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I'm looking for Escape room Game Masters with previous experience to run our pop up mini escape games. The Escape Room Game Master plays a crucial role in delivering an engaging and immersive ...

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Toms River, NJ · On-site

$14 - $14.50/hr

Looking for an escape room game master for a full-time or part-time position. Hours include weekday and weekend hours Must be a fun and energetic individual that can interact with new customers every ...

Midd Escape Rooms is an Escape Room facility dedicated to providing immersive and engaging entertainment experiences. Job Summary: ~ Do you love completing escape rooms (or at least attempting to ...

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San Antonio, TX · On-site

$9 - $12/hr

Game Master - Escape Room Why work at Escape Room San Antonio : At Escape Room San Antonio, we pride our selves on offering a fun and exciting Escape Room Games! When you come to us, you're ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average weekly pay for escape room in the United States is $1,696.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,355.77 and $2,028.85 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Escape Room job typically involves working at an escape room venue, where employees guide teams through themed puzzle experiences. Duties may include game mastering, resetting rooms, explaining rules, and providing hints when necessary. Staff members ensure a fun and immersive experience for players while maintaining the integrity of the puzzles. Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills are essential in this role.

What does a typical shift look like for an escape room game master or host?

During a typical shift, an Escape Room Game Master or Host is responsible for greeting and briefing participants, remotely monitoring their progress via cameras, providing hints as needed, and resetting rooms between groups. You’ll also handle bookings, process payments, and answer guest questions both in-person and over the phone. The job often involves collaborating with teammates to ensure efficient operations and a seamless guest experience. Flexibility is valuable, as shifts may include evenings and weekends, and providing excellent customer service is a key focus throughout your shift.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the escape room position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Escape Room Game Master or Host, you need strong customer service abilities, attention to detail, and a knack for facilitating engaging group experiences. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, booking platforms, and security camera monitoring is often required. Excellent communication, quick problem-solving, and a calm demeanor under pressure set standout candidates apart. These competencies ensure smooth operations, customer satisfaction, and the safe, enjoyable execution of escape room scenarios.

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Escape Room Game Master

Stelliform Studio

Saint Helens, OR • On-site

$20/hr

Temporary

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Come join Stelliform Studio Immersive experiences at the Spirit of Halloweentown Festival this Fall as a game master & help launch our premiere horror escape game booth. you’ll be working as event staff for a pop up escape game inside the festival grounds with Acess to stage shows, vendors, other attractions & endless spooky fun in your free time. I’m looking for Escape room Game Masters with previous experience to run our pop up mini escape games.


The Escape Room Game Master plays a crucial role in delivering an engaging and immersive experience to players by facilitating games across multiple rooms within our facility. This role requires managing game flow, ensuring player safety, and setting up game equipment while developing a standard operating procedure & to interacting directly with customers.


These are Weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 9:30pm during the Spirit of Halloweentown festival.

These are 11 hour long days with a total of 11 operations days & 1-3 setup days beforehand for a total of approximately 132 available working hours or to $2,420 If working all event days & up to $3000 including some setup & strike days. Applicants do NOT need to be available for all hours to be considered though full availability would be preferable, I understand these are long weekend days & expect partial availability from applicants. I am hoping to hire 3-4 game masters rotating total to fill a total of two positions. These are two Mini, pop-up escape game experiences running simultaneously. Staff will include two game masters, a host/front of house staff position, & myself (the attraction owner).

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate escape room games, guiding players through the experience
  • Interact professionally and positively with customers to ensure satisfaction
  • Monitor safety and enforce game rules throughout the session
  • Set up and reset multiple game rooms efficiently between sessions
  • Maintain and troubleshoot puzzles and game equipment
  • Manage game timing and communicate progress to players
  • Brief players on game procedures and expectations prior to start

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 months experience as an Escape Room Game Master

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong customer service skills
  • Effective time management
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Creative problem solving
  • Basic technology proficiency
  • Ability to improvise when necessary