Great experience at this escape room! The puzzles were challenging and kept everybody in our group engaged. The story was fun and the theme worked well to keep the suspense going. I highly recommend it! Very professional and friendly, engaging staff 🙂

Amazing place, the room they have is very challenging and fun. Perfect for birthday parties or other events.

Had a ton of fun doing their witch themed game last night! The puzzles were really thought out and engaging. And our team was just barely able to escape with 13 seconds left too! (Even if we probably asked for more than the average amount of hints).

I also loved that it was a 90 minute experience, rather than the usual 60 minutes, so definitely... read moreHad a ton of fun doing their witch themed game last night! The puzzles were really thought out and engaging. And our team was just barely able to escape with 13 seconds left too! (Even if we probably asked for more than the average amount of hints).

I also loved that it was a 90 minute experience, rather than the usual 60 minutes, so definitely a challenge worth taking on! Hoping to come back for their next game! read less

Great experience at Minervium. Many thanks to Alex for taking the time to chat with us before and after.

This was a great room and I really enjoyed that it was 90 minutes long - you need that time to complete all of the tasks. I also enjoyed the diversity of the puzzles that you had to complete.

Looking forward to another room created by Alex!

Perfect for a nerdy bachelorette party! My friends and I had lots of fun working together to solve complex puzzles and mysteries. Our host, Alex, was fun and passionate about the story. We would definitely go again when a new escape room scenario was set up. I'm so glad that I was recommended to make a reservation at this local fun zone by multiple friends.

Puzzles are very creative, well done and interesting. The space cool and service is very good! Admirable work! Remarkable experience!

Our group’s Escape Room experience was top-notch! Alex is a passionate, intelligent, amusing host, who has made an amazing puzzle for his participants to solve. We had a unique evening full of fun and memory-making!

I had done one other escape room before this one, but this one was by far more fun and better designed. We had a group of 8 and that seemed like a good number of people for all the puzzles. The ambience and props in the room are great! The puzzles are challenging and really original, the staff are friendly and you can tell they... read moreI had done one other escape room before this one, but this one was by far more fun and better designed. We had a group of 8 and that seemed like a good number of people for all the puzzles. The ambience and props in the room are great! The puzzles are challenging and really original, the staff are friendly and you can tell they enjoy what they do. The ending was especially cool, we were able to finish with 01:25 left on the clock! I would d finitely recommend this escape room. read less

First escape room ever. Ages 14-47 and everyone was able to contribute. Fun!

Wow! Super cool and well thought out. The owner/host was great. Looking forward to seeing what they do next.

I've done a lot of escape rooms, and this one is definitely up there as one of the best. The puzzles were really varied and creative, and the experience is well curated, campy, thoughtful, fun. I hope they make more!

Would highly recommend! First time doing an escape room and they were very friendly and helpful. Glad to have a local escape room in Davis!

I had a lot of fun here! This was my first escape room, and it was a great experience. It was a 90 minute room with unlimited hints. The staff was very nice and welcoming. They did a good job of making sure our group of three had a good time and never got too frustrated. When we correctly solved a puzzle but had trouble... read moreI had a lot of fun here! This was my first escape room, and it was a great experience. It was a 90 minute room with unlimited hints. The staff was very nice and welcoming. They did a good job of making sure our group of three had a good time and never got too frustrated. When we correctly solved a puzzle but had trouble entering the answer into the next part, they came and helped us enter it correctly. I liked the theme and story a lot too. Alex Hannon was our GM, and was fun to talk to both in character and out. Written puzzles kept well with the theme. (The small amount of flavortext not required for solving puzzles was also fun to read.) If we'd decided to roleplay, I didn't see anything that would have broken the immersion. The puzzles themselves were fun and felt like an appropriate difficulty. The puzzles were well constructed and there were no major red herrings that would have led us down a rabbit hole. A lot of them were hard in the moment but simple after the fact, which to me is the best kind of puzzle. I'm looking forward to any other rooms they run in the future! read less

Great escape room built by two guys who are very passionate about escape rooms. Very fun and challenging!!!

Escaped with colleagues for a team-building activity. The room environments were really cool and the puzzles were creative. Had an awesome time and would definitely recommend to others.

This was such a fun and challenging escape room! We enjoyed the puzzles and riddles so much that we were the first group to solve the room! #team316 would recommend!

This is a great escape room! 90 minutes of puzzles, would recommend.

We had a great time at Escape Key! The puzzles were challenging but not impossible, and the hosts were very welcoming. Heartily recommended for anyone who enjoys brain teasers!

What an amazing room escape experience! I've been to quite a few now, and this is one of the best rooms I've ever been in. The puzzles are so creative, and everything is themed wonderfully. I love that there are unique mechanics and different challenges to do in the room, as opposed to other places I've been in where every puzzle or clue just corresponds... read moreWhat an amazing room escape experience! I've been to quite a few now, and this is one of the best rooms I've ever been in. The puzzles are so creative, and everything is themed wonderfully. I love that there are unique mechanics and different challenges to do in the room, as opposed to other places I've been in where every puzzle or clue just corresponds to a combination for a lock. I went as a group of 3 and got out with 37 seconds left. Though the space is small, larger groups will still have plenty to do, as the room is thoughfully laid out and the puzzles well dispersed.

As a bonus, if Alex is free, pick his brains on his favorite puzzles and room recommendations. Talking to him for an hour after finishing the room was one of the highlights of our experience! We look forward to whatever room he has next in store, and we'll be first in line when it opens! read less

First room I’ve gone to and it was such a fun experience Thank you RHODE COYOTE

A very unique and well put together escape room! The puzzles were challenging and very clever, making this a fantastic room to go to. I am very glad there is an escape room this great in Davis. My friends and I loved our time there!

It really surprised me that there was a room escape in Davis, and man I'm so glad I came! The puzzles were really fun to do and were very unique! Overall, it was super fun and highly recommend to anyone wanting a challenging but awesome experience! 🙂 Thank you Minervium for the awesome finish to my birthday celebration!

There were eight of us ranging in age from 12 to over 50 and we all had a great time. The puzzles were extremely varied and cleverly designed to be topical. I also liked that we could check our answers pretty quickly and go back to the puzzles when we were wrong. It included a creepy ambiance that added to the experience. We look forward... read moreThere were eight of us ranging in age from 12 to over 50 and we all had a great time. The puzzles were extremely varied and cleverly designed to be topical. I also liked that we could check our answers pretty quickly and go back to the puzzles when we were wrong. It included a creepy ambiance that added to the experience. We look forward to visiting again when there is a new puzzle. read less

An amazing escape room experience, and we didn't even win. I've been to a lot of escape rooms and I can tell that a lot of effort was put into making this one as fun and interesting as possible. Definitely a must do!

Really enjoyable experience. The challenge from the puzzles were just tough enough to require critical thinking, but not so much that hints were required. The presentation of the room and scenario weren't the most creative, but had great execution. Overall easily recommended.

An absolutely amazing and well thought out set of puzzles. Would give more stars if I could

Great game and methods were used for this escape room! Well thought out in details, technology, service, guidance and enthusiasm! Highly recommend this venue! Can't wait to see their new game! Very creative!

This experience was well worth every penny. The whole experience was way more dynamic than I thought it would be. Escape Room? It was more like two and a half Escape Rooms... I brought 8 friends here as a birthday event and I think it's safe to say that all 9 of us were completely blown away. I wouldn't have finished all those ingenious... read moreThis experience was well worth every penny. The whole experience was way more dynamic than I thought it would be. Escape Room? It was more like two and a half Escape Rooms... I brought 8 friends here as a birthday event and I think it's safe to say that all 9 of us were completely blown away. I wouldn't have finished all those ingenious puzzles without them...luckily though, we did finish..otherwise we wouldn't have saved the world, and *that* would have been a problem. ^_^ Good Luck everyone, we expect you to do the same 😉 read less

We enjoyed that they had such a variety of interesting scenarios, and that it kept us all engaged and entertained the entire time. They have made it so a diverse group can each bring their own input and feel helpful. We look forward to whatever they come up with next.

It was new to me and my group. Highly recommend this for a fun couple hours.

The teens were thrilled with Minervium! I have taken them to one in Sac and they said this one beats it hands down because of the set up and clues. Challenging but doable. Thanks to Alex for making it effortless and fun!

Honestly this room was great fun! Had a fantastic time with my cousins. Best our time of 86:16!

So much detail and time put into this escape room. Been to a few others and this by far has been my favorite. Everything tied together perfectly! Would night recommend checking it out!

Creative and fun. I enjoyed most of the puzzles in the room. I was also very excited just to know that there is a Davis located escape room now, and it was good. You can tell they put a lot of time an effort into designing this room. I recommend it for anyone who’s up for a challenge and some team building.

An excellent experience from beginning to end! Our host, Alex, was professional and friendly and set a positive tone for the whole room. The puzzles were varied and challenging, but fulfilling and made sense when we solved them.
The story was fun and straightforward, with great matching decor and sound effects.
Highly recommended!

My 3 friends and I enjoyed the escape room very much!! I would definitely recommend going. I won’t give any spoilers but there are many interesting and engaging puzzles. The two creators are also very kind and friendly. You can tell they love what they do and care to make a great experience. I’m excited to see what they come up with next!

Very well thought out and the puzzles were very challenging. Lots of fun! Thanks Alex!

Absolutely incredible experience. I recommend this to all my friends, co-workers, and even enemies - it's just too awesome to pass up. Alex put in so much work into creating this experience and it absolutely shows. Everything from the props, the room design, to the consistently challenging (but always fair!) puzzles were meticulously crafted. There is only one location to this room, so it is... read moreAbsolutely incredible experience. I recommend this to all my friends, co-workers, and even enemies - it's just too awesome to pass up. Alex put in so much work into creating this experience and it absolutely shows. Everything from the props, the room design, to the consistently challenging (but always fair!) puzzles were meticulously crafted. There is only one location to this room, so it is not a like any other chain escape rooms: it is one of a kind! This is by far the best escape room experience I ever had. If you are in Davis and remotely enjoy board games/puzzles/cool experiences I highly recommend checking this place out! read less

Our group had a challenging, but very fun, time trying to solve the many puzzles. I recommend this as an excellent group activity that will keep everyone entertained! I will certainly return to Davis Escape Key when they create a new puzzle!

The showman ship was top notch, he really set the tone and had a ton of cool puzzles. You can see the amount of engineering and time and passion he put in to his puzzles and it shows in the experience you get from the room. I would highly recommend this all experience levels and a fun time.

Our team of 8 included grandparents in their 70s and teens, and everyone had a fantastic time! Alex gave just the right amount of clues when needed, and spent plenty of time afterward explaining how things functioned and answering our questions. Several of us have done quite a few escape rooms and still found the puzzles to be challenging and different from others we have... read moreOur team of 8 included grandparents in their 70s and teens, and everyone had a fantastic time! Alex gave just the right amount of clues when needed, and spent plenty of time afterward explaining how things functioned and answering our questions. Several of us have done quite a few escape rooms and still found the puzzles to be challenging and different from others we have seen. Highly recommend! read less

Our family had an incredible experience! The quality storyline and challenging puzzles kept us racing through clues. We barely made it out with only minutes left. Can’t wait to go back for another adventure!

One of the best escape rooms Ive done. It was intricate and well-designed. Bring your friends and try it out! The place is hard to find at first but it will lead you to upstairs. Theres only one option for a room but its worth the money.

This was SO much fun! Puzzles were challenging and required working together - Went with a team of 4 people and barely made it out. 3 out of 4 of us had never done an escape room before. Definitely recommend!

I loved this room, really well thought through and had a lot of complex puzzles and a lot of simpler ones, it was all around awesome! Thanks for an awesome evening!

This was good family fun for a group of 7 of us. Challenging and interesting puzzles. We are age 13-68 and everyone participated

This was our first experience in an escape room, and it set the bar pretty high for future experiences! The attention to detail was amazing, and Alex did a great job of explaining everything. We went with a group of 6: four adults and two teens. It was the perfect number for us, as it allowed everyone to have a part in solving the puzzles.... read moreThis was our first experience in an escape room, and it set the bar pretty high for future experiences! The attention to detail was amazing, and Alex did a great job of explaining everything. We went with a group of 6: four adults and two teens. It was the perfect number for us, as it allowed everyone to have a part in solving the puzzles. We ended up solving the room with less than 2 minutes to spare. Alex gave us just enough hints to keep us moving through the puzzles without giving us the solution to any one puzzle. We left the experience with nothing but good things to say! We all couldn't stop talking about the fun we had! I would highly recommend this room to others! We can't wait until the next room is created! read less

They’re still working out the kinks on the business side (website, etc), but don’t let that deter you, the room itself great. Good puzzles and some cool mechanical elements. Highly recommend!

Loved the plot, and the puzzles were tough, but solvable. You have 90 minutes, and we finished in about 88. We had a fantastic time, and I can't wait to see what they come up with next. Definitely recommend this escape room.

This was a super fun experience. I especially liked that the rooms were designed so that you have an emergency exit anytime you want so it kinda is helpful who are claustrophobic in that sense. It was so cool that Alex shared the clues through an online screen whenever you are stuck but not directly but more in a cryptic way. The story was easy... read moreThis was a super fun experience. I especially liked that the rooms were designed so that you have an emergency exit anytime you want so it kinda is helpful who are claustrophobic in that sense. It was so cool that Alex shared the clues through an online screen whenever you are stuck but not directly but more in a cryptic way. The story was easy to follow but the clues really required group work. Loved it! read less

My first escape room. The puzzles were tons of fun and really intense. Time flew fast! It was definitely worthwhile.

Great fun! Based on puzzles and room size, I'd suggest ideal group size would be at least 3, and maybe 7 on the upper end. Puzzles demanded diverse skills, so everyone participated. Designed by the host, so afterwards he gave us a neat history of the project as well. Max allowed time was 90 min. (So far, no one has been quicker than 60 min.)... read moreGreat fun! Based on puzzles and room size, I'd suggest ideal group size would be at least 3, and maybe 7 on the upper end. Puzzles demanded diverse skills, so everyone participated. Designed by the host, so afterwards he gave us a neat history of the project as well. Max allowed time was 90 min. (So far, no one has been quicker than 60 min.) Very nice design, especially for limited space in Downtown Davis. read less

Omg. It was awesome. Super fun and the puzzles were great. Totally worth taking time to do.

Definitely one of the best rooms in the country (and I have played hundreds)

Our group of 6 has done an insane amount of escape rooms in SoCal and we decided to do this one while visiting Davis because the 90 minute factor was appealing. Our game master was great and we had the time of our lives in the room. Puzzles were so awesome, this is one of the best rooms we’ve ever done. Very much enjoyed this... read moreOur group of 6 has done an insane amount of escape rooms in SoCal and we decided to do this one while visiting Davis because the 90 minute factor was appealing. Our game master was great and we had the time of our lives in the room. Puzzles were so awesome, this is one of the best rooms we’ve ever done. Very much enjoyed this and very much recommend this room to anyone looking to do one. Beginner or expert. read less

A group of 8 of us (13 to 60+ yo) went to Davis Escape Key, most as our first "Escape" experience. It was much funner than I expected. The challenge involves multiple rooms and many puzzles - some with interesting technology. All of us were thoroughly involved the whole time we were there.

Had a great 90 min. Complex puzzles, amazing contraptions. We learned a lot from Alex afterwards too.

i went here along with my family and we all had a blast! The puzzles were difficult at times, but crazy fun! I'd also recommend going in groups of 5 at the most, it can become hard with too many people. Overall, a super fun place to take the family or test your abilities with your friends!

What an amazing escape room! I have done several rooms and this is really a "boutique" escape room experience. You are greeted and guided by the owner/creator which makes it super special! I can tell he is super passionate about this work and it shows!

There are three main differences with this room compared to others I have done:
1) The time allowed was 90... read moreWhat an amazing escape room! I have done several rooms and this is really a "boutique" escape room experience. You are greeted and guided by the owner/creator which makes it super special! I can tell he is super passionate about this work and it shows!

There are three main differences with this room compared to others I have done:
1) The time allowed was 90 minutes which was SUPER fun. It made for a much more complex puzzle

2) You can actually leave the room, its not really an "escape" room but a "save the world" room. At least the one we solved was.

3) The staff person, in this case the owner, was SO much more invested in the process. Afterwards he enjoyed chatting with us about some of the puzzles and we didn't feel like we were being rushed out like cattle to make room for the next group.

Overall this was a fantastic room for a fantastic price and I can't wait for the room to be re-set so we can do another puzzle!! read less

It is apparent that Alex has a lot of fun doing what he is doing. We found the puzzles just difficult enough for it to be challenging but not too difficult to figure it all out. I cannot wait to see what he has in store next.

I've played most of the escape rooms around Sacramento and SF, and this is one of the very best. It has clever, challenging puzzles and great use of technology.

Went with my friends for a party. EXTREMELY fun! One of the best parties I've been to! My friends and I couldn't stop talking about it the whole way home. Definitely recommend!!

Absolutely incredible experience. I recommend this to all my friends, co-workers, and even enemies - it's just too awesome to pass up. Alex put in so much work into creating this experience and it absolutely shows. Everything from the props, the room design, to the consistently challenging (but always fair!) puzzles were meticulously crafted. There is only one location to this room, so it is... read moreAbsolutely incredible experience. I recommend this to all my friends, co-workers, and even enemies - it's just too awesome to pass up. Alex put in so much work into creating this experience and it absolutely shows. Everything from the props, the room design, to the consistently challenging (but always fair!) puzzles were meticulously crafted. There is only one location to this room, so it is not a like any other chain escape rooms: it is one of a kind!

This is by far the best escape room experience I ever had. If you are in Davis and remotely enjoy board games/puzzles/cool experiences I highly recommend checking this place out! read less

The first time I did an escape room that was challenging and fun. It was thought provoking and made me think. 10/10 would definitely come back when they open more games.

Great experience at this escape room! The puzzles were challenging and kept everybody in our group engaged. The story was fun and the theme worked well to keep the suspense going. I highly recommend it! Very professional and friendly, engaging staff 🙂

My friends and I went here for my birthday celebration and it was probably one of the best activities we have done. It is a really well done room and all the puzzles were a good combination of fun and challenging. He gives you help if you REALLY get stuck and the man who runs it is super nice! I can't wait to go back... read moreMy friends and I went here for my birthday celebration and it was probably one of the best activities we have done. It is a really well done room and all the puzzles were a good combination of fun and challenging. He gives you help if you REALLY get stuck and the man who runs it is super nice! I can't wait to go back when he makes another room! read less

this place is incredible and alex is a genius. fabulous puzzles, wonderfully compelling story, and just a wonderful vibe. HIGHLY recommended

I personally think that the most people should be at least 5. If you have over 8 then it can be a little crowded. Anyways you should go there.

Super fun and challenging escape room!! You can tell how passionate these employees were and how much work they put into this. Our group of 6 was the perfect size to successfully get through this room. 10/10 recommend!

Such a great room! We had a group of mixed experience, with some people who had done many escape rooms and some who had done none. Both groups found it very exciting! The level of detail and care taken in both the physical design of the room and the puzzles was apparent. I would definitely recommend this room to both beginners and experienced players. We... read moreSuch a great room! We had a group of mixed experience, with some people who had done many escape rooms and some who had done none. Both groups found it very exciting! The level of detail and care taken in both the physical design of the room and the puzzles was apparent. I would definitely recommend this room to both beginners and experienced players. We weren’t able to escape but perhaps you will have better luck! read less

We a party of six had a great experience!! Its a bit creepy at first because we had no perspective on how Escape Rooms work. It was a very mindful escape game. We escaped with 18 seconds remaining!!!!! I recommend this highly!

The riddles and puzzles were very good! Nice tech and cure in the details. Immediate recommendation!

This was our first escape room experience, and we all had a blast! The puzzles were great, the theme was fun, and the staff was excellent. I highly recommend Escape Key to anyone considering it.

Super fun! First escape experience for three of the four members of our group. Finished with 9:15 left! Alex was awesome and took the time to answer any questions we had about the game after.

It was a lot of fun here. I went with my sister and her friend so we were a small group. I would recommend a larger group because of the complex set up and it is best to have a lot of brain power.

The first escape room in Davis! These guys put together a fun, challenging room, and did a stellar job making the experience immersive and delightful. Good variety of puzzles, and great integration of technology to make things feel like magic. I ran this when it was in beta, and got to talk with two of the creators afterwards. I love their approach to creating the... read moreThe first escape room in Davis! These guys put together a fun, challenging room, and did a stellar job making the experience immersive and delightful. Good variety of puzzles, and great integration of technology to make things feel like magic. I ran this when it was in beta, and got to talk with two of the creators afterwards. I love their approach to creating the experience of the room. Looking forward to seeing their next room, and I'll be bringing my friends back to this one to watch them run it! Would wholeheartedly recommend. read less

I've lived in Davis for almost 9 years and had no idea this place was here. But I'm really glad that I had the chance to this escape room! I've only done a few others, and this was the hardest one I've ever done. We had a great team of 6 people but the pressure was definitely on to beat the clock! Our gamemaster, Alex,... read moreI've lived in Davis for almost 9 years and had no idea this place was here. But I'm really glad that I had the chance to this escape room! I've only done a few others, and this was the hardest one I've ever done. We had a great team of 6 people but the pressure was definitely on to beat the clock! Our gamemaster, Alex, was great! He was very helpful whenever we needed clues and explained all of the tricky puzzles after the end of game. If you've never been here, I highly suggest you grab some friends and give it try. I'm really looking forward to coming back again when they have their new room built next year! read less

I've done one escape room before and this one was just as fun! Great puzzles. We didn't come nearly close to actually finishing the whole room even with hints, but it was still a great time.

I've done a couple of escape rooms and this has been my favorite. Everything about the experience felt genuine and handcrafted. Puzzles were creative and challenging!

Went here tonight with employees from Enchambered escape room and played the witch themed room and we all had a blast! In this room you’re given 90 minutes to escape which is longer than most escape rooms and we didn’t think we would need that much time but we managed to escape with 13 seconds remaining on the clock. All of the puzzles fit very... read moreWent here tonight with employees from Enchambered escape room and played the witch themed room and we all had a blast! In this room you’re given 90 minutes to escape which is longer than most escape rooms and we didn’t think we would need that much time but we managed to escape with 13 seconds remaining on the clock. All of the puzzles fit very well into the theming and made sense! After we escaped the owner Alex took his time answering any questions we had and talked about how he started. Overall, we all had an amazing time! If you’re looking for something fun to do in Davis Escape Key is a must! We look forward to playing your future rooms! 😊 read less

We had an amazing time completing this room, the puzzles were challenging and increadble, staff amazing and passionate. The atmosphere felt slightly unprofessional throughout the room and the website, however as they have only been open a month I am sure that that will go away. Don't let that discourage you from going in the slightest, they definitely know what they are doing. Thank you... read moreWe had an amazing time completing this room, the puzzles were challenging and increadble, staff amazing and passionate. The atmosphere felt slightly unprofessional throughout the room and the website, however as they have only been open a month I am sure that that will go away. Don't let that discourage you from going in the slightest, they definitely know what they are doing. Thank you so much for a wonderful time, this room was amazing read less

They’re still working out the kinks on the business side (website, etc), but don’t let that deter you, the room itself great. Good puzzles and some cool mechanical elements. Highly recommend!

Amazing, good story and all puzzles feel connected! I've done 5 escape rooms, this one is best so far.

This was my second escape room, and it didn’t disappoint! I went with a group of four, and we escaped but narrowly missed making the scoreboard. Still, it was fun. Also great to chat with the creators afterward about their experience creating the room. Looking forward to seeing what these folks come up with next.