Escape From Alcatraz

Escape from Alcatraz: Handcuffed and locked in a cell, we had 60 minutes to fly the coop before the guards returned. Blind Tiger: Our first task was to discover the secret location of the 1920s speakeasy. Once accomplished, we had the more difficult job of trying to identify the identity of the seven mafioso who operated the illegal business. Escape from Antique Room - Searching for the stolen Mona Lisa, our group was on the tracks of an art dealer who was suspected of the crime. Pros: Escape SF had very good set design in most of their rooms. We especially liked the speakeasy feeling and layout of Blind Tiger. Some unique surprises in Blind Tiger and the Antique Room kept us intrigued the whole way. The puzzles were logical overall. We easily progressed through the Alcatraz room but struggled more with the puzzles in Blind Tiger. The game master was very attentive, intervening when we were clearly stuck and providing helpful hints along the way. The puzzles ranged in type and complexity but were quite solvable. The storyline was basic but the cool sets pulled us into the game. Cons: The only cons at this place was the complexity of some of the puzzles especially in Blind Tiger. But the challenge was great and the game master kept us moving along. In the end, the set experience made it worth the frustration caused by the difficult puzzles.

Room is in the basement. Old but goes with the theme. Humid. Definitely felt like a prisoner of Alcatraz. I don’t know how, but I walked out with a bleach stain on the pocket of my shirt.

It's not often that I get handcuffed to a wall.

This game really shows its age. The set is thematic, but the ceiling was leaking. The puzzles were fair but relied on certain dexterity skill which feels unfair. It's unclear sometimes what is part of the game and what isn't. Still good for me overall.

Some pretty good puzzles, but there was one that I thought was kinda dumb and needed a hint for. Beginning part is cool, very jail-like theme. Room feels pretty old though.

Some of the puzzles were well done, but I didn’t enjoy being in the room because of the atmosphere. Things were damp and it was hard to breathe. We felt gross afterwards and both went to wash our hands immediately.

Some fun puzzles, I would say this is more of a beginner room. For experienced escapists, this room may not be challenging enough.

This is fun for beginner groups or groups visiting the Bay Area. It’s simple and fun for families. My visiting family enjoyed it.

Nicely evoked a prison theme. Some creative puzzles. Overall felt like it could’ve used a few more puzzles