This is my first brick and mortar escape room experience! I've done a lot of different escape rooms, but this is my first three-dimensional, meatworld escape room. It was awesome! It had all of the high notes that I expected (I'm not gonna do any spoiler alerts obviously but if you have done even one escape room, you know what I'm talking about), with a ton of surprises, and very high-quality voice actors for the Scooby-Doo room. It was an hour and if if there had been four of us, we would've been able to access a 15% off coupon but it's totally fine that we paid full price because it's a weekend after all. Things were in very good condition physically and I love the steampunk design aspects of the business itself. There were infinite, unlimited hints that we could access if we wanted. Best of all there were no penalties for using those hints. I would 100% do it again even the same room! Even though we solved everything! Because WOW things rolled by like a blur! One thing I would like to request is their T-shirts that you can buy we're available on the website and also that the T-shirts were available in sizes 3X through 10X. We definitely would've bought some! read more

Escapology - We beat the spooky castle with a minute and 19 seconds to spare! - Escape Games Near Me - San Ramon, California

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My kiddo attended a birthday party here last week. The location is in Bishop Ranch on the 2nd floor, so parking was easy and plentiful upon arrival. They have their escape room area and a separate room for parties. Their setup was very convenient and nicely decorated and staff were friendly and helpful. We filled out waivers online ahead of time. All the kids had a great time! Thank you! read more

Have completed 3 rooms at Escapology now. 7 Deadly Sins has been my favorite so far, with A Pirate's Curse right behind it. Both were immersive, challenging, and fun. We recently did Mansion Murder and unfortunately didn't enjoy it as much. When we asked for clues, our clue master was essentially giving us the solutions rather than subtle hints, which took away from the experience. There was also one mechanism in the room that was broken. Overall, we've had great experiences here and would still recommend it, especially based on the other rooms. read more

Wooo love this escape room! We did Scooby doo! It's a must try :) we did a lot of escape rooms but this one is one of the best!

Super fun and rewarding. Our party of 2 enjoyed the Scooby Doo room. For context, we were able to escape with 10 minutes remaining and 0 clues used. Fun if you enjoy escape rooms read more

We've done 2 rooms here and both times the staff was exceptional and the puzzles were challenging. It's a really clean and fun place and you'll appreciate the great customer service. read more

Really fun! Love how fast paced everything was. Clues were helpful, though it took a min for each to pop up after pressing the button. Lots of different puzzles of varying levels so everyone got to challenge themselves read more

We did the scooby doo escape escape room with 4 - 7 year olds and it was great. They needed a little help form the dads but in the end we escaped and it was fun. read more

My spouse and I were able to finally able to find time to go back to Escapology and try out another room. This time we went with the Scooby-Doo room on a weekend in the afternoon. We arrived early and the front of the store was empty so we just sat and looked at the decor and little puzzles in the lobby while we waited for our time. A few minutes later an employee came out to greet and check us in. After a quick check to make sure the room was ready, we were brought over to our game room. The decorations and props are all on point and brings a happy feeling to essentially be thrown into our childhood cartoon. I think this escape room was a good balance of fun and difficulty for most ages where my 12 year old niece and her friends could beat the game with only a couple clues. The only issue we had was there is a specific puzzle were an item should fall back into place but it would get "stuck" causing us to rethink and redo the puzzle a few times to make sure the mechanics were processing correctly. The game master in this instance was much more attentive to realize the specific advise needed to trigger the switch compared to our initial visit were the game master told us to do same thing we had been doing in the same order we had been doing it. We had a much better experience with the visit based on comparing the severity of the room issues and the helpfulness of the game masters. I still think the rooms need closer inspection to try and remove this mechanism issues before being booked as it still interferes with the game experience. We look forward to trying a couple of the other rooms with (fingers crossed) no issues. read more

3.5 stars These escape rooms are definitely on the pricier side, but we were looking for a fun family outing, so we gave it a shot. Our group of six ranged in age from 10 to 80, and we chose the Batman-themed room. The room itself was pretty narrow--definitely tighter than other escape rooms we've done in the past. It felt a bit cramped for a group our size. The TV that gave instructions was hard to hear over the loud background music and noise coming from outside, which made the beginning a little frustrating. We struggled a bit and ended up asking for a lot of clues (lol), but that's all part of the experience. Toward the end, we started to get the hang of things and ended up having fun. We might come back to try a different theme, but next time, we'll call ahead to ask about room sizes. If they're all this tight, we'd probably opt for another escape room in Livermore that has more space for bigger groups. read more

Escapology is an escape room game on the second floor of the Lot in San Ramon. The place is clean and organized and the workers are friendly. We had a group of six people and tried the "Murder on the Orient Express" which is supposed to be their most difficult escape room. This was my first escape room adventure so it was all new to me. Anyway we "survived" with about 2 minutes to spare. It was a fun puzzle and a great team building experience with friends. At $50 per person, I'm not sure I would go back on a regular basis but it was really fun and challenging. No pics are allowed inside so, if you go, I can't help you :) read more

Wish we could give Asst Manager Joey 10 stars out if 5. She gave us an A+++++++++++ experience. She made our day! We were walk-ins and asked would this be good for kids. She steered us to the best room for kids this age. Then when the youngest kid was scared at first, Joey went WAY, WAY, WAYYYY out of her way to make our little one comfortable. Joey even crawled in one room through one part with the kiddo, took the kiddo on a private tour and so much more. We want to convey to everyone at Escapology that she is a SUPERB ambassador for the business and we plan to go back very soon because she made our experience extraordinary!!! read more

What a fun experience! We did the Agatha Christie one since it was part of our book club. Each room was clever and they gave us hints if asked and leeway too. As we solves it and got our reward! Try this type of game at least once if not more. Good activity for people wanting something active to do. read more

We've done a couple different brands of escape rooms and this was a great experience with good production value! Greg, our game master, was very helpful with clues that helped us solve puzzles. We did 7 Deadly Sins with just 2 people and made it out with a few minutes to spare. The rooms within 7 Deadly Sins were fairly small. I couldn't imagine doing that with a big group of people, it would be incredibly cramped. We'll be back to try other rooms! read more

Definitely not a place for seasoned escape room people. It's fine as a casual thing or with kids, but the mechanics and puzzles are definitely disappointing. They're either really easy or they're way too convoluted. I've done the batman room and the mansion murder. They both had one puzzle that was definitely a big time sync and even after knowing the solution I still don't understand how we were supposed to get there or the skill level was a bit too high. For mansion murder we did tell the GM that half our group was new which might have been a mistake. I felt like they gave out "clues", which were basically prewritten solutions, too much and without consent. If we struggled for longer then one minute I feel like they just handed out a hint. For batman I was baffled by having to exit the room ourselves. Normally in escape rooms, once you complete the room, a staff member will come into the room and guide you out. When we completed it we waited for about 30 seconds before we just left to the front. When we got to the front, the receptionist didn't even know we were done and had to check and then tell us our time. Additionally, something that was disappointing with this room was that, the indicators of when you completed a puzzle was sometimes non-existent. There were a few puzzles that we didn't even realize we solved it until we found something did drop or unlock. read more

Had a ton of fun ! We did the mansion murder game and my goodness was it challenging but fun ! The game master was nice and helpful and reassuring . read more

Escapology - Escape Games Near Me - San Ramon, California

We came and did the murder on the orient express and boy it was fun. The puzzles were hard and the clues exciting. Will def come back.

Phenomenal place! Will be coming back again and again! Had so much fun with my friends!

Booked them for my daughter's birthday with her friends. Has a fabulous time and the staff is very friendly and supportive.

Check it out while everything is still new. I've been to many escape rooms and Escapology is no exception. It's an international chain Escape Room, and has a lot of collab themes like Batman, Scooby Doo, and Star Trek. The lobby is really nice. Really keeps to that steampunk theme they have going on. I feel like the space is a little limiting. That's usually the case with escape rooms located inside malls. Smaller groups 4-6 would be the ideal size for the rooms. I do like that the City Center added Escapology here. There's already plenty of restaurants and boutique shops, another activity place is much needed for sure to have variety. The only knock I have is that we had to wait quite a bit to start our game. I think it was about 30 mins after our scheduled start time? Escapology San Ramon is just understaffed. The game masters did the best they could with their limited resources so I don't blame them. However, it woulda been nice to be greeted when we came in, instead of standing for a few mins before someone came out to check us in. I'm certain Escapology is going to be very busy and we're gonna have a whole lot of more escape room enthusiasts! read more

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It was a fun group experience, untangling a convoluted mystery with analog clues.There are several themes to choose from, and apparently we chose the most challenging escape room. With a 60 minute time limit, and a 40-50% solve rate, we (barely ;) survived. No spoilers. The staff is friendly and welcoming and the venue is thoughtful and well maintained. read more

As huge Batman fans me and boy had to do this escape room with our wives. The puzzles were just hard enough where we had to use clues they provide but not too hard that we were able to solve quite a few ourselves. It literally got down to the wire and we solved it with :44 seconds to spare. It was so much fun! Would highly recommend this to those who love puzzles and escape rooms. 6 is the max for the Batman room but we were snug with 4 of us. Teamwork definitely helps to solve the riddles. read more

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Fun experience! We did the 7 Deadly Sins room. Our host was friendly and helpful with the occasional hint.

Expensive, but well worth the price. So much better than the others and kids friendly. Even in the lobby and waiting area you can tell they really paid attention to the little details that make such a huge difference once within the escape rooms. We will definitely be returning for a different room later with the whole family. read more

Very great experience with extremely friendly staff! Would 100% come again to try the Scooby Doo experience!!

It's so fun! We tried our first room today. The Mansion Murder. Escaped with 9:11 to spare with 2 adults and 3 kids. Basically the kids (12-15) did everything while we adults just walk around . The booking system allows you to book for minimum of 2 people. But if you want to add more people you can do it at the location easily. Best part is they don't mix groups. So if you book the time it's all for your group. Just like any escape room you have to sign a waiver for everyone in your group before you head in. They have 7 mysteries you can try and a "kids mode" if you have younger kids playing with you: We did not opt for the kids mode. They said the kids mode gives the hints in picture mode or something like that. So make sure to check with the front desk that your game is set to the correct mode. We get to have 3 hints . But they said if you need more hints just ask. There's not really any penalty, I think they said they take take off from your remaining time if you use more than 3 hints ( for example you ask for 4 hints and finish with 5min left. They might take x minute from your leftover time). At the end of the game they take a picture and we get 20% coupon if we want to return for another game. They'll send you a picture of your group by email as well. Since it's so new the room is nice and clean and everything works perfectly. The rooms are small. They limit the people to 8 per game. But honestly idk how 8 people can fit in each room. We have 5 people and it was pretty challenging to move around and we're not that big! So if you go with a set of adults I'd probably limit the room to 5 or 6. They charge you the same amount of money per person if you do 8 in one room or 4/4 in 2 rooms. Mon-Wed $45 per person. Th-Sun $50pp. Plus $2.50 service fee per person. They did say do not use your cell phone in the rooms. But they give you a flashlight and scratch pad to work on the clues. Which was a very nice touch. From conversation with the nice workers there they said Lost city is the easiest and the Murder on the orient express is the hardest. But scooby doo and Batman are the most popular with family groups. Have fun trying out this new place! read more

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Booking is simple. Go online, select the theme you want to do and the time and you're all set to go. We chose Escapology because we wanted to do an escape room that was private, not public, and this place offered that. Granted, it's a little more expensive than other escape rooms that are public, but the price seemed worth it for the amount of fun we had. Located in a plaza, parking is abundant and the area is nice. You can easily grab a bite before or after the escape room. The workers were friendly and explained to us how the room worked and how many hints we get. We opted for their Murder on the Orient Express room and it was pretty well thoughtout in my opinion. Overall, we ended up getting 3 hints altogether and escaped the room. They even gave us a coupon for next time. read more

We had a fun time! We did the Lost City room and it was a blast. Great room for starting out. Rosie was our guide and she was thorough in her instructions and great with the clues. Will definitely come back to try another room. read more

We did the Lost City escape room with a group of 5 (four adults and one kid), and it was fun and a bit challenging, but we successfully escaped with time to spare, didn't even have to use the "unlimited hints" that they offer... Well we used a couple hints, but we probably could have figured it out in time (my siblings are brainy, and so is my nephew... and we ended up with extra time). The room decor and props were of good quality, not cheap looking, the overall setup and environment making it feel like you're in the story of the theme. Even the lobby was decorated nicely (with lots of clocks), and comfy with plenty of seating. Staff was great too, provided clear and simple instructions, professional and friendly. I look forward to trying more rooms here. read more

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I visited Escapology on a Monday night with some friends, and we attempted the Mansion Murder room. Overall, we had a blast! From the moment we entered, the theming was incredible. The lobby was beautifully designed, immediately immersing us in the experience. The Murder Mansion room itself was just as impressive, with fantastic attention to detail that really set the mood. This was my 36th escape room, and I thought the puzzles were a bit on the easier side, especially for a room that's supposed to be their 2nd or 3rd toughest. While the puzzles were smooth and cohesive, I expected more challenging tasks to match the advertised difficulty level. That said, it's still a great room for beginners or intermediate players looking for a fun challenge without being overly frustrating. A couple of puzzles tested my "old people eyes," including one that could've been improved with something as simple as a sharpie for clarity. On the plus side, I appreciated hearing that pieces are replaced every two weeks, which shows their commitment to maintaining quality. One fun perk: when you complete the room, you get a themed bracelet that matches the room you just finished! It's a great little keepsake that adds to the experience. The staff was also fantastic--very friendly and helpful when we needed hints, offering just the right amount of guidance without giving too much away. The price point is $50 per player, which I feel is a bit steep for what you get. However, we managed to score a pretty big discount by searching online, which made it feel more worthwhile. Definitely check for deals if you're planning a visit. Parking was a breeze and completely free since it's located in City Center Bishop Ranch, which added to the convenience. All in all, it was a fun experience with excellent theming, great staff, and smooth puzzles. My friends and I would definitely return. read more

This is in the same shopping center as salt and straw and a bunch of other things. There's plenty of parking around as well as a big parking garage that's free. They are located on the 2nd floor next to Sandbox VR. We did the Scooby-Doo themed room and it was a lot of fun with unique puzzles that kept us on our toes to figure out who the monster is. The decor was really cool and we felt like we were in a "mansion" and trying to solve the case with Scooby and the gang. Our next time we come back is for their Batman themed room. We came with a group of 4 and we did great. I think any more and the rooms would have felt a little cramped. read more

very fun and good location with free parking! excited to go back for another room. I enjoyed the puzzles and how they relate across multiple rooms read more

Fun we beat the room! Natalie our game master was great! Team building was fun! So much fun!

Fun and challenging perfect for hanging out and team building. Would do this again. Highly recommend.

Natalie was a wonderful host! Had a lot of fun! Super hard! Want to try again! Took the entire hour to complete and unfortunately I was gassed ! read more

Love coming here! Escapology in San Ramon is always such a blast! Every room we've tried has been challenging, creative, and so much fun. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and they do a great job setting the scene. It's become one of our favorite spots for team bonding--such a fun way to build trust, communicate, and laugh a lot. Highly recommend for friend groups, work teams, or anyone who loves a good puzzle! read more

Had super fun doing an escape room for the first time. I would definitely be back again to try another challenge. Trying the lost city what cool and slight challenging by with great tips from Racheal and Sergio to make experience great really help. Thanks again read more

I have done an escape room in San Francisco from a different company where you walk into multiple rooms (4). However, this was my first time trying out this company version. It was the same price as the one I visited in San Francisco but it was way smaller. The rooms were very tiny and I felt that the price was a bit exaggerated for what it was priced at. Overall, I enjoyed the experience but I would only do this once with this company. read more

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Nicely setup, great photo opps in the front, but too easy to escape, we finished in 30 min. We did the pirate room. Went as a family, kids have done a handful in the past so I would say they are intermediate. We did not help much and the kids are teens. Maybe the room avail was the wrong level for us? I didn't make the reservations so don't know if there were choices. Staff was very friendly. read more

One of the poorly crafted rooms we have been to. The machines were not working right and the paths were so random that you can get ahead only with clues. The rooms were also tiny and claustrophobic . Look for better ones read more