Downtown Los Angeles, or DTLA as it has come to be known, used to be one of the least desirable parts of the city. But DTLA has seen a wave of revitalization over the past decade that has helped transform it into one of the most exciting and attractive areas in all of Southern California. Today, DTLA is known for its trendy restaurants, diverse cultural experiences, and, of course, incredible escape rooms. On your next visit to Downtown LA, be sure to grab a bite at the Grand Central Market, take in a show at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, or catch a game at the Crypto.com arena (formerly known as the Staples Center) in LA Live.

Nominee (2025)

Nominee (2024)

Journey back to 1960s Hong Kong, in a fully-realized recreation of the notorious Kowloon Walled City. Your mission is to stop the Black Dragon Gang, who have taken control of the city. Make your way inside this dark labyrinth of tiny shops and narrow alleys, on a secretive mission to stop the Black Dragon Gang … before they stop you.

Black Dragon had been on my list for a while. The pictures online make it look very cool and in person it’s even more-so. Though there is a live gamemaster/actor in the room, they are really just set dressing if you’re capable enough at escape rooms. Some rooms force the human element into the game so much that it ruins your personal experience. This was a perfectly balanced use of a live actor. My main gripe about the gameplay is there is so much to do you truly NEED more than 2 people to complete everything in time. Though I usually play with one other person, I played here with 5 friends and as much as we had a great time, I always hate the feeling of missing something. The gameplay and puzzles were phenomenal otherwise… I guess that’s the double-edged sword of it all: you make everything so fun and engaging to solve that when someone else does it you feel you’re missing out. Really awesome room.

Escape Room LA

Black Dragon

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Madge McCarthy, the neighborhood’s beloved (and slightly eccentric) cat lady, is in a full-blown crisis. Her beloved kitty, Whiskers, has mysteriously vanished — just hours before her biggest night of the year: the Double or Nothing Bingo Jackpot. As the community’s favorite bingo caller, Madge has never missed a game… but Whiskers hasn’t had his dinner, and she refuses to leave without him.

With time running out, Madge turns to you — her trusty neighbors — to help track down her furry companion. Whiskers could be anywhere in her cluttered, cat-loving home… Can you uncover the clues, outwit the chaos, and reunite Madge with her beloved pet before the bingo balls start rolling?

I love doing Escape Room LA rooms because they're always great and this room was no exception! Great puzzles and numerous non linear puzzles. A great variety that used different skill sets. And the story line and set was a hit in our group! Did it with 5 people in 38ish minutes.

Here, Kitty Kitty

A unique hybrid of a sightseeing tour and interactive mystery novel
It’s like the “Da Vinci Code” meets a reality show (without the religious controversy). It’s unlike anything you’ve ever done before and it’s an experience you will never forget.
All teams meet at the starting line where they receive their first in a series of tricky clues. The solution of the clue leads to a new location and a new clue, then to the next and so on. The team that solves all the clues and crosses the finish line in the least amount of time is crowned the winner.
Along the way, players experience and interact with some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles, including:
 - Mann’s Chinese Theatre
 - The Walk of Fame
 - The Disney Concert Hall
 - And many more, including some hdiden gems along the way.
At the finish line, we provide everyone in the group with complimentary beverages and snacks. Win, lose, or draw, the day will wrap up with a fun awards ceremony and all the war stories your group can handle.

Fantastic Race

The Fantastic LA Race 1 [Outdoor]

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Nominee (2023)

Best of Morty (2022)

Nominee (2021)

Nominee (2019)

The world class, one-of-a-kind, escape room artist saw something in you! He saw talent and skill great enough to invite you to join his academy. But before joining Houdini's Academy, he wants to see your work on display in the flesh. Demonstrate that you can get out of the trickiest of situations, and that you can speak the language of a true escape artist. There's a bright future ahead for you and a lucky few if you can just show him what you've got!

I rate this escape experience a 4/5 (ck out my bio for rating system). The set/theme did not entail much but had some pretty cool experiences scattered throughout. There was a bit of Houdini trickery in the beginning that took us WAY too long and required a helpful hunt. 
I give the set/theme 1.5 pts. Again, not much to it but the 'magical' experiences we were part of made up for that. 
The puzzles were few and relatively easy when you get the idea so 1 point here. 
I really enjoyed the room because of the fun and unique experiences it provided so 1.5pts here.

60Out

Houdini

#12 - Best Escape Rooms in Los Angeles (2020)

Set out on an expedition to a hidden jungle pyramid in search of The Mask of the Jade Warrior, a fabled lost treasure of the Maya. The mask is hidden in a secret tomb deep within the ancient pyramid. But to find it, you must solve the pyramid’s perplexing puzzles, riddles and challenges. Will you find the jade mask and escape? Or will you be trapped inside forever?

HOLY FUN!! genuinely one of the biggest rooms i’ve ever done. hardest room at this location. we did it with two people and got out with 50 sec left with one puzzle bypass. it’s doable but definitely would suggest coming with at least 4 people. the puzzles are a bit worn down but i personally didn’t think it ruined the experience. the puzzles r a lot of decoding so if that’s not ur thing then probably pass on this room. when u think it’s over trust me…ITS NOT. so many cool surprises!! i will definitely be trying the other games here. so so fun and immersive!

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