I've gone to EDscapade at least 10 times over the past years and every experience has been superb…read more Tonight tho was another one and our game master was the main star of hostage. I've done hostage 80 percent of my trips here and this is the first time meeting the guy on the poster. He was definitely a great gm and funny too, and definitely catered to helping scare our group of friends that never been to an escape room before. Really hope to continue bringing more people here in the future and excited for the many other experiences that's soon to come. Best horror escape room in the Bay Area!

I find it absolutely wild that this place has nearly 5 stars on Yelp. The puzzle flow is confusing…read moreand/or non-existent, partially because it's not obvious what is a "main quest" puzzle and what is a "side quest" puzzle and therefore it's super easy to get sidetracked, and partially because the tech is so poorly maintained that it's not obvious if you actually solved something correctly or if the GM just felt sorry for you and let you progress forward. A lot of the parts of the room are just straight up broken (like missing hooks) or look broken with chipping paint or loose screws. Even GM-controlled devices like music volume and other tech don't work properly and caused us to have a frustrating experience. We did think it was kind of fun to do non-puzzle things to solve clues, but with everything else working as poorly as they did, that didn't make up for the rest of the room.

Always a fun experience with friends. Recommend the Special Ops game at Valley Fair…read more Cosmic Crisis recently joined the lineup and is a fun game too. Might need more than 5-6 ppl for that one though.

The Escape Game is a fun, well run escape room right in the Vale Fair mall…read more It is a bit more expensive than others, but it feels polished and it's relatively new. We did a Western themed room, and everything was designed well enough to keep you engaged without overcomplicating things. We ended up with the fastest time of the week. It did not feel especially hard, so either we were way smarter than we thought or the room was a bit easier. Either way, it was a good time. The staff was friendly and kept things running smoothly. They stay on schedule, which helps the whole experience feel organized. Overall, a fun stop if you are already at the mall and want to do something a little different. One star less cuz it was easy and therefore short.

EXCELLENT Escape Room! Oh What Fun!!!…read more We had an amazing time tackling the Heist escape room in Fremont, CA! Here's a tip: bring a diverse group of people for a mix of strengths, arrive early, and split up into smaller teams to cover more ground. We had ages from 11 - 70 years old. The challenge was real--we needed quite a few clues--but thanks to great teamwork and asking for help when we needed it, we managed to escape!!! Big thanks to Kevin for making it such a memorable adventure!

First went to this escape room in 2021. Mechanics, storyline, interactiveness, and production was…read moreall great and fun to do with a large group of maybe 8 and under. This was one of the first escape rooms I did with a live actor and that was a game changer at the time a few years back. Most people find this escape room by word of mouth or via Yelp, and they seem to be doing well as far as I've heard. Definitely try this escape room if you're an enthusiast. It was fun and one of a must-add to your Morty list! Just keep in mind, the location of this escape room can seem kind of sketchy driving up to it, but don't worry - there's actually an escape room there, lol.

Place was great ! People are nice, helpful and friendly. Recommend asking them what works best for…read moreyour party.

Really great experience! Escaped the pandemic zero with 2 minutes to spare! Staff is very friendly…read moreand welcoming. Definitely coming back

One of my favorite escape rooms! I love coming here. The rooms are all so elaborate and the puzzles…read moreare very fun. The live actors are definitely a plus!

I'd recommend this escape room team! The staff are very kind and helpful. The place is clean and…read moreorganized. We played the Midnight in Hong Kong and it was a great experience! Very unique where you will be split in 2 teams amongst your party. We had a party of 7 but we were able to still balance out the teams between us (was a close game!). I would highly recommend people to try out their games. I know I would want to come back to try the other available escape rooms!

What an awesome experience for my first escape room! Our game master Chris went all out to make us…read morefeel welcomed, elevated our time from walking in the door to leaving and truly made the game come to life. We may not have beaten the record but man I felt like we could have gotten close. Really fun spot to check out with friends or colleagues

We had an amazing experience at Breakout Studio! I went with a group of 8 neighbors, and I booked…read moresame-day. Shoutout to them for accommodating us on such short notice. We did the Father of Silicon Valley room and our game master went above and beyond to make it fun and engaging. The room itself was awesome. Challenging enough for seasoned escape room enthusiasts but still beginner-friendly, so everyone in our group had a blast. We were able to escape with minutes to spare! The lobby is super cool and really sets the vibe. The only minor downsides: the studio is on the second floor with no elevator, which was a bit tough for me as I'm recovering from knee surgery, and the building has a bit of an old smell. But once you step inside Breakout Studio, it's totally worth it. Can't wait to come back and try another room!

Had a really good experience with a few workers here. Amita was very friendly to interact with and…read morein no small part was the reason why on the day we planned to only do Chapter 2, we spontaneously decided to also do Chapter 3. Sorry, I can't remember anyone else's names. Puzzles are both clear and challenging at times, the narrative is very interesting and provokes discussion both during and after, and the prospect of decisions affecting later Chapters is very interesting. One of the most engaging and interesting Escape Rooms I've ever done. Although you might find cheaper Escape Rooms out there, Off the Couch Games offers a more unique experience that I think definitely gives you plenty of entertainment for your dollar. I eagerly await Chapters 4 and on. Only room for improvement I can really say is signage. If you miss the banner and front door on your way into the parking lot, you may get confused, especially at night.

We came to Off The Couch with 6 people to try Occam's Apartment. I've only done a few escape rooms,…read moreso I wasn't sure what to expect. The staff does a really good job introducing you to the game, providing context, and giving an overview of the rules. Additionally, they mentioned that we'd receive a discount off our total based on how quickly we finished, which was extra encouragement for us to get through the game. You immediately get immersed into the game before even walking into the actual room and once you're in Occam's Apartment, it feels even more real. The room itself is well decorated, with nice details scattered around the apartment. I loved every minute of the escape room experience and felt challenged throughout the time we were there. We did ask for hints throughout our time there and the answers were often given through directional questions. What I liked most about the Off the Couch set up is that the escape rooms are all a continuation of a storyline, so it makes you feel invested in the experience. I'm looking forward to the next escape room!

I came with 5 other people last night to do the Insane Asylum room at this place. The manager,…read moreTabitha (I think that was her name?), was very friendly in introducing us to the place/room, as it was all of our first times there. My group had a lot of fun going through the 3 rooms and solving the different puzzles. We finished with quite a bit of time left to spare, and Tabitha offered to take a bunch of group pictures for us. We're definitely coming back!

Although my friends and I love the games and puzzles in the Insane Asylum escape room, we will…read morenever visit this location ever again. Yes, it was one of the most difficult escape rooms out of the 40-something escape rooms we've played so far, but the issue wasn't the challenge--it was our game master. First, he appeared annoyed when we checked in. Next, he gave unhelpful hints. Most game masters give us a little nudge in the right direction, but not this guy. He also appeared nonchalant throughout the game. You will be disappointed with the game master if you play escape rooms regularly. Overall, this guy had poor customer service skills. Sadly, we won't be back to finish all of their games. Instead, next time we will visit PaniQ in SF or Sacramento.

Very concerning experience…read more (Understandable) We visited Palace Games recently and were instructed by staff to place all personal belongings in a designated basket area before entering the game. The basket was located outside of the game room and remained out of our sight for the entire duration (~2 hours). (Incident) After the game, we discovered that a wallet valued at $1000+ (including cash and multiple cards such as ID and credit cards) was missing. Based on the noticeable weight difference before and after, we were able to reasonably determine that the item went missing during the game time. (Their Action) We requested assistance immediately and asked to review surveillance footage. Initially, we were told that the footage would need to be "retrieved through a third-party vendor" and that we would be contacted later -- however, no one followed up. The following day, after multiple attempts to reach them, we were informed that the "vendor was unavailable (PTO) "and the footage could not be accessed at this point. Later, a manager called and stated that there is no recording at all (⁉), only live monitoring on site. When we asked for confirmation of this and whether we could document the conversation, the call was abruptly ended Subsequent attempts to follow up have gone unanswered. Additionally, on the game day, we felt rushed to leave immediately after the game ended, even though our scheduled end time was 4:00 PM and it was only around 3:45 PM at that point. This made it more difficult to properly check our belongings around the game area. We followed all instructions provided by staff, yet there appears to be no secure storage, no accessible review process, and no clear accountability when something goes wrong. Their responses were inconsistent and changed over time. the incident has NOT yet been addressed at this point. We are sharing this experience for transparency regarding how personal belongings are handled and how incidents are addressed. Update: The owner has reached out to us, apologized, and showed us the available surveillance footage. The footage only covers the lobby and hallway areas and does not include the room where personal belongings are placed, so it was not possible to determine what happened. We appreciate the follow-up and the owner's sincere attitude. However, this situation highlights that the designated storage area for customer belongings currently has no surveillance coverage or secure storage. We hope additional measures (such as lockers or better monitoring) can be implemented in the future to prevent similar incidents. While we acknowledge their efforts to address the situation, we are keeping our original rating to reflect our experience.

The best Escape room in San Francisco! So immersive and fun!…read moreWe took the family and everyone enjoyed it (although not the most interesting for very young kids). I'd say the Edison room is my favorite so far. The thoughtfulness in clues and gags are amazing!! You really get what you pay for here- it is expensive for what it is but the level of detail has far surpassed other escape rooms I've seen. A+ for the props department!

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!