Awesome escape room! We loved the puzzles in the Alien challenge, and our game master Emma was fantastic.

Had a great experience today with the help of an awesome master guide Matthew!This was a super fun experience. Even though we struggled and were confused at some of the puzzles, we were able to get through with the help of Matthew.Good place for friends/team bonding and definitely would recommend to my other friends :)

My 10 year old had a bday party with 8 kids at theAlien experience in San Mateo. I gave it 5 stars for amazing customer service on the phone and with the guide . That said, it was a little frustrating for them but I think the kids were so pumped up and distracted by each other they couldnt work together to figure it out. So, next time, Id do it with only 5 kids (an adult has to be in the room too but of course you want to encourage the kids themselves to figure it out). Be sure to get there early for finding parking but if you go into a lot there is plenty. Also, dont forget to tip your guide!

Had a lot of fun with some friends escaping from the alien room.

This was my first time at an escape room. Im sold. Although we didnt end up solving the last puzzle in time, we all had a great time. Our host, V, was outstanding and I cant recommend the Alien adventure enough!

I LoVED IT

I went there for a team offsite. The experience was good overall. The rooms seemed a little small and felt little crammed but given they are in San Mateo downtown it wasn’t that surprising. We were a group of 9 but probably this escape room is best suited for a little smaller groups.The puzzles were challenging and we needed a few hints. In retrospect some of the puzzles did feel unnecessary in order to complete the escape. The Game Master hosted us well. Overall we had a good time.

I played the Aliens game:Puzzles/Complexity - Great, youll have quite the challenge.Immersion: Not too bad, but Ive seen stronger.

We did the Sherlock Holmes room. A lot of fun but this one is very hard to do. Probably the hardest of all the panic rooms. Highly recommend, great team building activity. Pay attention to the clues and the locations.

Aloha! WE had a great time participating in the Sherlock Holmes, Inc game.There were 6 of us and we had a blast! Although we didnt complete the game on time, it was a very fun experience. Another plus are all the restaurants and bars nearby that are within walking distance we can go to afterwards! Highly recommend Ryptic Room Escape and look forward to coming back! Mahalo!

Definitely elaborate room, as you have to solve the murder mystery. Very time sensitive to finish in time! Definitely fun staff that helped us along the way to success!

Would highly recommend the Sherlock room! Its not a traditional escape room, but rather a puzzle room where you solve a mystery. It is on the more difficult side I guess, with a

Great experience. I little different twist than a normal escape room. I was more of a mystery that needed to be solved. Just as challenging and fun. Will definitely go back when a new one comes out.

We did Escape from the Aliens. Our puzzle masters were great! They were funny and genial and added to the experience. Without giving too much away, it was very combination-lock based. It was difficult, but perhaps less complex and artfully done than the Great Houdini Escape Room Ive done in SF. That said, it was tons of fun, and there was still enough complexity and puzzles that everyone in our group of nine could contribute simultaneously and have a good time. Definitely worth the money, and everyone in my group now wants to do another escape room.

This escape room had a fun story and good puzzles. We came with a small group and unfortunately had another group booked with us, which was the only disappointing part of the experience. Half of the other group was about 20min late and the other half was over 30min late. We waited 25min and then started without the latest attendees. I wish our game master had honored the policy and not let the last group in since they were so late. We ended up full to capacity with a bunch of people who hadnt heard the back story and were mostly just standing in our way as we tried to solve the puzzles. It detracted from the experience and made it pretty much impossible to escape. Still, my group had fun.

Escape room adventure with storyline twists and turns... The puzzles and riddles were challenging with the clues and hints ending up in aha moments. Alyssa was great! Dont want to give away anything or be a spoil sport... so just go and experience it yourself!

We had a great time at the escape room solving a murder mystery. There were many physical elements that kept us engaged throughout; I personally like themes with multiple rooms, but we were told before this would be a mystery room and not a typical escape room.

We purchased this experience based on the recommendation that it was appropriate for 10 year olds. I would say that this was not appropriate for this age group. I would caution that anyone who wants to involve kids in this experience should get more information that I did regarding whether or not the room is appropriate. The kids did have a good time although many were scared about a pending event (that was threatened would happen, but did not (and never would) as it is simply part of the story) but again, really is more suitable for an older crowd. For adults, this is a fun activity.

Sherlock mystery. Solid story and puzzles. Wish the typewriter wasnt so finicky! (But maybe that was poor typesmanship on my part). Recommend going with 5 people (more is ok but fewer is harder).

My son just had his birthday at Ryptic escape room last Friday 10/26 and it was quite an adventure for them. It’s all about team work and having fun. My 8 year old and his friend got a little scared but all in all it was a fun experience.Our game master was a really nice lady. A bit strict but she needs to because 10 boys can be a tough one! I love how she helped solve problems by asking them great questions. She was an awesome master!The place was ok. It’s located in an old building so the smell was a bit unpleasant. Not too bad though.Anyway, it was a great experience!

The murder mystery game was a lot of fun!

Group of three had a fun time. The puzzles were tricky and took the full time. I think the hints available were a bit TOO helpful and walked you through it instead of just pointing you in the right direction, but we did have a family with small kids in the room so it might have been catered to the entire group, in which case, nicely done, host. Some props have been heavily abused as expected, but everything worked fine. There were a few abstract puzzles but kept you could think your way through.

Went in with a group of 7 folks for the alien scenario. We had a lot of fun trying to work out the puzzles. Our GM did a great job prepping us for the activity.

I kind of want to keep going back to try and solve ALL the puzzles.

Pretty great, good puzzles, alien one is fun.

Loved it! Had so much fun with all my friends5th grader SF

Fun Escape room for a team building event! Everyone enjoyed the experience.

The puzzles were very challenging. I would most likely still be in there if I had been by myself. There were lots to do. I like the props. They combined our group with another making it 9 people which made it crowded. Sometimes we had a hard time communicating, because there was no one leader and everyone was working on different things. This was my first time so I didnt know what to expect, but it might be cool to have stuff in the room with lights and sound effects and for sure smaller groups.

Very creative and fairly difficult. Everyone in our group had a great time. Our facilitator, Chad, did a great job. Fun experience. I highly recommend it.

Definitely a great escape room. Clever puzzles. Well thought out. Difficult but fun! My only issue is having to buy 10 spots if you want to only play with your friends.

So much fun!! Had an amazing time. We bonded as a family and had quite the adventure in the process. Jazz our guide was super funny and easy going and made the experience even more fun. We had never done this before and it was so great. Definitely recommend it. Thanks Jazz!!!

Its one of the very so-so rooms weve been to. Its ran-down, the host stays with you in the room, the puzzles are boring, and things are not working there.For example, we could open the final lock even before we solved any final puzzles. As it turned out, it wasnt properly locked in the first place.Also, 10 people limit for a room that could take maximum of 6 was not good either.If youre really into escape rooms, Id definitely NOT recommend this one.

Went here for a friends birthday party. Had a great time, and will definitely be back for their other rooms.

I had high hopes for this escape room, since it has such good ratings online. However, I was disappointed on a number of fronts:- The puzzles mostly amounted to finding a number which is used to unlock a padlock. There were at least five instances where you needed to do that, which was repetitive and boring. Furthermore, you can brute force padlocks relatively easily, which makes it uninteresting.- The props were of mediocre quality; there was no interactivity.- The room was dirty, bordering on filthy; there was hair on the floor, lots of fluff, and some of the props were sticky. This arguably could have been part of the set, but I remain highly sceptical.- The game master started cleaning the room up to its original state before we had finished.- The capacity was too high; ten people (eleven if you count the game master) in such a small room is both very loud and very hot.- $30 per person is extortionate, with ten people thats $300 which is absolutely not worth it for the experience. It would be much better if only ~five people were in the room (from a price standpoint and from a heat/noise standpoint).Despite the above lambasting, The Room gets two stars, since it did function correctly as an escape room (1 star would be if it was somehow dysfunctional).

Awesome fun, great host, tough but doable! Definitely recomend getting at least 6 people together- great friend or work activity for everyone!!

Ryptic Room Escape was, by far, the best Escape the Room experience Ive had. Having gone to over 5 different rooms, Ryptic differentiated itself with puzzles that were hard enough to be engaging but not so difficult that they led to frustration. We came in a larger group of 7 and had a great time debating what to do next in the rooms.Its definitely worth checking out and the game masters make the whole experience far more fun. Theyre entertaining, helpful, and know how to show you a good time. 100% recommend!

Expected it to have them explore different rooms to escape? We just stayed in one room the whole time trying to solve mystery. For that price, I thought there would be more to do.

An awesome place to spend time with friends. The puzzles were challenging and fun at the same time. Though my group couldnt make it out, we had a lot of fun. Good for groups of 6-8 people. Be sure to divide and conquer!

Fun for a work outing.

Great fun & enthusiastic staff. My husband and I, 8 year old daughter and her 9 year old friend, along with another family, attempted the Escape from Aliens, couldnt solve it! The girls were a little scared of the room and spooky plot, but enjoyed it more than feeling fearful.

Fun and challenging. My group almost didnt make it out! Our game host was funny. We did a private room that had an aliens/UFO theme. Cant say much without spoiling it, but I highly recommend this for a fun afternoon with friends and family.

Our host Jazz was the best. Ive been to plenty escape rooms but how he made to stranger groups come together but then leave like family is amazing! Hes awesome!

What an unexpected surprise! My wife and I have birthdays close to one another so we decided to bring the whole family for a combined birthday. I was expecting to be bored ( like going to a luncheon or something ) but I had an awesome time! im not big on writing reviews but this one deserves one. Well done!

Good for team event or hanging out with friends. Everyone had fun!

Great rooms and situations planned. Even if you dont solve the mystery, youll be thrilled to try to. The people planning these escape games are VERY detailed and think outside the box. They have many storylines for you to try and go multiple times.

A great experience - so much fun!

A group of friends and I did Escape from the Aliens, and we got out in 51 minutes. The puzzle complexity is comparable to the ones in SF, although the production value is lacking. Use your hints wisely and make sure you look and jot down everything you see. Also, you can check in to Facebook and Yelp to gain additional hints. All in all, we had fun, and I would recommend it.

Attended for a bachelor party with 7 other guests. Puzzles were challenging but surmountable, hints were helpful and not coy or misleading. Interesting assortment of props and puzzle designs; many based around collecting combinations or keys, but manner of collection varied. Even with 8 people, plenty of puzzles to solve simultaneously.

Great fun! Our guide was animated and hilarious. Try it with friends, family or coworkers. It is quite the challenge!

Wonderful Room Escape. We saw this on Big Bang Theory and had to go check it out. Turns out it was a great decision! There really isnt anything else like a room escape. The closest ive ever felt to being in an episode of 24.I havent been to any others, but definitely will after this!

Visiting from Germany and having done a number of room escape games in Europe, I found this one didnt meet my expectations.Without spoiling anything, heres the specifics:- The decoration / theme of the room was very bland - for the most part it looked like a regular room with a few shelves. For comparison, try image searching for e.g. room escape Munich - these are usually much more elaborate.- The puzzles involve finding the combination for a combination lock or finding the key to a lock. There was no automation at all in the room. Most games like this rely heavily on electronic systems to allow you to proceed. I.e., hanging pictures on the wall in the correct order and a previously closed drawer will automatically open - this magic adds a lot to make rooms like this interesting. Considering the high price, this was disappointing- The room wasnt in great shape, multiple items of the decoration were broken.- Youre required to buy all 10 slots, or other players can join your session!- TEN people is too much for the room - personally I think 6 is to much and should be the hard upper limit. Especially since the room isnt particularly large

Great experience - very fun. Better than I expected and our hosts provided great service. Couldnt ask for more except finishing the darn challenge in less time! :)

The host was very good at not telling you how to escape. Its was funny to see everyones skill set come out.

Had a ton of fun at Ryptic. Great hosts, engaging puzzle experience, and overall great evening out. A must do if youre looking for a unique thought provoking experience with a crew!

Enjoyed an hour here with 8 other friends, and thought we had a fun time here. The host was a kind and courteous gentleman.

Lots of fun with a group of friends. The puzzles were just the right level of challenging. Not the most atmospheric puzzle room though: its just a converted office, with very little decoration.

The room was a bit small for 10 people, but it was not easy to solve either. All in all, its fun, the game master was helpful. Carpool! there is limited parking!

Best host coolest dude yo. 10/5 was really good puzzles made new friends.

Had a great time playing Escape from the Poltergeist! There were some quirky puzzles at different levels of difficulty so everyone could feel useful. Loved the creativity and the plot!

The rooms may look small but are really challenging. We tried the Aliens one and made it out just in time. Apparently its the harder of the two rooms but the team that went to the other one took more time to complete.

Great experience! Cluemaster was very accommodating to our late party and made our escape very immersive and fun. Would definitely recommend to all escapers and puzzle solvers!

Nice people and a good escape room that was the perfect balance of fun and challenging.

This place is the best room escape game in the Peninsula! You have to do a lot more thinking than the usual escape game, and the game master actually takes part in the story! Its like a murder mystery theater plus puzzle game all wrapped into one!

Fantastic room escape! First time doing a room escape, we decided to go to Ryptic, and the staff were very nice. The room escape itself was fun and stimulating. I fully recommend this if you are in San Mateo.

The Poltergeist room was challenging, but very fun, without too many red herrings. It had a good flow and structure.

Hosted a gathering of HSers and got positive responses all around--great fun! Many were newbies to the concept and now converts.

Would absolutely recommend for you and a group of 5-8 friends. Its tough (we didnt win :() but the game is great. Even if youve never done this before, its totally worth. And price was nice for the experience.

Great place to visit with your friends, highly recommend to go with a large group so you can have a good chance of escaping!

Great personal experience and the people who work there are great

Very creative

Really fun and different experience for groups

Wonderful way to spend an hour with friends!

We had a fantastic time at Ryptic Room. Interesting puzzles, fantastic Game Masters, and a lovely location. Cant wait to see what else they come up with.

Its for kid

Fun, but could use a bit of upkeep

Fun times, successfully escaped!

Great game and great gamemaster!

A great experience -- recommend!

Nice staff, fun games.

Great fun, though room felt a bit claustrophobic