Diablo Escapes - Walnut Creek, California

Planted T. M.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Outstanding Virtual Escape Room Experience!

We had an amazing time celebrating my 12-year-old son’s birthday with a virtual escape room, and I can’t recommend this experience enough! From start to finish, it was fun, engaging, and perfectly challenging for both kids and adults.

The game was incredibly well-designed, keeping everyone on their toes with clever puzzles, exciting twists, and just the right balance of teamwork and problem-solving. The host was fantastic—enthusiastic, helpful, and made sure the birthday boy felt extra special throughout the experience!

What makes this even better? This is a locally owned business—and supporting small businesses like this is so important. You can tell they put so much passion and creativity into what they do.

If you’re looking for a unique, high-energy, and hassle-free way to celebrate a birthday, this is it! 🎉 Highly recommend for families, friends, or even team-building events. We’ll definitely be back for another adventure!

Julie M.

I was looking for an escape room that would be available the same day since a lot of the other escape rooms always get booked really really fast. I came across this place and was very pleased with this type of VR escape room. It was a great experience. I never thought I would've loved an escape room that had to do with virtual reality.

It was my 13 year-old son birthday and my little sister went with us as well. We had so much fun. We did the pirate escape room. The only thing with this escape room, the pirate one in specifics is that you will have to bend over to pick up items and objects and if you're wearing the backpack, it's very difficult and it's a workout so be prepared.

Other than that, I'm excited to try the other escape rooms and excited to come back. What a great experience. If you're looking for something fun to do and you have some money to spend or you would like to do a date night this is a great place to bond, and have fun.

Kris P.

Went here on Presidents Day 2025 to celebrate my nephew's birthday and had an amazing time! I've done several escape rooms before but never VR. The VR experience just takes it to the next level! The owners/gamemasters were super friendly and attentive to the needs of the players and guests. The facility and equipment were in great condition. Definitely recommend this experience! - Kris

Mackenzie S.

Absolutely LOVED this place. The kindest owners as well. This was the coolest experience I have done in so long and it was so well made. The VR experience was perfect and so well put together. I am truly raving about this and will be recommending this to everyone. I will also be back!! Thank you for this experience!!!

Suleyka W.

Worth every penny!! Funnest time I've ever paid for hands down! Actually my brother paid but still 😆 Getting there is a little tricky so, I've added pictures of where to drive towards once you turn into the parking lot. Leave your jackets, sweaters, phones, purse etc in the locker or in your car. Once You're hooked up, you're so immersed in the mission that it literally melts your worries away because the views are incredible, you feel like you've actually been transported to a beautifulfar away vacation destination, plus you'll be pretty invested in the mission that nothing else matters. It's a great bonding experience, you'll share triumphs, laughs, ideas etc...usually kids argue or fight over things - not this time, it was pure FUN! They were so into the experience that instead of arguing, they participated so nicely which made for an even better experience. staff is so attentive and truly want you to enjoy your experience so they're super involved and invested. You can reserve a space for a birthday 🎂 party, they have a snack shop and clean restrooms 🚻.

Alberto E.

Absolutely love Diablo Escapes! Seriously, this place is a blast. From the moment you walk in, the staff is incredibly welcoming and super helpful, which just made our date nights even more special. We’ve been here twice already and can’t get enough. The escape rooms are brilliantly designed—so engaging and fun. And the virtual reality? Mind-blowing! It feels like you’re transported to another world.

Booking online is a breeze too, and we’ve even snagged same-day slots a couple of times. Just a heads up, it can get busy, so maybe check ahead.

My fiancee and I are already planning our next visit to try out the other adventures they offer. It’s perfect whether you’re out with your special someone or rolling with a group. Can’t recommend this place enough!

Joel A.

Absolutely Amazing experience. If I could leave 10 Stars I would. First off, our coordinator was great, she answered all my questions on the phone before we arrived. Then we got there and she went over all the options, games, costs, rules and equipment. The whole gaming experience was better than we expected and we will be back for more, especially with the discount voucher we received after we were done. Thanks so much for a memorable time !!!!

David H.

Went with 4 kids 10-13 and this one adult. Place was well run, from the booking system, to the phone being answered when inquiring about glasses under VR headset, to pre-game briefing. Be prepared, if you're the lone adult, you'll need to fill out a waiver for everyone with you the first time you come. Takes a few minutes.

I enjoyed the experience, but won't be going back. Business was run fine, but you're paying a premium for a technology that is not really there yet. Compared with home video game systems, the graphics are lacking. Hand controls and general interactivity with the elements of the game leave a lot to be desired. Room was a little too small to comfortably operate with 5 people. Batteries need be changed out during the 1 hour process (to their credit, they do it very quick).

The state of the technology and the experience does not justify the premium pricing. All 4 kids enjoyed it, but 3 of the 4 kids stated they would prefer the local "traditional" escape room to this VR option if given the choice. When I explained they could each see 3 movies and get a small popcorn at 2 of those movies, it was 4 of 4 kids choosing the movie option. All that said, it does have cool potential for the future when the technology gets there.