The Real Escape Game — SD: Gaming Edition

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The Real Escape Game — SD: Gaming Edition

Name: The Real Escape Game — SD: Gaming Edition
Start: 2026-05-09T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-09T21:00:00-07:00
Location: The Real Escape Game, 550 W B St, San Diego, CA 92101

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Gaming-themed escape room in San Diego sounds like it was designed specifically for people who spent their teens in arcades arguing about Final Fantasy. Curious what the actual puzzles look like.

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Saturday, May 9, 2026

11:00 AM PDT – 9:00 PM PDT

The Real Escape Game, 550 W B St, San Diego, CA 92101

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“Gaming-themed escape room in San Diego sounds like it was…”

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A gaming-themed escape room event in San Diego — puzzles designed around video game logic, pop culture references layered into every room, and the satisfaction of solving something that's actually hard. Groups of 2-6. Book your time slot in advance.

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