It was an amazing time!!! I forsure recommend especially if you need to let…read moreSome anger out! I went at 9:15 pm on a Friday night and it was a great experience! The guy who helped us was very nice and informative. Forsure come early so you can find parking! Parking was a little hard but ended up parking in a parking garage and it's only a 6 mins walk from the place.

My first axe throwing and first smash room experience! The staff were friendly and timely in…read moresetting things up and checking in on us. I liked the axe throwing more. They have a bulls eye board (which is a little worn and harder to land things on) and a tic tac toe board you can throw at, which is fun. There are a variety of axes and also knives for throwing, which was great! They provide gloves and there is also protective eyewear you can use. The smash room is bigger than I expected, and they provide glass bottles and old tech like printers and speakers for you to smash. You can pick out of an array of weapons like crowbars and baseball bats and golf clubs. Some of the baseball bats are pretty used up and broken. I also thought there'd be more PPE like coveralls or masks or something. There were helmets provided and gloves and eyewear. I was a little worried about the rest of the face. We did wear long sleeves and long pants, which was recommended and a good idea.

So fun and unique. Came here with someone I was meeting for the first time and we had a blast…read more Games were a good mix of mental and physical. Lots of figuring things out and collaborating. We sucked but took it in stride and still had a really good. Currently there are 6 gaming rooms, though more rooms are in the works. The games offered in each room change depending on how many people are in your group. And there are different levels, so once you beat the game, you can return to the same room to advance to the next level. If you fail, you leave the room for it to reset and then can return to try again as many times as you want. I'd never done escape rooms or anything like this, and was really impressed at the sophistication and technology. You get 1 hour and 45 minutes to play, and time flies fast. Came on a Friday night at 8pm and there were only about 2 other groups. Free parking in lot. The man showing us around (Tim?) was really nice. Overall a great experience to try. I'll be back with other friends for sure.

Came here with my family of 4 (2 teens), and we had a blast. We enjoy games, puzzles and escape…read morerooms, so this seemed up our alley while still being something "different" that we've never done before. We beat at least level 1 on all the rooms except one--the marble contraption. I enjoyed that there was a good mix of skills required in each of the rooms. Some of the physical ones really tired me out! I think this would be a good birthday party activity for 7/8th grade kids and above, as long as they're semi-mature and the type of kids that enjoy puzzles.

I really enjoyed working with MASTERMIND's Scavenger Hunt in Northbeach for my team event total of…read more20! They really accommodated our group and went above and beyond on last minute changes. The hunt was super organized and everyone from my team was so engaged and had a great time searching for clues and also learning a lot from this experience. I recommend them to any team event, team building, if you want to build a memorable experience and team engagement! I will definitely reach out to them again for future events.

My team recently did Mastermind's Puzzles in the Vineyard event and it was a smash hit with…read moreeveryone. I worked with Nikolai to plan this event - he was both professional and very quick to respond to all communications. Nikolai and Liz also hosted our event and they are so cheery and just all around easy going. The team did not expect to have to use so much brain power, which I think is testament to the quality of the puzzles and the thought that goes into them. This is a true team building experience! Mastermind is a wonderful option for those who want some fun and outside of the box team events!

I went to a Play More workshop when I was feeling down. It totally turned my mood around and I met…read morelots of cool people in the process. Zach and Marria have soooo much energy, and the array of games they've come up with are interesting and yet manage to not arouse any competition anxiety among the more type A players (a difficult task).

PlayMore recently did a virtual workshop at my workplace. It was one of our COVID19 wellness…read moreactivities. It lefts us all smiling, more connected and relaxed. We forgot it was online. I strongly recommend any company reading this review to book PlayMore for your team building event or a short game for your Happy Hour.

AxeVentures Berkeley staff truly goes above and beyond! From the calls I made before booking to our…read morevisit for a bachelorette party, everything was seamless and fun. They let us bring pictures to tape to the boards and even provided free balloons they pop loudly, but it just adds to the excitement! They took tons of photos of our group and let us choose the playlist, plus there are great add-ons like throwing knives for an extra fee. Street parking is available. The bathroom is a single stall next door, which is a little awkward, but they have a key at the front. Super cute photo-op spots and such a fun way to spend an hour highly recommend!

I had a really fun date night here! We booked the reservation online and were expected 15 minutes…read morebefore hand to sign a waiver. Parking was easy for the time slot we chose, it's all street parking. After a safety demonstration and explanation we got an hour and a half of play. They have 6-7 axe throwing lanes. They have extra add one like throwing knives and different targets for extra charge. I was a party of 3 and they gave me 2 lanes, my only complaint was one of the lanes target was practically dead. Axes were barely sticking to the targets.

We tried Diablo Escapes and it was a fun experience. I've done physical escape rooms before, but…read morethis was my first VR escape room experience. Our game was the pirate themed Depths of Osiris (check out the preview vids on YouTube), and it was perfect for a team of an adult and two ten year olds. My boys had no trouble getting used to the VR gear they had to wear for the experience (a headset and two hand controllers - it was their first time). We had to cooperate to solve each room's puzzle to unlock a new room. Eventually, we got to the final scenario which was exciting and really required us to collaborate. The puzzles were well constructed and mostly understandable from a logic perspective. The graphics and sound were pretty decent (it's not super-high res like Cyberpunk) and matched the gameplay perfectly. We got some timely tips from the game master too, and cleared the puzzle with about a minute left on our 45 minute timer. The facilities are super clean and well maintained. They also have snacks and drinks which are nice to make the visit special for younger kids. My sons want to come back, and I do too. I also heard they are adding a physical escape room, so definitely something to look forward to.

Such a fun experience! A mix of escape room and whimsical virtual reality - what a refreshing way…read moreto reinvent both worlds. I've been to Diablo Escapes twice now and have always been impressed by the customer service. Make sure you get there 15-20 minutes early so you have time to finish any waivers and get your packs set up for the room. There is an adjacent parking lot so you shouldn't have any issue finding any spot. You can easily book online and see what difficulty level each game is. If you've done VR or escape rooms before, you can probably start with intermediate. Each game will require some communication and teamwork to solve challenges or other puzzles. It can get a little hectic, so make sure you mesh well with your group (truly). The VR component really makes you feel like you've been transported to another place - be warned that it can make you feel a little queasy if you're not used to it, but the staff are great in making sure you are comfortable. They're quick to help troubleshoot if you get stuck or anything. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun group outing. We went over to philz coffee after and then went to Bare Bottle Brewing for some lunch and drinks.

A fun way you experience this 'craft' and leave with a glass. Be aware that you will have to come…read moreback to pick up your object later after its time in the annealing oven. Suggest that it would be best on a really cold day since the area near the glory hole is so hot -even 6-8 ft away is intense. My finished glass was fun but a little thicker than I expected. That will make it difficult to break, I bet. The instructors were helpful and very attentive. Good when there are so many hazards in the studio. Keeps us beginners out of trouble.

What a pleasure meeting with Prax at his studio/workshop today. I had always wanted to take a class…read morein glass blowing, but for some reason or another, it never happened. That changed today. Not only did I get to enjoy a hands on experience, Prax guided me through the steps needed to make a beautiful drinking glass. His method of teaching, at least to me made it almost seem like I had done this before. I look forward to taking a more advanced class here soon. What a great afternoon!

I've been going to Merritt Ceramics since 2019. I have worked in multiple shared-space ceramic…read morestudios over the years, and Merritt is hands-down the cleanest and most well-organized one I have found. ​The staff is incredibly kind, caring, and knowledgeable. I've taken everything at the studio from multi-week wheel throwing courses and one-on-one tutoring to special workshops with world-renowned artists, and I have been impressed with all of them. I am now a 'Daisy' member, which allows me to drop in and work anytime the studio is open. I have learned that I really enjoy sculpting animals. I love working here surrounded by other people who are just as deep into clay as I am. The space is well-equipped with supplies and tools, and the kiln turnaround time is fast. Come join us!

Great creative community, well established studio, very inclusive. Instructors are solid!read more

We had a team building event this weekend and were looking to have some outdoor fun. Nathan brought…read moreeverything we needed and set up a great spread. We had a great time running around and I got to shoot my manager in the butt. Definitely recommend!

From the owner: We are proud to host Nerf events across the bay area! We use 3D printed blasters made in-house from…read moreour team here in San Jose. We also offer custom printed blasters as well if you want to have a party favor that everyone talks about!

I played Ghost Patrol with a group of four and we had a really fun time! The theming was well-done…read moreand the puzzles were fair but had enough challenge to them. Paul was a friendly and helpful host who made us feel very welcome. We were there for my friend's birthday and were very charmed by the special ways the ghost celebrated! There is garage parking for the room that is about a block from the building. You could also walk to one of the nearby restaurants or bars before/after your experience to make a whole fun night of it. I would recommend a smaller group for enthusiasts/adults-only teams, we escaped in about an hour without hints. We aren't the most frequent escape room players but love a good puzzle.

Absolutely fantastic room. Challenging puzzles, storyline, and immersion. A little bit on the…read morepricier side, but well worth it. Large enough space to warrant the 4-5 person team, even though we typically prefer to play with just 2. Without giving anything away, the challenges might be a little "mechanical puzzle" heavy for the average escape room player, but it's an aspect we really enjoyed. The room is already very polished. However, if I had one suggestion, it would perhaps be to add something that requires you to "know the ghost's story" before completing the final step(s). We recognized the story afterwards, but it would have been cool if there was a step that required it, or perhaps some way to acknowledge the story's conclusion.