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    Clockwise Escape Room

    5.0 (121 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Ryan F.

    A really great experience overall, the set design was well made with spacious rooms and little jobs that made the experience feel premium. Of course I'm sure things could be slightly better but the items felt like they weren't cheaply made and items weren't broken or damaged so it played into the whole experience That said, I do think Clockwise is indeed worth it, there may be some shortcomings like one of the puzzles was already opened by the time we entered that section of the game but it wasn't a huge deal breaker. The sound effects were clear and helped to indicate some puzzle was complete but most importantly the host was great at being on the sidelines while checking in at appropriate moments I'd say the price for a private group since each room is private is exceptional value. You don't need to worry about other groups joining and that allowed us to make dumb mistakes without worry since it'll be our experience to own. This plus the well made decor/puzzles felt like out of the three or four escape rooms I've done much greater of an experience It's also extremely close to the BART station, like as soon as you exit the stairs the entrance is there. I do plan on going back, sadly only limited to three rooms but the host did mention a new room was being constructed from another game they had at their Idaho location? Either way, I highly recommend this place, the price, private room, and well-made environment made this a premium feeling rather than some prior escape rooms where items were clearly deteriorating from use and illegible to read

    Escaped Shipwreck in 26:05 - 8/2025
    Melanie L.

    After completing an escape room at their sister location in Pleasanton, I learned they had another Clockwise in Oakland, which I had to check out. Located downtown and near the 19th Street Bart Station, you'll buzz in to come up to the second floor. The waiting room is fairly clean with nice vintage-like furniture. If you haven't filled out your waiver, there are QR codes around the room to complete that step. The staff and game masters are friendly and have a good sense of humor. So far I've played the Shipwreck Island and Hidden Temple rooms, both were nicely decorated to incorporate the appropriate theme. The puzzle levels were decent. Keep in mind, there is no penalty or limit for clues - just make sure everyone in your group is aligned with asking for a clue! Between Shipwreck and Hidden Temple, Hidden Temple did require a bit more thought as it had a few more challenging puzzles than Shipwreck. Docked 1 star for a couple of reasons: the leader board was not updated in the main waiting room (guests read this and may strive to beat the time to make the top 3 only to find out those weren't the latest scores and they didn't make the cut) and Clockwise gift certificates are only good for the specific location you purchase from even though this business owns 3 establishments locally (Clockwise Oakland, Clockwise Pleasanton, and Escape Oakland) - buyer beware! Despite the above, I'm looking forward to coming back to do the Candy Factory, it reminds you of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. This place is great for kids, family, dates, and groups who are looking for something hands-on and fun to do. Things to Note: - Rooms are private. - Rooms are open from mid to evening. - Parking can be challenging (meters on street unless after hours, garage on the other side of the block). - All sales are final and non-refundable, but there are specific rescheduling policies (check website).

    Junghun K.

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

    Alex L.

    Had a great time! Instructions were very clear, great puzzle room, I just think it was a tad bit more difficult than advertised. We did the Hidden Temple and one of the puzzles in the room was really tedious and time consuming, so I think we lost a lot of time on that one. But otherwise we all had a great time! Would totally come back and try another room :)

    Lovely party room for enjoying ice cream cake which they let us store in their freezer.

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    2 years ago

    Great escape room! We did the shipwreck and it was moderately challenging. Really enjoyable!

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    Thank you Shelby for the review. I'm glad you had a great experience!

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    1 year ago

    Great time in the Shipwrecked escape room! Oxford was such a great host. Kept the hints at just the right level. Would definitely return!

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    2 years ago

    We had a great time at Clockwise Escape Room! Libby was a wonderful host. We will back for another adventure. Thanks again!

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    Oxford was awesome. We had a lovely time and the puzzle was really creative. More characters.

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    1 year ago

    Played curse of the hidden temple and it was tight! Went as part of a work event and it turned out to be a lot of fun.

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    11 months ago

    we loved Ranjot almost as much as the Hidden Temple. thank you clockwise escape! we enjoyed the room and the hints :)

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    2 years ago

    We did Shipwreck and it was a lot of fun! Well put together and it taxed a variety of brain cells.

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    Oxford was wonderful and we really enjoyed solving the puzzles. We can't wait to come try the next room!

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    Candy room was a lot of fun. Will definitely come back to try other rooms. Dex was great

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    Such a fun experience!! Puzzles were challenging in a good way. Our game host was great!

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