Breakout Waikiki - Escape Rooms

We did Y2K and it was fantastic! Our group grew up in the 90's it's so the references were really fun and nostalgic. We really enjoyed the way the puzzles flowed and nothing felt "disjointed". The staff was very friendly and the clues provided were helpful without straight up giving away the answer so we could still have fun solving whatever puzzle we were stuck on. Overall, another great experience and we've already booked Mission Manoa for our next room!

Apr 06, 2025 · S. S.

Y2K Room was so much fun! Exactly what I wanted in a 90s themed room. The entire room felt so nostalgic and the puzzles kept with the vibe. Done a couple of rooms at Breakout Waikiki and they do not disappoint! The staff are very nice and helpful. This was probably my favorite escape room I've ever done!

Apr 06, 2025 · Wen

A disappointing escape room experience was further ruined by a surly employee. My wife and I have been introducing our kids to escape room experiences, and this was the third one we have brought them too. We chose Breakout Waikiki's easiest room accordingly: the one based on stopping a runaway train. We made it half an hour before walking out. Simply put, the puzzles didn't work. The puzzle concepts were easy; the room difficulty rating was fair. But poor calibration in trigger mechanisms, possibly caused by over abuse from previous customers or lack of maintenance from the company, led to everything failing or requiring luck to open. For anyone needing tactile descriptions to believe this review, the first puzzle required pulling train horns in a sequence based on clues. The second puzzle required spinning dials to specific numbers. The dials especially were very poorly maintained and lacked calibration accuracy. They would have required more luck than skill to trigger a lock and are why we walked out. I'm now seeing all the reviews that comment on the dingy-ness. I'm in full agreement. We kept asking our watcher for help and got slow, and pretty useless messages when the clues and trigger mechanisms were so poor. After growing obviously frustrated with the experience, we requested our money back. First time ever that I have done that. And this is where the manager acted like we failed and were failures on this unfortunate room. We were frustrated. He was insulting. Save your money and go somewhere else.

Apr 01, 2025 · Sue Donim

We went a total of 3 times during our trip. Our favorite was the Y2K room. The staff was welcoming, and the facility/escape rooms were in good order. They were definitely challenging, and we finished 2 of the 3 rooms. Would highly recommend. And we will definitely be back!!!

Mar 20, 2025 · Ka'imi Tourady

I had an amazing time at this escape room in Honolulu! The experience was so much fun, and it really brought out the best in teamwork. The puzzles were clever and challenging, but not impossible, making it the perfect balance of fun and brainpower. The atmosphere was fantastic – everything was set up so well, creating an immersive environment that made the whole experience even more enjoyable. It's a great spot for a group of friends or family looking for a unique and exciting challenge. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a fun, collaborative adventure!

Feb 27, 2025 · Heather Newberry