Overwhelmingly Positive
1220 Village Way b, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
“Wonderful narrative escape room experience. Just like solving a real case step by step. Puzzles are logically designed and flows naturally, no strange or exceptionally hard ones. If you like story-based escape rooms too definitely have a try on this”
89 games played
Overwhelmingly Positive
1622 Edinger Ave Ste C, Tustin, CA 92780, USA
“We had a great time at the Jewel of the Sea. Our tour guide Dani, very enthusiastically told us over 400 ship facts and we definitely didn’t leave with a massive ancient treasure. In all seriousness this was a really fun, techy room with a great set. Dani is such a fun actor and she gave the right kinds of hints that were not invasive.”
25 games played
Overwhelmingly Positive
17925 Sky Park Cir Ste B, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
“They really created a wizardry school! The atmosphere, the décor, the music, the personas, the spell/potion books, everything was out of this world. We really enjoyed being transported there. Puzzles are mostly linear and easy, but they are very unique and… organic :) The last room was a bit rushed with only one big puzzle, nevertheless it complemented the rest very well too. The GM was a sweetheart, complementing our over-enthusiastic mood for finally doing this room :) Overall, do it! Not all rooms need to melt your brains out with difficulty.”
52 games played
Overwhelmingly Positive
17925 Sky Park Cir Ste B, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
“We absolutely loved this game! It’s been compared to Harry Potter, but I wouldn’t really say that. I think it’s a cute wizard themed room that has its own storyline/characters. This room was a lot bigger than we thought. All the puzzles were very fun to figure out and fairly easy to piece together. There’s a room that is very interactive—and without giving anything,—has definitely been the coolest experience we have had in an escape room! Absolutely enjoyed this game!”
36 games played
Overwhelmingly Positive
17981 Sky Park Cir H, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
“The atmosphere at this room was incredible, it really was what made this room special. There was a lot of great and unique surprises we encountered here. The puzzles were fun, and kept you moving throughout the entire room.”
107 games played
Very Positive
2706 Harbor Blvd # 200, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
“ABSOLUTELY loved this room! Just goes to show you that low to mid budget rooms can compete with the top budget rooms when done right and with passion. This is prob the best I’ve seen such puzzles match the theme with such uniqueness. Also finally a room with nothing annoying lol- so smooth. One big thing to note is that we personally play for the wow moments in a room so if a room has one big wow moment then that’s a win, but this one had multiple that had us in the middle of the game saying - WHOA that was unexpected (and that’s playing over 50 games). this is a gen 1 game with low tech and it was amazing - this is our fav style so there’s that. Jay the GM was amazing too, felt like family and took the time. First room to give us a Polaroid on the spot, nice touch! Julie and Dom were on the phones too - great service! So yeah we’re playing their other room tomorrow lol - “game on arcade.” I was waiting to do reviews on morty till now - lol had to start with this one. This game should be rated “overwhelmingly positive” overall - go play it now!”
71 games played
“Fun themed room! With tactile puzzles that really make this a great experience. I really did feel like we were rummaging through a cabin in the woods, immersive, fun, the GM was also engaged and was very friendly. This is my second favorite room in The Escape Games, beginner friendly as well!”
113 games played
“This is the best escape room I’ve ever done! The theming is generic, but still very well done. The real star here is the interactive nature of the puzzles. Many puzzles force you to interact with them physically, rather than just finding a code to put in a lock. This room always feels incredibly engaging! Plus, you start out separated in two adjacent cells, so you’re forced to communicate to escape. Here’s my best advice: the golden number is four people. Don’t play this game with any less or more than four. The two cells you start in are pretty small, and would easily feel overcrowded with three people in one, but being alone in a cell would be very daunting.”
90 games played
Overwhelmingly Positive
655 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
“This escape room was everything I hoped it would be! Each room is very unique, and you can’t help but smile the entire time! It just oozes charm. I would not recommend going in with less than four players. The puzzles are not very difficult, but there are a ton of them, and you will not escape unless you divide and conquer! We made it out with just three of us, but one of my friends is a spaz. You won’t be able to resist climbing on the jungle gym, but try not to waste too much time!”
90 games played
Very Positive
655 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
“This room is amazing. From the room it starts in to the room it finishes in you can not predict the ending. A very amazing mix of mechanical as well as technological puzzles. Love the juxtaposition of the theme. And love the setting and puzzles. Overall, extremely good set design as well as challenging, but rewarding puzzles to solve. Bring friends ! You’re in for a challenge”
25 games played
Very Positive
23621 Ridge Rte Dr c, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, USA
“This was hard for two people. There was a lot to do. But if you have a great partner, even if that partner said “we’re not gonna make it”, but you keeping pushing it’s totally doable. Had a great game master who helped with some nudges, confirmations and hints. Totally fun!!! Keeps you engaged!!”
71 games played
Very Positive
23621 Ridge Rte Dr c, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, USA
“This was a really fun room! Every room was a kaleidoscope of color. It looked like they had fun with this paint job. There’s a lot of locks but they did a good job adding context to help players locate which puzzle opens which lock. All of the puzzles made sense. I loved the momentum towards the end!”
163 games played
“Wonderful narrative escape room experience. Just like solving a real case step by step. Puzzles are logically designed and flows naturally, no strange or exceptionally hard ones. If you like story-based escape rooms too definitely have a try on this”
89 games played
“We had a great time at the Jewel of the Sea. Our tour guide Dani, very enthusiastically told us over 400 ship facts and we definitely didn’t leave with a massive ancient treasure. In all seriousness this was a really fun, techy room with a great set. Dani is such a fun actor and she gave the right kinds of hints that were not invasive.”
25 games played
“They really created a wizardry school! The atmosphere, the décor, the music, the personas, the spell/potion books, everything was out of this world. We really enjoyed being transported there. Puzzles are mostly linear and easy, but they are very unique and… organic :) The last room was a bit rushed with only one big puzzle, nevertheless it complemented the rest very well too. The GM was a sweetheart, complementing our over-enthusiastic mood for finally doing this room :) Overall, do it! Not all rooms need to melt your brains out with difficulty.”
52 games played
“We absolutely loved this game! It’s been compared to Harry Potter, but I wouldn’t really say that. I think it’s a cute wizard themed room that has its own storyline/characters. This room was a lot bigger than we thought. All the puzzles were very fun to figure out and fairly easy to piece together. There’s a room that is very interactive—and without giving anything,—has definitely been the coolest experience we have had in an escape room! Absolutely enjoyed this game!”
36 games played
“The atmosphere at this room was incredible, it really was what made this room special. There was a lot of great and unique surprises we encountered here. The puzzles were fun, and kept you moving throughout the entire room.”
107 games played
“ABSOLUTELY loved this room! Just goes to show you that low to mid budget rooms can compete with the top budget rooms when done right and with passion. This is prob the best I’ve seen such puzzles match the theme with such uniqueness. Also finally a room with nothing annoying lol- so smooth. One big thing to note is that we personally play for the wow moments in a room so if a room has one big wow moment then that’s a win, but this one had multiple that had us in the middle of the game saying - WHOA that was unexpected (and that’s playing over 50 games). this is a gen 1 game with low tech and it was amazing - this is our fav style so there’s that. Jay the GM was amazing too, felt like family and took the time. First room to give us a Polaroid on the spot, nice touch! Julie and Dom were on the phones too - great service! So yeah we’re playing their other room tomorrow lol - “game on arcade.” I was waiting to do reviews on morty till now - lol had to start with this one. This game should be rated “overwhelmingly positive” overall - go play it now!”
71 games played
“Fun themed room! With tactile puzzles that really make this a great experience. I really did feel like we were rummaging through a cabin in the woods, immersive, fun, the GM was also engaged and was very friendly. This is my second favorite room in The Escape Games, beginner friendly as well!”
113 games played
“This is the best escape room I’ve ever done! The theming is generic, but still very well done. The real star here is the interactive nature of the puzzles. Many puzzles force you to interact with them physically, rather than just finding a code to put in a lock. This room always feels incredibly engaging! Plus, you start out separated in two adjacent cells, so you’re forced to communicate to escape. Here’s my best advice: the golden number is four people. Don’t play this game with any less or more than four. The two cells you start in are pretty small, and would easily feel overcrowded with three people in one, but being alone in a cell would be very daunting.”
90 games played
“This escape room was everything I hoped it would be! Each room is very unique, and you can’t help but smile the entire time! It just oozes charm. I would not recommend going in with less than four players. The puzzles are not very difficult, but there are a ton of them, and you will not escape unless you divide and conquer! We made it out with just three of us, but one of my friends is a spaz. You won’t be able to resist climbing on the jungle gym, but try not to waste too much time!”
90 games played
“This room is amazing. From the room it starts in to the room it finishes in you can not predict the ending. A very amazing mix of mechanical as well as technological puzzles. Love the juxtaposition of the theme. And love the setting and puzzles. Overall, extremely good set design as well as challenging, but rewarding puzzles to solve. Bring friends ! You’re in for a challenge”
25 games played
“This was hard for two people. There was a lot to do. But if you have a great partner, even if that partner said “we’re not gonna make it”, but you keeping pushing it’s totally doable. Had a great game master who helped with some nudges, confirmations and hints. Totally fun!!! Keeps you engaged!!”
71 games played
“This was a really fun room! Every room was a kaleidoscope of color. It looked like they had fun with this paint job. There’s a lot of locks but they did a good job adding context to help players locate which puzzle opens which lock. All of the puzzles made sense. I loved the momentum towards the end!”
163 games played
Irvine is bursting at the seams with amazing things to do. For the more outdoorsy types, Irvine sits just a short drive from pristine beaches, and the beautiful mountains that offer stunning views of the vistas below. Irvine is also home to some of the most thrilling kid-friendly attractions any where on the west coast. Go karts, waterparks, and museums dot the landscape. And while the kids are busy, perhaps the parents can sneak away to one of the nearby vineyards for some well deserved relaxation. Of course, when the family is ready to come together for some adventurous fun, Irvine also offers some of the very best escape rooms in southern California. Whatever your desire, Irvine has what you're looking for on your next vacation.
Although sometimes overshadowed by (relatively) nearby Los Angeles, Irvine is an incredible escape room destination minus the craziness of the big city. Since the first escape rooms arrived in the city, Irvine has crafted some of the very best immersive puzzle experiences in the southwest. In fact, the Irvine area is home to over 20 different escape room venues, and that number is sure to rise in the future. Irvine School of Wizardry and the Dragon Wand at Hidden Donkey is an award-winning room that remains a strong favorite among even the most experienced of players. Odditorium Emporium at EscapeX Rooms goes all-in on its theme, transporting players out of the world. The Return of the Magician at UNLOCKED: Escape Rooms is a deep experience that provides a thrill throughout its entire story. With nearly 100 escape games in the entire area, you’re sure to find the perfect game for you and your group.
Remember those point-and-click adventure games where you’re locked in a room and have to solve puzzles to find the key and escape? Those online games were the original inspiration for the live escape rooms you’ll find all across the world today. An escape room is an immersive experience where you (and your team of 2 or more people) are locked in a room with a series of puzzles for 60 minutes. To escape and win the game, you have to look for clues, solve the puzzles, and find the key. While most escape rooms only give you 60 minutes to complete the challenge, others may have shorter or longer time limits. Many venues are private rooms where you and your team are the only players. However, some places may pair you with other groups who booked a slot at the same time. And don’t worry about getting stuck, asking for hints on a difficult puzzle is totally normal. While the original escape room (created by SCRAP in 2007) had a fairly simple aesthetic, today’s escape games often take you into a different world. Artistic set designs, secret doors, and unique interactive elements are all part of the fun. It’s like an adventure game that you can interact with in real life. But if you’re hoping to preview any rooms before you book a game somewhere, detailed images and videos can be hard to find. To keep the puzzles a secret and preserve the experience of seeing the room for the first time, most venues only offer a few photos or a short trailer about the room’s theme or narrative. The only way to know what it’s like is to go and try it for yourself!
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Irvine. The goal of Morty is to make escape rooms more accessible for everyone to find and play. With Morty, you can: • Browse escape rooms anywhere in the country • Read reviews and ratings from other community members • Book a room together with your friends Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned escape room enthusiast, our aim is to help you play more escape rooms and visit more immersive attractions.
Most escape room venues don’t accept walk-ins, and time slots for popular games may fill up fast. Besides that, not every escape room is the same — some have varying difficulties, and you don’t want to get stuck playing a room that’s beyond your experience level. That’s why the best way to book an escape room in Irvine is through the Morty app. You can get updates on new games, read reviews, compare details (including difficulty, theme, runtime) and plan an outing with friends, all on the same platform. You can even coordinate games with your friends collaboratively. Download the Morty app and book your adventure today!