The Improbable Escapes & Wonderland Story

About Improbable Escapes

Improbable Escapes was founded in 2015, opening its first location in downtown Kingston with a mission to create immersive and interactive escape room experiences. Early on, the company set itself apart by collaborating with historic sites and museums, such as the Fort Henry National Historic Site, to develop unique, story-driven games that blend history, puzzles, and adventure.

As demand for its experiences grew, Improbable Escapes expanded in 2016, moving to a larger downtown location, Improbable Escapes HQ. This new space allowed for the development of more intricate escape rooms while continuing partnerships with museums and heritage sites. Over the years, the company has built both indoor and outdoor escape rooms, offering a diverse range of interactive experiences.

In 2019, Improbable Escapes expanded further with the launch of Improbable Escapes Wonderland in Kingston’s west end. This location features a full board game café with over 600 games, a retail store, multiple escape rooms, and a welcoming space for social gaming and events.

The company continues to create and open new escape rooms, constantly pushing the boundaries of immersive storytelling and puzzle design. Over the years, its dedication to high-quality, engaging experiences has earned numerous industry awards, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the escape room industry.

Improbable Escapes remains committed to crafting memorable adventures that bring people together, whether through historically inspired challenges, fantasy-themed puzzles, or board game nights with friends.

Improbable Escapes: Wonderland & Board Game Cafe

About Wonderland

A unique gaming experience that offers fantastical family fun
with a touch of nostalgia.

Adventure and fun collide at Improbable Escapes: Wonderland & Board Game Cafe, a full-service board game cafe and escape room facility in the west end of Kingston.

Here, our philosophy is that fun should always be top of mind… so Kingston, it’s time to get your game face on.

Kingston’s west-end answer to family-friendly entertainment, Improbable Escapes: Wonderland gives a whole new meaning to, “Double the fun.” Here’s why: we decided to take the traditional escape room idea (which is awesome, if we do say so ourselves!), and give it a little twist by also offering a full-service board game cafe.

Themed around famed children’s novel Alice in Wonderland, the lounge currently stocks over 600 carefully-chosen games that will appeal to children of all ages, so whether you are frazzled parents trying to find something fun and unique to do with your little ones, are out with your friends or have planned a night out with a special someone, we guarantee you’ll have an absolute blast.

If you want to give your IQ score a test, check out our west-end escape rooms, inspired by storybooks and fairytales.

If you’re feeling a little peckish while you’re getting your game face on, no worries. We take “full service” literally, and have a food menu (complete with alcoholic bevvys) for you to choose from. And if you’re planning a celebration, good news: we’ve got you covered in that aspect, too. Wonderland is also home to a party room, which is perfect for unique, adventure-filled shindigs.

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Company Highlights

Celebrating the awards and accolades that make
Improbable Escapes a top-tier destination.

Tourism and Hospitality

Recipient of the 2018 Tourism and Hospitality Award by Kingston Chamber of Commerce

Best Family Brand

Recipient of Escape Authority’s 2020 Best Family Brand Award (Silver)

Best Remote Play

Recipient of Escape Authority’s 2020 Best Remote Play International Award (Silver)

Golden Lock Recipient

Recipient of Room Escape Artist’s 2020 Golden Lock Award

Best Remote Escape

Recipient of EscapeTheRoomer’s 2020 Best Overall “Remote Escape” of the Year

Endorced by TripAdvisor

Recipient of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence: 2018, 2019, 2020

Women Owned and Led

Founded nearly a decade ago by Melissa and Emma, Improbable Escapes is a women-owned and led business built on creativity, innovation, and adventure. What started as a dream has become an award-winning experience that continues to inspire and entertain

Leading the Industry

As industry leaders, the owners regularly lecture on gamification, sharing expertise on player engagement, immersive storytelling, and innovative game design to inspire the next generation of escape room creators.

#1 Fun Thing to Do In Kingston

According to TripAdvisor, Improbable Escapes is the #1 Fun Thing to Do in Kingston - and for good reason! Our award-winning escape rooms offer immersive storytelling, thrilling challenges, and unforgettable memories for friends, families, and teams.