Through The Sugar GlassQuest TavernEscape roomIRLThis room is absolute eye candy. It’s tough as a two-person group, but still doable. There is a lot of fun use of color, so if you have a colorblind player, just be aware of that. But all around great use of space and such a fun way to spend an hour
Surf's UpSurf City EscapesEscape roomIRLSuch a fun room with a blast of a theme. We were giggling the whole way though. Not a particularly difficult game but so charming and creative and clever
Haunted Evidence [prev. Resurrection]Redondo Beach [prev. Quest Room]Escape roomIRLWe may have been the very final Resurrection at this location on closing night. I’m a scaredy cat…and this was scary…but there were definitely humorous moments to break up the tension. Our GM Jason did an excellent job scaring the pants off of most of our party while also leaving me alone to not have a panic attack. Also, freaking phenomenal immersion and excellent acting. Definitely more immersive theater game than escape room, but the production value is very high. I hope it works as well at the new location
Big Brain Labs60Out - HollywoodEscape roomIRLOur group of 3 enthusiasts was grinning from ear to ear the entire time. While it is a bit more in the category of “activity” room vs traditional “escape” room, there are still plenty of puzzles that get your big brain pumping in a really satisfying way. The set is so colorful and fun, the objectives are clear without being spoon-fed, and the immersion is top notch silly storytelling fun!
Here, Kitty KittyEscape Room LAEscape roomIRLSo silly. So fun. We laughed nonstop through super satisfying puzzles.
Manor MayhemEscape AstoriaEscape roomIRLFirst off, I love an independent room, especially one with this much heart. This is SUCH a great use of space. The owners/designers are clearly passionate about creating engaging stories and unique puzzles that surprise and delight.
Sasquatch On SiteParadigmqEscape roomIRLReally excellent use of space. They packed a ton of puzzles into this nonlinear room. Our time went by so quickly! When we escaped, we were shocked that 50 minutes had already passed. I guess time really does fly when you’re having fun.
Atomic CafeNW Escape ExperienceEscape roomIRLThis room is downright delightful. May be a little small for large groups, but our little two person team had a great time bopping to some oldies and saving the world. Really satisfying puzzling and an immaculately adorable setting.
Operation: D.B. CooperNW Escape ExperienceEscape roomIRLA fun local-lore escape adventure that kept the two of us running around the whole time. Nice mix of tactile and tech. Our Agent Hedgehog (Lily) gave great gentle nudges while keeping us immersed in the game.
Murder MansionCountdown GamesEscape roomIRLThis room is absolutely delightful. Great use of technology and a wide variety of puzzles.
The Scary OneCountdown GamesEscape roomIRLThe amount of reading in this room is absolutely bonkers. There are some VERY cool surprises, and the set is absolutely delightful. But there were also some VERY frustrating logic jumps and time-sinks (and that pretty much ruined the experience for our group). And one hint our GM gave because “it isn’t actually in the room.”
Stash HouseStash HouseEscape roomIRLThis is definitely a puzzlers room: so much to do, and so many solid puzzles. We had a great time as a group of 6 enthusiasts. The hype is strong, and for good reason.
Doctor Psycho60Out - HollywoodEscape roomIRLI enjoyed this room way more than I expected. I typically don’t like bloody/scary rooms, and while this one was pretty gory, it wasn’t super scary. Our GM Chandler was excellent- very welcoming, and added ambiance. As two enthusiasts, we made it out in under 30, and we enjoyed every moment.
Irvine School of Wizardry and the Goblin's SecretsHidden DonkeyEscape roomIRLThis room is MAGIC. It felt like we were literally walking into a certain theme park. The production value is so top notch.
Ink & AshesExodus Escape RoomEscape roomIRLAbsolutely love the way this room plays. The puzzles are so satisfying. A mix of impressive tech and tactile locks really gives the satisfaction of a classic room with the story immersion of newer Gen experiences. You know you’re in for a treat when the top time on the leaderboard is only 18 minutes left. (I hate to see when people are able to finish a room in under 30)
Jewel of the SeaIntrepid Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLThe puzzles in this room are super satisfying. And the set is really fantastic - really the entire building from the moment you enter the front door. They really do a lot with a small space.
The Magic CottageInfinity EscapeEscape roomIRLSuch a gorgeous room. Really fun linear gameplay with a lot of puzzle variety.
The PyramidEscape Room LAEscape roomIRLWe had a mixed group of newbies and enthusiasts, and everyone had a blast. I do wish our group had stayed together a bit more, as we all missed a puzzle or two here and there since parts are very nonlinear, but the set is beautiful and I was *shocked* when I realized how long this room has been around. Definitely worth a trip downtown
Moriarty's ManorMindFox EscapeEscape roomIRLSuper fun room with an excellent variety of puzzles and wonderful theming. Clever puzzles. Creative mechanics. Teamwork really is key. Linear and engaging from start to finish. Seems like physically it would be tough with fewer than 4 players.
Black and White CafeMindFox EscapeEscape roomIRLThe puzzling in this room is really excellent. Lots of variety and layering to really get your brain going. Nonlinear room with plenty to do to keep a party of 4 on their toes. The flow is a bit inconsistent with the number of puzzles per objective, but overall we had a blast.