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    4.9 (266 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Carolen M.

    I've never been so impressed at how I hated and loved this escape room. This is just about Chapter 1 and we're looking forward to eventually doing Chapter 2. L O C A T I O N We arrived at a pretty non-descript building off of Mowry Ave. There's plenty of parking. I N S I D E They have a tablets to fill out your information of everyone in your party. There's restrooms that you should use before you commit to the room. You know nervous pee. E X P E R I E N C E One of the folks there will lead your party to a dark large room to watch a video and describe what is happening and what you're going to do. They give you some good tips as well as what you can do if you're stuck and need help. Once you're ready, they lock you in the room and you're on your way. I will not spoil this room as it was definitely one of the most memorable escape rooms I've been to. There are multiple ways to do certain puzzles and also there is interaction with actual actors. Depending on what you do, it will change the outcome of your next chapter. So it's like choose your own adventure kind of escape room. Our group of 4 did finish the room with time to spare. It's quite doable, we also asked for help at one point, but during the discussion with our helper, we figured out what we needed and thus was not penalized (there's a time penalty when asking for help/hints). Phew. Note there is NO timer in the room so we had no idea how long we were going for. I thought we were almost out of time but we actually had 20+ minutes to spare which you don't lose and you bank that time to add to the next chapter which is also another nice feature of this escape room. There are only 3 Chapters so far and a new 4 hour room which you can do all 4 hours at once or do an hour at a time. S E R V I C E The folks there are passionate about what they do and it was just a breath of fresh air to know you are in good hands with folks who really care about you having a good experience. At the end you get a photo and you can ask any questions about your experience. O V E R A L L We're still all buzzing after we did this first Chapter. Even months after I can still remember how it felt being that room as time was ticking by and just the overall interactivity of the room. If you're a fan of escape rooms, definitely try this place out!

    Marjo G.

    Chapter 2 was more puzzle-y than Chapter 1, but our group finished with 20 minutes to spare. Ch2 had more traditional mechanics and all I have to suggest is to try to approach the solutions with a fresh perspective if you get stuck! Write things down to notice patterns that you may have missed. Looking forward to Chapter 3!

    Michelle S.

    Coming from an escape room enthusiast, Off The Couch is absolutely a 10/10 experience. Not only are the staff members friendly, but they are extremely professional, kind, and attentive as well. My boyfriend and I started on Chapter One today and were SO happy about our experience that we booked another session with them right away - especially because we are from out of town and can't go here as often as the locals. The difficulty of the puzzles were just the right amount of challenging - aka they were manageable, logical, and not impossible to solve. Additionally, I love how the "hints" are given in a different way - aka not a direct verbal hint, but there will be other "elements" in the game that push you towards the right direction. I also love how you can save your progress and revisit Off The Couch at any time - it truly makes this experience so much more enjoyable than a "rushed" 60 minute escape room session because you can come back to solve OTC at any time. Also, please note that this "escape room" is a bit spooky when it comes to theme and lighting. I get spooked pretty easily and I was able to survive, but let's just say that I did get scared every now and then, haha. If you bring an SO or a group of friends, you'll be just fine :) Loved my first-time experience at Off The Couch and I'll definitely be coming back until I finish all of the chapters!!!

    Me & friends after the first chapter of Off The Couch Escape Rooms
    Chelsea T.

    Off The Couch Games has THE BEST escape rooms I've ever done!! I would HIGHLY recommend them (and have recommended them) to practically everyone I know. What they have here is truly something special. I've been trying to chase the feeling that this escape room gives me by going to other escape rooms in the Bay Area, and nothing else compares. Off The Couch is so insanely immersive and engaging. The storylines are also so distinctive and interesting. This place is unlike any other escape room I've ever experienced with their usage of having continuous chapters of a storyline that you get to come back and try. The rooms are super creative and some of them even utilize video game technology in a way that I've never seen anywhere. My friends and I finished all of the chapters available and have been eagerly waiting for them to build more chapters We talk about this company often, hoping that the new chapters will come out soon. The entire staff here is awesome and everytime I return, I feel like I'm seeing an old friend. Everyone is so welcoming, and my favorite part after the escape room is when the staff walks in after to tell us their experience watching us solve the escape room This place is really something special. I really really REALLY hope they come out with some new chapters soon. My friends and I can't wait!

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    Krystal B.

    Whoa, this place was definitely one for the books! To preface, my husband and I have pretty much done all the escape rooms in Vegas where we live, so we enjoy doing them in other cities when visiting family and friends. This place is super unique with their theming, the storyline, and the timing. More info below! Tried to book the escape room online for the 7:30 room #2 and kept getting an invalid message so my husband called to get it done over the phone. After speaking to the worker, we got it figured out with email confirmations and card entry. The rooms are limited to 2-6 people and the times are actually much longer. Of the three rooms (that follow a sequential order), the first is up to 105 minutes, the second 90 min, and third is 120 min! Very different than the 60 minutes you would normally get for a room, but with a price that reflects that! The more people, the lower the price per person, but it's quite a steep amount! Make sure you go with people you like! Haha Fairly good amount of parking In their lot and easy to spot signage up front. Super chill waiting area with a couple chairs, some restrooms, a locker area for bags, and vending machine. The game master/worker actually allowed us to do the first room rather than the second room because they weren't too busy and he could set it up! We originally couldn't make the time listed on room 1, but could make it to the later time for room 2! The rooms are very well done! Without giving too much away, we all had things we were able to solve and the teamwork level was high! The theming was definitely on point, although the thrilling aspect was quite scary for some of us when it came to lighting and sound! You are allowed unlimited hints/clues without penalties which is nice, and the "clues" are given from someone more like a "player" in the game rather than the game master. :) This place is special as they can credit your remaining time for the next room! We finished in 85 minutes so the remaining 20 would be "credited" for the following room. ALSO, there were choices we made in room 1 that would Influence what happens in the following room! SO cool and well tailored to your game play! *they do tell you to make sure everyone in your group agrees with the decisions made because it will definitely be used in the future! Overall, definitely want to come back with our group to try room 2. Thanks for a great time!

    We escaped in 90 mins!
    Melissa H.

    10/10 experience at Off The Couch across the board! TLDR; the workers are so passionate about the rooms/storyline, the structure of the rooms is definitely different than what I've seen before, and you are sure to have a unique experience coming here. For my escape room enthusiasts, Off The Couch is a MUST TRY! My experience here started with my interest in this place pre-covid. However, during covid, their original location shut down and they relocated to Fremont. For a while, their rooms were booked out which definitely made me think "Woah this place is the real deal if they're always booked" Luckily, my friends and I were able to snag a spot for Chapter 3: The Morgue. DISCLAIMER -- there are chapters on the rooms for a reason and we were definitely aware of that. However given the availability of both the rooms and my friends, we could only do Chapter 3. I chatted on the phone with the owner, Nick (GREAT guy btw. We talked for like 10 mins) and he explained to me how each room has decisions and storylines that affect the next room, and it is much better to experience it in order. That is a really cool concept. My friends and I decided to do Chapter 3 anyway. Our game host was Alex. He gave us the GREATEST experience from start to finish. Literally from walking in to the second we walked out (stayed 20 mins longer to just chat about the escape rooms). Normally, I am not a fan of escape rooms that are non-linear, but The Morgue definitely surpassed my expectations. It was fun, funny, heart racing, witty, and the best part -- it was beatable! My team and I got out in ~90 mins given our 120min time limit. I cant WAIT to return for Chapters 1 and 2. Alex also hinted at more chapters coming soon so super excited to see what Off the Couch has to offer in the future.

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    Extremely fun and innovative escape room. Highly recommend if you are looking for something to do in Fremont!

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    Ask the Community - Off The Couch

    I wanted to try an escape room but haven't a tribe to enjoy it with. I recently lost my partner and I'm trying to cultivate new interests, get out more. Im a Fremont local intrigued by the experience. Perhaps in the future? RhonnaM

    Hi Rhonna, Thank you for reaching out and sharing that with us. We're very sorry for your loss.… Read more

    Is any of the experience suitable for 7 years old ? What is the minimum age to solve the puzzle?

    Families with younger kids do play our games, but we don’t recommend groups of only 7 year olds on their own, as they’ll likely need help from older players. Most players 12+ can solve puzzles with little assistance.… Read more

    Would it be appropriate younger teens? My daughter doesnt like horror or scary movies, but is interested trying an escape room.

    Hi Quanza, Our current theme doesn't really fall under the horror / scary movie category. It's… Read more

    Are the rooms horror themes?

    The Asheville story is a supernatural mystery that is spread out over 12 chapters. Some parts of the story are a bit darker than others. As of right now Chapter 3: The Morgue is the only one that is a bit scary based on the nature of the setting… Read more

    What is the minimum of people that can go? Can it be just 2 people?

    I played both games as a team of two, and we beat both of them within an hour!

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    We had a great time speaking with Nick, the owner, and the other staff members - Jo, Nick, and Kenneth.

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