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Game Master

Katy, TX · On-site

$10 - $15/hr

GameOver Escape Room in Katy, TX, is looking to expand its team! Are you seeking a fun and unique ... Game Master Qualities and Skills: * Extroverted and personable with excellent communication skills

Guest Experience Host

Westlake, OH · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

We're hiring guest-facing, hospitality-driven team members to join The Escape Game - where your job is making sure every group who walks through our doors has the BEST hour of their week. When was ...

Guest Experience Host

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$15.50 - $21/hr

We're hiring guest-facing, hospitality-driven team members to join The Escape Game - where your job is making sure every group who walks through our doors has the BEST hour of their week. When was ...

Guest Experience Host

Miami, FL · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

We're hiring guest-facing, hospitality-driven team members to join The Escape Game - where your job is making sure every group who walks through our doors has the BEST hour of their week. When was ...

Guest Experience Host

Pigeon Forge, TN · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

We're hiring guest-facing, hospitality-driven team members to join The Escape Game - where your job is making sure every group who walks through our doors has the BEST hour of their week. When was ...

Team Leaders at The Escape Game will encourage, challenge, serve, and empower their teammates to uphold our service and hospitality standards. The ideal TL is excited to be flexible, creative, and ...

Guest Experience Host

Concord, NC · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

We're hiring guest-facing, hospitality-driven team members to join The Escape Game - where your job is making sure every group who walks through our doors has the BEST hour of their week. When was ...

Guest Experience Host

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

We're hiring guest-facing, hospitality-driven team members to join The Escape Game - where your job is making sure every group who walks through our doors has the BEST hour of their week. When was ...

Team Leader

Irvine, CA · On-site

$17.50/hr

Team Leaders at The Escape Game will encourage, challenge, serve, and empower their teammates to uphold our service and hospitality standards. The ideal TL is excited to be flexible, creative, and ...

Guest Experience Host

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

We're hiring guest-facing, hospitality-driven team members to join The Escape Game - where your job is making sure every group who walks through our doors has the BEST hour of their week. When was ...

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How much do escape game jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for escape game in the United States is $20.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an escape game job?

Escape game jobs involve working at facilities that offer immersive, puzzle-based games where groups solve clues to 'escape' from themed rooms within a set time. Staff roles can include game master, clue designer, event coordinator, and customer service representative. Game masters monitor participants, provide hints, and reset rooms between groups. Employees must be attentive, creative, and skilled in customer interaction to ensure a fun and safe experience for guests.

What are the typical responsibilities of an escape game game master, and how do they contribute to a positive player experience?

As an Escape Game Game Master, your daily tasks involve greeting and briefing participants, monitoring groups during their games via cameras or in-person, and providing hints or assistance when necessary. You are responsible for resetting rooms between sessions, ensuring all puzzles and props are in working order, and maintaining a fun, safe environment. Game Masters also play a crucial role in customer satisfaction by engaging with players after their experience, gathering feedback, and occasionally resolving unexpected challenges. This position requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and a friendly, energetic demeanor to help create memorable experiences for every team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an escape room game master, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Escape Room Game Master, you need strong problem-solving abilities, customer service skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with booking software, audio/visual equipment, and basic troubleshooting tools is typically required. Excellent communication, quick thinking, and the ability to engage and motivate participants are important soft skills in this role. These skills ensure a seamless, enjoyable, and safe experience for customers while maintaining the flow and integrity of the game.

What is the difference between Escape Game vs Game Designer?

AspectEscape GameGame Designer
Required CredentialsOften no formal degree; experience in puzzle design or entertainment industry helpfulDegree in game design, computer science, or related field usually preferred
Work EnvironmentPhysical locations, entertainment venues, team-basedOffice settings, creative studios, collaborative teams
Industry UsageEntertainment, hospitality, team-building eventsVideo games, board games, digital entertainment
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Escape Game involves designing and hosting physical escape room experiences, focusing on puzzles and immersive storytelling. Game Designer creates digital or physical games, emphasizing gameplay mechanics, story, and user experience. While both roles require creativity and problem-solving skills, they differ in environment, tools, and industry focus.

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Infographic showing various Escape Game job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 29% Full Time, and 71% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $43,561 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Guest Experience Specialist

The Escape Game

Panama City Beach, FL • On-site

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Re-posted 29 days ago


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5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 5 rated escape rooms


Job description

This is a brand new location in Pier Park Center! The store is not currently open and is expected to open in early June 2026. This role on our launch team involves an accelerated training plan with the expectation to train as a Game Guide and Guest Experience Specialist for 1-2 weeks and be signed off on both roles within 30 days. Copy and paste the following link to review the full job descriptions, or check out the highlights below!
GES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C4NFrbRO6VKIzk63h-9unQdAjMw3tE2T/view
Game Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6M935SR83Ae1YFQhTw8kzmjWCqonXZn/view
Hours Available: Up to 30-35 hours per week
Employment Type: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Schedule: Primarily nights, weekends, and holidays.
Some benefits are only available for full time team members.
THE ROLE
Guest Experience Specialists at The Escape Game are world-class hospitality experts who are genuinely delighted to anticipate each individual guest's needs, enthusiastically serve them, and do whatever it takes to make their day!
As a GES, you'll make our lobby feel fun, upbeat, and inviting for guests of all ages. You are the bookends of each guest's experience - their first and last impression of The Escape Game. In our immersive escape rooms, players work together to complete a mission (and escape a themed room) before time runs out.
WHO WILL ENJOY THIS ROLE
This is a guest-facing, hospitality-focused role for people who:

  • Genuinely love serving guests of all ages and are energized by making someone else's day better
  • Thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments
  • Humbly receive and apply constructive feedback
  • Are looking for growth opportunities
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Guest Experience
  • Maintain open and welcoming body language
  • Ask open-ended questions to encourage fun, friendly conversation with guests
  • Enthusiastically promote our games and brand
  • Deliver warm hospitality and service over the phone
  • Resolve service failures immediately and graciously
  • Ensure each guest has a five-star experience and leaves happy
Shift Operations & Team Support
  • Check in guests
  • Coordinate game start times with back-of-house
  • Drive walk-in guest traffic and book reservations
  • Clean our lobby and facility
  • Restock inventory
  • Complete necessary reports
GROWTH & CAREER PROGRESSION
We promote based on team performance, availability and commitment. Team members who excel in these areas can grow very quickly and may be eligible for advancement into leadership and management roles. Team members can grow into an Assistant Manager in Training role as quickly as 3-6 months from your hire date. Further growth can lead to a GM role either in your current store or relocating to a new city as TEG opens new stores across the country!
REQUIREMENTS
  • Flexible availability. This role often works nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • Ability to handle physical activity such as deep cleaning, painting, standing, crawling, bending, lifting 30-40 lbs, and minor game repairs.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time (about 75-80% of your shift).
  • Exceptional listening and communication skills when speaking with our guests.
  • Quick and effective decision-making abilities.
  • Creative problem solving skills.
  • Basic computer & technology skills.
  • Alignment with TEG's Uniform Standards.

Schedule: Primarily nights, weekends, and holidays.
Up to 30-35 hours per week.

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