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    Escape Game SD

    4.8 (1k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Ryan B.

    This was my first escape room and it was super fun! We did the Japanese Thriller room and it was definitely spooky! Rob was an awesome host and really seemed like he liked his job. The puzzles were fun and challenging and everyone got very into it. Hoping to do another room soon!

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    Joyce L.

    My teen and his buddies had a ridiculously fun time trying to solve clues while getting jump scared every few minutes in the Japanese Thriller Room (which is actually comprised of 3 different rooms, just FYI)! Game master Rob was super helpful and patient, providing hints and even allowing them extra time at the end of the official 60 minute period so they could have the satisfaction of "escaping" after all their hard work. Pro tip: if you're coming before 8 pm, bring change for the parking meters in case the machines aren't properly accepting Apple Pay!

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    Benjamin B.

    Definitely the best of the best escape rooms in San Diego. We have done six now in total in San Diego and this was the best. Yeah it's a little more pricey but it's also a premium room. The puzzles are well thought out. And the rooms are built with a lot of thought love and even technology. Definitely going back ! Also we did it! 13 minutes on the counter but we did it and with no clues.

    Cristina C.

    Our group were just visiting from Vegas and even months later, we still talk about this experience! My husband and I are seasoned with escape games and we decided to bring some newbie friends with us. When we chose this location, we read the description of the room and had no idea what we were walking into... We experienced the Japanese Horror Room and absolute WOW! The first puzzle was just finding the location upstairs. Once the intro started the word immersive became an understatement. We've had other escape rooms where there's been actors with us and it still doesn't compare to this experience. From the very beginning until the end, the fear factor never dissipated. The instructions were clear enough to anticipate every thing that was happening. For the first few minutes we were solving puzzles, we couldn't stop huddling together and freaking out. The puzzles itself were clever; the deciphering was enjoyable and challenging. I absolutely loved how the Japanese Room is based on a true story. I think that's the biggest factor that creates the ambience of the room. Thank you to our host who really created the atmosphere and tone for everything! You really made our experience! This experience easily became top 1 for my husband and I. It's safe to say this experience is a cult classic for us!

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    Weird location, but the game was fun. Issues with the wands but the guy came in to help. Overall, worth it.

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    Ask the Community - Escape Game SD

    Do you have to stick to the time limit?

    yes, once the timer goes off the clue-makers come inside and show you the rest of the escape quizzes you missed.

    Will you feel claustrophobic in these escape rooms?

    How many people is too many to participate in a game?

    Each room has a different number of maximum players. You can come in a bigger group if you want, but you may be separated. Most escape rooms have maximums of around 4-8 players depending on the room. From my experiences, it's generally best to have… Read more

    Has anyone used Groupon deals with this place before?

    We did last week. Awesome deal.

    How scary is the Japanese Thriller Room? I did a scary escape room with 9 other people at this one place and it was pretty creepy especially because I am afraid of the dark and most of the Escape Room was dark. Was it really dark?

    It wasn't dark at all. The creepiest/scariest part was the introductory video, but the game itself wasn't scary. You'll be fine!

    Does anyone know if there are ever daily deals on the non-horror rooms? Also, would they allow a group of 5 adults and 1 child to do the wizard room? My 11-year-old desperately wants to participate!

    There's a 15$ deal on their Facebook page for today!

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    Review Highlights - Escape Game SD

    Our family was super nervous doing the Japanese Thriller, and although scared we got out with 19 minutes to spare.

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    4.2(10 reviews)
    1.3 miLinda Vista

    I didn't know a thing like this existed! I went for a work function and was very surprised!…read more It felt like a real game show. The host had ALOT of fun energy! The room was big enough and we all had a great time!

    Our friend wanted to check out this experience for his birthday, so a group of 11 of us came with…read morehim to play! - PARKING - Park in the JC Penny lot towards the parking structure adjacent to Riverwalk Drive. You'll see The Red Door Escape Room sign, which is actually also where this Game Show Studio is located. They only have a poster door signage so it can definitely be missed if you don't know what you're looking for! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - The lobby is pretty small, but once you check in and everyone in your group has arrived, they will lead you to your appropriate destination. We took the elevator to get on the correct floor, and Shawn noted to not touch any of the red buttons we passed by - assuming those would ruin the escape room experience for other customers! There is a locker area right outside the Game Show room where you can place your belongings, but you can also bring it in if you don't want to leave it outside. - EXPERIENCE - Shawn and Lyv were great hosts throughout the entire experience. I loved their energy and I also felt like they catered some parts of the games to our group. After going through all the games, I definitely feel like 12 people (6 vs 6) would be the maximum amount for a fun and balanced experience. I do wish we had more time to play games as it felt short in the end. After reading some reviews, it seems like they play the same 3 games with fairly similar prompts... so I wonder how the replay-ability is if you wanted to come back with a different group? - OVERALL - A fun experience, but maybe a one-time thing depending on how they switch up the games for return customers!

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