Real-life escape room venue
Starting costs about $70,300 in the United States and 12,300,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $3,240 net per month in the United States and 753,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 2 years, with 45 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 247 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,300 | $3,240 |
| Nigeria | 12,300,000 NGN | 753,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £47,900 | £2,170 |
| Kenya | 3,120,000 KES | 109,000 KES |
| India | 1,590,000 INR | 79,500 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Groups of friends, families and work teams look for original, cooperative outings beyond restaurants or cinemas.
The solution
One to three themed rooms where a group of 2 to 6 players solves puzzles in 60 minutes, with a game master and packages for birthdays and companies.
Your customers
Young adults, families with teenagers, tourists, and companies for team-building activities.
How you make money
20 to 35 € per player per game; corporate packages from 300 to 1,200 € per event; drinks sales.
Competition
Other escape rooms, bowling alleys, laser tag, board game bars, outdoor activities and home entertainment.
Who has an edge
A rigorous creative who designs original puzzles and builds reliable mechanisms, paired with someone sales-minded for corporate clients.
The risks
Strict safety and public venue rules; scenarios need renewing every two or three years; few repeat customers; high rent if poorly located.
The first 3 steps
- Play five existing rooms and note strengths and weaknesses
- Prototype a scenario in a garage with friends as testers
- Cost venue, building work and safety rules precisely
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €8,000 − costs €5,800 = €2,200 net per month. Revenue: 50 games × 5 players × €28 + 1 corporate event × €1,000. Costs: rent, game master's wages, set depreciation, advertising, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Escape room?
About $70,300 (United States), 12,300,000 NGN (Nigeria), £47,900 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $3,240 (United States), 753,000 NGN (Nigeria), £2,170 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 2 years, with 45 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Strict safety and public venue rules; scenarios need renewing every two or three years; few repeat customers; high rent if poorly located.
Where do I start?
1. Play five existing rooms and note strengths and weaknesses 2. Prototype a scenario in a garage with friends as testers 3. Cost venue, building work and safety rules precisely
Similar ideas
- Small-group outdoor fitness coachingOutdoor fitness coaching
- Subscription-based online music lessonsOnline music lessons
- Amateur sports leagues and tournamentsAmateur sports leagues
- Management software for small sports and arts clubsSoftware for small clubs
Register your business in your country
Belgium · Brazil · Cameroon · Colombia · France · Ivory Coast · Mexico · Morocco · Peru · Portugal · Senegal · Spain