This was our third Trapology escape room and our favorite! Drunk tank was FUN, challenging, and engaging for our whole group. We escaped with 42 seconds remaining. Lexi was awesome, we loved her cop skit at the beginning and she was super responsive when we all danced to get a clue. Can't wait to go back! read more

My friends and I did the Boobie Trap Room. Everyone that worked there was super helpful. Julia was a great actress and helped make the experience what it was :) read more

Great escape room, one of the best in Boston! Lily our puzzle master for the Crush Depth room was a great guide through our journey. The room was both challenging, but rewarding. We loved the immersion and overall aesthetic. Definitely excited to come back and try another room! Highly recommend especially for experienced groups. read more

It was my second visit last Saturday. As I expected, it was a very fun experience. I went with a few of my friends and we almost escaped from the room. I think the difficulty is about right. Since we work on different part of the puzzle throughout, I think it is a nice touch for them to provide us with a recap at the end to make sure we know what we missed and what we have done. Overall, a very good experience and shout out to Nick! You are awesome! read more

Had a great time and a lot of fun trying to solve the Hustler Thanks Samuel for making Jeff's birthday a success read more

We had a blast! Did the Steampunk Train yesterday. Karen was really nice and really made our experience that much better. Highly recommend this place! read more

We did the Boobie Trap and we had a lot of fun! John was on point and in character, we loved the challenge of the room!

We had so much fun at Trapology Escape rooms in Boston! Sam did a great job laying down rules and watching over us-thanks Sam. We conquered the tricky Retreat room with 20 minutes to spare! A group of 4 was perfect for this challenge. I'd definitely recommend this place for a fun activity with friends/family!!! read more

We did "Crush Depth" (which has a 17% success rate) in a group of 8 experienced people. Tons of puzzles, and some neat ideas. There were a couple of ambiguous parts that killed some time. Honestly, we could have used another 30 minutes, since there are so many steps to complete. We still had a good time, but it could be great if they streamlined it and removed some ambiguities. read more

I had a really good time with this. This was my very first escape the room experience so I wasn't sure what I was expecting. My first room was the drunk tank and everything is SUPER interactive. Without giving much away, the puzzles were way more elaborate than I could have ever imagined. Didn't get out of Drunk Tank. Next one I tried was hustler, and I would recommend this one for a larger group. Once again did not get out of the room but it didn't seem like an hour wasted cause it was so much fun! They let you know the solution afterwards if you don't get out and you get up to three clues if you all dance around. Occasionally, they'll throw you a bone if you're absolutely stuck but it didn't seem like hand holding. My only problem with this place is it set the bar so high for other escape rooms that I feel underwhelmed when I go to them. Great experience, people and decor on the inside, I highly recommend this place. read more

I've done 18 escape rooms in the last month across New York City, Washington DC, San Antonio, and now Boston. Some think I have a problem and need an intervention... so I scheduled a couple more escape rooms on an upcoming trip to Shanghai to prove them right. I stumbled upon Trapology and their Drunk Tank room on a spontaneous trip to Bean Town and forced my friends to come with me to satisfy the four-person minimum requirement to play. And to bond with them or something. Where some of the big franchised escape room companies focus on a consistent, safe, and approachable first time experience for new players (snooze), Trapology throws caution to the wind and makes sure your hour in the room is full of non-stop twists, turns, and surprises that will keep you thinking, keep you frustrated, keep you entertained, and keep you high-fiving throughout. The execution and quality of Drunk Tank is outstanding, and the end-to-end journey is extremely fulfilling for all involved (definite bang for your buck). My group was half new and half seasoned, and we all spent the car ride home gushing about the various obstacles that we overcame during our 60-minute session and where our diverse talents really shined. And that's where the Trapology creators have done another particularly brilliant job--there is such a variety of skills required to get to the finish line that you really get to unearth and celebrate some of your friends' most surprising hidden talents. If you pay a visit to Trapology Boston, you will get addicted, you will be sorely disappointed by the others out there, and you will start to save your pocket money for a revisit to conquer Trapology's next room. Trapology is simply best-in-class. Escape or not, you'll leave the building giddy, curious, awestruck, and maybe even hungry (hey, there's always time for lobster!). Oh, and don't forget to plan ahead and make your reservation online BEFORE showing up. read more

Expect to feel awed. Trapology is an all out production and immersive experience. All stops were pulled and no expenses were spared. Surprise after surprise will be thrown at you and just when you think nothing more can catch you off guard, BAM. I've done a few escape rooms before but this was head and shoulders above all others on a level of its own. The creativity and work that went into the game becomes more and more evident as you progress. Expect to feel dumb. At multiple points in the game, I questioned my common sense, and then my ability to think critically, and then my college education, etc. You get the point. This is definitely not an easy escape. There is also no room for slackers. Every person will be busy alternating between the two stages of 1. running around frenetically and trying to avoid crashing into equally frazzled teammates and 2. debating if the risk of permanent damage outweighs the desire to bang your head repeatedly against the wall. Expect to pee your pants. Not for the faint of heart. That's all I will say. Expect to feel good even if you don't escape. Because the experience was so well done and thoroughly curated that I didn't need to make it out in time to still marvel at all the surprises and puzzles. read more

My team had a great time doing Trapology's "The Retreat." First of all, Trapology has one of the coolest lounge areas I've seen for an escape room place with an awesome view of Boston Common and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The room itself was relatively small but had multiple parts and good production value. Some of the puzzles were tricky but not too obscure or far removed from the theme. I believe this is considered one of Trapology's easier rooms and while I don't think a group of escape room fanatics would have too much trouble with it, it is still a fun time and contained a few puzzles that required us to use hints. This is the only room I've done at Trapology (so far!) but from what I've seen I assume the other rooms are high quality as well. My group of three managed to escape and after visiting several Escape Room businesses around MA and RI, this room at Trapology remains one of our favorites. I would not recommend any more than three people do this room (unless the group is all newcomers) as the room would get pretty tight and there would almost certainly be people milling around with nothing to do as other people are solving puzzles. Since this company is in the heart of Boston parking or public transit can be tricky so if you're from out of town be sure to give yourself plenty of time to find the place. The good news it there is tons of restaurants and other activities within walking distance, including another escape room I highly recommend (Boxaroo)!!! read more

That was so FUN!!!!! Went here with my family and all of us had a great time and felt so accomplished that we got out in time. Rachel D was absolutely amazing. She gave us the run down beforehand and we were so happy to see her smiling face when we got out. Highly recommend this place. read more

I really like the creativity of this place! It's also a great way to meet new people and work together really as a team. The puzzles are totally doable though my team definitely got stumped...Even if you don't escape, you'll have tons of fun. The location is a little bit hidden so be sure to leave an extra few minutes to find the right entrance. read more

Our group of friends is very much into gaming, whether it's playing video games, cards, board games, etc. So when we had the opportunity to play a live action puzzle game (courtesy of a good friend's birthday), we jumped at the chance. The 8 of us had never played an escape game before. I went in not knowing what to expect, and ended up having tons of fun trying to work out each puzzle as a team to escape the room. Beware of red herrings - they're everywhere - but that's what makes the game even more interesting. We were so close to escaping! Ground rules include reserving the game online, a maximum of 10 participants, and an hour to escape. Bring a good group of friends - the Drunk Tank is not for everyone. Looking forward to the roll out of the next room! read more

SO MUCH FUN!! I have to say, we were really close to unlocking the door! This was my first time trying and I can't wait to try their other games! I know there are some other places that have these kind of escape games as well but each place has their own unique games. I had the drunk tank game last night (as of 11/13/15, they only have 1 game but they're coming out a new one in a few weeks!) and I must say everything was so unexpected! Definitely a must try with your friends! read more

I had a wonderful time there tonight! It's truly a unique experience. You have 1 hour to solve all the puzzles and escape. My team did not escape but we all had fun. Make your reservations online ahead of time and try to get as many friends as you can to go with you (their max is 10). My group was a mix of friends and strangers which was fine, but I think we would have worked better together if we all knew each ahead of time since it truly is a team game. I will absolutely be back for their next game when it comes out. read more

Just went along the other day with my wife and some other friends to check out the latest game they have opened. It's awesome and brings a new set of challenges from the first room they have, which is equally as great. The rooms are set out really well and a lot of thought has gone into them, making for a really captivating experience. The variety of challenges thrown down mean that as you move from one puzzle to the next to try and get out you have to quickly change your mindset and adapt if you want to beat the clock. You do have to bring your A-game to crack the puzzles and escape the rooms they have here but that's exactly what you want from an experience like this. The games and puzzles really make you think and working as a team is a must if you want to have a shot at getting on the leader board for quickest escape times. Definitely a bonding experience (could see this being a great corporate day out) and well worth a visit on it's own or as part of a weekend in the city! read more

We didn't make it out. Still very disappointed, because we were so close. But that doesn't mean Trapology doesn't deserve five stars. Everything from the reception area to the escape room itself was kept very clean and well-maintained. The staff were very friendly and professional. The puzzles were on the harder side but not impossible to solve. I especially liked how at the end they walk you through and show you where you missed some clues that would've allowed you to escape. I'm still a bit sore about not having escaped, but I still had a good time and would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

This is the second escape game I've been to and it definitely lived up to my expectations. The location is super convenient, next to AMC Loews in Boston. The puzzles were creative and challenging. I'd recommend filling out the waiver before you get there to save some time. Overall a great experience and definitely coming back to try the Hustler game. read more

What a awesome Way to spend my 40th with my friends and family! We broke out with 58 seconds left!

An amazing experience for my first time in an escape-the-room type game. Really made me and my group of 10 think outside the box and stay cohesive while at the same time multitask to ensure we escape in the allotted time frame. No spoilers on our specific game type, but we did the drunk tank and like the other reviews mention, the story reveals itself bit by bit and you're further immersed in your setting as you complete more puzzles. Staff are friendly and informative and you get a fun walkthrough at the end of your game. Make sure you're on your mental A-game when you enroll and visit! read more

This is no short bus escape room. I've played over a dozen of these games here and in Canada, this is one of The Best! My friends and I enjoyed the challenging puzzles but didn't solve the last ones to escape. We still had an incredible time even with our disappointing failure. Lol. I highly recommend this game for your cohorts, friends and family. It takes all kinds to play a game is this. Regardless of your skill level, experience and age, every player will enjoy this game. read more

This was my first escape room in Boston with a group of friends, but not my first escape room. It is definitely a top 3 contender for the best escape room I have done. We did the drunk tank and passed with a few minutes remaining. Theme: good, but could be improved Puzzle complexity: moderate, a lot of keys though. Staff: friendly Price: $30 per person, which is normal. Instructional clues: okay... but could have incorporate more riddles or subtle hints to guide participants. Overall experience: 9/10, mainly because I've been to one in LA that was mind blowing and the theme was so well thought out and designed. Trapology can refine their puzzles and theme. I personally don't like escape rooms that throws you in with outrageous puzzles that you're suppose to somehow understand. This place had one puzzle that could've had a subtle hint on how to figure it out. read more

I've now done an escape room in both Los Angeles and Boston, and Trapology is the best of both coasts. It's "Drunk Tank" room provided unique challenges that I hadn't seen elsewhere--ones that really force teamwork amongst strangers and thinking on your feet. The staff were friendly, thorough, and humorous. They made it feel more like an experience than a transaction. I'll definitely be returning back for future rooms! read more

I absolutely loved this escape room! My two friends and I did the Steampunk Train one and it was very original with fun puzzles that we enjoyed solving. Our gamemaster Rachel was super nice and fun to have as our guide for the room! We are from Connecticut and we would definitely recommend this escape room to anyone visiting Boston. Next time we come to the city we definitely plan on trying the other rooms! :) read more

We had a great time here- we were 4 of us and had another group of 6 join us so large group! But the puzzles were really fun - makes you really think a lot and the larger the group - the tougher it might get to coordinate as a single team. We made it really really close in our given 60 minutes - just lacking on 2 clues and we would have solved the whole thing. A great experience overall - and thoroughly recommend it for an unorthodox fun night out! read more

My husband and I and three daughters in their twenties went to Trapology last night. We had a fantastic time. We did the Crush Depth room with John as our guide. He gave us the perfect clues at the right time, to lead us in the correct direction, while still giving us enough to figure out on our own. It was a challenging room but we made it out in the nick of time. It's rare to find an activity that all of us can enjoy together. I highly recommend Trapology and John. read more

It was so much fun! Our room master, John, was really good and was very informative on the rules and regulations! I had such a good time with John and I really enjoyed my experience, especially because of John. You should go! read more

We had SO much fun doing this! We didn't make it out but we were not experienced escape artists. We had 6 people and we thought that was a good number. read more

By far the best "escape" challenge in the area, and my friends and I have done nearly all of them. Some of the differences: - Beautiful location overlooking the Common, and a nice lounge area to hang out/play games in while you wait. Other companies are headquartered in stark warehouses and make you wait in a hallway. - Superior puzzle design; they were mentally challenging but definitely solvable with enough brainpower. Some companies make you draw non-intuitive conclusions to solve the puzzle (ones that make you think, "How were we EVER supposed to figure that out?"), but these were perfectly stimulating. - Nice "X-factors" in the Drunk Tank, which I won't reveal but they do make the experience more entertaining :) - Better hint strategy (3 hints, use 'em when you need 'em) vs. getting them when the host thinks you need em. - Low success rate (11-17%); some may find this frustrating, but we love a good challenge! It wouldn't be fun if it was easy. Bottom line, these guys are top of the line for escape rooms. read more

Follow me and look at my other reviews as I try to find the best Escape Games in the world. I've been to over 12 puzzle rooms in my first year and do my best to try different companies. Trapology is awesome. Trapology is awesome. Trapology is awesome. It's 3x awesome. I don't usually just gush on a room, but I'm not the only one saying this place is legit. Smart puzzles that connect to one another and vary with difficulty and time so that everyone is involved. Branching paths and just a lot of love make this place so good. Oozing with theme and narrative you cannot miss this place. I will be on my way to the Hustler soon and that might be the only thing that could make this place go from 5 to 4. Staff was still really friendly despite being in a major metropolitan area. I'm hoping that this level of love and care continues to be a part of their rooms. Trapology understands puzzle rooms. They truly get how varied and unique the experience can be. We had an amazing time trying to escape the Drunk Tank. Usually I'm a little more critical, but the experience was just next to perfect. Easily one of my favorite rooms. I'll be back for the Hustler. read more

Booked our initial game online for the camp retreat room. We had so much fun we immediately booked a 2nd room. We played the steam punk railroad and had a blast. Liz was our game master and she was great. read more

I had been to an escape room before, but nothing compared to this one! Each room had a story to go along with it, and was very elaborate. It was clearly well designed and thought out. If you are not easily scared I would recommend trying "The Retreat", it was very compelling and high pressure. My 4 friends and I escaped with 45 seconds to spare! They also give you free photos at the end, which is a nice little bonus. It is conveniently located on Tremont St. with several parking garages nearby. Definitely worth checking out. read more

We came here for a team building event and had a blast! This has easily become my favorite escape the room experiences. The games were intricate, well thought out, well managed, well run and a ton of fun! They were full of surprises. The staff doesn't provide a clue unless all of you dance which made us all laugh. Everyone in the team enjoyed it and wants to come again! They also let you print (as many as you want) and email pictures free of charge! read more

Without a doubt, Trapology is the most fun I've had in 2016! I'm not usually one for puzzles so a live escape challenge sounded like it was going to be more of a nightmare but once I was submersed in the experience I had an absolute blast. The game itself was different than anything I've experienced. I initially thought there was no way I'd benefit my team in any way but as we went along and I learned that most of the puzzle designs were based on observation and common sense, I was able to solve puzzles along with the rest of my team and help us solve the "Drunk Tank". If you're looking for a fun time in Boston, Trapology needs to be at the top of your list. I'm now addicted and can't wait to go back and try the rest of their puzzles! read more

We did the Drunk Tank with 7 people. Great fun and lots of surprises. That to Liz for a great time.

My friends and I went back to play the 2nd room now that it's opened. WOW...just WOW!! In my opinion, the 2nd room (Hustler), was not as hard as the first room but the game play was completely different. It really takes teamwork (more so than the first room). The story was excellent and the puzzles were challenging but not impossible to solve. In the end, my friends and I didn't get out...but it was still super fun! read more

Had an awesome time failing to get through the Boobie Trap. Super fun and funny challenge. Thanks to John for being a great game master. read more