漆黒の悟り [Shadow Zen]Studio Escape Daikoku-choEscape roomIRLSuper awesome for English-speakers! The owners speak fluent English. Really cool pieces that I haven’t seen in my 100 escape rooms experience! Completely understand why this place has so many great reviews!
女王と国のために [For Queen & Country]Studio Escape NipponbashiEscape roomIRLWorks just fine for English speakers! Amazing effects that blew my mind!
Stash HouseStash HouseEscape roomIRL- a puzzle within a puzzle. After solving one puzzle, it would have a requirement to apply it elsewhere. Putting items in the correct spot wasn’t enough. - one puzzle there has multiple parts/doors to it. - must’ve used at least 40 clues for our party of 2. - be extra vigilant and observe everything first, before trying to solve any puzzles. - the owners are super cool and very accommodating.
13th BasementExit Game OC - AnaheimEscape roomIRL- They let us have a sneak peak of the room before booking, to see if it was tolerable for a scaredy cat like me. - Prices are super affordable, room is easily doable with 2 experienced people, the set design is outstanding, and the owners are the best. - 2/10 scary. If you lock in to your game, you’ll forget to be scared.
Escobar: Part 1 (The Betrayal)The Escape RevolutionEscape roomIRLOUTSTANDING. TOP 5 BEST I’VE DONE. Lots of walking back and forth to accomplish puzzles but it’s a short walk. I personally wouldn’t recommend the Escobar: Part 2.
Motel MollyOmescape - San JoseEscape roomIRLI post this review to help those that are scaredy cats like me! - scarier than I expected - we had 6 total guests. 2 would’ve been impossible. - more of an experience, than an escape room with puzzles.
An Office EscapeCinema Escape Rooms - Los AlamitosEscape roomIRLHard to play with only 2 people, but unforgettable experience.
TombstoneMaze Rooms - West LAEscape roomIRLTop 3 most memorable rooms. Outstanding room with many never-before-seen mechanics. Needs more lighting though.
The Secret Experiment [The Secret]MPowerEscape roomIRL- great experience for 2 experienced players. You will only need a 3rd person for 10 seconds and your game guide can come in to assist. - the room was very modern and well crafted. The cover photo makes it seem like “it’s a secret society” theme but it’s just about finding why a scientist went missing. - room was so good. We booked another one right after. - the owners are very passionate! Great conversations!
Escape from the Blue RoomReal Escape Game IkebukuroEscape roomIRL- Room is not private. I paid $150 USD total to make it private for me and my partner. - Employees said they cater to Japanese guests first but they can guide us/ translate if we reserved the whole room. - The room literally is not in the Japanese language at all. They have more English aspects. It’s more just using your eyes to see and brain to put it together. They did an intro with a paper in English explaining the rules. - Our guide was in the room with us 95% of the time.