotes that only insiders know, by deciphering codes and observing architectural details that would otherwise be overlooked. The games presented above transform the city into a giant playground, inviting you to an active and surprising exploration, perfect for those looking to go off the beaten path and experience a unique urban adventure.

Things to do in Philadelphia with kids

What to do with the family in Philadelphia? Our outdoor escape games are a perfect activity for children and teenagers, combining discovery and entertainment. Accessible from 8-10 years old, they transform a visit to the historic center into a true collective adventure. Younger children will love searching for hidden clues, while teenagers will get into the puzzles and GPS navigation. It's a great teen outing that gets them off screens and stimulates teamwork. The trails above are designed so that each family member finds their role, making this kids' activity in Philadelphia a memorable and fun experience.

Philadelphia for couples

Philadelphia for couples is an opportunity to stroll hand-in-hand through the history-rich streets of Old City or discover unexpected views of the skyline. Our outdoor trails offer a romantic activity and an original couple's outing, transforming a simple walk into a shared investigation. Solving puzzles together, uncovering well-kept secrets, and sharing moments of complicity is the essence of our games. The escape games presented above are an intimate and interactive way to enjoy a romantic getaway in Philadelphia, away from the crowds, creating your own memories in the heart of the city.

What to do in Philadelphia when it rains

What to do in Philadelphia when it rains? While our escape games are outdoor activities, Philadelphia offers many covered passages and sheltered areas, especially around Reading Terminal Market and in parts of Old City. Our trails are designed to minimize direct exposure, allowing you to enjoy the adventure even in light rain. It's a wet-weather activity that invites you to explore the city in a different light, when the cobblestones shine and the atmosphere becomes more intimate. Feel free to take shelter in a café during a shower, then resume your treasure hunt.

Where is Philadelphia ?

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an outdoor escape game in Philadelphia cost?

Our outdoor escape games in Philadelphia start at €12 per team (1 phone). For multiple players on the same trail, it's €19 for 2 phones and €25 for 3. Since we offer 2 games in the city, the Philadelphia City Pass is an excellent option to get significant discounts if you want to do both trails and extend the adventure at a great price.

Are the Philadelphia escape games suitable for children / families?

Absolutely! Most of our trails in Philadelphia are designed to be accessible from 8-10 years old, making them an ideal family activity. The puzzles are varied, some visual for the younger ones, others more logical for teenagers and adults. The GPS guidance system secures the route, allowing children to actively participate in clue hunting without the risk of getting lost in the city's busy streets.

How long does an outdoor escape game in Philadelphia last?

The duration of an outdoor escape game in Philadelphia typically ranges from 1h30 to 2h30, depending on the chosen trail and your team's pace. Our games are self-guided, meaning you can take your time to explore, take breaks, or even stop for a photo. It's the perfect flexibility to fit your schedule and fully enjoy the experience.

Do I need to book in advance?

Online booking is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended, especially if you plan to play during weekends, public holidays, or the high tourist season. The advantage is that you receive an activation code instantly via email, usable whenever you wish. There is no expiry date, so you can purchase your game in advance and use it at the opportune moment.

What is Philadelphia famous for? / What to visit in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is globally renowned as the birthplace of American democracy. You can't miss Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed, and the Liberty Bell, a symbol of freedom. The historic Old City district, with its cobblestone streets and 18th-century buildings, is a must-see. Our escape game trails naturally incorporate these iconic locations, allowing you to discover them while solving puzzles.

What is the best season to visit Philadelphia?

Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) are the ideal seasons to visit Philadelphia. Temperatures are mild and pleasant for outdoor activities, and parks are in bloom or adorned with magnificent colors. Summer can be hot and humid, but evenings are often very lively. Winter, although cold, offers a special atmosphere with Christmas decorations and fewer crowds, and our games remain playable thanks to covered passages.

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