Puzzles are the backbone of any great escape game attraction. A compelling story or Hollywood-quality scenic can only go so far to create a memorable experience. It takes puzzles that are unique, outside the box and most importantly, fun to truly bring a game to life.
Escape Authority is honored to announce our 2026 Keys To Greatness – Best Puzzles award winners:
Playground
(Birmingham, AL | Irvine, CA | Orange, CA | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | San Diego, CA | San Francisco, CA | Torrance, CA | Jacksonville, FL | Orlando, FL | Tampa, FL | Atlanta, GA | Honolulu, HI | New Orleans, LA | Las Vegas, NV | New Jersey, NJ | Brooklyn, NY | New York, NY | Concord, NC | Cincinnati, OH | Columbus, OH | King of Prussia, PA | Nashville, TN | Austin, TX | Grapevine, TX | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | The Colony, TX | Tysons, VA | Seattle, WA)
Click Here to read our full review of Playground.
Heretics
(Plano, TX)
Click here to read our full review of Heretics (previously named Bloody Elbow.)
Election Day
(Newhall, CA)
Click Here to read our full review of Election Day.
Congratulations to our winners of the 2026 Keys To Greatness – Best Puzzles award!
With more than 1,000 games played across the site, being picked as one of the best three in the country is a well-earned honor to truly be proud of!
To learn more about this year’s Keys To Greatness awards, including all of its categories and ranking considerations, click here.
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