@thepianocian's reviews on Morty

Meow! I'm a Cat.

Exit Game OC - Anaheim

Escape room
IRL

I really enjoyed this! The game flow was really good and the puzzles were cool, cute, and unique. The way they designed the set made you feel like you were really a cat. I like games where they make larger than life sets to put you in the immersive mind of the creature you are supposed to be. There was just enough signposting to nudge you in the right direction without outright telling you, and the puzzles are very well done for families, groups, and kids. So many cute props, if you bring your kids they will love it!!! This is also a must for pet lovers/cat lovers. I just loved the amount if space there is for this.

Room 1985

The Locked Inn

Escape room
IRL

As someone who’s played a lot of rooms, I can confidently say Room 1985 is an absolute standout—one of the most entertaining, immersive, and surprisingly layered games I’ve experienced. From the opening sequence, this room hooks you with a unique intro that perfectly sets the tone of what you’re about to experience. The production value is top-tier, the transitions are seamless, and the puzzles are embedded in the environment in a way that keeps momentum high and frustration low. The room flows beautifully, with multiple parallel paths and interactive moments that keep every player busy. Puzzle density is solid, with a variety of logic, searching, task-based, and tech-driven elements—nothing felt repetitive or filler. We played as a family group: myself, my wife (44 rooms), my dad, and my 4-year-old daughter (both first-timers). The brilliance of Room 1985 is that it’s not just enthusiast-friendly—it’s family-friendly without sacrificing depth. My daughter was fully engaged throughout, thanks to clever design choices that included sorting and task-based elements perfect for younger players or non-puzzlers. She got to search, organize, and interact with the space in meaningful ways, and had a blast doing it. We finished in about 52 minutes, but I’d recommend 6–8 players to fully enjoy the parallel gameplay. There’s a lot to do, and the room is designed so that everyone can be involved at all times—no spectators here. Without spoiling anything: if you’re into retro gaming, ’80s pop culture, or just appreciate a well-paced narrative-driven room with some wild surprises, this game is a must. There are multiple “wow” moments, and a few fun nods for fans that hit just right—like the designer is giving you a wink mid-game. Heather, the owner, was fantastic—super responsive and accommodating with a same-day booking. And Cody, our gamemaster, did a stellar job setting the tone, explaining the rules clearly, and delivering well-timed, minimal nudges that respected our experience level. He also went out of his way to engage with our daughter, making her feel like part of the team before we even stepped into the room. Bottom line: if you’re an enthusiast looking for something unique, nostalgic, and genuinely fun from start to finish—Room 1985 delivers in every way. Don’t miss this one.

Christmas at 13th Basement - CLOSED

Exit Game OC - Anaheim

Escape room
IRL

This is the Christmas version of the 13th Basement, so instead of just an escape room fanatic storyline, we have a Christmas & escape room fanatic lol. If you like parodies and the horror genre, this game will be memorable and there will be moments where you might just yelp out a tiny scream followed by laughter because of the obvious horror and escape room tropes used. Definitely a great game to play!

13th Basement - Naughty Elf - CLOSED

Exit Game OC - Anaheim

Escape room
IRL

VERY fun game! If you already enjoy their 13th Basement game, you have to try the Naughty Elf version which includes a live actor in the game to just mess with you as an elf. It’s some crude but enjoyable humor and echoes immersive theater plus escape rooms. The fact that it’s already built on top of an already stellar game just makes it feel even better. Basically take the 13th Basement game, make it Christmas, and add an elf trolling you in the game and you got this. Highly recommend!

The Relic

Let Me Out Escape Rooms

Escape room
IRL

Loved this room. It’s pretty hard to impress me with any Indiana Jones/Uncharted/Tomb Raider type of game, but this one impressed me. I’m from SoCal and was only in town to visit family who happened to live 4 minutes from this business. The game is as immersive and sometimes more immersive than some kf the best ones in SoCal. The puzzles were very on point and in-theme, and I appreciate that the props were not “larger than life” but also not “for ants”. Even after playing 160+ games, I was impressed with seeing some puzzles that I have never seen before, and for the ones that I have seen before, their execution was REALLY excellent. The game design and flow was really good, everything had amazing signposting and towards the end you have a big adrenaline rush that makes you feel excited, and the final endgame is super satisfying. I haven’t played any of their other games yet, but this one is definitely a must do if you are around the area and want to avoid the big downtown escape rooms. I am excited to come back and play more if I have time to. Thank you to Xander and Kira for making our time memorable!

Starship | Interstellar Escape

Wild Goose Escapes - Fullerton

Escape room
IRL

Warning: This isn’t an escape game… it’s a full EXPERIENCE I have had this game on my wishlist for a long time and after a few failed attempts of trying to play, we finally got the band together to experience this adventure. I am a sucker for scifi and space themes, which also makes me a bit pickier in terms of getting the “feel” right. This game met my expectations and rocketed past them! Even though the traditional escape room puzzle is there, you should expect that the gameplay is mixed with the feeling of actually being in control of a spaceship with crewmembers specializing in different things. In a way, it’s like a real life version of the mobile game Space Team, except more epic and immersive. We know it’s an escape game but we lost ourselves in the world of Starship to the point that we really believed we were flying the ship and traveling through hyperspace. The storytelling of the game is compelling and I loved its use of communications because it follows the tropes you expect from many scifi show spaceships. I really felt like the ship we were in could very well be in Star Wars, Star Gate, Star Trek, or Battlestar Galactica. Set design is definitely next level. Excellent game, probably best for a group of 5, and one I won’t be forgetting about anytime soon.

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