Election DayAppleseed AvenueEscape roomOther Election Day by Appleseed Avenue is a bold and refreshing take on escape rooms, blending crime-solving and even an autopsy into a whimsical puppet-filled world. It felt like stepping into an old-school CSI video game, scouring evidence, evaluating crime scenes, and piecing together clues to crack the case. With a generous 100-minute runtime, the game gave us plenty of time to immerse ourselves in the beautifully designed sets, which were so charming and full of personality that I didn’t want to leave. The humour was adorable, the characters were delightful, and we found ourselves laughing throughout the experience. That said, I did wish there were more spaces to unlock as we progressed, as this could have created additional moments of surprise and adrenaline. Some of the gameplay leaned heavily on screen-based tasks, which, while appealing to some, made the pacing feel slower for me at times. There’s also an intriguing detective-room cabinet with numerous compartments that only opened a few times. This felt like a bit of a tease and is a missed opportunity for more interactive reveals. Still, these are small critiques of what is ultimately a creative and highly enjoyable escape room experience. Election Day is an impressive debut and one I expect will quickly become a must-play for escape room fans visiting or living in Los Angeles.
The 49 Boxes [Immersive Experience]Cloud EscapeEscape roomOther I played 49 Boxes at RECON 2024 Los Angeles and WOW what a beautiful, moving, and thoughtfully designed experience this was. The props are high quality antiques and the storytelling is rooted in true magic history. I’d love to do this again to see more of the artifacts and puzzle tracks, as there are many.
The John Wick ExperienceJohn Wick ExperienceEscape roomOther This is immersive theatre at its worst. You wait the entire experience for something to happen as the rooms continually build tension, but then nothing really happens. The John Wick films are known for their hand to hand combat and well choreographed shootouts. This experience has none of that. The only redeeming quality are the impressive set pieces. Most of the actors were giving nothing, save for the casino dealer, who was quick and funny with his insults. Save your money and go elsewhere in Vegas.
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