elizabeth hanke

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About Me

Hi, I’m Elizabeth Hanke, owner of Kato Escape Room in Mankato, Minnesota. We specialize in immersive, story-driven escape room experiences for families, students, corporate teams, and curious minds of all ages. Our rooms are designed to spark collaboration, critical thinking, and good old-fashioned fun. Whether it’s a birthday party, a field trip, or a team-building event, we offer an adventure you won’t forget!

About My Company

At Kato Escape Room, we believe in the power of play to bring people together. Our escape rooms blend the thrill of adventure with the satisfaction of solving puzzles—offering a unique experience that sparks teamwork, communication, and creativity.

Located in Mankato, Minnesota, we’ve created four immersive rooms with storylines ranging from magical mayhem to historical treasure hunts. Whether you're 7 or 107, there’s something here for everyone. Our experiences are perfect for families, date nights, youth groups, corporate team-building, and out-of-town guests looking for something different.

We also partner with schools, organizations, and businesses to create custom events and leadership experiences—because learning and laughter go hand in hand.

At Kato Escape Room, it’s not just about escaping a room—it’s about connecting with the people you’re with.

Who I want to meet...

I’d love to meet fellow small business owners, educators, youth group leaders, and anyone in hospitality or tourism who wants to collaborate on creative ways to build community. I’m especially interested in connecting with school counselors, corporate trainers, and program directors looking to add experiential learning to their toolkit.

A great referral for me is...

A great referral is someone looking to bring people together—whether it’s a manager planning a team-building retreat, a parent organizing a birthday party, or a teacher seeking an educational but exciting outing. We also love working with HR departments, youth leaders, and event coordinators who want something more engaging than the usual pizza party.