The games are so fun!! We were here from out of town and we loved it so much that we went back…read moreagain 2 days later lol. Without giving away anything, I felt like this escape room had the right amount of challenge and good story lines compared to your average escape rooms. People working there LOVED working there which made it more enjoyable for us!

Fun game (we did the school house one). Started on time, places to store your stuff, fun surprises…read morein the game. The only thing I would say is that since these games are collaborative it can be either really fun OR really awkward being put with other people/groups. My group of 6 got paired with another group of 4 and the other group sometimes were really adamant about doing things certain ways (not always right...). Maybe consider asking buying out the game to make it private if you want more control over your game.

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!

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.

Absolutely amazing time and fun escape room with great cocktails not much else to sayread more

The craft cocktails are fantastic and designed to mimmic Asian dishes…read more Korean Cold Noodles ($19) Probably the most unique cocktail, and equally as delicious. Pandan Vieux Carré ($22) By far my favorite cocktail of the night - very well balanced, spirit forward but also bright and silky. A5 Wagyu & Black Truffle Old Fashioned ($25) This was also fantastic, rich and buttery old fashioned with truffle accents. The A5 Wagyu is sourced from the Niku Steakhouse local butcher shop! Ube Cheesecake ($19) Wonderful dessert cocktail to finish the night. We didn't have time to try the Escape Room connected to the Speakeasy, but we'll be back! There are two rooms, one in the front with a puzzle theme, and another in the back with a Middle Earth (Lord of the Rings) vibe. Staff was friendly and took time to explain the clever menu to us!

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!

Did the Hidden Temple room. Really well organized game that make sense. Didn't have many red…read moreherrings, and all the puzzles felt fair. My only critique is that there's a LOT of translating which felt tedious after a while. GMs were good at helping when needed but not pressing about it. Will return to try the other two rooms!

It was great experience with Julius. We didn't manage to escape but it was very fun. God those red…read moreherrings were frustrating!

So fun and unique. Came here with someone I was meeting for the first time and we had a blast…read more Games were a good mix of mental and physical. Lots of figuring things out and collaborating. We sucked but took it in stride and still had a really good. Currently there are 6 gaming rooms, though more rooms are in the works. The games offered in each room change depending on how many people are in your group. And there are different levels, so once you beat the game, you can return to the same room to advance to the next level. If you fail, you leave the room for it to reset and then can return to try again as many times as you want. I'd never done escape rooms or anything like this, and was really impressed at the sophistication and technology. You get 1 hour and 45 minutes to play, and time flies fast. Came on a Friday night at 8pm and there were only about 2 other groups. Free parking in lot. The man showing us around (Tim?) was really nice. Overall a great experience to try. I'll be back with other friends for sure.

Came here with my family of 4 (2 teens), and we had a blast. We enjoy games, puzzles and escape…read morerooms, so this seemed up our alley while still being something "different" that we've never done before. We beat at least level 1 on all the rooms except one--the marble contraption. I enjoyed that there was a good mix of skills required in each of the rooms. Some of the physical ones really tired me out! I think this would be a good birthday party activity for 7/8th grade kids and above, as long as they're semi-mature and the type of kids that enjoy puzzles.

So much fun for kids and adults!…read more We went to Escapology at Stonestown last night with a big group--my kids plus nephews and nieces, all between ages 7 and 12--and it was an absolute blast. We did the Murder Mansion room using Kids Mode, and honestly, I was impressed. It was still challenging enough to keep everyone engaged, but not so hard that the kids got frustrated. Watching them collaborate, problem-solve, and get genuinely excited when clues clicked was the best part. And yes--we actually escaped! Most importantly, every single kid had an amazing time. On the way home (and again this morning), they kept asking when we can go back. That's the real five-star test. Great experience, well-run, and perfect for families looking for something fun and different to do in San Francisco. We'll definitely be back again.

5 stars for Ashley!…read more Super enthusiastic and welcoming as my party arrived for our escape room We arrived a tad earlier too and she was really sweet in accommodating us too ! Very patient and attentive and she gave great clues that helped me and my party escape~~ can't wait to see her again as I (hopefully) complete all rooms!

This place was so much fun! I've been to many escape rooms but never was offered a taste test of…read morewhat the game is like. We ended up trying the Big Game Show and had a blast! They sold us with the taste test of the mini game shows. The best thing is that they said if we play again it would be a different set of games every time. I'd definitely be back here! And our team won of course!

Played 3 out of 5 of the escape rooms with my bf while we visited San Fran and it was so much fun!…read moreWe've been to "the escape game" locations in OC so we were excited to play different rooms this time. Vivian made our experience beyond enjoyable and kept us wanting to come back! Thank you Vivian, you will now forever be a part of our memory of San Fran

I played Ghost Patrol with a group of four and we had a really fun time! The theming was well-done…read moreand the puzzles were fair but had enough challenge to them. Paul was a friendly and helpful host who made us feel very welcome. We were there for my friend's birthday and were very charmed by the special ways the ghost celebrated! There is garage parking for the room that is about a block from the building. You could also walk to one of the nearby restaurants or bars before/after your experience to make a whole fun night of it. I would recommend a smaller group for enthusiasts/adults-only teams, we escaped in about an hour without hints. We aren't the most frequent escape room players but love a good puzzle.

Absolutely fantastic room. Challenging puzzles, storyline, and immersion. A little bit on the…read morepricier side, but well worth it. Large enough space to warrant the 4-5 person team, even though we typically prefer to play with just 2. Without giving anything away, the challenges might be a little "mechanical puzzle" heavy for the average escape room player, but it's an aspect we really enjoyed. The room is already very polished. However, if I had one suggestion, it would perhaps be to add something that requires you to "know the ghost's story" before completing the final step(s). We recognized the story afterwards, but it would have been cool if there was a step that required it, or perhaps some way to acknowledge the story's conclusion.

We tried Diablo Escapes and it was a fun experience. I've done physical escape rooms before, but…read morethis was my first VR escape room experience. Our game was the pirate themed Depths of Osiris (check out the preview vids on YouTube), and it was perfect for a team of an adult and two ten year olds. My boys had no trouble getting used to the VR gear they had to wear for the experience (a headset and two hand controllers - it was their first time). We had to cooperate to solve each room's puzzle to unlock a new room. Eventually, we got to the final scenario which was exciting and really required us to collaborate. The puzzles were well constructed and mostly understandable from a logic perspective. The graphics and sound were pretty decent (it's not super-high res like Cyberpunk) and matched the gameplay perfectly. We got some timely tips from the game master too, and cleared the puzzle with about a minute left on our 45 minute timer. The facilities are super clean and well maintained. They also have snacks and drinks which are nice to make the visit special for younger kids. My sons want to come back, and I do too. I also heard they are adding a physical escape room, so definitely something to look forward to.

Such a fun experience! A mix of escape room and whimsical virtual reality - what a refreshing way…read moreto reinvent both worlds. I've been to Diablo Escapes twice now and have always been impressed by the customer service. Make sure you get there 15-20 minutes early so you have time to finish any waivers and get your packs set up for the room. There is an adjacent parking lot so you shouldn't have any issue finding any spot. You can easily book online and see what difficulty level each game is. If you've done VR or escape rooms before, you can probably start with intermediate. Each game will require some communication and teamwork to solve challenges or other puzzles. It can get a little hectic, so make sure you mesh well with your group (truly). The VR component really makes you feel like you've been transported to another place - be warned that it can make you feel a little queasy if you're not used to it, but the staff are great in making sure you are comfortable. They're quick to help troubleshoot if you get stuck or anything. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun group outing. We went over to philz coffee after and then went to Bare Bottle Brewing for some lunch and drinks.