Election DayAppleseed AvenueEscape roomOther One of the most innovative and beautifully made immersive experiences I’ve ever done, and the guys behind it are so personable and friendly. A detailed story, a diverse set of puzzle challenges, a really wry and clever sense of humor, and tons of painstaking detail throughout. many, many surprises. Because there are two factions your group is split into, it’s actually repeatable at least once, which is pretty great — and they are adding more cases to solve! Worth every penny, your group will LOVE it. I definitely recommend at least five or six people.
Atlantis: The Forgotten CityHypnotic Escape RoomsEscape roomIRLReally beautiful environments and intricate physical/mechanical puzzle designs. Really benefited from a big group, gave everyone something to do. Some of the puzzles became a little bit repetitive in terms of finding objects and then taking them to respective solve locations, but the overall vibe is so much fun that it didn’t bother me. Super immersive and well-made!
The Nest [Immersive Theatre]Hatch EscapesEscape roomOther Simply one of the best immersive experiences I’ve ever had — combining interactivity and beautifully haunting environments to slowly and methodically unravel an unexpectedly moving story. It uses the techniques of an escape room to uncover fragments of someone’s memories found in their personal effects strewn through a mysterious storage unit. It’s wistful and sad and beautiful. Hard to describe, but I was absolutely shattered by it, left me in tears. Not really an escape room, per se — but don’t miss it, it’s incredible.
Whatever Happened To The Garretts?Maze Rooms - West LAEscape roomIRLA really fun solve for two people, loved the suburban 1980s vibe, loved the gradual reveal of the big idea behind the finale, which was super satisfying. Very challenging, not punishing. Some clever use of a few puzzle mechanics that I’ve never seen before. The environment were all top-notch, and the staff was great.