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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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!

Really great experience! The puzzles were well thought out and exciting to solve. We had a group of 6 and nobody was bored at any point—we finished in just over 86 minutes. Alex is very helpful and kind. Was overall a super fun time and I highly recommend it to anyone interested!!

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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 🙂

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

For my first escape room it was great and the puzzles were really fun but I'd recommend about 5-6 people since we had 7 and there was some time where people didn't do much, but 7-8 is okay it can just feel a little crowded at times.

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

This was our first escape room experience and it was fantastic! The proprietor was extremely nice and the group really appreciated the depths to which he went to stay in character. Definitely worth a try if you're looking for something fun and different.

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!

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

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

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

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 🙂

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

It was amazing the staff were so nice the puzzles were so creative and fun

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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!

I really love this place because of the many different puzzles, this causes everyone to either work together or independently

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

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.

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!

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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!

By far one of the coolest places in Davis. I've lived here for 12 years and this has been the most fun and interactive experience Davis has offered. Highly, highly recommend for anyone who enjoys a good mystery, puzzle, or challenging/rewarding game. Alex is the man!

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!

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