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Escape Room 831 Gift Certificate ($90 Value)

Elevate your gaming experience to the next level. Only through teamwork with family and friends will you overcome obstacles, earn your freedom, and create memories that'll last a lifetime. Seven rooms; seven scenarios. Each has been meticulously crafted and artfully designed to test your wits. Communication is key as you work together to discover clues, solve mysteries, and emerge victorious in a race against time. This is Escape Room 831, Monterey County's highest-rated interactive gaming experience.

(2) Oscar's Playground Gift Certificates ($40 Value)

Cannery Row’s newest attraction is part arcade, part escape room, part low-key family lounge, and ALL fun.

Oscar’s Playground brings a bevy of games, snacks, local brews, and multigenerational entertainment to a second-floor space with gorgeous bay views. Founders Christina and Barrie Riddoch, who also operate Escape Room 831 on Cannery Row, have created a whimsical hang-out spot for families on the go.

“We felt like families visiting Monterey didn’t have a place to land. After they go to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, they want to get off their feet, have a snack, and check the map. The kids might still be running around, so it’s hard to make quick decisions. At Oscar’s, the kids can play while you rest and choose your next Cannery Row adventure,” Christina says.

Here’s what to expect when you visit this popular new venue.

The vibe

Set above street level at 685 Cannery Row, Oscar’s Playground is a dynamic attraction that appeals to guests of all ages. The spacious venue overlooks Monterey Bay and surrounding streetscapes. There are games, of course, plus a sparkly purple bar top and a lounge area with big-screen televisions, plush couches, and cozy beanbags. A seahorse mural shines under evening blacklights. A special events room is available for private parties, teambuilding events, and nonprofit fundraisers.

The games

Oscar’s has more than two dozen arcade games ranging from old-school favorites to modern releases. Headliners include Minecraft, Halo, Plinko, Jurassic Park, skee ball, Down the Clown, and classic Pac-Man. There are also several escape games, including Mystic Manor, Innocence, and Christmas Story, as well as claw machines with prizes, playful selfie stations, and much more.

The menu

Currently, Oscar’s Playground offers grab-and-go snack food, sodas, and pints by local favorites like Alvarado Street Brewery.

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Special Notes: Local pick up or buyer pays shipping.