Irvine School of Wizardry and the Goblin's SecretsHidden DonkeyEscape roomIRLAs good as escape rooms get from a production design standpoint. Really feel the magic. Puzzles were straight forward and not challenging. But an awesome experience.
Black DragonEscape Room LAEscape roomIRLThis is a solid room with great aesthetics that is lacking the magic moments that make top rooms truly special. I would say it was the least impressive room at this location. Pyramid remains number one. Nothing bad here and solid for enthusiasts, but those looking for amazing rooms should do a lot of others first.
Something's Out There!Maze Rooms - West LAEscape roomIRLThis room has way too few puzzles. Missed opportunity because what is there is well done and the theming is fun. But we got the second fastest time ever with only three of us and the escape rate is 43%. Needs a few more things to truly be in the top tier of escape rooms
The Trials Of MerlinTrapped! Escape Room - UplandEscape roomIRLDespite some good technology the room feels dated. Too much just following directions while simultaneously not fully utilizing the cooler parts of the space. Newbies would likely love it. More experienced will probably be a bit underwhelmed. Our game master Fern was awesome.
40 ThievesMindTrap Escape Room - TemeculaEscape roomIRLOne of the best escape rooms I've ever done. The set detail and level of immersion are as high of quality as they come. Not a single thing to fault in the room. A must do room and worth traveling for. As polished as you will find.
The TreehouseConfusion EscapesEscape roomIRLSet and room were very well designed and fun and captured the magic. Some beat up edges and dated materials/locks are the only things stopping this from being one of the best of all time. Very worthwhile room.
13th BasementExit Game OC - AnaheimEscape roomIRLReally fun satire of escape rooms. But a bit short, easily could have done more, and it was so well done we wanted more.
The Last JobConfusion EscapesEscape roomIRLNot on the same level as treehouse but worth doing while you're there. Not worth traveling for otherwise.
Wizard's Treasure60Out - HollywoodEscape roomIRLI don't know why people are giving this room positive reviews. This is for the most absolute beginner of players and feels like it was designed years ago. There are some cute things, but no real sense of adventure, you can see the whole room the second you enter. It's just underwhelming. It's fine for a child or to really show someone how an escape room works, but this praise on an app for enthusiasts is very misleading.
Treasure IslandBrain Games Escape RoomEscape roomIRLThis room repurposes the literal set from the former 60 Out Tiki Room. So if you have done that room there will be some puzzles you've done before.
Whatever Happened To The Garretts?Maze Rooms - West LAEscape roomIRLGreat design and adventure. Very easy puzzles.
AvalancheMaze Rooms - Robertson BlvdEscape roomIRLThis whole location suffers from puzzles that put one straight forward thing in front of you at a time. But contains one of my favorite moments I've had in any escape room.
Atlantis: The Forgotten CityHypnotic Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLYet again, way too easy. Beautiful sets and rooms all underwhelmed by the most straight forward "puzzles" imaginable. All the technology is there for something awesome but they make it so easy that it's disappointing
The Secret At Whitmore EstateBreaking Point Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLNot as good as Headcase if you're debating between the two. Fairly run of the mill standard room.
PlaygroundThe Escape Game - IrvineEscape roomIRLIt's a room that makes it so a lot of kids can play, but it is tons of fun. We took it on with just two people and had to run flat out the whole time. One of my favorite experiences
Enchanted [prev. Warlocked]Redondo Beach [prev. Quest Room]Escape roomIRLFun. Quest Room masters can give hints too quickly and without prompting. Happens in many rooms. The lots of optional puzzles nature makes most things simple and not as satisfying as could be
Zoe - CLOSEDEscapade GamesEscape roomIRLAs just a haunted house or just an escape room it falls short. But as an intersection of the two it is awesome
Wrongfully ConvictedThe Escape RevolutionEscape roomIRLLots of awesome elements. One puzzle that was completely illogical. Really satisfying experience
Escobar: Part 1 (The Betrayal)The Escape RevolutionEscape roomIRLAmazing experience undercut by unclear puzzling.