Echoes of the Tiki TempleWild Goose Escapes - Huntington BeachEscape roomIRLThis room leans towards the beginner level, but the theming and story are cute and fun!
Tomb Of Anubis13th Gate EscapeEscape roomIRLOnly reason this is a ππ» and not β€οΈ is because it is just way too much for a 60-minute room. Group of enthusiasts here with 500+ games under our belts and we definitely accepted far more hints than we typically do. 90 minutes would be more doable.
Crime Scene: Murder in LAEscapology - Universal CityEscape roomIRLThis room was a little more challenging than their other rooms. Some connections to make that were definitely not clear or intuitive.
Big Maw Bertha's Fussin' & A' Feudin' Moonshine Hill HootenannyGatlin's Escape Games - Downtown GatlinburgEscape roomIRLThis is a great room! It's the right amount of humor and not taking itself too seriously. The theming and environment are fun and very well done. Definitely recommend! Tyler was a great GM.
Surf's UpSurf City EscapesEscape roomIRLThe room is really well done with some puzzles that are a little different - in a good way! The environment is really well-themed and the story is fun. The owner is very friendly and welcoming. Joseph was a great gamemaster
The MCoBeauty Heist - CLOSEDEscapology - Chula VistaEscape roomIRLThis room was... okay. Definitely not up to the Escapology standards. Easy puzzles. Very short. Definitely more of a cute marketing campaign for product placement.
The DogHouseEscape Room 66 - Laguna HillsEscape roomIRLEscape Room 66 does it again! Not quite as hard as their other rooms, but such a cute, fun, well-themed, amazing room!
Grimbly's Charmed QuestGreat Room Escape - San DiegoEscape roomIRLTotally doable with 2 people, but an extra set of eyes or two may help.
Operation Avalanche - CLOSEDTop Tier Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLRoom is good. Theming overall leaves a little to be desired but there are a few theming elements that are pretty cool and well done. There are a few puzzles that are kinda unique and fun, but one or two puzzles that require making a connection between things that aren't intuitive or clear to make. Overall, this is a good room with great potential and definitely fun to play.
TakenMindTrap Escape Room - MurrietaEscape roomIRLNot a spoiler, but I would highly recommend not wearing any smartwatch or anything else that emits any light into the room for the full experience
Trick or Treat - The Chocolate Caper - CLOSED Clever Fox Escape Rooms - Menifee Cherry HillsEscape roomIRLFun room with good theming. A lot of puzzles and locks, not always clear which lock a solved code goes with.
Dreamscape - CLOSEDCinema Escape Rooms - Escondido [prev. Clue Avenue]Escape roomIRLMore combination lock heavy but great variety of puzzles and challenges with some tech thrown in. Overall a fun room.
The Pumpkin Kingβs Christmas Nightmare Before - CLOSEDCinema Escape Rooms - Escondido (Art Hatch)Escape roomIRLMore of a first generation type room but really cute theming
Museum Heist60 to Escape - GurneeEscape roomIRLGood room - a lot of puzzles and some reading. Good theming.
Mountain Top MurdersThe Great Escape Room - ChicagoEscape roomIRLPretty standard escape room with typical puzzle types
The Haunted Hotel [prev. Escape Artist: The Final Seance]The Great Escape Room - ChicagoEscape roomIRLGood room, a lot of physical locks. Some puzzles not intuitive.
Sherlock's Study: What's Up Watson? - CLOSEDThe Great Escape Room - ChicagoEscape roomIRLThis room is a little different. If you are not a good searcher, beware! π§
Lockbuster Video60 to Escape - SchaumburgEscape roomIRLSo much nostalgia in this room! Puzzles aren't quite as good as the other rooms here, but still a lot of fun and a great room!
Magic Heist60 to Escape - SchaumburgEscape roomIRLExcellent theming. Love that a magic themed room actually uses common magic tricks in the puzzles!
Mystery Manor60 to Escape - SchaumburgEscape roomIRLGreat theming and use of story and environment! Good puzzles too, few multi-layer ones.