I did Jewel of the Sea myself and my 2 daughters and we had some hints but it was very possible to complete it with just 1 adult (and 2 kids). It was just the perfect amount of challenging and with some hints it was very doable to complete in 1 hour (where I let my daughters take the lead and only took over when they weren't understanding what to do - and then when I got stumped too, then we asked for a hint). Nothing is up high so my daughters could reach/access everything. Jewel of the Sea is one of the best Escape Rooms I have been to. because: -fun interactive hints from the parrot inside the room -creative puzzles (I won't give anything away, but we had to do things that I've never had to do in an escape room before - which was novel and fun!) -awesome decorations -you ride "a train" and get an introduction before even entering the escape room which was a neat & creative introduction -Vic our host was very animated, positive and nice -super cute gift shop to look in while you wait and they even give free escape room themed keepsake stickers! Overall, I was very impressed with the quality and creativity of Jewel of the Sea and will plan to return to Intrepid Escape Rooms to do other rooms in the future! read more

My family and I were in the area visiting a friend. We had some time before dinner and figured hey why not do an escape room. And OH My LORD Intrepid was so fun!! Our host was fantastic, she was super into it, very positive and really nice. We did the Tipsy Tailor and it was soooo fun. I love the experience and the mix of puzzles. I felt really immerse in it, set was fantastic. I totally need to make another trip back here to try all the other rooms Intrepid has to offer. Highly highly recommend to anyone read more

I've been to many escape rooms and honestly, the hosts are so sweet! I have to go but I definitely will update this for a more in depth review! Special thanks to Erin for making everything so immersive! c: read more

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My group of 4 went to Intrepid to try out the Jewel of the Sea room and was very pleasantly surprised by the experience! It was our first time trying a room at Intrepid and wasn't sure what to expect, but the decorations and themes were great, and the staff/game master was also really friendly and helpful. We ended up getting a gift card for a future room that day as you could get same day discounts. The lobby was mostly tropical and adventure themed, and I love that they had some puzzles lying around the lobby for those escape enthusiast to try while they're waiting. The merch was also very creative and cute (I especially really like the little mouse!). Definitely interested in coming back and trying the other rooms. read more

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We have had the Tipsy Tailor escape room on our list of rooms to do for a long time. It was originally at another business that closed. We were happy to see that Intrepid acquired the room recently, and did a refresh on it. We have done the Stolen Relic and Jewel of the Sea rooms here and had a great time. The lobby was decorated nicely for Christmas. The voice activated talking parrot is a fun feature. We were greeted by our game master Gwen who led us into the room. The room has a fun concept and is immersive with multiple sub-rooms. One person in your group even gets to dress up, and that happened to be me. There is a good variety of locks, mechanical puzzles, and problem solving puzzles. There are quite a few puzzles, and our group of four split up into pairs quite a bit to explore and work on different things. This is not a typical escape room in which you solve a string of puzzles and then "get out". In the Tipsy Tailor, you solve puzzles and collect as many bottles of tonic along the way as you can. Unless your team is extremely good, you will probably use up the whole hour. We used the whole hour and found about 90% of the tonics. It does feel like your typical escape room with a natural progression to the end. We all agreed that this was one of the most fun rooms we've done. Our game master Gwen was great. She was probably one of the most energetic and in-character game masters we have had in the 50+ rooms we have done. Thanks Intrepid! read more

Our family has done a fair number of escape rooms. We completed the Jewel of the Sea today and it was one of the tougher we have done in a while. Joey was our guide and he was great and really took on the role with energy. The staging and operations of the room itself was great. The tech was good and I loved that there were not just combo locks to solve. Most every puzzle had some automation attached - which is great! The story was good and authentic to match the settings and solutions. The ball puzzle (not really a spoiler) was GREAT(and hard)! We will be back to Intrepid, they definitely invested in the setup, operations and entertainment value of this experience. read more

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I absolutely love escape rooms! My sisters and I usually go around OC trying different rooms, even ones out of state. When my coworker mentioned this place, I knew I had to give it a try! We searched up the themes, and although we typically like to go for more horror themed ones that are on the spookier side, we ended up signing up for the Jewel of the Sea room. For $43 a person, I was expecting a lot, since this is a bit pricier than other rooms in the area. Walking in, we noticed a very well put together lobby/waiting area. The game master we had was extremely fun and engaging. They dressed up as the part and even spoke in a pirate accent! I like how they did not have us watch any rules or anything and let us just go at it. It was a lot different from a lot of other places we have tried, since majority of the rooms rely on locks and codes. This one surprisingly did not! I was impressed by the puzzles and even needed to ask for a couple clues in the room. I for sure would come back here and try their other rooms. Thanks for such a great experience! read more

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If you love solving a mystery, this escape room is the place for you. Fun experience for a group for brainstorming coming together as one. It can be challenging in the beginning, but as you figure out the first few clues will get easier. So many cool effects when you solve part of the clue. We were given an hour to escape the room. It does go by quickly because you are having fun. We had picked the Stolen Relic theme where a monkey needed to be found. The entrance of the place is a jungle theme. A lot of details within the decorative check in area. They had cute little treasure chests with stickers in them and also offered other items for purchase. Absolutely would love to do this again. Great activity for a group of friends. read more

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My boyfriend planned a date night here and we did the Jewel of the Sea. I loved the decorations and room design. All the puzzles were great. Some harder than other but would definitely come back and try their other rooms ! read more

Great overall experience, well themed rooms, and even more attentive and enthusiastic staff. Everything worked as it should. Had a great time and would definitely come back to do their other rooms. read more

My cousins and I did the jewel of the sea. Absolutely love this escape room! One can tell how much efforts and creative talent was put into making this experience phenomenal for everyone. The people here are very kind and eagerly enthusiastic about immersing themselves into the entire experience. The place is also very clean and very well maintained. We had a blast and intend to come and check out all the other escape rooms they offer. read more

We did the jewel of the sea and it was so fun! Their designs are amazing, attention to details and just the overall feel! Our host was great too, she got very into it all! I'm trying not to give away anything so that's why everything sounds vague but I would say this is a medium to easier room that is good for 2-4 players. It was pretty dark and you can use your phone as a light to read or see details if needed. Also their lobby is pretty cool! I'll definitely come back to check out their other rooms! Have a great time! read more

We had an amazing time last night! We booked for The Tipsy Tailor and had Dani as our GM. She was great and made our experience one to remember. I've played all of their rooms and love all of them. read more

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This was so fun! We did Jewel of the Sea. This was my first time, but the 3 other people I went with had all been to at least one before. It was an immersive experience--the rooms themselves were really well done--and all the other people said this one was the most creative ones in terms of puzzle solving that they'd been to. We all had a great time. Erin, our Intrepid guide was great as well. read more

Absolutely love this place! The rooms are so creative and immersive. The staff is so friendly and helpful. One of the best, if not the best, escape rooms in the OC area. Crysta (or Crystal) was able to help me rebook my room within 24 hours of the original time. She was very kind and accommodating (time slots allowing). read more

One of the best escape rooms we've ever been to and we've done a few globally. Puzzles were amazingly cryptic and rewarding. Patch, our host, did a great job! We'll be back. read more

10/10 recommend! We did jewel of the sea tonight and it was great. The set up and room itself looked awesome. Games well thought out. Pretty challenging too for our novice group of 4. We finished but not quickly! Would love to come back and try other ones. Seems like this one and tipsy tailor are the more popular ones. read more

Joey was a great adventure guide. We did the Stolen Relic room. It was very interactive and the immersive. We had a lot of fun. We will DEFINITELY return. read more

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I hired Intrepid Escape Rooms for my son's 10th birthday party. We had a group of twelve 10 and 11 year old boys who were split into 2 groups to complete the Enchanted Treasure Box Adventure. They did two 40 minutes sessions and the boys seemed to really enjoy it. A few of them said it was too easy (but they may have just been saying that once they solved the challenge) so maybe next time, they should try to make it a bit harder for the older kids. I wish they had a 30 minute game because 40 mins was quite awhile for the 2nd group to wait to play. All in all, the kids had a great time and I was really happy that they were entertained in a screen-free way. Lindsay and the other host/instructor we had were both great, very friendly, and professional. read more

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Patch made our experience very fun and immersive! The puzzles were high quality and we want to try the other rooms soon!

It was such an amazing time. Patch was very into character, and made you feel as if you were part of the storyline. He helped you just enough, in order for you to do it on your own. He didn't just give you the answer to solve it right away. I would like to try the rest of the Escape rooms soon. read more

Intrepid Escape Rooms Orange County - We completed the puzzle and found the Jewel of the sea. - Escape Games Near Me - Tustin, California

This is a quality escape room with a great room host - Erin was personable and fun. Our group of four ladies were celebrating a birthday and really enjoyed it. It was hard but well done and Erin provided just the right amount of help. It's clean, in a nice business center, and well decorated in theme with lots of attention to detail. read more

We had a great experience tackling Tipsy Tailor and The Terminal with our group of seven. There are room advancements which made it fun. They were also challenging, yet fair, and the set design was immersive and high-quality. The Game Masters were the highlight; charismatic, lovely and they provided perfect, timely hints. Highly recommended for both veteran escape room players and newcomers. It's an excellent choice for a social night out or a team-building event for an organization (we are a part of Toastmasters Irvine). They have a party room for planned parties to hang around in and eat. read more

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Came here on a Wednesday night this past week, party of 2, for the "Jewel of the Sea" escape room. Purchased by a friend on Morty for about $45 per person (which was discounted compared to purchasing directly). We had the 5:20pm reservation. We got out with 13 minutes to spare. Pros: - A really well-designed and aesthetically pleasing escape room! Everything in the decor was very detailed and engaging. The paintings, the things we could touch and manipulate, everything was really creative. - Medium difficulty I would say - my friend and I both have done escape rooms before but we aren't super intense, our vibe is we want to win but we also want to have fun. - Our guide was very helpful and friendly! - Photo ops at the end both inside and outside the escape room. - Super fun story overall, and we laughed a lot too. I liked that there was one part where it required a bit of teamwork (involves ropes and a ball) but I think it is possible to do with 1 person if you absolutely want to. - clean bathroom available before you enter the rooms Cons: - The only thing I think could have been better is I felt like we were given clues a bit too quickly without us asking, I think I would have preferred that the host let us struggle a bit more with the puzzle before giving us a clue. But overall I think it kept us on track with timing. 10/10 would come again! They let us buy discounted gift cards for next time, so if you know you'll come back it's a decent deal. read more

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We played 6 games total at Intrepid: Terminal, Haunted Terminal, enchanted treasure chest (mobile), The Stolen Relic, Jewel of the Sea and their latest acquisition: Tipsy Tailor. Our GM Allison was very engaged and made our stay both fun and memorable with her impressive acting skills and by customizing the game to our specific groups needs. She also spent ample time with us post game to explain any questions we had during the debrief and really went the extra mile by stamping our passports. All of the rooms here are top notch quality, and the staff here will cater to you regardless of your skill level. There's also a lot of fun merch in the lobby and it's honestly like a warmup for their rooms, which is a nice touch. Our latest game was Tipsy Tailor, but over the course of the three years Intrepid has been open we've had many GMs, and never a bad experience. If you're even remotely into puzzle solving, give Intrepid a try, you'll surely have a blast. Hey parrot! Are you singing yet? read more

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Done both Jewel of the Sea and Tipsy Tailor here with my family. Intrepid's games are definitely high quality. Our GM Allison was also great and really got into character. Would recommend Jewel for new groups (a little bit easier, more wow factor) and Tipsy Tailor for enthusiasts (puzzle smorgasbord). Looking forward to coming back and trying their other rooms. read more

Our very first escape room experience and it was awesome! The Jewel of the Sea was a fun room and was recommended for beginners like us. The room is so well done! Every piece of decor and every puzzle feels very authentic to the pirate ship theme. The experience is immersive and interactive. Our tour guide, Keegan, had an amazing range of accents and entertaining theatrical skills that add to the story line. We will definitely be back! read more

Intrepid Escape Rooms hosted our IT Team Building event today and I cannot say enough good things about the experience. The staff was very professional and accommodating. We had a team of 15 and their party room was a perfect fit for our catered lunch. We even had use of their fridge to store any leftovers while each team embarked on their quest. The active storytelling, game master characters and theming were more than what was expected. For most, this was their first escape room experience. The complexity of the puzzles and riddles were engaging enough to keep us adults working as teams to solve. We did have to ask for some clues, but we kept that at a minimum. All in all, a very good time was had and all who participated are still speaking about it. Good job! We will be back. Thanks, Steve - Yokohama Corporation of NA read more

Super fun rooms. My kids (ages 10-14) had a wonderful time with the jewel of the sea and our host, Keagan, was amazing!!

Fun times for everyone even if you're intimidated by being put on the spot like me lol super comfortable and intimate, really nice staff and good vibes. Been here twice already! HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

Elio (i hope i spelled that right) was our game master tonight for a special birthday game for my mom! We played Jewel of the Sea, and out of the 100+ rooms i've played, this room has one of the BEST set designs that I've ever seen! It was such a fun game! Our game master was super super nice and she gave us help at the PERFECT moments, I couldn't have asked for a better GM! The room was super fun, even for a group of adults, there were 6 of us total, and i'd say this is great for a group of 4-6!!! It's somewhat nonlinear, but I can definitely see it being kid friendly! Intrepid has some other great rooms, and I can't wait to come back and play the new version of Terminal!!! Thanks again Elio for a great time!!!! read more

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We loved our experience! We have previously done the Jewel of the Sea (which was fun) but tonight we did the Tipsy Tailor and it was EVEN more fun! Quinn was the best game master and so in character which made it even more fun! Highly recommend! read more

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Awesome experience . Lindsay gave us, a party of 8 a really good time, her narrating the story was icing and top tier!!! Definitely recommending read more

We did not realise it at the time of booking, but The Tipsy Tailor was our 100th room, played mostly as a duo, and our second game with Intrepid Escapes in Tustin, after The Stolen Relic (see original Yelp review). Back then, the only other room they had was The Haunted Terminal, and we are thrilled that they have since added two more rooms as well as a mobile adventure to their business. Since our previous review, they have fine-tuned their luscious lobby - still gorgeous and world-transporting, although folks with long legs and heavier people should be aware that the gorgeous seating there are a little low (!) - and now include passports, pins and stamps to their merch). Their all-gender restroom, too, was clean and nicely dressed. We did not need to use it, but it was still worth a peek! We managed to reserve our spot on board the time-and-space-travelling Intrepid Express on a Friday morning, and it could not have been a better decision. The Tipsy Tailor is a no-loser room (!) and since our goal was to see the entire room as well as solve all the puzzles, ideally within an hour, it was nice that by playing on a weekday morning, we were able to enjoy a more relaxed game. So, the lobby was breathtaking and Erin, our game host, was an energetic breath of fresh air. We were brought on board the impressive Intrepid Express when our room was ready, and given the background to our game, chosen for Dry January, although it was actually set in Philadelphia, Independence Day, 1926. As members of the Intrepid Adventure Society, we were to visit a speakeasy known for supplying "giggle water", find a bad batch among the many hidden, and change time! Once we had been advised of all the kinks in the game, given our assignment, optioned to incorporate the in-theme time checks for a more immersive experience, our game started. Our game included a live actor who was not actually in the room with us as we were solving the puzzles, but nevertheless added to the fun. All the puzzles were well-aligned with their associated locks, and it was hard to choose a favourite: two more memorable ones involved a map of the states and wine barrel, which would be fun played by two, but an achievement when done by one person as the other bar tended! There was a lot to love about The Tipsy Tailor: our favourite was the concept of acquisition in 60 minutes versus escaping or getting out of the room - and there was total immersion from story to puzzles to game goal. Our entire experience began with introduction to the Intrepid Adventure Society in the lobby, and continued on board the Intrepid Express before we started the game. We loved the fun story, headlines and all the supporting props and the hand-built room (the maintenance girl did the floor of the apothecary). This was what we call a G3 room, with G1 locks - there was a number of conventional locks, but our path to opening them was filled with little surprises and "ooh!" moments. There was no bending over or crawling about, and there was a ton of dressing-up opportunities. In fact, while we managed to find all the moonshine there was, we could have done it in a shorter time, except one of us was having so much fun with cute items in the game ... We found the cost of playing to be fair and we really enjoyed having Erin as our game host. We found not just all we set out to find, but even managed to secure the game-changer in a safe place - so our time of 62 minutes was something to be chuffed about! We loved that we were able to have our photo taken in the room, with props and costumes, and that it was texted and emailed to us within an hour after game, and the free stickers after the five-star game was a nice touch. Irvine and Tustin, too, have grown so much since our previous game there, it was easy to find places to eat after. This review has been posted on Trip Advisor, Google and Yelp. read more

We did the Tipsy Tailor room as a family of 4 and it was super well done and fun! Enjoyed the theme and the puzzles in the room. Thank you to Patch who was an amazing host! read more

We had our son's birthday party here. All the staff were great - from our initial inquiry, follow up and up to day of the actual event, everyone was helpful and kind. The party room was a big plus for the guests to enjoy before and after the escape room experience. read more

I love the service, the ambience and all of the ways they make the rooms fun and interesting! read more

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WOW!!! My husband and I did "The Stolen Relic" and Lyndsey was our guide and she was amazing. It was genuinely the best escape room! It was just my husband and I and the set up when you walk in, the greetings, the way the explain the adventure, and then the game itself was genuinely the best time. If you're not sure if you should do it, DO IT! Literally the best time. read more

Amazing experience with the Tipsy Tailor room! Erin was a great host and the overall experience was a blast! The decor was very high quality, and the puzzles were a perfect balance of thinking and interacting with the room. I especially appreciated how there were multiple puzzles that could be done in parallel and some back-tracking was needed. 5/5! Definitely need to try the other rooms as well! read more

my friends and i booked for the evening on a friday. in the waiting room, you check with in a parrot (very funny) and there are plenty of trinkets to fiddle with (and there's a little puzzle that can be solved as well). we booked for the ghost hunt room and our guide was very helpful with providing hints when she noticed we were stuck on a puzzle for awhile. the hints weren't super frequent which i appreciated because i did want time to think about the different puzzles. i liked that objects were hidden around the room for us to find and how interactive the whole room was. the "goo" that covered the walls and electrical boxes made me giggle too. i would love to come back to try the other rooms that intrepid offers! parking was easy and the building was easy to find, and intrepid is located near a bunch of food places that you can eat at when you're done with your escape room read more