Back again after several years! Had people in our group who were new to escape rooms and you can't…read morebeat this place. Everything is so well thought out. The puzzles line up with the story. The rooms are incredible. We did Cabin Fever and had a great time screaming. You can tone down the scary if you want to. Jack was our host and we loved him! We are glad we saved you in the end!

Upon entry, it was located in a weird office type building…read more The stairway leading up looked suspicious as fuck. Very moldy; the air itself escaped The decor behind the front desk appeared to be done by a school kid We got there and turned right around

My husband and I had the best time here enjoying the romantic Italian cooking class. Chef Gary was…read morepersonable, patient and answered everyone in our classes questions. They thought of everything! There were even some snacks (cheese, meats, and focaccia) to start and the water and soft drinks were free. It was set for 5 couples but one didn't show. My husband didn't know anyone before hand but quickly chatted and talked em with everyone. The pace of everything was great. We made dessert first. Then we made the salad with from scratch burrata cheese, marry me chicken and homemade fresh pasta. It was truly the best experience. The dessert was a layered red velvet cup with mascarpone cheese. It was heaven! The class was hands on and the staff were all so friendly. The space was clean and welcoming. Two bathrooms were inside the kitchen area. The menu can change per class so be sure to book what you like best. They offer a variety of classes and is not just for couples if you do the classic cooking class. Worth the price, hands down. So glad we came here and got to experience this. We will be back for sure!

I went to an italian date night class in Boston and loved the mix of pre-made food and hands-on…read morecooking. We got demos for everything that wasn't made by us but enjoyed the foods that our chef chose for us to make, such as the burrata! We had wine, cheese, meat, and focaccia when we got there and made our dessert, burrata, and pasta before assembling the whole meal. There was plenty of food to take home and we left stuffed! Our class happened at the start of a snow storm so only about 14-16 out of 20 people came which helped create a more intimate setting.

The party bus!!! So fun. One of the best birthday experiences I have had. You can book the bus for…read morea minimum of four hours and as many stops as you would like. our bus driver was great and incredibly helpful. He knew of extra bars to stop by that do not include covers and free shots for the birthday person. He also stopped for hotdogs at one point. it is byob and your own playlist. There is truly no experience quite like it where you can jam to music and drink, while driving around Boston. Would recommend for any occasion.

Holy shit, what a gas... As part of our social engagement…read morefor work. We were designated to go on a bus tour of the Boston scene. Not necessarily the usual Boston, the underground Boston. Mobsters and Lobsters is a mafia story laden trip that ends up at the south shore popular lobster eatery. Although Mother Nature and the traffic in downtown Boston decided yo play games with us the owner who's name actually is Tom Collins, started off with a quick quip yo get the folks settled and the first round of beverages were begun. Tom brings us around to the spectacular locations and spots where specific mobsters from the years past were doing their cunning and not so cunning work. Tom's knowledge for this thoroughly interesting topic is unmatched. His serious knowledge of the history of other significant historical places and events speckled with his dry "Bastan" humor. Made this trip extremely worthwhile. The duration was four hours long which also included a Lobster dinner at a local eatery on the south Boston harbor. I haven't laughed this hard in a long while. If you are in beantown for a spell. I highly recommend you and you motley crew join Tom for an interesting alcohol added trip back in time. I am positive your jaws and cheeks will be sore from laughing so hard. Be aware this is an "R" rated trip! But very worth it. Thanks Tom for making this a great memorable evening.

I've done a few escape rooms - this is my second one in Boston. It was so much fun - we really had…read morea 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.

This is not a linear room but it is a spectacular room! Our group finished in average time but…read moredidn'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).

If you're looking for a place to take bartending classes, DrinkMaster Bartending is easily one of…read morethe best options out there. The atmosphere is beautiful, and the classes themselves are engaging and well-structured. Our instructor, Ryan, brought both expertise and personality--he not only knew the history behind what we were learning but also made the entire experience fun and memorable. It was a great balance of learning and laughter, all in a welcoming and stylish environment.

This was such an amazing experience!! We had the absolute best time!…read more First off, the interior is beautiful! They've done a great job with the decor of the space the entire environment is stunning!! They start you off with a tasty welcome drink made by the class teacher (which was delish!!) along with a selection of cheese & charcuterie. When it's time for class to begin, the setup is great with everything you need to make the cocktails! I took the classic cocktail making class where we made 4 drinks (Apple Jack old fashioned, speakeasy bee's knees, classic espresso martini and pineapple jalapeño whiskey sour). All were so delicious! (And I don't usually like whiskey or mezcal but I loved these) They also teach you so much about different liquors, qualities, history and more and they turn it into a fun trivia competition between each other to see who can answer the most questions which was so fun! Would absolutely recommend

I've done three of their tours, the one at Museum of Fine Arts (why does the boy mummy wear gold…read morelipstick?) the one throughout Backbay and the one throughout the North End. As a Boston native, this made what i thought I already knew, new. It was, in 2 instances. a fun competition between business colleagues, and in the 3rd a fun day out with my grown niece. I highly recommend, great fun!

I've been using CCA Transport for years now and I have never, ever had a problem. I use JK Quality…read moremost often and they are always on time. Today I had a truly lovely talk with CCA Teansport. First of all, Diane D (I asked for her name so I could write a review) was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and up to the task of me changing my mind about when I wanted to depart about four times in a row. She booked four rides for me within minutes and then I asked her if there was any chance CCA had airport transportation. I have tickets for two concerts this week in Virginia, and I was so hoping to go because the singer on tour will likely never tour again, but I was having a great deal of difficulty getting a ride into Boston Logan. Diane was so happy to help and got me a ride immediately. I have recently been dealing with a great deal of pain and I haven't been treated very well , especially in hospitals, by some of the doctors and nurses. I was just released from the hospital this past Wednesday. To talk to someone like Diane today, who made me feel like a real person rather than another number, was truly heartening. It was everything I needed. I'd like to thank her from the bottom of my heart. And thanks to CCA, for hiring someone so skilled in customer service.

Friends and I had a blast doing The Apartment escape room! Joe was an amazing game master who was…read morevery encouraging before the game started and helped us when we got stuck. I enjoyed the various components of the game and there were definitely a few that stumped me for a bit but that we eventually figured out. The Apartment has a capacity for 8 people, but I think our group of 4 was a great size because there's only so many puzzles to do at one time and I felt that we had enough space for us without overcrowding each other. Definitely would recommend, I think this was pretty beginner friendly for those who haven't tried escape rooms before.

Cute concept. It was an Airbnb apt. Wish Laura and I had the option of selecting what kind of…read more"escape room" it would be. We won the game. It was slightly challenging but engaging It was too hot and stuffy in there though It was located in a weird office building

Deep Dive--"Atlantis Rising" Provides a Watery Challenge!…read more Hello, everyone! Christian Krenek, the Dauphin d'Escape Rooms, is back with another review! I first heard that PanIQ was opening a location in Boston back in September of 2021, and gathered some friends (all escape room and puzzling pros!) to head there in March of '22 for my birthday (and 35th room total!). We chose "Atlantis Rising," a deep-sea adventure. Your goal is twofold: make your way into the sunken city of Atlantis, and then recover whatever treasure you can find inside. The room design is top-notch, especially because the space is relatively small. The Atlantis section is particularly well-done, with mood lighting and mysterious underwater sounds. Our group did have a slight problem seeing some of the effects, which is intentional (it's murky in the sea!). It might help to bring along a flashlight! The best part of any escape room, though, is the puzzles, and PanIQ did NOT disappoint on that front. I was particularly impressed by the number of tactile puzzles in the room--lots of hands-on and interactive challenges. PanIQ also does a good job of making sure that there multiple puzzles to work on at once, thus avoiding bottlenecks and getting people stuck. It CAN be overwhelming--the room is a full sensory experience--but there are plenty of opportunities for breaks if you need them! My only advice to potential players: go with a small group. We had six adults ranging in size from small to large, and the room only holds seven--and speaking frankly, at times we felt the crunch! :p I think this room would be ideal for a group of three or four players, but we still had a blast with six, so don't let that discourage you. If you DO go with a big group, though, be ready to split up and tackle multiple challenges! All in all, our trip to the depths was a success (we escaped with 15 minutes to spare--that's 29 wins, 6 losses for me!), and we're excited to return to PanIQ to see what their remaining three games have in store. Until then, have fun, everyone!

We have done a lot of escape rooms, and I would probably put this in my bottom 5. Had several…read moreissues with it, but the biggest one is that the room is just really run down and is in dire need of a facelift. Here are some more details... - There are several "games" that you play during the hour, some that are very arbitrary and in no way relate to the scenario. When you finish and you receive the code to unlock whatever the next step is, you cannot go back. But there is nothing to write them down on, so if you don't remember the code which may only appear for a few seconds, you're screwed. - we were told explicitly to not manhandle anything in the room, which is a pretty standard rule for all escape rooms. However, there is one hook on the wall that you need to pull on fairly hard in order to open something. We intentionally did not pull on it because of the previous instructions. - once you find the hidden shoes, there should be some indicator to not mix them up with the other shoes because that wasted 10 minutes trying to figure out what the correct two shoes were that we needed to use. - in the final room there were lots of little boxes and distractors all around the walls that were nothing more than little wooden blocks. They looked very kindergarten and cheesy. - our game master was nice enough, but when we tried to call for a clue, we got no response. After about two minutes I went out to the lobby and she was standing there talking with a couple of people and asked if she could help me. I said yeah we're trying to get a clue and she said oh I'll be there in a minute. I understand that if you're understaffed, she has to spread herself thin, but that is wasting our money and our time. She's supposed to be dedicated to us for that hour. My final complaint is that this entire room seemed completely arbitrary and non-linear. It's like they tried to make a James Bond themed British escape room and just threw a bunch of random puzzles together. I would definitely not go back and recommend that you go elsewhere as well.

Elena was wonderful at our event. She had a kind and patient demeanor with the group. She came to…read moreour office and had everything ready to go with great music playing for us to enjoy ourselves. She took her time explaining the project with us and encouraged us to explore our creative side. She offered suggestions to folks that wanted it to do something different than the picture. I think it was a great time had by all.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Elena and Paint With Me Boston! I had to plan an event for…read moremy coworkers and when my company cancelled our ax throwing plans, I had to find something last minute. Elena was super responsive, fit me in, and even came up with a custom painting just for our group! I wanted to tweak her first idea for the custom painting and she accommodated my request without any issue. She even traced the painting for us before she arrived! She showed up right on time and we painted in our office conference room after work. Everyone enjoyed the event, and it was even better than our original plans could have been.