With literally thousands of escape games known to be in existence, it just makes sense that you’ll find certain themes repeating themselves from venue to venue. And while even the most cliché of themes can still produce an epic attraction, it’s the Original Themes that will always stand out. Creating storyworlds the likes of which we’ve never seen before, the Most Original Themes offer something fresh and new, even for the most experienced of players.
Escape Authority is honored to announce our 2026 Keys To Greatness – Most Original Theme award winners:
Help Not Wanted
(Turnersville, NJ)
Click here to read our full review of Help Not Wanted.
Help! We Got Shrunk!
(Peoria, IL)
Click Here to read our full review of Help! We Got Shrunk!.
Election Day
(Newhall, CA)
Click Here to read our full review of Election Day.
The Zombie and the Witch Doctor
Available now from Chris + Creative
Click Here to read our special look at The Zombie and the Witch Doctor.
Congratulations to our winners of the 2026 Keys To Greatness – Most Original Theme 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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