Chapter 1: Occam's Apartment

This room was great! We played as 2 people and took up the entire time with only 20 seconds left, haha. We actually played all 3 chapters this week and this was my favorite of the 3. One of the funner rooms I have experienced. Great storytelling, great puzzles, and fun surprises. I also thought that it was pretty novel how they save your decisions and progress and use those to influence the storytelling in the future chapters if you come back and play. It definitely makes me more interested in the story than I normally am in a room where you don’t really impact or influence it. I will definitely come back to continue the story and see how it all plays out!

Probably the most immersive, high tech escape room in the Bay Area! There were so many puzzles we haven't seen before, and the way each puzzle is integrated into the story (and the vibe of the room) is fantastic. We didn't escape in time (we had 1 puzzle left), but the unique thing is that they'll save your progress so you can pick up right where you left off! Massive props to the OTC team, the whole experience was worth the trip. We will definitely be back to finish this off!

Definitely has become one of my favorite rooms. Also really like the team behind this series!

It’s taken me a few days to come back and write this review because I wanted to do this room (and Off The Couch Games in general) justice. I was fortunate to be able to play all three of the available chapters in one marathon day with a fantastic group of enthusiasts, and I found the whole adventure from start to finish to be truly outstanding. Our GM and everyone who helped us at the front desk were so helpful and welcoming, and that set the tone from the start. Each of the three chapters is unique, and yet the storyline is cohesive in a way that makes you feel invested. Interesting and unique tech was refreshing (I don’t remember a single padlock), and the lighting design was unlike anything I’ve experienced. The character interaction woven throughout the storyline made it so much fun, and honestly, I want every escape room experience to be more like this! For me, this is a new benchmark for what an escape room experience can be, and I’ll be among the first in line to do the newest chapter that will be opening up soon.

Loved this first chapter! Loved the way clues were given. The way this escape room operates is how all escape rooms should operate. Love the tech, the story line, the immersion, just everything! Putting this room in my top 10!

One of the craziest, most well thought-out rooms I've ever done. Challenging puzzles without any cheap locks, really well done set, and really novel ideas.

Absolutely stellar experience. The story and setting were incredibly immersive—felt like we were in the apartment, not just playing in a set. Puzzle flow was smooth and purposeful, pushing the story forward in all the right ways. Big props to the GM system: hinting came from an in-world NPC, integrated perfectly with the narrative and never broke immersion. Hints nudged us just enough without spoiling anything—textbook execution. The whole staff was top-notch, from the welcome to the intro to the post-room debrief. Everyone clearly loves what they’re doing, and it showed. The variety of puzzle types—some familiar, some wildly original—kept things fresh, and the light tech integration was seamless and thematic. We played as a duo, which worked great. With more players, you’d move faster, but honestly, smaller is better here—you’ll want time to savor all the layers. Not scary, but definitely unsettling in places. Too sophisticated and cerebral for kids, though. Bonus: you interact with live actors during the game, which adds even more depth. Highly recommend—this one’s easily in my top 3 of all time. Can’t wait for Chapter 2!

Off The Couch is absolutely a 10/10 experience. Not only are the staff members friendly, but they are extremely professional, kind, and attentive as well. My boyfriend and I started on Chapter One today and were SO happy about our experience that we booked another session with them right away - especially because we are from out of town and can't go here as often as the locals. The difficulty of the puzzles were just the right amount of challenging - aka they were manageable, logical, and not impossible to solve. Additionally, I love how the "hints" are given in a different way - aka not a direct verbal hint, but there will be other "elements" in the game that push you towards the right direction. I also love how you can save your progress and revisit Off The Couch at any time - it truly makes this experience so much more enjoyable than a "rushed" 60 minute escape room session because you can come back to solve OTC at any time.

Fun game looking forward to many more games…