Whatever Happened To The Garretts?Maze Rooms - West LAEscape roomIRLLotta strong puzzles. "Stranger Things" meets "I saw the TV glow" meets "Too Many Cooks" meets "Arrival" type vibe
Captain Maniacal's Lair-BratoriumRed Door Escape Room - TemeculaEscape roomIRLQuickie, family-friendly, only 30 min
UndercookedSaber Room EscapeEscape roomIRLPlenty to do to divide and conquer. Point-based completion system to see how much you can complete with very simple to complicated pieces. Re-enacts overcooked game pretty well with the pressure to multitask
Escape The CabinMountain Room Escapes - Big Bear VillageEscape roomIRLPuzzle-focused escape room. Divide and conquer strategy. Laila was a nice host
Black DragonEscape Room LAEscape roomIRLVery immersive design set that pays good tribute to Kowloon Walled City of Hong Kong. Puzzles are very clever and variable. Can be divided and conquered, though has some potential cheese solutions.
Warlocked - CLOSEDQuest Room - KoreatownEscape roomIRLEnvironmental scene was well done, puzzles were pretty well to divide and conquer. Chris-py did a great job acting and GMing. It was entertaining and had good flow. Some mechanisms were a little janky, but made good use of taking in the allotted time to do all optional objectives.
Malediction - CLOSEDQuest Room - KoreatownEscape roomIRLDoing dark mode made me forget we were doing an escape room and not a "depraved improv fever dream." This was the most out-of-pocket, unhinged experience for an escape room I'd recommend for adults with dirty, crass humor. Anthony did a great job playing all the "characters." This room is the same as Spell Breakers (kid-friendly version). You have the option to do kid-friendly, normal, or dark mode (but you may as well pick kid-friendly or dark mode)
45 Lampkin LaneConfusion EscapesEscape roomIRLWell done. Great fear factor, environment, and puzzles. Be prepared for isolation, darkness, and live actor
Agatha Christie's Murder On The Orient ExpressEscapology - NorthridgeEscape roomIRLEscapology has been typically high budget, poor design, beginner-level gameplay, but this room did a pretty decent job of creating challenging puzzles that utilizes a little more thinking and followed along with the theme of being on the orient express. This was noted as their most difficult room in this location
Dead & BreakfastTHE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience - SylmarEscape roomIRLAn all-day experience from 10AM-4PM on a weekday, all 4 escape rooms in this location back-to-back and given essentially up to 90 minutes a room. Light food and drinks in a private room provided. Tier list from most favorite to least favorite: 1. Chapter 1 - The Basement (live actor) 2. Chapter 3 - The Study (live actor) 3. Chapter 4 - The Courtyard (live actor) 4. Chapter 2 - The Elevator Shaft
The CourtyardTHE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience - SylmarEscape roomIRLmost difficult of the 4 chapters, will require crawling for 1.
The StudyTHE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience - SylmarEscape roomIRLwell use of several different fears integrated into the progression (darkness, tight spaces, etc) light live actor contact (heavy consent is instructed)
The Elevator ShaftTHE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience - SylmarEscape roomIRLideal for 2 people. physically demanding, no live actor, but can be disorientating from loud noises. expect to get mildly wet. would not recommend for claustrophobic
The BasementTHE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience - SylmarEscape roomIRL𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 �𓅝𓃄 �𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿 𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 𓂨𓅝𓃄 𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿This review contains spoilers.Unscramble𓀗
Casino Heist II60Out - HHLAEscape roomIRLPlayed it fresh (without knowing the 1st one) it was a simple mix of puzzle-solving and thinking in thematic to the set design of the casino. Surprisingly satisfying, our gamemaster Indira was hella cool.
Wild Heart RanchWild Heart RanchEscape roomIRLBy far, this was the most unforgettable and unique Airbnb experience I’ve enjoyed. The stay features two cabins on a ranch filled with rich lore and a blend of fact and fiction. The desert artistry combined with the area's culture of alien sightings makes it a must-visit destination for seasoned adventurers and curious minds. One of the standout elements is the immersive puzzle experience woven into the stay. Multiple storylines are in play, each one tied to the unique personalities of the family whose stories unfold as you explore. Each room reflects the distinct traits and interests of these characters, making every discovery feel intentional and meaningful. Our group of eight loved collaborating on the puzzles together, following the clues, and solving the mysteries of the ranch. Unlike traditional escape rooms, there’s no time limit, which allows you to fully appreciate the history, savor the puzzles, and immerse yourself in the world that’s been crafted. Every reveal feels rewarding, and each new clue brought so much excitement to our group as it unlocked new rooms and worlds to explore. It’s clear that a lot of heart and thought went into the design of this experience. Side Note: Aurora's room is an inaccessible supply closet, and NOT PART OF THE GAME which had us wondering for an hour if it was part of the puzzle until we messaged the very responsive host of that little hiccup. This experience is a hidden gem tucked into the heart of the desert. If you’re looking for something immersive, creative, and completely out of the ordinary, this is it. Absolutely magical and worth every moment. Our group of 8 made a weekend stay, and spent an evening on it. Note: gameplay can be done anytime, and spaced out throughout your time of stay, but I highly recommend playing in the evening dark underneath the night sky full of stars, and just done in one go.
Doctor Psycho60Out - HollywoodEscape roomIRLOld School room still stands well in terms of puzzle flow and design. Uniqueness and understandable, made good use of crazy doctor psycho theme.
Ghost Ship60Out - MelroseEscape roomIRLPuzzles flowed well into the next. Very simple mechanics but done well into the theme. Old School escape room. Nice environment design.
