Odditorium Emporium - CLOSEDEscapeX Rooms - Costa MesaEscape roomIRLThis room was a lot of fun, and I wish I had the opportunity to play it again! I enjoyed that it was a like mix of a scavenger hunt and mini games. Our host was also great! So funny!
The Perfumer - CLOSEDQuest Room - HollywoodEscape roomIRLThis escape room was a great challenge! There was a lot for a small team of 3 to do, but each puzzle was creative and fun to solve. We also had a great host, which added to our experience.
Enchanted [prev. Warlocked]Redondo Beach [prev. Quest Room]Escape roomIRLI have mixed feelings about this escape room. I thought the set design and puzzles were well-done, but I don't remember a lot of the second half of the room because my team and I felt rushed through by our host. While succeeding is great, we still wanted to enjoy playthrough and understand the story, but I don't think any of us really know how we got to the end. I would still recommend trying it out, and hope others have a better experience.
Whatever Happened To The Garretts?Maze Rooms - West LAEscape roomIRLMy friends and I thought this room was quite challenging. There were a few puzzles that we thought weren't clear on how to complete, and did need guidance. However, set design was well-done and was still an interesting experience.
The Return of the Magician - CLOSEDUNLOCKED: Escape Room - IrvineEscape roomIRLThis was my first magic related escape room. The theme was expressed thoroughly in set design and puzzles, which made for a fun, immersive experience.
Playground - CLOSEDThe Escape Game - The GalleriaEscape roomIRLThis was my first experience with The Escape Game and I was thoroughly impressed! The set design and gameplay was well-done and a lot of fun!
BeWitchedLaraβs Labyrinth - San Diego [prev. Quest Room]Escape roomIRLThe difficulty level and theme of this escape room was perfect for a couple of my less experienced friends. We were greatly humored by our host, and I got a kick out of one moment that reminded me of playing Project Minotaur (but much less scary). Overall, a great game!
Project Minotaur - CLOSEDQuest Room - HollywoodEscape roomIRLI had a lot of anxiety before going into this escape room. Reading the waiver alone was nerve-wracking. Despite all of the worry, it turned out to be one of my favorite experiences! Playthrough was unique and fun, and following and participating in the story was really memorable. It's probably not for the faint of heart, but it's a great game if you can muster up the courage!
ExcaliburMindTrap Escape Room - MurrietaEscape roomIRLI have mixed feelings about my experience with this escape room. In general, I've enjoyed all of the MindTrap rooms. Set design always impresses me and the puzzles have been fun. However, this time, we had a really poor host. My team and I are pretty experienced players, so we don't often ask for hints unless we're really stuck. But our host was basically talking us through the entire game. We were really exhausted by the constant chatter and didn't feel accomplished in any way. I would still come back because I like this business, but I hope this doesn't happen again.
Arena - CLOSEDMindTrap Escape Room - MurrietaEscape roomIRLI was really nervous about doing this escape room, hoping it wasn't overwhelming to the point that I wanted to tap out, but my friends and I actually had a shockingly good time! The puzzles and tasks weren't very difficult once we were able to get a grip on our nerves. Our hosts were great as well!
The Man From BeyondStrange Bird ImmersiveEscape roomIRLThis is one of my most favorite experiences of all time! I don't normally expect to be deeply emotionally invested in an escape room's story, but this one tugged at my heartstrings and made me want to cry. The actors were incredible! There's so much to do in this room, and would definitely recommend giving it a try.
Hope EndThe Ministry Of PeculiaritiesEscape roomIRLThis experience was incredibly fun! From the moment we stepped through the front doors, it felt like we had walked into a completely different world. The interactions with characters and seeing the story unfold as we progressed was really memorable, and not something I've experienced before. Would definitely recommend for any escape room enthusiast to try!
The Last SupperQuest TavernEscape roomIRLThis was an incredibly unique experience! Anxiety was sky-high, but I had a lot of fun and thought our hosts did an amazing job. I wouldn't recommend taking someone that easily paralyzed by fear though haha
The Butcher - CLOSEDDeceptive GamesEscape roomIRLBeing in this escape room made me more anxious than both coulrophobia rooms hahah. I'm not a big fan of not knowing what's lurking in the dark, but, overall, I had a lot of fun. I don't remember any of the puzzles being too difficult. For a group of mostly scaredy cats, I'm proud of how well we did!
Y2K Virus - CLOSEDThe Unlockables - PowayEscape roomIRLThis was a great room for a first date! It sparked a lot of nostalgia and was really fun to solve.
Irvine School Of Wizardry And The Dragon WandHidden DonkeyEscape roomIRLThis is one of my favorite escape rooms! The set and puzzles are really immersive. Interacting with all the elements of the room, casting spells, and concocting potions made us feel like true witches and wizards.
303 Coulrophobia Ln. - CLOSEDDeceptive GamesEscape roomIRLI was a little nervous going into this escape room, but once I knew animals were in need of rescuing, I felt invincible! This room was a lot of fun and it didn't feel too scary.
Escape The Time Machine - CLOSEDCodebreakers Escape RoomEscape roomIRLThis was one of my first attempts at doing an escape room with only 2 people. My friend and I already had a few rooms under our belts, but this was embarrassingly challenging haha. I still enjoyed the theme and puzzles, even if we didn't succeed.
Maze Of Hakaina - CLOSEDKomnata QuestEscape roomIRLThe general story and atmosphere of this escape room was interesting and well-done, but my team and I did experience a couple hiccups. I remember that something didn't come out in the way it was supposed to, so someone came in to fix it. And for one part that required certain lights, those didn't activate right away. I would have liked to try this location again, but sad to see it's closed.
Red Giant - CLOSEDQuest Room - HollywoodEscape roomIRLThis is one of my favorite escape rooms! The design of this room really feels like you're stepping into a tomb and solving puzzles like a thrill-seeking adventurer. I would absolutely recommend any escape room enthusiast to try this one out!