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We are Denmark’s leading provider of escape games. We have 3 permanent locations with 21 escape rooms in Copenhagen, ranked as the best-reviewed games in Denmark. In addition, we offer several mobile escape games that we can run anywhere in Denmark. No event is too large or too small—our largest events include 360 people divided into 60 genuine mobile escape rooms, which is a world record, or 950 people with Escape the Box.
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Escape games are a world of experiences that offer far more than a single room with a combination lock. At Midgaard Event, you will find escape games in every format—from permanent escape rooms in Copenhagen to mobile setups installed at your own location anywhere in Denmark, and from outdoor puzzle trails in the city to pop-up experiences at trade fairs and shopping centres.
We have created puzzle and mystery experiences since 2000 and escape games since 2016, and today we are Denmark’s leading provider with 21 permanent rooms across three locations in Copenhagen, as well as a wide selection of mobile and outdoor escape games. Whether you are a group of friends trying escape games for the first time, experienced enthusiasts seeking the ultimate challenge, or a company looking for strong teambuilding, you will find the right format here.
Escape games are a concept with many names. Depending on whom you ask and where in the world you are, you will encounter a wide range of terms that all essentially cover the same thing: a physical, time-limited experience where participants solve puzzles and missions together.
Escape games and escape rooms are often used interchangeably, but there is a nuance. Escape room traditionally refers to a physical room you must escape from, while escape game is a broader term that covers all types of physical, puzzle-based experiences—whether the goal is to escape, complete a mission, or finish a story. Today, escape game is the most widely used international term, and it covers classic escape rooms, mobile setups, outdoor experiences and pop-up events.
A live escape game, also known as a live room escape game, emphasises that the experience takes place in the real world with physical props, genuine collaboration and a gamemaster who runs the experience in real time. This distinguishes the concept from digital escape games and online versions that emerged in the wake of COVID-19. A live escape game is the original and most immersive format, and the only one that delivers the full physical and social experience.
Mystery room is a term primarily used in Denmark as an alternative to escape room. The name highlights a central element in many games: the mystery. Many escape games are built around an unresolved mystery—whether it is a murder mystery to solve, a crime to uncover, or a secret room that holds the answers. The theme can vary from classic investigations and crime stories to science fiction and historical adventures, but what they all share is that the puzzles are woven into a narrative that draws participants into the story.
Breakout room and riddle room are other variations of the same concept. Breakout room places the emphasis on breaking out or cracking codes, while riddle room highlights the puzzle element as the core of the experience. All of these terms refer to the same basic concept, simply with a different focus in the name.
In Danish, you will find terms such as escape games and breakout games. Breakout games are the most direct Danish translation of the escape room concept, and are, among other things, the term TripAdvisor uses for its category of physical escape game experiences. In that category, Escape Room by Midgaard Event holds first place, while Clockedin is in second place. Both brands are owned by Midgaard Event, and together we are therefore by far the best-reviewed provider of breakout games in Denmark. Escape games is used as a broader Danish term corresponding to the English escape game. Whatever you call it, the experience is the same: collaboration, puzzle-solving and time pressure in a themed setting.
Escape games come in many forms and formats. Here is an overview of the most important types and what characterises them.
One of the most important design choices in an escape game is whether it is linear or non-linear, and this choice has a major impact on the experience.
In a linear escape game, the team solves one puzzle at a time in a fixed order. All participants experience the entire game from start to finish, and the progression is clear and easy to follow. The linear format is particularly well suited to smaller groups and to players trying escape games for the first time, as it is easier to keep up and everyone contributes to the same puzzles. THE GRAND HEIST is a good example of a linear game with a clear and engaging story that carries the experience all the way through.
In a non-linear escape game, the team can work on several puzzles at the same time. This requires coordination and task allocation, and collaboration becomes an even more decisive factor. Because there are multiple threads to follow simultaneously, participants will not necessarily experience everything in the game, and the flow is more complex. In return, it keeps all participants actively engaged and allows you to immerse yourselves in different parts of the story. DA VINCI and SHERLOCK are good examples of non-linear games that require strong collaboration and coordination across the team.
Permanent escape rooms are permanently installed in dedicated premises with purpose-built rooms, set design and integrated technical solutions. This is the most immersive form of escape game and provides the best setting for a cohesive story and high immersion. Midgaard Event operates 21 permanent escape rooms across three locations in Copenhagen via escaperoom.dk and clockedin.dk. Read more about our ESCAPE ROOMS IN COPENHAGEN.
Mobile escape games are transportable setups that are installed at the location you choose—whether it is an office, a conference hall, a canteen or somewhere else entirely. The mobile format makes the escape game experience available throughout Denmark without participants having to travel to a fixed location. From full-size mobile escape rooms such as OUTBREAK MOBILE ESCAPE ROOM to compact table-based setups such as ESCAPE THE BOX. Read more about our MOBILE ESCAPE ROOMS.
Outdoor escape games use the city as the game board. Participants move between locations and solve puzzles along the way, and the historical or natural surroundings become an active part of the story. It is an ideal format for spring and summer, combining physical activity with puzzle-solving and collaboration. Our most popular outdoor game is OUTDOOR ESCAPE, a dramatic experience set in Nyhavn’s historic surroundings. Read more about our OUTDOOR ESCAPE ROOMS.
Pop-up escape games are set up in open areas and welcome participants on an ongoing basis, making them well suited as a public activity at trade fairs, in shopping centres and at public events. The games are shorter and more accessible than classic escape rooms, and work well as a crowd-puller that creates energy and attention.
Escape games are one of the most effective choices for TEAM-BUILDING, because they train precisely the skills that define strong teams: communication, task allocation, creative problem-solving and decision-making under time pressure. The mobile format makes it possible to run teambuilding with escape games directly at your own location anywhere in Denmark, while the permanent rooms in Copenhagen are an obvious choice for department outings and corporate events in the capital.
There are many providers of escape games in Denmark. Here are the reasons Midgaard Event stands out.
With 21 permanent escape rooms across three locations in Copenhagen, Midgaard Event is the largest provider of escape rooms in Denmark and Europe. We operate two brands: escaperoom.dk with our flagship location in Østerbro and games in Nyhavn, and clockedin.dk in the city centre near Strøget. Together, we offer the most complete selection of escape rooms in Copenhagen, with themes and difficulty levels to suit all types of groups and occasions. Read more about our ESCAPE ROOMS IN COPENHAGEN.
In addition to our permanent locations, we offer a wide selection of mobile escape games that can be set up almost anywhere throughout Denmark. From full-size mobile setups to compact table-based formats and pop-up experiences for trade fairs and shopping centres. We tailor mobile escape game events for anything from 3 to 1,000 participants. Read more about our MOBILE ESCAPE ROOMS.
If you would like the escape game experience under the open sky, we offer outdoor experiences where the city becomes the game board. Our OUTDOOR ESCAPE ROOM IN COPENHAGEN is the most popular outdoor game and takes place in Nyhavn’s historic surroundings. Read more about our OUTDOOR ESCAPE ROOMS.
Midgaard Event has created puzzle and mystery experiences since 2000 and escape games since 2016. We know what works, and that experience is evident in every single game we offer. Our DOWNFALL is the only escape room in Scandinavia ever to be nominated for TERPECA, the world’s most recognised ranking of escape rooms, and in 2024 it was a finalist to be named among the 100 best games in the world.
We are ranked number 1 on TripAdvisor in Denmark in the breakout games category, and have been for several years. In fact, we hold both first place as Escape Room by Midgaard Event and second place as Clockedin, both owned by Midgaard Event. This is not something we have decided ourselves. It is the result of thousands of reviews from guests who have taken the time to share their experience with others.
What is the difference between an escape game and an escape room?
Escape room and escape game are often used to mean the same thing, but escape game is the broader term. An escape room traditionally refers to a physical room you must escape from, while escape game covers all types of physical, puzzle-based experiences, regardless of format. At Midgaard Event, we offer escape games in many formats: permanent escape rooms in Copenhagen, mobile escape games throughout Denmark, outdoor experiences and pop-up events.
What is a live escape game?
A live escape game is a physical escape game experience that takes place in the real world with real props, set design and a gamemaster who runs the experience in real time. This distinguishes it from digital and online versions of the concept. All of our escape games are live experiences.
What do linear and non-linear mean in escape games?
In a linear escape game, the team solves one puzzle at a time in a fixed order, and everyone experiences the entire game. In a non-linear game, the team can work on several puzzles at the same time, which requires more coordination and collaboration, but also keeps more participants actively engaged at the same time. THE GRAND HEIST is an example of a linear game, while DA VINCI and SHERLOCK are non-linear.
Can escape games be used for teambuilding?
Yes, and it is one of our most in-demand uses. Escape games train communication, task allocation and decision-making under time pressure in a fun and engaging setting. We offer escape games for TEAMBUILDING in all sizes, from smaller departments to events with up to 1,000 participants throughout Denmark.
What does an escape game cost at Midgaard Event?
The price depends on the format, number of participants and choice of game. For our permanent escape rooms in Copenhagen, the price is typically between DKK 200 and DKK 400 per person. For mobile escape games, ESCAPE THE BOX starts from DKK 6,500 and OUTBREAK MOBILE ESCAPE ROOM from DKK 15,990 excl. VAT. Contact us for a non-binding quote tailored to your group.
Where can you find escape games throughout Denmark?
Our permanent escape rooms are located in Copenhagen. Our mobile escape games can be run anywhere in Denmark—from Copenhagen and Zealand to Funen and Jutland—and we have even run events abroad. Regardless of location, we will find a solution.
What is a mystery room?
Mystery room is a term primarily used in Denmark as an alternative to escape room. The name emphasises that many games are built around a mystery to be solved—whether it is a murder mystery, a crime or a secret mission. The concept is the same as an escape game or escape room.
Whether you are looking for a classic escape room in Copenhagen, a mobile escape game that comes to you anywhere in Denmark, or an outdoor experience under the open sky, Midgaard Event has an option to suit your group and purpose.
Explore our escape games here:
Permanent escape rooms in Copenhagen — visit escaperoom.dk and clockedin.dk, or read more about our ESCAPE ROOMS IN COPENHAGEN.
Mobile escape games throughout Denmark — read more about our MOBILE ESCAPE ROOMS.
Outdoor escape games — read more about our OUTDOOR ESCAPE ROOMS.
Contact us for a non-binding quote. Call us on 33 23 95 75, email in**@*ev.dk, or use the contact form below.
