Hope EndThe Ministry Of PeculiaritiesEscape roomIRLBEST ROOM WE HAVE EVER PLAYED!! We played Hope End while visiting family in LA. We originally called for more information only to find out they were closed. Instead of telling us to come back another day, they made a few calls and came in just so our group of four wouldn't miss the experience. We were incredibly grateful, and that level of hospitality set the tone before the game even began. The room itself was phenomenal. The immersion is second to none. The sets are incredibly detailed, the cast never breaks character, and the story pulls you in from the moment you start. The puzzles were plentiful and challenging, well balanced for four players, and non-linear enough that everyone stayed extremely busy. We were hustling the entire game and escaped with only seconds remaining! If you're looking for an escape room that's immersive, challenging, and unforgettable, Hope End is absolutely worth the trip. Hope End is still the room we compare every other escape room to.
Help Not WantedThink Solve EscapeEscape roomIRLThe room was in good condition. Nothing broken easy to follow, but nothing particularly memorable. Way too easy for 4 players. We still had over 20 minutes or so remaining when we escaped.
Bubba's Backyard Bar-B-Que And BrouhahaThink Solve EscapeEscape roomIRLOur group of 5 had fun, including one guest who was relatively new to escape rooms. The BBQ theme was well done, the room was in good condition, and there were a couple of creative elements we hadn't seen before. The staff was also very friendly. The room is rated 3/5 difficulty, so we intentionally took our time because we didn't want to finish too quickly. Even then, we escaped with about 25 minutes remaining. We've completed 20+ escape rooms, so experienced groups may find this one goes by fairly quickly, while families and newer players will likely find the difficulty just right. My only criticism is the hint system. We received two unsolicited hints despite never asking for one. We enjoy the challenge and would have preferred the opportunity to solve everything on our own. We experienced something similar in another room at this location, so hopefully it's something they can reconsider. A simple solution might be to ask teams during check-in whether they want proactive hints, or, if possible, display a message asking if they'd like a clue before automatically giving one. There was also one puzzle that didn't seem to register our correct solution right away, costing us a few minutes before the game master realized we'd already completed it. I won't spoil the puzzle, but it seemed like our successful attempt simply wasn't recognized. Overall, this is a fun, well-themed room that we'd definitely recommend. Just don't be surprised if experienced players finish with plenty of time to spare.
