We were I. Portland for meetings. We came to Escape Games PDX for a team building outing. The staff here was nice and explained the games to us before we went in. During the game play we could ask for clues, we needed many, ha, ha. The clues they gave were helpful and helped us push on to eventually solve it with only less than a minute on the clock. We did the Tales from the Attic room. I won't give away any of the room, I will only say it was kind of like a mystery game of hang man to fill in the clues as we found them. It was different than other escape rooms I have done, but it was fun figuring out the clues to fill in the puzzles. I believe they have 4 different escape rooms here and I am sure they are all just as fun. If you are looking for a fun group activity, work outing, birthday party, etc. I would recommend an escape room and if in the Portland area check out Escape Games PDX. If you solve the game, you can pick a little key trinket as well and go up in the leader board if you solve it fast enough. We unfortunately did not make the leader board. Enjoy! read more

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10/10 experience- Jake was the absolute best! Loved that they emailed you results after along with any pics you took. I don't think I've come across that anywhere in SD. We did the Prison Heist room because a couple of us had never done an Escape Room before and it seemed like a perfect starter room. Loved that the room is non-linear and the clues were all cohesive. You had a choice of dressing the part as they had inmate costumes readily available. The door is never locked so you can get out if needed. Also, for this room, there is no clock. Your gamemaster will let you know once you have 30 and 10 minutes left. Jake gave us fantastic clues and didn't make us feel like idiots for asking. I feel like we asked for only maybe a handful of clues. We escaped with about 11 minutes to spare. Loved that they had merch for each specific room. Makes it easier to grab a souvenir. We also were able to pick out a tiny key as our prize for escaping. Cute touch. Good job, Escape Games PDX! read more

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Took my team of six to Escape Games PDX to play Portlandia. We had a great time. Elliot, our game master was fantastic. They greeted us enthusiastically and explained all the rules, including what to do if we needed a clue. We did ask for clues and unfortunately, we were unable to solve it. We had a great time nonetheless and I would definitely visit again. I did find a key that I thought was part of the game. I was so stoked...then Elliot told us the key wasn't a part of the game lol. It gave me a good laugh. They have a large parking lot, so you don't need to worry about a place to park. We went on a Friday around noon and the place wasn't busy at all. Highly recommended. read more

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We came here on a work team building activity and we did the 'Amnesia' room. We had so much fun. This is the most challenging room they have and our guide told us only 30% complete it. We did not compete it but we did make it out of the individual rooms we started out in. Very creative and fun. Unique rooms compared to some of the places I've gone too I will definitely be back with my family for another room. Great service and overall very fun experience read more

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This is the first experience I have had in any escape rooms. I went with my family and my granddaughter for her birthday. I didn't know what to expect, but I certainly had a great time. My kids are so smart that we made it out of the room with zero hints and under an hour. I had fun solving problems and escaping. Cathy was our host and she was spectacular. She made it more fun for all of us. I had such a great time that I even bought a T-shirt. read more

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Did prison heist and it was so fun!!! The game master was very helpful and it was just the right amount of challenge for a small group.

We did the Tales from the Attic game and Samantha was our guide! She did an amazing job letting us find our way through the game and only giving us hints when we really needed it. She was encouraging and talked us through our game after we escaped. We had a lot of fun! read more

TLDR: Great for big groups (up to 12), challenging, but doable clues, perfect winter activity, and a super fun way to celebrate a birthday. We had a group of 12 and Escape Games PDX is one of the few places (if not the only place) that accepts a group this big. We went to celebrate our friend's birthday here. We opted for the AMNESIA room and had a blast! Unfortunately, with a 20% success rate, our group wasn't able to escape, but we still appreciated the mind-boggling puzzles. Not all were easy to solve, but it was clear and straightforward. Parking is not a problem here as there is a huge lot with tons of parking spaces. read more

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Our small party of 4 completed the escape room in 59:30! We asked for one clue. We were told that only about 32% of teams solve this one. The puzzle was really fun and our host Rose was great. No question about wanting to do this again. Recommended! read more

Had an absolute blast in Noir! Our team of 6 finished sub 45 and would've finished faster if we had dug a little deeper in one of the locked boxes! (Make sure you grab everything!!) Jeremy was an incredible host and guide. When he saw that we were overthinking, he'd kindly send us a hint. What was great about the hints was that they were not revealing -- they pointed us away from the wrong direction (and not necessary pointing us in the right direction, so we had to think a bit) --- and **most importantly** the hints stayed in character with the theme to keep you immersed in the experience! Overall a 10/10 (or 5 star/5 in this case), would definitely come again! read more

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My friends and I attempted to "escape reality" at Escape Games PDX during the rainy part of the day (buzz kill am-I-right?!). We opted for the "Prison Break!" Option and had a blast. Zack (sp?) was our escape guide and did an excellent job. If we were rating just him, we'd give a 11/10 stars (not mathematically possible :p). The puzzles were thoughtfully curated and, well, puzzling! Had so much fun team building with my long-time friends. Plus it was a nice way to spend an afternoon sober. Zack was VERY accommodating and helped whenever we had any issues. Would def recommend them for anyone interested in a mental workout while traveling through PDX! Carry on, Todd G read more

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Well, this was a super fun birthday escape experience! MADD was a rad host/Jr. Detective. The Noir room was a perfect level for 3 of us and clever and novel puzzles. Look forward to returning again! read more

Went back for a second room (Film Noir) and it was SUPER fun and definitely one of the harder ones I think. We got a 20% discount for booking again so it was a great deal. Jonathan was our game master and he was very nice and helpful :) Escape Games PDX is definitely one of the best places I've been to!! read more

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Extremely disappointed by the treatment from the staff. Our group came from out of town and arrived 10 minutes late. We were told that instead of an hour, we would have 50 minutes. I understood and asked if we could pay for an additional 10 minutes but was told that for the extra 10 minutes, we'd have to pay for an additional hour. I shared with the Supervisor Ava that this made no sense but she was unmoved quoting policy. It should be noted that there was not another group booked back to back. My response was that I disagree and would be posting my experience online. Ava shocked our group by accusing me of "being aggressive!" It is fair to say that we just wanted to be locked into a room as quickly as possible and as far away from this staff as we could be. The challenge was great but the treatment by the staff was all any us could talk about. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I'Ve EXPERIENCED IN A LONG TIME! read more

Film Noir was a lot of fun! Katie was a great game master. Three of us snuck away from Comic-Con to play tonight. We succeeded with no hints in 47 minutes. Yay! The puzzles were clever. The game is multi path so you have more than one puzzle to work on at a time. We had a really really fun time. read more

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Had a nice time with my team here. We did the prison heist room and Ava was our game master. There definitely was a quality to the props in the room and overall was a really cool experience. We escaped with about 18 minutes to spare. read more

I've done about 25 escape rooms worldwide. As a tradition, I do a escape room in every city/country I visit whenever possible. In this case, I chose the PORTLAND room which was pretty fun and fairly difficult. For a team of two (us) it was a bit more challenging because it had a good amount of clues and puzzles to solve. For Portland Room: I recommend a team of 4. The room is big enough that you could have 6 players , but I wouldn't recommend more than that. Really friendly game master and unlimited clues. A yes for me. read more

We had such a great time! Our group completed the Film Noir room with a little bit of well-placed guidance from Jeremy who was amazing from start to finish. He even helped us figure out the riddles in the bathroom before we even started! I was only sad when it was over and can't wait to try other rooms. read more

We did the Film Noir puzzle. It was a lot of fun. They said it was "hard" but we breezed through it fairly well considering 4/6 people had never done an escape room before. The room Host was friendly. Not only would I recommend Escape room PDX, I plan to go back and try the other rooms. read more

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Gabriel is my favorite elf cousin who helped us Sleigh It in the Hour Before Christmas. Fun and very unique puzzles that challenge the mind! read more

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The clues made sense and flowed really well. The sets weren't amazing, but the gameplay experience was great!

a group of friends and I booked an escape room here and it was so much fun! it definitely makes you think, which needed a lot of big brain energy lol. coming from other background experience with escape rooms this was definitely the most difficult but I loved it bc it made us really think about everything! every little thing counts! its a great price and great experience. I wish there was one in LA where we're all from! btw Alex and Gabriel were really helpful and accommodating! :) definitely coming back whenever we're back in PDX! read more

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I love Escape Games PDX so much that I have some every room that this location offers. I always come with a large group of friends and it's so fun to be able to solve all of the creative puzzles and fun surprises that they prepared. My personal favorite room is Amnesia. I cannot spoil anything but I highly HIGHLY recommend that room. The gamemasters are always super nice and make sure everything is clear. They are also super patient when you need hints during your games so you don't have to feel bad if you need help escaping! Overall, a very fun and exciting experience created by such a welcoming environment! There is a reason they have such high ratings already. read more

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Fun place! Madd was a gracious "God"/host!! They guided us towards the light when we lost our way! The puzzles were nonlinear and a reasonable difficulty. read more

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Tales from the Attic was my 2nd escape room with Escape Games PDX, 4th overall. They do a *great* job and I highly recommend their escape rooms. The storylines are strong, the clues are challenging but clear, and the production value is high. Looking forward to the next one! read more

We tried the Sherlock's Secret room. All but two of us had never done an escape room, so we were not sure what to expect. We had the best time! There were so many intricate puzzles, some easier to crack than others. The props seemed to be high quality. I would definitely recommend doing the room with the max amount the room allows (we had 8 people) because you really do need to divide and conquer in order to get to everything. You are also able to get clues from the game master if you want. We finished with 15 seconds to spare. I can't wait to try more rooms! FYI - the main door to the room is never locked so you are able to leave at any point if you need to use the rest room or get some air, so you don't have the feeling of actually being trapped. There is a place in the room for your personal belongings, and there is also a screen in the room with a countdown clock. read more

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So much fun! Don't forget to check in on yelp for your free mug! (Or whatever the promotion is when you're reading this.) Arrived before opening and was let in a bit early so the employee could give some helpful tips and a general explanation of the game. We opted for the Prison Break room. My husband and I were the only two who reserved the A.M. time slot, so once she locked us in it was game on! Time flies really fast when you're having fun, so make sure you are always on your toes. Even though we were only 2 clues away from winning, we still had a lot of fun. The employee who let us in also turned out to be the owner of this establishment, and she was so lovely :) I'd recommend this to anyone in the area--I even told our Lyft drivers about this place. (To Amy: The lens is called a Samyang F2.8/10 MM) read more

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Holy crap what a fun time! Unlike any other escape room I've gotten to do, we had an absolute blast! We barely made it out with a lot of hints, but our Game Master Madd was fantastic and made it a great experience. Definitely coming back! read more

We've done over 10 escape rooms and Escape Games PDX is by far one of our favs. We did the Film Noir room and we greatly enjoyed the flow of the story and puzzles. It was immersive and the storytelling was well thought out. The only downside is that they're not closer to home (CA). read more

Highly recommend this place. This is our second escape room in Portland and it was a lot of fun. We unfortunately did not complete our escape room but we were very close. Staff is also very friendly. Location was a bit outside where we were staying at but it was worth the drive. Will definitely come back here again. read more

This was our first escape room and Escape Games PDX didn't disappoint. This is a great place for families!! We did the Christmas escape room with 2 kiddos (6, 9) and we all had a blast! There were plenty of clues for us ALL to work on together (or independently) and the kids felt like they were really solving the puzzles too (they did!). Our game master was amazing, attentive, and helpful. We've already booked for our next escape room too! Thank you!! read more

To be honest, I was hesitant that I'd find myself trapped in a room with a pasty, red-eyed puppet on a tricycle rasping some spooky shit like, "Hello Michael, I want to play a game ... By the time this tape is finished, you will have 60 minutes to find a way out." Escape or cry, make your choice. Instead, it was kind of fun. And, by fun, I mean stressful. Until a person is faced with being locked in a room with "friends," it's impossible to tell whether they have what it takes to survive. Click. Tick. 59:59 Tick. Tock. 59:57 Of course, you don't simply escape the room(s). Along the way, you'll go through a full range of emotions including: * Humming the theme from the Great Escape * Wanting to punch everyone on your team * Celebrating like Usain Bolt when a puzzle is solved on the first try * Taking a mental break while your friends find all the clues * Repeating the phrase, "ain't nobody got time for that!" * Asking for a hint ... and another ... and another * Giving up and trying random numbers * Admitting defeat and that you need smarter friends Tick. Tock. Mind. Block. When you are in the room, only the monitor can help you out. Since you never actually see the voice behind the hints, you're mind may flash back to Jigsaw because just when you think you've won, it's not over. There's another room and the games have just begun. Tick. Tock. Please. Unlock. Most people are so ungrateful to be free, but not you, not any more... read more

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We had an amazing time escaping the film noir room! Our game master James was such an amazing help. Can't wait to come back and try out the other rooms! :) read more

Although we did not escape, we almost did! Amnesia was a little slow to start in the beginning, but once we finally unlocked the first puzzle -- it was game on! Overall, it was fun, challenging, but also exciting at the same time. I'm happy with how far we got considering this has a 30% success rate. Definitely great for team building and our game Master MADD was pretty awesome! read more

This review is solely for the Prison Heist room at Escape Games PDX I have only done the Prison Heist room here, so I cannot comment on other rooms but for Prison Heist, i would not recommend this room if you are an escape room enthusiast I have done 50+ all over and this room was not that great in my opinion On a recent trip to portland, I wanted to check out this place but the only room that worked with my schedule was Prison Heist (not my first choice) The story of the room is that you are breakin into a prison to steal some evidence or something?? It was like they took the 2 most generic escape room themes (prison break and bank heist) and turned it into one disaster together lol. Really lame story and i was actually confuse at why you would break INTO a prison but okay... The room itself is pretty bland, typical cheap prison decorations and like a toilet and a desk, etc. Very uninspiring I could very clearly hear other rooms and patrons screaming loudly, which really ruined my immersion The puzzles were just okay, nothing that really sticks out in my mind, nothing that memorable The game master seemed uninterested and bored, not very hospitable Overall, i would skip this room. I would maybe consider coming back to try a different room on my next trip, but we'll see. there's some other places I'd rather visit first read more

60 min - portlandia room. The experience was awesome! The lady leading us that day was also super quirky and nice. This would be a great team building exercise with a group of 6-8 and you get to see how people act in a timed situation that requires tact Don't forget to use your clues - they are there for a reason!! read more

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Prison escape was fun. The puzzles seemed well thought out. Kai did a good job going over the directions.

My friends and I have enjoyed a few birthdays now and we will definitely be returning to check out the new room, Tales from the Attic. Our game master told us all about it and even gave us a little sneak preview. Can't wait! read more

Had a great time doing the "Prison Break" today. We were a group of 4 and another 2 joined us we hadn't met. My wife and I were the "newbies" as the other 4 had all done at least 1 other escape room in the Portland area. When joining another set of people you've never met you never know what you're going to get. But I have to say they were AWESOME to partner up with - especially since they seemed to have a good amount of "escape room" experience. I'm not sure how much help my wife and I provided but we had an absolute blast! "Prison Break" has a 45% "success rate"....and I'm happy to say we crushed that hour as a group and had success with 13 minutes still remaining (and we only used 1 of our 3 "game master" clues). Sara was a fantastic host! Thanks for a fun start to our Saturday....it's nice to finally be out of prison. ;) read more

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It was so funn!! We just finished a prison heist and it was a close one!! Our game master Madd gave us hints when we were in a pickle. Overall I had a lot fun and it was the right amount of challenging. read more