XIT Rooms

In Surf City’s own escape rooms, a king tide has uncovered Blackbeard’s wrecked ship, and your family has 60 minutes to find his treasure. XIT Rooms is family owned, on the island, and books private games only.

• Surf City
• On the island
• Escape rooms
• Rainy day

Why families go

Its Topsail-themed pirate room, The Lost Treasure of Topsail, is the natural family pick, and groups play alone, never with strangers. Its review base is small but very positive. The zombie room is scary by default, though staff can turn the scares off. For a sunny day, the outdoor Beach Escape game sends your group around Surf City landmarks with an iPad and a case of props.

Don’t miss

• The Lost Treasure of TopsailA 60-minute Blackbeard treasure hunt for 2 to 10 players.
• Zombie Experiment 2.0Brew the cure before the lab self-destructs; scares optional.
• The Beach Escape SeriesAn outdoor puzzle hunt of about 90 minutes around Surf City.

Before you go

• Book online ahead; rooms fill, especially on weekends and rainy days.
• There’s no fixed age limit; parents decide for the scarier theme. You can leave a room at any time.
• Closed Monday to Wednesday.

Plan your visit

• Where: 418 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 28445
• From Topsail: On the island in Surf City.
• Hours: Thursday and Friday 2–9:30 p.m.; Saturday 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2–9:30 p.m.
• Admission: Paid per person.
• Tickets: Book a room
• Official site: xitrooms.com
• More nearby: more family fun in Surf City

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Based on official information from the attraction and on recurring themes in public reviews; checked October 2026. Hours, seasons and prices change, so confirm before you go.