The Lair Of The PuzzlemasterTrapped! Escape Room - UplandEscape roomIRLThis room has some moderate to easy puzzles. Would definitely recommend this room to beginner or intermediate players. Room played linear. Loved the last puzzle as there were consequences for solving the puzzle incorrectly. The theme played out nicely throughout all of gameplay.
The School of Sorcery - CLOSEDThe Exit Game - Los AngelesEscape roomIRLTheme was very on par with the Harry Potter theme it was going for with each house. Appreciated how puzzles were organized in that way as well. Definitely enjoyed the use of technology especially for the final puzzle, yet I’ve had that same puzzle break down on a friend who did the room at a later time. Would recommend for the beginner to intermediate player.
The Lab 51 - CLOSEDThe Exit Game - Los AngelesEscape roomIRLLots of physical activity involved which I loved. Room was one of the biggest escape rooms I’ve done. Puzzles were fairly easy to medium difficulty. Sad to say the room has closed, as I would have recommended it to any beginner or intermediate level players.
Houdini60Out - Silver LakeEscape roomIRLThe theme of this room was spot on! Loved the start of the room along with the use of props and technology. We finished a little over half an hour with a seasoned group of players. Not the hardest or easiest room but definitely fun.
The Cursed - CLOSEDEntangled - Orange [prev. Code Red Escape Rooms]Escape roomIRLPlayed this room because of Groupon. For the price of the Groupon, it was well worth it. Although props were fairly old and one puzzle did breakdown on us, the game master made it up through his constant interaction with us. Loved how the game master kept character all throughout and interacted with us on a regular basis. They were nice of us to let us finish the room after time went out since we were one puzzle away. Would definitely recommend this room for those booking through Groupon.
Try-Wizard Tournament - CLOSEDSquare Room Escape - AnaheimEscape roomIRLFun room! Loved how the group was split up and met back together. It offered a different dynamic than previous escape rooms I’ve done in the past. There were also many unique puzzles as well that I never saw before. Definitely on par with the Harry Potter theme. Would definitely recommend.
Escape the Darkest Hour: Torture ChamberMission Escape GamesEscape roomIRLDecided to play this game for my bachelor party and I loved it! Particularly the involvement of players in some of the props and story line. Puzzles were not too difficult but the scare factor did play a role in us taking us longer to finish the room. No live actors but be weary of jump scares. Would love to try another room with Mission Escape Games.
Down The Rabbit HoleTrapped! Escape Room - UplandEscape roomIRLFun game and a great room for beginners. We played this room with many seasoned players and finished fairly quickly. Puzzles were linear and straightforward. Some were a little more challenging. Would definitely recommend for those who have a handful of escape room experiences if not none.
Pandora’s BoxTrapped! Escape Room - Los AngelesEscape roomIRLI wanted to love this room more, but most of the time handful of people can solve a puzzle at a time. Only 2 people from our group of 6 were the main ones solving the puzzles. The interaction between the game master and players was great, however. Loved how they incorporated that aspect with the theme of the room. I recommend playing this room with 4 people or less.
Grandma's SurpriseTrapped! Escape Room - Los AngelesEscape roomIRLTheme was very surprising without any spoilers! Puzzles were linear and we were able to finish the normal puzzles fairly quickly. The bonus puzzles were very challenging. Would definitely recommend to those who are beginners to intermediate.
An Hour to Kill - CLOSEDThe Exit Game - Los AngelesEscape roomIRLWe had a large group play and it was definitely fun. The opening was a surprise and the use of technology for some of the puzzles was very unique. Loved the ending of the room as well. Puzzles were linear. I would recommend this room for a group of 6 or less. Definitely recommend this room to the intermediate player.
The Light Room - CLOSEDNodus 805 Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLSad to see that this room closed down. This was one of the more difficult escape rooms that I’ve played. Loved the theme and storyline. We did have to use multiple hints, but in the end our group was able to escape.
Operation: X-13Trapped! Escape Room - Los AngelesEscape roomIRLFun experience and a little twist following the theme during the middle of gameplay. Loved how the theme was carried out by the game master. Puzzles were medium difficulty. There will be challenges if there isn’t anyone in the group who is “tech savvy”. Be cautious of that. Other than that, I would recommend this room to intermediate players.
The MenagerieTrapped! Escape Room - UplandEscape roomIRLWasn’t as scary as I thought it would be. Had a lot of challenging puzzles especially one of the bonus puzzles which has to be one of my favorite puzzles of all time. The room played fairly linear and we were able to spend a fair amount of time on the bonus puzzles. Would definitely recommend this room!
The Villain's Lair - CLOSEDThe Exit Game - Los AngelesEscape roomIRLThis was the second escape room I’ve done and man was it difficult. Theme was pretty hilarious. Puzzles were difficult and our group was fairly new to escape rooms at the time so we got wrecked. Pretty creative in terms of use of technology. I would recommended this room to those who have at least about 10 games played. Definitely not a beginner room.
The Asylum - CLOSEDTrapZone Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLPretty bummed that this room closed down. Definitely suspenseful and adrenaline pumping. This was my second horror themed escape room that I’ve done and man was I antsy. No live actors. Puzzles were fairly linear and the fear factor definitely affects you solving the puzzles. We made it out with a couple of minutes to spare!
Japanese Thriller Room - CLOSEDEscape Game SDEscape roomIRLI wanted to like this escape room but was sadly disappointed. Having done a horror escape room before. I was more scared from the intro video then the actual room. Customer service: My friends and I were there on a bachelor party trip. We had 2 additional players added to our group to our surprise thinking we had booked a private room. There was no prior notice that we would have strangers join our group or that they would take multiple parties for the game. Additionally, prior to the game starting they swapped out our original game master for another. This new game master ran into our room during the middle of the game to turn on some lights. That was an unpleasant experience, as it ruined the mood of the game. It showed how the room was not reset properly. Gameplay: Our game master had reiterated multiple times that the puzzles in the room was not linear. This pretty much made solving the puzzles easier with this understanding. There was also a point system introduced which made the game a little bit more interesting, but I was not a fan of it. The puzzles, however, were only moderately challenging. We escaped the room in a little under half an hour and were disappointed at how fast the experience went. Overall, I did not enjoy this room at all and would not recommend it even with the Groupon.
Zombie LabHorror Escapes LAEscape roomIRLWe played this room with an experience group of players and escaped in about 27 mins which was a record. Puzzles were fairly simple and we did not have a live actor. I probably would not recommend it his room without a live actor. However, if you use the Groupon, there is no live actor. There’s a trade off for the price.
Super Mario - CLOSEDSquare Room Escape - IrvineEscape roomIRLThis was my first escape room every played. Loved the kid friendly theme and the puzzles as they required group participation. This room sparked my love for escape rooms. Would definitely recommend to those starting off as beginners. Room play linearly.
Doctor's OfficeHorror Escapes LAEscape roomIRLThis room was my first horror escape room! Loved the live actor involved. Definitely one of the most memorable rooms, as a lot of members of our group coward in fear. Puzzles were moderate in difficulty. The fear factor definitely contributed to our group finishing nearly before time ran out.
