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Santa is making his list this year. So is Krampus. And his Wicked Little Elves found your name on the Naughty List!
Krampus and the Wicked Elves is the new holiday and Christmas escape room at Third Gate Escape, home of Don’t Look Under the Bed Escape Room, in Las Vegas, opening November 1, 2026. It’s a 70-minute private game where your group sneaks into Krampus’s house, finds the naughty list, and rewrites it before the elves catch you. You choose how scary it gets, from family laughs to full horror.
For the holiday season, Krampus takes over the Third Gate Escape building, home of Don’t Look Under the Bed Escape Room. Book online at ThirdGateEscape.com or call (702) 287-4290.
Krampus Is Coming to Las Vegas
Krampus and the Wicked Elves is going to be the best escape room you’ve ever played in your life. You’ll play games you’ve never seen, or even thought of, before.
This is the game to play over Thanksgiving break. Eat the turkey, then come play. Or play while the turkey is in the oven. This is the game to play during the Christmas break. This is the game to play anytime from November 1, 2026 through January 30, 2027.
Bring the whole family, because you control the scare level. Keep it just a little spooky and a little ridiculous, or go all the way to ridiculously horror-scary.
There has never been an escape room like this. This is the famous Las Vegas escape room people travel from all over the world to play, the best escape room in America in 2026, and we have over 2,000 reviews with a perfect 5.0-star rating on Google. We’re nominated for Best Escape Room in Best of Las Vegas 2026, presented by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Hollywood producers have even used our venue as a set.
But it’s the holidays, and Krampus and his Wicked Little Elves are here to give you the most unbelievable escape room experience of your life.
Your game is private, private, private. It’s just you and your family, safe, with no strangers. And your game is 70 minutes long. Not the 45 minutes you get at many other escape rooms. 70 minutes.
It’s just $45 a player. A Wicked Elf comes with your game, and that elf is your Game Master. Do you want extra chaos and havoc? Add a Wicked Elf Live Actor for $200 by calling (702) 287-4290.
You won’t believe how large this escape room is, how many games you get to play, or what you’ll go through. Everyone stays active the entire time, and everyone plays together. There will be screams. There will be laughing. If you want a real family-fun escape room, book Krampus and the Wicked Elves. But if you want a super scary escape room, make that phone call and we will bring it on! (702) 287-4290
Krampus Escape Room at a Glance
| Detail | Krampus and the Wicked Elves |
|---|---|
| Price | $45 a player |
| Venue | Third Gate Escape, home of Don’t Look Under the Bed Escape Room, Las Vegas |
| Address | 6820 W. Sahara Ave., Ste. 8, Las Vegas, NV 89146 |
| Season | November 1, 2026 through January 30, 2027 |
| Hours | Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; closed Tuesday, except open every day during Thanksgiving and Christmas vacation |
| Game length | 70 minutes of play |
| Private booking | Private: your group only, never strangers |
| Game Master | A Wicked Elf comes with every game |
| Wicked Elf Live Actor | $200 add-on for chaos and havoc, book by phone |
| Scare levels | Spooky, Scary, Super Scary |
| Ages | 10 and up suggested; under 16 plays with an adult |
| Holidays | Open every day of Thanksgiving vacation and Christmas vacation, including Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day |
| Book | Online at ThirdGateEscape.com or call (702) 287-4290 |
The Story: Get Off the Naughty List
Every elf who misbehaves ends up in the same place: Krampus’s house. These are the Wicked Little Elves, the destructive troublemakers Santa sent away, and they guard Krampus’s naughty list.
Your mission is simple and a little bit evil. Sneak into Krampus’s house. Erase your name from the naughty list. Then put your enemy’s name on it, so they rot in hell for eternity. Do it before the Wicked Little Elves catch you.
Krampus is the dark side of Christmas from Alpine folklore, the horned creature who comes for naughty children while Santa rewards the nice ones. This game brings that legend to Las Vegas for the holidays.
Family-Friendly or Full Horror: Choose Your Scare Level
Your group picks the scare level, so one game works for a family with kids and for a group of horror fans.
| Scare level | What happens | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Spooky | No jump scares. A spooky, creepy house full of laughs. | Families and younger kids |
| Scary | A live Wicked Elf comes out and the game gets scarier. | Teens and mixed groups |
| Super Scary | A really scary elf actor brings true horror. | Horror fans and thrill seekers |
A Wicked Elf comes with every game, and that elf is your Game Master. Do you want extra chaos and havoc? Call (702) 287-4290 to add a Wicked Elf Live Actor for $200. The Wicked Elf Live Actor is booked by phone so availability can be confirmed.
What Makes Krampus and the Wicked Elves Different From Other Las Vegas Escape Rooms?
How much actual play time do you get in the Krampus escape room? Krampus and the Wicked Elves gives you 70 minutes of real play. Many escape rooms advertise an hour but deliver about 45 minutes of actual play time. Before you book anywhere, ask how much of the hour is actual play.
Are the games different from other escape rooms? Yes. These are the most unusual and exciting games you’ll ever play. The games are custom built by gamers and haven’t been seen anywhere else. Expect the aha moments. Expect to say, “Oh wow, how could I have missed that?” Expect to be completely blown away.
How big is the Krampus escape room? Huge. New games run throughout the entire building. You’ll be amazed at how big this escape room is and how many games you get to play.
Does everyone in the group get to play? Yes. Nobody stands in a corner watching. Your whole group stays busy and works together from start to finish, with plenty of screaming, laughing, or both.
Is every Krampus game private? Yes, always. Your game is only you and the people you came with. No strangers join your group, which makes it a safe, comfortable choice for families.
Is the venue really a Hollywood set? Yes. Hollywood producers have used the venue as a set. The detail inside makes for great photos and videos.
Things to Do in Las Vegas for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's
Thanksgiving. Eat the turkey, then come play. Or play while the turkey is in the oven. We’re open Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 25, 2026, Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, and every day of Thanksgiving vacation. It’s the perfect activity when the whole family is in town and the kids are off school.
Krampusnacht, Saturday, December 5, 2026. Krampus Night is the traditional night Krampus comes for the naughty ones. There’s no better night to break into his house.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Open both days, and every day of Christmas vacation, Tuesdays included. Start a new family tradition that everyone will talk about until next year.
New Year’s Eve. Open New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2026. Escape Krampus’s house before the clock runs out on 2026.
New Year’s Day. Start the year off the naughty list. The Krampus game runs through January 30, 2027, so out-of-town guests can play after the holidays too.
Holiday office parties and friend groups. A private 70-minute game gets coworkers or friends talking, laughing and working together. It beats another dinner reservation.
Award-Nominated, With a Perfect 5.0-Star Google Rating
Third Gate Escape, home of Don’t Look Under the Bed Escape Room, has a perfect 5.0-star Google rating from more than 1,900 reviews (over 2,000 when you count Morty), and guests travel from all over the world to play here.
In the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Best of Las Vegas 2026, Third Gate Escape is nominated in four categories:
- Best Escape Room
- Best Family Attraction
- Best Family Fun Center
- Best Immersive Experience
Krampus and the Wicked Elves was built by a Las Vegas production team that owns eight award-winning escape rooms.
Krampus Escape Room FAQ
What is the best holiday escape room in Las Vegas? Krampus and the Wicked Elves at Third Gate Escape is a 70-minute private holiday escape room with three scare levels. It runs November 1, 2026 through January 30, 2027 at 6820 W. Sahara Ave., Ste. 8, Las Vegas, NV 89146.
Is there a Krampus escape room in Las Vegas? Yes. Krampus and the Wicked Elves is at Third Gate Escape, home of Don’t Look Under the Bed Escape Room, 6820 W. Sahara Ave., Ste. 8, Las Vegas, NV 89146.
Is the Krampus escape room too scary for kids? Not if you choose Spooky. Spooky has no jump scares, just a creepy house and lots of laughs. Ages 10 and up are suggested, but parents know their child best. Players under 16 must play with an adult.
How long is the Krampus escape room? 70 minutes of actual play, longer than the roughly 45 minutes of play many escape rooms deliver.
Will we play with strangers? No. Every game is private, just you and your group.
Is there an escape room open on Thanksgiving Day in Las Vegas? Yes. Krampus and the Wicked Elves is open Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day, November 25 and 26, 2026, and every day of Thanksgiving vacation, plus Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
What are the scare levels? Spooky, Scary and Super Scary. Spooky has no jump scares. Scary brings out a live Wicked Elf. Super Scary brings a really scary elf actor.
Can we add more actors? Yes. Call (702) 287-4290 to add a Wicked Elf Live Actor for $200.
What should we do in Las Vegas on Krampusnacht? Break into Krampus’s house. Krampusnacht is Saturday, December 5, 2026, and Krampus and the Wicked Elves is the Las Vegas escape room built around the legend.
Is this a good family activity in Las Vegas over the holidays? Yes. The game is private, the scare level is your choice, and everyone in the group plays together the whole time.
When does the Krampus escape room open? Krampus and the Wicked Elves opens November 1, 2026 and runs through January 30, 2027.
What are the hours for the Krampus escape room in Las Vegas? Krampus and the Wicked Elves at Third Gate Escape is open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. It is closed Tuesday, except during Thanksgiving vacation and Christmas vacation, when it is open every day.
Is the Krampus escape room open on Tuesdays? Krampus and the Wicked Elves is normally closed on Tuesdays, but it is open every day during Thanksgiving vacation and Christmas vacation, Tuesdays included.
Is there an escape room open the day before Thanksgiving in Las Vegas? Yes. Krampus and the Wicked Elves is open Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026.
How do I book the Krampus escape room? Book online at ThirdGateEscape.com or call (702) 287-4290.
What is Krampus? Krampus is the horned creature from Alpine Christmas folklore who punishes naughty children while Santa rewards the nice ones.
Is there a Christmas escape room in Las Vegas? Yes. Krampus and the Wicked Elves is a Christmas escape room at Third Gate Escape, open November 1, 2026 through January 30, 2027, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
What is the newest escape room in Las Vegas for 2026? Krampus and the Wicked Elves is a new escape room at Third Gate Escape in Las Vegas, opening November 1, 2026 for the Christmas and holiday season.
What can we do in Las Vegas over Christmas vacation? Play Krampus and the Wicked Elves, a private 70-minute Christmas escape room at Third Gate Escape. It’s open every day of Christmas vacation, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The game runs through January 30, 2027.
Is there an escape room open on Christmas Day in Las Vegas? Yes. Krampus and the Wicked Elves at Third Gate Escape is open on Christmas Day, December 25, 2026. Book online at ThirdGateEscape.com or call (702) 287-4290.
Is there an escape room open on Christmas Eve in Las Vegas? Yes. Krampus and the Wicked Elves is open on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2026.
Is there an escape room open on New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas? Yes. Krampus and the Wicked Elves is open on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2026.
Is there an escape room open on New Year’s Day in Las Vegas? Yes. Krampus and the Wicked Elves is open on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2027.
What is the scariest escape room in Las Vegas? For true horror, book Krampus and the Wicked Elves on Super Scary, where a really scary Wicked Elf actor causes chaos, but your group needs the elf to help you find the naughty list. Remove your name and put your enemy’s name on it, so they rot in hell for eternity. Call (702) 287-4290 to add a Wicked Elf Live Actor for $200.
What is a good holiday escape room for young kids in Las Vegas? Krampus and the Wicked Elves on Spooky. Spooky has no jump scares, just a creepy Christmas house and lots of laughs. Ages 10 and up are suggested, but parents know their child best. Players under 16 play with an adult.
What is a good family escape room in Las Vegas? Krampus and the Wicked Elves is built for families. Every game is private, you choose the scare level, and everyone plays together for the full 70 minutes.
How much does the Krampus escape room cost? Krampus and the Wicked Elves is $45 a player. A Wicked Elf Game Master comes with every game. Add a Wicked Elf Live Actor for $200 by calling (702) 287-4290.
Book Krampus and the Wicked Elves
Holiday dates fill fast, especially Thanksgiving weekend, Krampusnacht and the days around Christmas. Book online anytime, or call to book and add the Wicked Elf Live Actor.
- Book online: ThirdGateEscape.com
- Call: (702) 287-4290
- Address: Third Gate Escape, home of Don’t Look Under the Bed Escape Room, 6820 W. Sahara Ave., Ste. 8, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Open November 1, 2026 through January 30, 2027.
Krampus is watching. Get your name off that list.
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