The 12 best escape rooms in San Jose
Cats, robots, chefs, oh my! The best San Jose escape rooms offer a little bit of everything to players.
Omescape
Very Positive
1135 E Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room is so cute! Very well designed room with so much care put into the story. Loved how gen 2/3 this room was and had really cool usage of tech. While this might be a touch on the easier side for bigger groups, I think this is satisfyingly challenging for groups of 2-3 and/or newer enthusiasts. GM’s were sweet and would love to try out their other rooms on my next trip to San Fran. :)”
indielindie
93 games played
“Decor and immersiveness was amazing in this room. There was one puzzles towards the end that I still have no idea how we magically solved on our own. You will be running around a bit to hear clues or the narrator letting you know you solved something which was frustrating at times. Only one jump scare!”
ShelbyGTFO
206 games played
Omescape
Overwhelmingly Positive
1135 E Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Great room from start to finish. Room flowed well and was visually appealing with a fair amount of humor. We had an amazing time. There were a ton of puzzles packed into a decent space and some gave us quite a challenge.”
DoctorWhom
84 games played
Omescape
Very Positive
1135 E Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Should out Truth, awesome GM. Amazing experience overall and fantastic game. I've played team v team games before and this one is the best one yet. Each side it truly equal and a great set. Highly recommend, hidden gem!”
RyanYuzuki
162 games played
“A very unique experience and awesome concept! We had a lot of fun, but felt like this room would've been better with a larger group (we had 4) as almost everything can be done from the moment you enter the room. My only complaint is due to this you can miss out on some of the fun puzzles while you're focusing on the one you're working on at the moment.”
brucedewald
127 games played
“An amazing 2 hour long room! A lot of unique, in theme, puzzles that flowed well. And a use of a live actor that fit well into the game. This is one of the few games where I felt like I was actually in the world for the duration of the experience. The full 2 hours made it a little more relaxed even though it was full of puzzles the whole time! A month later and we're still saying "Beep to the bop!"”
brucedewald
127 games played
Omescape
Overwhelmingly Positive
1135 E Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Probably my fav game from this location and fav horror room in the Bay Area. Liked how the puzzles were related to the story. Game had a few good jump scares I wasn’t expecting. Story kept me wanting to keep moving through the room. Overall, really good game!”
matt8785
66 games played
The Escape Game
Very Positive
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Loved the atmosphere! This one was fun and had a great mix of all types of puzzles. The staff were also super accommodating - we wanted to do it just the 2 of us and in the last 10 mins before our game, a team of 4 joined our room since it’s public. They let us switch to a later time…then a team of 6 joined us last minute as well - we asked if we could do next one (11:55pm) since it didn’t feel like we would get any game time with a random other team of 6. It all worked out for us to do it on our own and the GM & staff were super helpful.”
yuki
43 games played
Kingdom Of Cat-tastrophy
Omescape
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room is so cute! Very well designed room with so much care put into the story. Loved how gen 2/3 this room was and had really cool usage of tech. While this might be a touch on the easier side for bigger groups, I think this is satisfyingly challenging for groups of 2-3 and/or newer enthusiasts. GM’s were sweet and would love to try out their other rooms on my next trip to San Fran. :)”
indielindie
93 games played
Forsaken Temple
Omescape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Decor and immersiveness was amazing in this room. There was one puzzles towards the end that I still have no idea how we magically solved on our own. You will be running around a bit to hear clues or the narrator letting you know you solved something which was frustrating at times. Only one jump scare!”
ShelbyGTFO
206 games played
Chaos In The Galleria
Omescape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Great room from start to finish. Room flowed well and was visually appealing with a fair amount of humor. We had an amazing time. There were a ton of puzzles packed into a decent space and some gave us quite a challenge.”
DoctorWhom
84 games played
- Escape room
- IRL
“Should out Truth, awesome GM. Amazing experience overall and fantastic game. I've played team v team games before and this one is the best one yet. Each side it truly equal and a great set. Highly recommend, hidden gem!”
RyanYuzuki
162 games played
Undercooked
Omescape
- Escape room
- IRL
“A very unique experience and awesome concept! We had a lot of fun, but felt like this room would've been better with a larger group (we had 4) as almost everything can be done from the moment you enter the room. My only complaint is due to this you can miss out on some of the fun puzzles while you're focusing on the one you're working on at the moment.”
brucedewald
127 games played
Robotopia
Omescape
- Escape room
- IRL
“An amazing 2 hour long room! A lot of unique, in theme, puzzles that flowed well. And a use of a live actor that fit well into the game. This is one of the few games where I felt like I was actually in the world for the duration of the experience. The full 2 hours made it a little more relaxed even though it was full of puzzles the whole time! A month later and we're still saying "Beep to the bop!"”
brucedewald
127 games played
Haunting at Haruka High
Omescape
- Escape room
- IRL
“Probably my fav game from this location and fav horror room in the Bay Area. Liked how the puzzles were related to the story. Game had a few good jump scares I wasn’t expecting. Story kept me wanting to keep moving through the room. Overall, really good game!”
matt8785
66 games played
Special Ops: Mysterious Market
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Loved the atmosphere! This one was fun and had a great mix of all types of puzzles. The staff were also super accommodating - we wanted to do it just the 2 of us and in the last 10 mins before our game, a team of 4 joined our room since it’s public. They let us switch to a later time…then a team of 6 joined us last minute as well - we asked if we could do next one (11:55pm) since it didn’t feel like we would get any game time with a random other team of 6. It all worked out for us to do it on our own and the GM & staff were super helpful.”
yuki
43 games played
Sorcerer's Sanctum
Omescape
- Escape room
- IRL
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About San Jose
San Jose is an exciting and lively city with plenty of things to see and do. Some of the most popular attractions in San Jose include the Tech Museum of Innovation, the San Jose Museum of Art, and the Winchester Mystery House. Other popular destinations include the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, and the Municipal Rose Garden. There are also several popular parks and green spaces in San Jose, including Alum Rock Park, Kelley Park, and the Guadalupe River Trail. Additionally, San Jose is home to several professional sports teams, including the San Jose Sharks (hockey) and the San Jose Earthquakes (soccer).
Learn More about San Jose Escape Rooms
San Jose is home to several exciting escape rooms that offer challenging experiences for participants. One of the most popular options is the Beat the Lock Escape Room, which features rooms like "The Asylum," "The Heist," and "The Apocalypse." These rooms are designed to test participants' puzzle-solving and critical thinking skills while offering a thrilling adventure. Another notable escape room in San Jose is Real Escape Room, which offers multiple rooms with unique themes, including "Escape from the Bank," "Escape from the Time Travel Lab," and "Escape from the Prison." Other popular options in San Jose include Xcapade Entertainment, which features rooms like "The Da Vinci Code" and "Escape from the Jungle," and Omescape, which offers rooms like "The Kingdom" and "The Penitentiary." Whether you're looking for a fun activity with friends or a unique team-building experience for your company, San Jose's escape rooms offer something for everyone.
How Do Escape Rooms Work?
Remember those point-and-click adventure games where you’re locked in a room and have to solve puzzles to find the key and escape? Those online games were the original inspiration for the live escape rooms you’ll find all across the world today. An escape room is an immersive experience where you (and your team of 2 or more people) are locked in a room with a series of puzzles for 60 minutes. To escape and win the game, you have to look for clues, solve the puzzles, and find the key. While most escape rooms only give you 60 minutes to complete the challenge, others may have shorter or longer time limits. Many venues are private rooms where you and your team are the only players. However, some places may pair you with other groups who booked a slot at the same time. And don’t worry about getting stuck, asking for hints on a difficult puzzle is totally normal. While the original escape room (created by SCRAP in 2007) had a fairly simple aesthetic, today’s escape games often take you into a different world. Artistic set designs, secret doors, and unique interactive elements are all part of the fun. It’s like an adventure game that you can interact with in real life. But if you’re hoping to preview any rooms before you book a game somewhere, detailed images and videos can be hard to find. To keep the puzzles a secret and preserve the experience of seeing the room for the first time, most venues only offer a few photos or a short trailer about the room’s theme or narrative. The only way to know what it’s like is to go and try it for yourself!
Find the Best San Jose Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in San Jose. The goal of Morty is to make escape rooms more accessible for everyone to find and play. With Morty, you can: - Browse escape rooms anywhere in the country - Read reviews and ratings from other community members - Book a room together with your friends Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned escape room enthusiast, our aim is to help you play more escape rooms and visit more immersive attractions.
Frequently asked questions
How Do I Book an Escape Room in San Jose?
Most escape room venues don’t accept walk-ins, and time slots for popular games may fill up fast. Besides that, not every escape room is the same — some have varying difficulties, and you don’t want to get stuck playing a room that’s beyond your experience level. That’s why the best way to book an escape room in Houston is through the Morty app. You can get updates on new games, read reviews, compare details (including difficulty, theme, runtime) and plan an outing with friends, all on the same platform. You can even coordinate games with your friends collaboratively. Download the Morty app and book your adventure today!