The 16 best escape rooms in San Francisco (2026)

“The Edison Escape Room was another amazing experience at Palace Games. The atmosphere matched the story and theme really well, and the puzzles actually made sense with what the room was trying to accomplish. Nothing felt completely out of place, and the puzzles tied nicely into the Edison theme. The **wow factor in this room was especially impressive** because it made perfect sense considering what Thomas Edison was known for. I don’t want to spoil anything, but when those moments happened, they felt earned and fit the theme perfectly rather than just being there for shock value. Another thing I really appreciated was the **use of space**. The room was designed very intelligently, and they knew exactly how to utilize the available space to make the experience feel bigger and more interesting. There were several moments where I was impressed by how creatively the room was laid out. Overall, The Edison Escape Room was definitely another awesome game. Great atmosphere, smart puzzles, excellent use of space, and some really memorable moments. **5/5 – Another amazing Palace Games experience and absolutely worth playing!**”

EscapeWithKiDD

70 escape rooms

“The Roosevelt Escape Room was another amazing experience at Palace Games. The atmosphere was really cool, and the theme matched the puzzles extremely well. Everything felt like it belonged in the world of the room rather than having puzzles thrown in just for the sake of having them. What really surprised me was the **wow factor later in the game**. I definitely was not expecting it, and when it happened, it completely elevated the experience for me. It was one of those moments that made the room feel much bigger and more impressive than I originally expected. The puzzles were fun, the theming was strong, and the surprises throughout the room made the entire experience feel memorable from beginning to end. Once again, Palace Games delivered **one of the best escape room experiences I’ve had so far**. The Roosevelt Escape Room is absolutely worth playing, especially if you enjoy immersive rooms that build up to some genuinely awesome moments. **5/5 – Another must-play room at Palace Games!**”

EscapeWithKiDD

70 escape rooms

“The Attraction was absolutely incredible and easily had the best atmosphere I’ve seen in an escape room so far. From the moment the experience starts, the way it draws you into the world of the room is amazing. The set design, atmosphere, and overall presentation made it feel like you were stepping into an entirely different place rather than just playing another escape room. I will say that the puzzles themselves were a little lackluster compared to some of the other Palace Games rooms. However, I honestly look at The Attraction as more of an experience than a traditional puzzle-heavy escape room. The immersion and overall journey are really what make this room special. Having played over 60 escape rooms, The Attraction is definitely one of the best rooms I’ve experienced so far. Even if the puzzles weren’t the strongest part, the atmosphere and immersion more than made up for it and created something extremely memorable. I absolutely loved this room and would highly recommend playing it with friends or family. The Attraction is a must-play experience and easily one of my favorite escape rooms to date. 5/5 – Incredible atmosphere, unforgettable experience, and highly recommended!”

EscapeWithKiDD

70 escape rooms

“The Great Houdini was easily one of the best puzzle-room experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment we stepped inside, the atmosphere matched the story perfectly and made the entire experience feel immersive. The puzzles also made sense within the theme, which is something I really appreciate in an escape room. One thing to know going in: there are A LOT of puzzles in this room. My team of seven definitely struggled at times because there was so much to work through, but that honestly made the experience even more memorable. We were constantly communicating, splitting up, and trying to figure out what to tackle next. Even with the moments where we got stuck, we had an absolutely fantastic time. The room kept us busy from beginning to end, and there was rarely a moment where someone didn't have something to work on. Overall, The Great Houdini is one of, if not the best, puzzle-focused escape rooms I’ve ever played. Challenging, immersive, packed with things to do, and incredibly satisfying. If you enjoy rooms with a high puzzle count and love having your entire team constantly engaged, this is an absolute must-play. 5/5 – One of my favorite escape room experiences so far!”

EscapeWithKiDD

70 escape rooms

“Been wanting to play this one because I wanted to go with a bigger grouping. We went with 7 but intended to go with 10. Definitely helped having that many with us. I think 7-8 is just right. Lots of fun!”

calbear91

41 escape rooms

“I did three games with this company while I was in SF and this was my favorite of them. All three were great rooms but, in this one, the story takes a dramatic twist halfway through which is SO fun, and the second act puzzles are INCREDIBLY fun, involving some high-tech stuff that felt really snappy and well-designed. Did this with two people, and we're pretty sure we went a few minutes over time, haha—the GM very kindly snuck some extra minutes on the clock so we could finish solving the (very cool) last puzzle. Had a blast!”

motmot

51 escape rooms

“So far, my favorite game at The Escape Game besides Ruins. Split start is utilized well, set looks fantastic, and clever puzzles that make you feel smart. Above all, it’s a very immersive experience, from lighting to sound design to the set and puzzles themselves.”

CaptainN3mo

101 escape rooms

“With the most unique puzzle lineup of any game I've played, this room just might also have the best puzzles out of any room I've played - Timeliner's theme just barely keeps it from being my favorite room of all time. The room itself was incredibly immersive as well, and with production value you can only find from The Escape Game. Out of 22 escape rooms I’ve played at the time of writing, this one ranks a very close 2nd.”

“Of course it’s going to be a solid experience! I’d expect nothing less from this chain. There is one puzzle that helps if you have skinny arms (or someone with some flexibility… Otherwise we had a great time!”

chrislunde

75 escape rooms

“Now here’s a real Alcatraz escape room! Don’t get thrown into prison in the fake ones (and I guess, also not the real non-escape room one). This is mostly similar to the regular prison break room, which we had done before. It’s about 40% different, though we still had to ask the GM which parts exactly differed. Overall, still fun, a classic split start prison break with interesting puzzles and tasks. It’s a public room so be sure warned you may have prison mates. We got a private room thankfully, but when we did the original, we were cramped with a group of 6. This game is well-themed for Fisherman’s Wharf, and this specific version is exclusive to SF!”

Panda

663 escape rooms

“This was a fantastic experience. The game was super fun and you can definitely tell the creators poured their hearts and souls into everything that went into it. Everyone we interacted with was so friendly snd cared about their job. We aren’t from the area but we will be back when their next experience opens!”

Trev4265

265 escape rooms

“Fun room. We've done quite a few "candy" themed rooms and this one had a unique charm to it. The puzzles flowed well and were challenging. One involved a sense that we aren't good with and it held is up a bit causing us to do some guess and check. The GM was nice and they have a good lobby area.”

“Glad we came back to do this room. Both Candy Factory and this were amazing rooms with lots of classic and unique elements. This room was more challenging and they warned us of that. It was tough for a party of two with some of the puzzles being non-linear and requiring splitting up but using some of the same clues. There was one puzzle that we hadn't seen/felt before and it was fun. They treated us great and I highly recommend this location and the two rooms we did there.”