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

Just did the escape room today and the puzzles were so unique from the other escape room I had done. The host, Nate, did a really good job to set the mood and give out hints to allow us to escape in time haha

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

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!

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!

So much fun, smart and unique conception, challenging puzzles, friendly and flexible staff. Very eager to go back for their next room!

Great escape room! So much fun! So glad we have this in Davis.

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

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 🙂

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.

The Vampire's Rise room is an absolute gem. I've done over 40 escape rooms and most of the puzzles here used recognizable tropes, but with twists that elevated the complexity and made them memorable. The set still felt like an office building rather than an abandoned house, but unlike many other rooms, there were small touches, like picturesque window coverings, that demonstrated the effort and... read moreThe Vampire's Rise room is an absolute gem. I've done over 40 escape rooms and most of the puzzles here used recognizable tropes, but with twists that elevated the complexity and made them memorable. The set still felt like an office building rather than an abandoned house, but unlike many other rooms, there were small touches, like picturesque window coverings, that demonstrated the effort and care put into this room. Highly recommend checking it out. read less

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!

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

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.

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!

Amazing escape room made and run by one person. It was more difficult and longer (90 min timer) than the other rooms I've done but it wasn't so challenging that it was no longer fun. Unlimited hints are offered if you really get stuck. Highly recommend

Challenging and diverse puzzles. Our party of 6 had a great time! The hints kept is going without giving away too much. Alex, the host, took time to answer a lot of questions from our teen boys on how the games and puzzles were made.

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.

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

Surpassed my expectations for my first escape room, the 5 of us loved it and enjoyed the creative puzzles and fun story surrounding it! The puzzles are diverse so there will always be something for someone to have a strength in. The host is very friendly and always ensuring you get the full experience. I look forward to going to their next installment. Highly recommend!

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

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

This was my first experience with an escape room and I can't wait to do more! This was so much fun and a great experience. The puzzles were challenging but you had the option of hints if you got stuck which made the experience enjoyable. Highly recommend!

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

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!

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!

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!

So much fun! The whole family had a great time. I do not recommend taking kids younger than 9.

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.

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.

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.

I visited about 2 years ago with my family (Ages 8,12,14,45,45, and 47). It was the first escape room I'd ever been to visit. I thought it was super fun and had to admit to my niece she was 100% right, it was the BEST THING TO DO EVER with the whole family. Truly, there were puzzles that each one of us solved and... read moreI visited about 2 years ago with my family (Ages 8,12,14,45,45, and 47). It was the first escape room I'd ever been to visit. I thought it was super fun and had to admit to my niece she was 100% right, it was the BEST THING TO DO EVER with the whole family. Truly, there were puzzles that each one of us solved and it was fantastic to watch all of us have our own moments of triumph. At this point I've been to three other Escape Rooms and while I enjoyed them, it's clear to me that this place really is a cut above in their creativity, thoughtfulness and ingenuity. It really is the best Escape Room I've been to and I cannot recommend it more highly. Really well done! read less

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

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

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.

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

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

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

I have a date night recommendation for Davis parents! We went on a quadruple date tonight, taking advantage of Parents Night Out at daycare, to try our first “escape room.” Had to be local so we could pick up the preschoolers before 9:00p, so we booked a 90-minute escape room experience at Minervium here in town. It was SO fun! We had never done anything... read moreI have a date night recommendation for Davis parents! We went on a quadruple date tonight, taking advantage of Parents Night Out at daycare, to try our first “escape room.” Had to be local so we could pick up the preschoolers before 9:00p, so we booked a 90-minute escape room experience at Minervium here in town. It was SO fun! We had never done anything like this before, and were hesitant from the description and the fact that it is hidden upstairs in a house/office downtown, but it was seriously awesome. Really well thought-out, super fun, and so engaging! We had 8 smart-ish adults frantically puzzle-solving for 75 minutes (with some well-timed clues thrown in by a skilled but not overly-involved moderator) and had a ball. Best part was that we were so busy collaborating, we didn’t spend date night talking only about the kids, for once! 😜 Highly recommended!

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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!

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.

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

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!

This was the first time I’ve been to an escape room. There was only 1 person in our party that had experience. We had such a great time. Definitely plan on going back in the future. Unfortunately we were not able to escape. But plan on doing it next time. So if you like a challenge and fun with a group of friends. I’d definitely... read moreThis was the first time I’ve been to an escape room. There was only 1 person in our party that had experience. We had such a great time. Definitely plan on going back in the future. Unfortunately we were not able to escape. But plan on doing it next time. So if you like a challenge and fun with a group of friends. I’d definitely recommend it 🙌 read less

Went with some friends from my program, and we all had a great experience! It was super fun, and I'd definitely recommend!

Great time, definitely worth going to and I’m looking forward to the new rooms they will provide in the future

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.

Despite the shabby location, Escape Key Davis' puzzles are very well-done. In addition to some originality behind the room's design and puzzles within, the variety of puzzles are a nice touch, as they provide something for everyone in your group. Whether you're an escape room pro or simply looking for something new to do, I would recommend giving them a try!

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

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

Really good puzzles and spooky theme! Can't wait for the next room!

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.

Had an amazing experience! The room was challenging and incredibly well-made. We had a lot of fun playing it and Alex was so kind! Highly recommend.

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.

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!

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

The puzzles are well thought out, challenging but rewarding. The props are high quality and the story is exciting and fun.

WONDERFUL experience. It was evident from the very beginning that the room creator thought critically about the presentation of the game and puzzles. All puzzles and questions were on theme and fun. We will definitely be back!

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

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

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.

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!

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.

Excellent escape room! I only have experience with a few previous rooms but I really enjoyed the creativity and variety of the puzzles in this one. Nothing felt like a stretch. So much fun. Highly 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!

Clever puzzles within a room that was well-designed and executed. The eight people in our party were busy for the full 90 minutes. We had a great experience!

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!

Our 3rd room and best so far. The puzzles were varied and use of technology unique, imaginative and innovative. It made the experience some more fun and varied. Totally recommend it.

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

Usually, getting locked in a room with 4 teenagers isn't a great way to spend an afternoon, but Minervium made it a lot of fun. The puzzles are of varying levels, which allowed all of us to contribute solutions. The props are well designed and the overall story is engrossing. I am looking forward to the next game, so I can take my family back.... read moreUsually, getting locked in a room with 4 teenagers isn't a great way to spend an afternoon, but Minervium made it a lot of fun. The puzzles are of varying levels, which allowed all of us to contribute solutions. The props are well designed and the overall story is engrossing. I am looking forward to the next game, so I can take my family back. Highly recommended for puzzle fun in Davis. read less

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

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!

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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This was the most fun I have had in many months. Had only one prior experience in an escape room. 1. Our team of 5 was perfect, and we were able to split up to work on different puzzles, which allowed us to complete the escape with 30 seconds to spare. 2. The extended time (90 minutes) was very satisfying, because it allowed us more... read moreThis was the most fun I have had in many months. Had only one prior experience in an escape room. 1. Our team of 5 was perfect, and we were able to split up to work on different puzzles, which allowed us to complete the escape with 30 seconds to spare. 2. The extended time (90 minutes) was very satisfying, because it allowed us more time to be creative. Most escape rooms give you only 60 minutes and limit the help they provide. 3. It was a wonderful blend of different puzzles, so the adrenaline really kicks in when you're so close to completing it. 4. Best of all was the meeting with the organizer at the end. He truly cares about this experience, and clearly strove to make it fun for us. We really got into the team spirit, and it is a treat to see all the attention to detail he brings along with his passion to make this a great experience. I strongly recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys puzzles/games. It was an unforgettable experience! read less

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.

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

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

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!