PanIQ Escape Room San Francisco
PanIQ Escape Room San Francisco
PanIQ Escape Room San Francisco
4.5
11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday
2:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
2:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
2:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
2:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
About
It's the perfect time to PanIQ! Whether you're looking for a fun team-building activity, something new for your "tribe" to do for fun, or an inspired date night, PanIQ Rooms offer the hottest themes and challenges in escape rooms. Choose your theme, find a time, and get ready to test your mettle. You and your team will have 60 minutes to find the clues, decipher the puzzles, and solve the mystery to conquer the room and escape! PanIQ Room was one of the first escape room companies in the U.S., and since 2014, we’ve been the first to bring the latest generation experience as well. Now with more than a dozen locations spread across three continents, we are taking over the world, delivering a marriage of fun and challenge on a whole new level. Find one near you (or partner with us to open your own franchise in your town) … and get ready.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: Mission District
From burritos to bicyclists, the Mission is the foundation for all things hip in the city. Cultural attractions, an independent arts community, sumptuous street murals and a high density of bars and cafes make this neighborhood a magnet for young people. While terrific inexpensive food is abundant, its top-of-the-line restaurants now compete with the city’s best for fashionable diners. Indulge as the locals do by heading to Mission Dolores Park, buy some ice cream, and savor one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country.
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- 16th St Mission • 4 min walk
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4.5
109 reviews
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mel260
Murrieta, CA44 contributions
Mar 2020
My friends and I visited 2 escape rooms here- Wizard & Medieval. We had a great time as Wizards and enjoyed all the activities in this room. The room has a little wear and tear so some items give themselves away pretty easily but we had a great time! The Medieval room was another story. They do say it is scary and I found that to be very true. But it was more macabre (dead severed heads, creepy sound effects, and torture devices). If that's your thing- enjoy. That room was hard though- so hustle!
Written March 10, 2020
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Jeannie
San Francisco, CA12 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
Completed The Prison room this weekend and had a great time.
5-star experience:
Groupon promotion
Easy booking
Friendly staff
Top notch staging
Engaging puzzles
Looking forward to checking out other rooms offered.
5-star experience:
Groupon promotion
Easy booking
Friendly staff
Top notch staging
Engaging puzzles
Looking forward to checking out other rooms offered.
Written January 13, 2015
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Dear kinilu,
Many thanks for your review. We glad you enjoyed the game and were satisfied with our service.
We hope to see you back again soon!
Best,
Team PanIQ
Written February 22, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
AkosG0625
Slunj, Croatia15 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
We heard about the game on Groupon, first didn't really know what to expect... We had an incredible hour in the Prison. The theming is perfect, the puzzles are very creative! It's very addicting, and the employees are very funny/helpful. We could escape and we're planning to go back with my GF to try there other two rooms. Don't hesitate, try it out!
Written January 7, 2015
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Territhetripp
Menlo Park, CA83 contributions
Jan 2020
6 of us did the Wizard room challenge which was not easy but we made it through the three rooms in 56 minutes The place is a little worn but clean and the guide was helpful It can take him awhile to respond to the hint call This was my first experience so I cannot compare to others but I will do it again Fun engaging group activity and a great way to spend an hour before dinner The parking is awful Go to garage on 16th and Hoff
Written January 5, 2020
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Mabel-Le-Bamm
London, UK28 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
-there are no spoilers in this review—-
On our arrival we were informed that our time in the game had already started. We arrived 5 minutes before our booking time.
The game explanation was unenthusiastic and we felt fairly unwelcome. We played the psycho game.
There were parts of the game that were quite clever and we hadn’t seen before despite playing around 50 games.
One part we knew how to solve it but the puzzle was not sufficiently well made for us to work out the answer. As a result we ran out of time. We asked for the answer as we had tried several times to solve it but the gamesmaster refused.
We were turfed out as soon as our time ran out. I asked the gm to demonstrate how to solve the unsolvable puzzle and he was unable to demonstrate it working.
There was no explanation of what we hadn’t solved, how far off we were from completing or what we should have done.
Not the same standard of experience as you would receive in the UK or Eastern Europe. I would give it a miss.
On our arrival we were informed that our time in the game had already started. We arrived 5 minutes before our booking time.
The game explanation was unenthusiastic and we felt fairly unwelcome. We played the psycho game.
There were parts of the game that were quite clever and we hadn’t seen before despite playing around 50 games.
One part we knew how to solve it but the puzzle was not sufficiently well made for us to work out the answer. As a result we ran out of time. We asked for the answer as we had tried several times to solve it but the gamesmaster refused.
We were turfed out as soon as our time ran out. I asked the gm to demonstrate how to solve the unsolvable puzzle and he was unable to demonstrate it working.
There was no explanation of what we hadn’t solved, how far off we were from completing or what we should have done.
Not the same standard of experience as you would receive in the UK or Eastern Europe. I would give it a miss.
Written August 8, 2019
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Dear Mabel-Le-Bamm!
Thank you for your feedback.
We are very sorry about your experience you have had with us, this is not the normal customer service we have at our locations.
Please contact me on adam@paniqroom.com to find a way to compensate you.
Thank you
PanIQ Team
Written August 12, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Pattya319
Philadelphia, PA30 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
Travelling with our two "tweens" to California for a vacation. We were meeting up with friends from that area and my friend suggested before we visit Alcatraz that we should try getting out of a jail cell at the Paniq room. Some of the reviews weren't that great but I thought, "why not, let's give it a try"! So glad we did. My kids still talk about it. It was so much fun. Yes, they could use a do over, some of the props are broke or not in the best shape but all in all it was definitely worth it. We probably won't make it back to the West coast for quite awhile but we've already looked into the same type of experience in our area! Great time!!
Written September 16, 2015
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Dear Pattya319,
Thank you very much for taking time writing a review about us! We are very happy you enjoyed the game.
Best,
Team PanIQ
Written September 19, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
floppyhatgigglinggal
League City, TX119 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
This wasn't my first escape room but it was fun! We escaped from the prison cell. Take as many people as you can to figure out the clues! We only had three people and it would have been better with more people! I think you can take six. Dress cool because the adrenalin pumping will make you think it is warm! Wear clothes you can crawl/get on your hands and knees in! It is a fast hour! Have fun!
Written August 12, 2015
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Dear floppyhatgigglinggal,
Many thanks for your comment. We are happy that you enjoyed the game and also very nice to hear you recommendations.
We hope you will return to try our other rooms as well!
Best,
Team PanIQ
Written August 14, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kimber O
San Bruno, United States5 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
It was a good time, pretty much what you'd expect. One comment - our room was pretty dim, and I, being nearly legally blind, could not read clues. I took my cell phone out to use my flashlight, and was admonished right away and told to put it away. Next time I'll just bring a little flashlight!
Written July 22, 2018
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PnkRaeNjEr
San Francisco, CA110 contributions
May 2018 • Family
We were so anxious about this activity but this turned out to be the highlight of the night! We will definitely be back to do it again. The puzzles were challenging but easy enough for our 16 y/o cousin. Parking wasn’t great for the late time slot we got. There are a couple of parking garages near by but were closing before we’d be back. Totally a must do when you’re in town or when you have family or friends over from out of town. Hope to see you soon!
Written May 28, 2018
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Barbara L
San Francisco, CA8 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Six older ladies managed to escape from our cells but not the prison. Great fun! Great for teamwork, problem solving and getting the creative juices flowing. I highly recommend.
Written May 19, 2018
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