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Escape Room Experiences · Portland, OR
60 Minutes. One Way Out. Can Your Team Do It?
Five original rooms in downtown Portland, from a beginner-friendly heist to a 22%-escape-rate temple — every booking is private.
Takes about two minutes · nothing charged today · free reschedule with 72 hours’ notice
2–8 players per room60–75 minutesAges 13+Always a private bookingGroups up to 50
5 Original RoomsAges 13+Teams of 2–8Every Booking PrivateFree Reschedule · 72 Hrs
5Original Rooms, Built In-House
2–8Players Per Private Room
60–75Minutes On The Clock
10,000+Sessions Run Since 2018
Our Rooms
5 worlds. 60 minutes each.
From beginner-friendly heist rooms to expert-level temple expeditions — every Vault room is built with original story, custom set design, and puzzles you won’t find anywhere else in Portland.
The Bank Heist
You've cased the First National Bank for weeks. The vault closes in 60 minutes. Crack the safe, bypass the laser grid, and get out with the diamonds before security resets. Great first room for beginners.
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Haunted Manor
The Blackwood Estate has been abandoned since 1887. You're paranormal investigators with exactly one hour before the witching hour closes in. Our most immersive room — live actor optional on weekends.
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Spy Agency
A rogue agent has planted a virus in the CIA's mainframe. You have 60 minutes to infiltrate their secure server room, decrypt the code, and neutralize the threat. Tech-forward puzzle design.
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More people. More chaos. More fun.
Vault books private events for 2 to 50 players. Tell us the occasion and your group size and we will hold the right rooms — no deposit until the times are confirmed.
Corporate Team Building
Groups of 8–50 book multiple rooms at once, start staggered so nobody waits, then compare escape times over drinks in the lounge. Facilitated debrief on request. Weekday rates are our lowest.
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Birthday Parties
Book the venue for your crew. Birthday bookings include private lobby access, a reserved table for drinks and cake, a custom in-game shoutout from the game master, and 15% off groups of 8+. 21st birthdays, 30th surprises, and everything in between.
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Date Nights
Sixty minutes where you actually talk to each other, followed by drinks in the lounge. Private rooms for 2–4 any night of the week, from $28 a person. Add a bottle of wine and chocolate-covered strawberries for an anniversary upgrade.
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Escape rate leaderboard.
How hard is each room, really? Below are our live escape rates — the percentage of groups who make it out in time. Pick your difficulty level.
| # | Room | Difficulty | Duration | Escape Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bank Heist 2–7 players | Medium ★★★☆☆ | 60 min | |
| 2 | Spy Agency 2–6 players | Medium ★★★☆☆ | 60 min | |
| 3 | Haunted Manor 3–8 players | Hard ★★★★☆ | 60 min | |
| 4 | Prison Break 2–8 players | Hard ★★★★☆ | 60 min | |
| 5 | Ancient Temple 4–8 players | Expert ★★★★★ | 75 min |
Read the full room briefs →
Story, player count, price and what to expect for all five rooms.
Our Rooms
Peek inside each of our immersive escape room adventures
Reviews
What groups say when the clock stops.
Escaped, barely escaped, or beaten by the room — these are the three we hear most often.
★★★★★
“We did the Bank Heist for my partner's birthday — 7 of us. We got out with 4 minutes to spare and celebrated in the lobby like we'd actually robbed a bank. Legitimately the most fun I've had on a birthday in years. Already looking at the Haunted Manor for Halloween.”
★★★★★
“Our company booked three rooms simultaneously for a team of 22. The Vault staff ran it perfectly — the game master updates between rooms kept the competitive energy going. The debrief conversation afterward was surprisingly good for team dynamics. Better than any ropes course we've done.”
★★★★★
“I've done escape rooms in five cities. The Ancient Temple at Vault is the best room I've ever played. The puzzle design is genuinely original — nothing felt borrowed from another room. We didn't escape (only 22% of groups do) and I left more impressed than if we had.”
Pricing
What it costs.
Per person, all in. Every session is private — never strangers in your room. Nothing is charged until we confirm your slot, and rescheduling is free with 72 hours’ notice.
Date Night
$28/person
- 2 players, any room
- 60-minute session (75 in Ancient Temple)
- Private booking — never shared
- Lounge table held after your game
Most Booked
Group Adventure
$24/person
- 3–8 players in one room
- 60-minute session (75 in Ancient Temple)
- Private booking — never shared
- Free group photo at the finish
Team Event
$20/person
- 6–50 players, one room or several
- Staggered starts so nobody waits
- Private lounge for the whole group
- Facilitated debrief on request
FAQ
Before you book.
How difficult are the rooms?
Our rooms range from Medium (Bank Heist, Spy Agency) to Hard (Haunted Manor, Prison Break) to Expert (Ancient Temple). The rating reflects average group escape rate. Medium rooms sit at 58–64% — challenging, but most groups get out. Hard rooms run 38–41%. Our one Expert room, Ancient Temple, has a 22% escape rate and is built for players who have found other rooms too easy.
What is the age limit?
All players must be 13 or older. Players 13–17 must be accompanied by an adult in the same booking. We don't recommend our horror-themed room (Haunted Manor) for anyone under 16, as it involves theatrical jump scares and immersive horror elements. The other rooms are appropriate for teens and up.
Can we add more people after we book?
You can add players up to 48 hours before your booking, subject to room capacity limits. Our rooms have hard maximums for the puzzle mechanics to work correctly. If you're unsure about group size, it's always easier to book bigger and reduce than to add people at the last minute.
What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?
Cancellations made more than 72 hours before the booking receive a full refund. Cancellations within 24–72 hours receive a credit valid for 90 days. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable. Rescheduling is free with 72+ hours notice, subject to availability. We understand things come up — call us if you have an emergency and we'll do our best to work with you.
Blog
From the Blog
Tips, strategies, and insights to help you conquer your next escape room.
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