Birmingham, AL - Birmingham’s entertainment scene is about to get a serious upgrade. The Escape Game and Great Big Game Show, two nationally acclaimed immersive entertainment experiences, are joining forces to bring their first-ever Alabama locations to The Summit - debuting on February 22nd. The dual opening marks The Escape Game’s 57th location and Great Big Game Show’s 19th opening nationwide.
Set within The Summit - Birmingham’s open-air lifestyle destination known for its shopping, dining and gathering spaces - the two concepts build on the center’s social atmosphere, inviting guests to step out of the everyday and into fully immersive worlds built for connection.
“Birmingham has a strong sense of community, and that’s exactly what our experiences are built around,” said Jonathan Murrell, co-founder and CMO of The Escape Game. “The Summit felt like a natural place for people to gather, play and connect in a new way. We look forward to welcoming Alabama’s most collaborative -- and competitive -- players and seeing the memories they create together.”
Spanning 4,474 square feet, The Escape Game Birmingham features five uniquely themed escape rooms, each designed with Hollywood-style sets and mind-bending puzzles that transport players straight into the action. Guests can choose from fan favorites including The Heist, The Depths, Playground, Cosmic Crisis, and Ruins: Forbidden Treasure -- each offering 60 minutes of high-stakes problem-solving, creative thinking, and pure adrenaline. The venue accommodates up to 40 players at a time with eight players per room, making it an ideal destination for family outings, celebrations, friend groups, and corporate team-building.
Side-by-side with The Escape Game, Great Big Game Show Birmingham boasts two custom-designed studios for contestants to step in as the stars of a live, host-led competition. Packed with 17+ rotating mini-games, groups of up to 14 guests can compete in fast-paced trivia, lightning-speed rounds, and hilarious challenges, with every moment unfolding under the lights of a full-scale production set. The one-of-a-kind, hour-long experience is family-friendly and recommended for ages 6 and up, delivering high-energy fun, big laughs, and the chance to live out your ultimate game show fantasy.
Together, The Escape Game and Great Big Game Show introduce a fresh take on entertainment at The Summit -- one that’s interactive, social, and built around shared experiences. Whether guests are solving a high-stakes mystery or battling it out under studio lights, the new openings offer Birmingham a reason to gather, compete, and celebrate together.
For updates on each opening at The Summit, please visit here for The Escape Game and here for Great Big Game Show.
