Clue IQ: An Escape Room Experience

05/24/2026

We're open Memorial Day from 11:30 AM to 8 PM! Looking for something fun to do with family or friends in town? Come solve a mystery with us. Recover a mysterious ancient artifact in Blitzkrieg, uncover the dark secrets of Crane Manor, embark on a magical quest in Excalibur, or restore Christmas magic to the world in Operation Jingle Bells. Book at https://clueiq.com/booking/ and we'll see you Monday!

04/17/2026

"We've completed a lot of escape rooms and this one ranks up there." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

-Mike

Reviews like this mean everything to us. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We put our hearts into every detail of Crane Manor, and it means the world to hear it shows. We can't wait to have you back

See what the hype is about: https://clueiq.com/

04/04/2026

Check out our neighbor!

A beautiful Black-Eyed Susan sculpture created by the Creative Metal Design team Pete Markey, Ruben Diaz, and Mark Whalen, is installed at FAC's Sky Stage in celebration of FAC's 50 Year Anniversary and Sky Stage's 10 year anniversary!

The Black-Eyed Susan is fabricated out of aluminum. Design, laser cutting, fabrication, and powder coating was done in house by Creative Metal Design at 440 Sagner Ave. Suite D, Frederick, MD, 21701. Creative Metal Design is celebrating 50 years in business specializing in sculpture, furniture, railings, and fine metal work. Established by Pete Markey in 1976.

Photo left to right: Ruben Diaz (designer); Pete Markey (owner); and Mark Whalen (fabricator)

03/30/2026

Looking for an adventure that challenges your mind? 🏰

Excalibur brings the world of Camelot to life in Downtown Frederick. We’ve combined classic puzzle-solving with unique, interactive elements to create a magical quest that feels as legendary as the story itself.

Book your quest here:

https://clueiq.com/excalibur/

03/27/2026

The perfect Downtown Frederick night starts here!

We are lucky to be right in the heart of it all. Whether you’re looking to grab a craft beer at a local brewery, enjoy a world-class meal at one of our neighboring restaurants, or take a sunset stroll along Carroll Creek, Clue IQ is the perfect place to kick off your evening.

Step into one of our stories, lose yourself in the adventure for a while, and then step out our front door to enjoy everything our beautiful downtown has to offer.

Plan your night out: https://clueiq.com/

03/25/2026

Give a gift that turns into a great story. 🎁

A Clue IQ gift card is an invitation to an adventure. Whether it’s for a birthday, an anniversary, graduation, or just a way to say thanks, you're giving them an experience filled with adrenaline and memories they’ll actually keep.

Give the gift of adventure here: https://clueiq.com/

03/23/2026

A secret mission, an underground bunker, and an artifact that could change the fate of the world.

Blitzkrieg sends your team on a mission to explore a bunker where a powerful ancient artifact is rumored to be hidden. You’ll have 60 minutes to work together, solve the bunker’s mysteries, and retrieve the artifact. With the fate of the world at stake, it’s time to see if your team has what it takes to be the heroes of the story.

Book your mission in Downtown Frederick here:
https://clueiq.com/blitzkrieg/

03/20/2026

"We've done about 40 escape rooms, and will absolutely come back to play the other rooms at Clue IQ!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
-Kristi

Whether it’s your first mission or your 40th, we work hard to make sure every part of your visit is top-notch. Shout out to Steve for being a great host for this crew in Excalibur!

See what the hype is about: https://clueiq.com/

03/18/2026

Wait, will there be strangers in our game?

Never! We are proud to have always offered fully private gaming experiences since we opened in 2017. You will never have to share your adventure at Clue IQ with strangers; your booking guarantees the game is exclusively for your crew. You can even adjust your player count when you arrive to play so no need to stress about that today.

Book your private mission: https://clueiq.com/

03/16/2026

WEATHER UPDATE

​Due to the extreme storm warnings in our area, we are closing at 2 PM today to keep our staff and players safe. We look forward to seeing you all back for more adventures soon!