I've done a few escape rooms - this is my second one in Boston. It was so much fun - we really had a blast! We completed the Magician's Study. I cannot remember the name of our gamemaster but they were awesome. We are def not expert escape artists but we really enjoyed our time and our gamemaster was skilled at giving us hints. I def. recommend checking out Boxaroo! We'll be back to try another one of their games. read more

This is not a linear room but it is a spectacular room! Our group finished in average time but didn't break Neil Patrick Harris' record. We crushed the first puzzle in the top 5% (2:29 vs the average of 6:19). If you love books, adventure, and teamwork, this is a must-try. The ore room tested us with tricky math, but the clever object reuses and adorable hint system made it unforgettable. Minus one star for the discount situation. We had a Harvard student in our group and they only give students discounts for Berklee and MIT. I feel like any college student should get a discount. Also parking is non existent in this area but that seems to be the norm in Boston (please note we came from out of state to play this game). read more

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This was the second escape room place I've tried and it was very good! We did The Storyteller's Cabin with 5 people and it was overall pretty easy to figure out, we only got stuck once and had plenty of time left over. Staff was all super nice. Would return to do the more challenging room and would recommend! read more

Really great escape room and very clever rooms. Our puzzle master was super nice and you can tell a lot of thought went into designing this room. Would most definitely return again! read more

Absolutely delightful experience - our gamemaster, Michael, was just precious and was so kind to my child - he gave him a really specific compliment about how he played a part of the game and made that child's entire day. I'm newer to escape rooms than my son is, but I thought this was fantastically immersive and the puzzles were a great level of challenge. It was just the two of us working the room, so Michael graciously let us go until we solved it at the 63-minute mark. We did the Mystery of the Magician's Study - excellent balance of logic puzzles, math puzzles, linguistics.... and a really satisfying final challenge. Highly, highly recommend. It's worth all the praise it receives. read more

We had an amazing time playing the magicians study. Very well thought out and interactive room with plenty of puzzles. Staff were amazing and we can't wait to come back. Rooms are private which is a must for me and not at outrageous prices like other local rooms. read more

I've been to a handful of escape rooms and this is definitely one of my favorites so far. The staff are top-notch at making the experience more immersive and accessible for smaller groups too. The story was great, but so was the interactiveness of the room, and complicated nature of the puzzles that were just challenging enough to still be really fun for beginners. I don't want to give away any spoilers so you'll definitely have to check it out yourself, you won't regret it. It is definitely reasonably priced for what you get! read more

Fun experience with our adult son. He gifted it for Christmas. This is the third I have done in past 10 years and my favorite.

fun! I've done these on the west coast and this was my first in Boston. good mix of clues and got everybody involved in our 10-person group. well done, Boxaroo team. read more

Excellent atmosphere and fun games. If you're looking for an escape game in Boston this is one the best. Boxaroo is located in the heart of Boston, right by all the historic sites. They are small, with only three games currently. We did both the magicians study and the storytellers secret. Both of these games were moderately challenging. For an experienced player they should be fun but not overwhelming. The Magicians study was mostly a linear lock based game. The Storytellers secret was also fairly linear but included almost no locks. Very next generation escape room. It also had you crossing back and forth between rooms quite a bit which was cool. The pacing of both games was good. Of the two rooms, the storyteller's secret was really outstanding in the atmosphere. The puzzles and the set design all worked together flawlessly to create a very fun game. The interaction of the operator in both games was perfect and incorporated in a seamless way that did not detract from the game. I would say this is one of the most fun (if not the most difficult) escape rooms we've done. Especially the Storyteller's secret. I would definitely make time to play this room if you're in Boston. read more

We went for a birthday celebration as a group of three for "The Mystery of the Magician's Study" and had a great time. It was a little challenging to find a good escape room fit for a smaller group but this one worked out great. I would definitely go back to try others! read more

I've done Conundrum Museum and Storyteller's Secret. Can't remember much about Conundrum Museum but I remember enjoying it. Most recently I did Storyteller's Secret; I liked that they reuse a lot of different parts of the room/puzzles which seems to maximize space. The order of the puzzles themselves are fairly linear, so people are more so focusing on the same puzzle since it's the next step, as opposed to other escape rooms where you can kind of go off and do your own thing. I also liked that the puzzles all tied together at the end. It was pretty well thought out and an engaging experience. read more

we had a great time at Boxaroo's The Magician's Study! we loved the atmosphere- and the staff were exceptional. this was a great experience! highly recommend read more

Did the Magician room today. It was awesome. So much fun. Everyone I was with had a blast! Thank you!

Storyteller room experience Really immersive and well-executed rooms in terms of theme, sound/aesthetics, and puzzle quality. We especially liked that various aspects of the rooms and puzzles weren't one and done. We'd definitely come back again for their other rooms! read more

Absolutely phenomenal! One of the best rooms I've ever done. It is a must go! We did the "storyteller" room, and I cannot give it enough praise. Great puzzles, amazing atmosphere. read more

Ho. Ly. HELL this was an incredible experience. First off, I'm an enthusiast, I have done a decent amount of escape rooms and immersive experiences, but if you're new, keep reading! I've got you in mind. There's a reason why boxaroo is considered one of the best escape rooms of all time. I had the joy of doing conundrum museum, magicians study, and the storytellers secret. The study and museum are absolutely fantastic. Perfectly fair and balanced with the right amount of challenge but nothing that feels unfair. The storytellers secret is next level. It's by far the best escape room I've every played. Everyone was talking it up beforehand and it blew me away. Seriously, stop reading this and book! read more

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An amazing experience at Boxaroo! Boxaroo is located in the basement of a commercial building in Government Center - a very unique and interesting location! The staff was super friendly and guided us from the moment we arrived to the end. We arrived 15 minutes early and was brought to a waiting room where there were puzzles for us to do while we wait for the room to be set up. We chose the Magician's Study for a group of 10 and it was perfect! The puzzles were challenging and the room itself was nicely done. It was a magical experience for us overall and would love to come back for their other rooms. read more

I've never done an escape room before, but I bought tickets for me and my partner for a birthday surprise. We had SO MUCH FUN! I originally booked the Story room but got the dates wrong and had to switch to what was available (Conundrum) on the correct day. I was nervous because it said Conundrum was the hardest one and there were only two of us. We didn't end up solving it in time, but our guide Miles said we completed about 70-80%, which I think is pretty good for two people! Miles really committed to the bit and was so friendly! Rob also was great giving us a tour and answering our questions, taking photos at the end, etc. Upon leaving, my partner said "Could we do another one on another weekend?". We truly had so much fun and can't wait to come back to try one of the other rooms. read more

We've done lots of escape rooms in many cities, and the Magician's Study was a great choice for us. We had a fun time. Thanks, Winnie!

As an escape room enthusiast, I can confidently say that Boxaroo's experiences are top notch! The Storyteller's Secret is a MUST. Very different from your typical escape room experience, in the best way possible. It feels like you're transported into magical new worlds. As a group of 4 seasoned puzzlers, we escaped with ample time to spare. Without the time crunch, you can really explore and immerse yourself in the storytelling. Incredibly smart and intuitive design. FYI there may be a puzzle or two where it's helpful to have more than 2 people, but it's not a requirement. The Conundrum Museum was also a fun one. Without any spoilers, I'll say it's a slight twist on the often overdone art heist. Good for beginners or experienced players. We escaped successfully as a group of 4. Haven't done the Magician's Study but definitely will be back! The staff here are fantastic!!! read more

I took all my kids to this VERY FUN escape room the weekend of my daughter's college graduation. We had the BEST time. I had never done an escape room before, and really wasn't sure what to expect. My kids had done them before, but we all thought it was very clever. Highly recommend! read more

Boxaroo is awesome! It was hard to finish all the puzzles (in our case impossible) but the tricks in the room are absolutely breathtaking!! I loved the Magician's Study (the intro was the best!!!) and am definitely coming back for more!! The necessity of wearing masks didn't bother at all during the adventure but would be nice if we could take a picture without it. read more

Great staff. Very fun and helpful. Magician's room had lots of challenging puzzles to solve.

We did Storyteller's Secret and it was lots of fun. Very challenging yet we were able to escape thanks to a unique way of presenting clues. Highly recommended. read more

So fun!! We did the Conundrum Museum, with another couple for a total of 4 people. We cleared the challenges with one minute to spare. It was very fun. The puzzles were really cool and very well thought out. It was very enjoyable and everyone in the group came out with only good things to say. We were the last group of the day so the guide who took care of us was a trouper for adding his acting prowess to the adventure as well. read more

4.5/5 Pros: -Beautifully decorated, huge rooms! Some of the best I've seen and I've been to nearly 10 rooms around New England -Super helpful, friendly staff -Printout of your stats at the end compared to the average group -Unlimited clues Cons: -No private rooms (unless you book the entire room at the standard price)--other escape rooms have begun offering different prices per room based on how many people in your group, ensuring it is always private -I'm a little confused about the way they give clues as we "used" 3 clues based on our printout but didn't ask for any of them. They seem to be potentially automatic when you pass certain milestones in the room. I prefer asking for each clue so I don't get more help than needed. -No digital clocks in all parts of the room, which makes it hard to keep track of time remaining Would definitely go again! read more

Really wonderful game, with a delicate design of story and secrets. We were so busy to find all the answers and keys :) read more

Boxaroo - We have tried the first two rooms, both are great! - Escape Games Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My family and I did Storyteller's Secret and were blown away. It was so imaginative with plenty of puzzles we had never seen before. The design was gorgeous as well. It's tied with the Weeping Witch for the best room I've ever done. read more

Percy was an excellent operator and The storytellers secret was such a fun room! Will be back to check out their other rooms.

We had a terrific time at Boxaroo! We did the Magician's Study. With two adults and our nine year old daughter, we barely finished it within the hour with a number of hints. It was our second escape room all together. The room is really well done, with lots of immersive elements. Emmanuel was an excellent game master, gave us just the right of help! We'll be back! read more

My family has played nearly 90 escape rooms. Our favorites are always the ones that have immersive sets, cohesive storylines, next generation tech, and puzzles that are varied, challenging, and make sense in supporting the story. If I could give "The Storyteller's Secret" TEN stars, I would! This is actually THE BEST room we have ever played, and we've done rooms all over California, Las Vegas, Reno, Park City, Seattle, and Hawaii. Boxaroo is a small mom/pop operation but the loving detail in this room is off the charts. The designer is an MIT grad, and you can see the high-level conceptual thinking in the engineering and story embedded in this room. It's hard to adequately describe all that sets it apart, but the adventure starts in a high-production value set (a rustic cottage) with a cool A/V effect which explains the quest you are about to undertake. There is a unique hint system introduced right away so before you even really get started you are immediately impressed by the set and eagerly anticipate what's to come. There are no traditional locks in this room. Puzzles unfold organically to the story and are linked in type (word, math, logic, physicality) and content to the plot. Eventually you open additional rooms off of the main room, but refreshingly, you don't progress linearly through them, but gain access to the areas as you need more info/clues/props that support the main puzzles happening in the first room. This means you often have to go back to these side rooms, going in and out to discover and complete all that each side room has to offer. The side rooms open like storybooks that transport you to the fictional world of that book and are distinctive in look, sound, and feel, so you are truly immersed in the magic of the story. This room plays only at maybe a high intermediate level, but because of its complexity and attention-to-detail, is wasted on a group of beginners. You really can't appreciate how amazing this room is unless you have at least a dozen other experiences under your belt. That's not to say first-timers wouldn't enjoy it, but our seasoned team did not realize the true genius of this room until the very end when debriefing with our game master. Apparently, many of the puzzles we encountered were BONUS puzzles. This is a "smart" room. It monitors your progress through the main storyline, and ADAPTS and provides extra tasks if you are moving quickly through the puzzles. If your team struggles or uses a lot of time on certain tasks, the cabinets and doors that open when you complete your current task skip you ahead so you can have a better chance of experiencing the entire room without messing up the plot or story. The room actually adds on extra plot details and tasks that need to be solved if your team blows through the basic storyline because the goal is to give every group the full one-hour experience which ends up being tailored to your skill level. We managed to do the entire room and all the bonus puzzles but still finished with a few minutes to spare, so if we were novice escapers might not have been able to enjoy the whole thing, It truly is INCREDIBLE, and if we lived in Boston, we'd do every single room that this company has to offer and maybe even do Storyteller's Secret again - it was that amazing! read more

We did the storyteller room, it was perfect! My son (15yo) and I loved it- we do lots of rooms and made it out with 1 min to spare! (They give you 75min!) I don't want to give any spoilers, all I can say it that it was really unique, had so many different types of puzzles & clues- it was really great!! We will def be back for more rooms! read more

Super fun! My boyfriend and I went here for the Storyteller's secret and we had a blast! Boxaroo is super unique from the other escape rooms I've tried. You can tell they spend a lot of time developing these games! If you're looking for a fun experience with a friend or a group of friends I would recommend this place. They make an effort to make sure you have a good time and guide you best suited for your party when you are in the room. we hope to come back for another game room/story another day!! It was not too easy of a game and had some challenging aspects for sure and makes you think so that made it really enjoyable for us. read more

One of THE BEST escape rooms we have ever done, and we have done over 100 all over the country!! Clever and all the technology in the room works very well. We had a lot of fun!! We really recommend this place!! read more

I've played over 250 escape rooms and Boxaroo's are some of my favorites. All 3 are an absolute joy to play, so if you're looking for an escape room in Boston you cannot go wrong with Boxaroo. read more

TL;DR: Seasoned escapee, can't recommend them enough My partner and I love escape rooms, and have enjoyed a couple dozen in several major cities. We've really loved some, and were really meh on a couple. We recently went on a double date and did our first Boxaroo room; it was a secret room they weren't advertising on their website called Storyteller's Secret. It was hands down one of the best escape rooms we've done. We and our two friends had a fantastic time. Their puzzles were satisfying and cleverly designed, the room was pretty and soothing, and the overall experience was excellent. The staff were super nice and talked to us at length after we were done (we were the last booking of the evening). The management seems like genuinely nice people who love what they do. The thing that makes them stand out most is that they're really committed to wholesome, enjoyable, and generally lighthearted rooms. My partner and I can be really type A, and love challenging rooms with time pressure, or scary rooms that get our hearts racing. That is NOT what Boxaroo is going for. However, we really fell in love with the relaxing family-friendly experience they designed in Storyteller's Secret. Loved the room and puzzles. Loved the management. Can't wait to go back :) read more

This was my sixth escape room (and the third in Boston), and I can say that it was my favorite of all my experiences so far. Two of my friends and I participated in the Conundrum Museum experience, which is designed for four people but was possible with three (I think it's actually impossible for a party of two and would probably require the gamemaster to step in to help for a particular portion of the room). We went during a weekday afternoon, so we were the only ones in the room, which was nice because we were able to experiene every single puzzle. The design of the space was fantastic - each "exhibit" was carefully crafted to be a puzzle while at the same time not overtly abandoning its design as a piece of art. Overally, the integration of the art with the puzzles was seamless! More than anything, huge shout out to our tour guide (Camile? I think?) who did some great, hilarious acting in the beginning to have us dive into the story. At the beginning, she mentioned that it was her "first day" as a tour guide and my friend really believed her and was about to say "oh that's okay, you're doing a great job." Anyway, the museum was loads of fun and we managed to finish with under 5 minutes left. My ONLY gripe would be that there is no actual timer - only a bar with a color gradient and it is really difficult to tell how much time is left. But at the same time, it helps take the pressure off of finishing and focus on just enjoying the moment, so I guess I can't complain too much. I definitely want to be back to try out the other two puzzles they have going! read more

We went on a Saturday at 3 to solve the Mystery of the Magician's Study. We are new to escape rooms, having only visited one ever, at Canobie Lake Park. That one is probably considered simpler than the ones at Boxaroo, and we did manage to solve it (with a couple of hints) whereas here we were all horribly excited and failed to coordinate our efforts at all. So of course we failed to solve it, but still had a great time. It was a little bit scary for our eight-year-old, who needed to hold my hand at times, but not too scary for her to continue. The light in any escape room, I think, is low, which makes it spooky (yay!) but also harder for older people to read small text. Our guide, who was unfailingly helpful and polite, showed up with flashlights when he noticed that I was having trouble with that. Afterward, everyone, including my eight-year-old, rated it 10 out of 10 for a family outing. If it were more affordable, I think our family would enjoy doing this, say, once a month, but as it is, we would probably reserve it for special occasions. Also magical was the parking we found nearby on the street. How often does that happen? (Seriously - how often?) read more

Super friendly staff and very well designed escape rooms, one of my favorite!! Highly recommend. Oh and great value for the price as well!!