We were pleasantly suprised by how entertaining it was.
The game started fairly easily - tough but solvable and then we got a little more challenged in the middle where we needed to use some more clues.
Liked the interaction of what was in the box with the surroundings.
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allisonsM2548TL
September 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Escape the City is an excellent way to explore the neighborhood
We loved the Escape the City boxes. We just did the Castro box and previously did the other San Francisco box a few years earlier. We live just outside the city and this was a fun activity for a few hours. It made us notice things that we previously never did- and later when visiting the area we were reminded of our experience.
The clues were hard but clever- but the optional hints made it easier. It’s my only escape room experience, but my kids found it familiar to other escape rooms.
$50 seemed like a lot at first for the box. But it’s such a great deal- it was great entertainment for our family of four for several hours. More affordable than a traditional escape room and much nicer to be outside and at your own pace.
I liked the Castro neighborhood better than SOMA but both were good. But be warned- it is the Castro- you may see some nudity.
When we travel next we might try a box in a new city. We’ve gotten gifts of boxes for friends in their cities and recommended it to others.
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P6381AUlaurelm
July 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
An amazing, captivating adventure for the whole family!
Our Escapely experience in the Castro was amazing! We have a 3 month old baby and it was the ideal adventure to take him on! We went with my in-laws, our best friends and their baby and everyone had a blast. The clues were engaging, challenging, fun, and kept us completely captivated and enthralled throughout. We loved the difficulty level and were perfectly challenged every step of the way.
I liked how diverse the clues were and how they all connected.
We also loved the other Escapely SF game and gifted one to our friends in DC. I’ve done Escape rooms around the world and Escapely is truly one of the best I’ve ever experienced!
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A3775HJmathieul
April 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
So much fun!
Absolutely loved the game! We had high expectations for the Castro edition after having completed their other SF-based game—it did not disappoint, we had a blast. What a fun way to spend a few hours in the city!
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kashk2026
January 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Not great
This was gifted to us. It was nice to get out and do something for free. However, carrying all the clues around was annoying and some of the clues had too many pieces to be practical to do outside
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Y2795ISedwardk
December 31, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great game experience that really understands the neighborhood!
I grew up in the Castro and was very excited to find a game centered on such an important place in my life. My daughter and I love puzzles and had an absolute blast mixing stories of my childhood with ghostly puzzles using the neighborhood as a source of the clues.
We were very pleasantly surprised that these puzzles were actually puzzling and required you to think and explore the neighborhood. Having a clue in front of Harvey Milk's camera shop let me know that the puzzle makers really understood the neighborhood and it made us read a plaque VERY carefully to figure out the solution.
My daughter is heading back to school with the NY Central Park game in hand, this was a super fun experience and I'm a bit jealous that she gets to do another one.