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    Gina Polesetsky (she/her) | Los Angeles, CA

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    03:15

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    Insanity

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    The strength of the game was in the acting. The puzzles made sense and the story flowed nicely.
    Abduction 3: The Exam

    Abduction 3: The Exam

    Abduction 2-3-4-Radio Escape Room Badalona

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    This game was like a weird combo of a prison break and an episode of American Ninja Warrior. Be prepared to get very physical and to think. There were quite a few spots that we felt really stuck, but when we got to the answer, it was so satisfying. I love a puzzle that is hard, but not frustrating because it doesn't make sense. The game had a lot of humor and a surprise ending twist. I am so glad I played it.
    The Mush Room

    The Mush Room

    Escape Room 66 - Los Angeles

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    Alice's Dream

    Alice's Dream

    Mind Twist Escape Experience

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    Super cute game, but many of the pieces didn't trigger when they were supposed to. At one point in the game something started beeping that we were done with and it took investigation to get it to stop. One key game was meant to give feedback as you played it, but didn't work so we were lost as to if we were on the right track or not. Some of the clues weren't clearly matched to the puzzle which led to more guess work than I would like to see in a game. It was unfortunate as there were fun concepts here and a few puzzles I hadn't seen before.
    Alice Suite

    Alice Suite

    The Locked Inn

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    Thanks, Ariel, for hosting us. We played this with 2 players and it kept us on our toes. There was a lot of movement around the space and searching that made it challenging for a smaller group, but the sets were very fun and kept us surprised and laughing. You can tell the owner here has a real joy in making a fun experience for players. I'm so glad we got to check this out while we were in the area.
    Amen

    Amen

    Neverland [prev. Fear of the Dark]

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    The actors make this game. It's very immersive, which begins from the time the door opens in a cold start. The plot is fun with a twist, and I felt that it was more scary then most scary rooms as they utilized surprise to keep you on the edge. There were times that I was sure I knew something was about to happen, but when something did, it got me just the same. The creators are clearly dedicated to providing a fantastic experience, and I thoroughly enjoyed playing in their world.
    Area 53

    Area 53

    Bust Out Escape Room - Paseo

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    This game is made up of many small puzzles/tasks that are all labeled with a label maker to try to keep track of what info goes to what puzzle. It had some fun ideas, but overall, not a high design level and not terribly engaging.
    Bites Motel

    Bites Motel

    Bite The Fly

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    Don't miss a stay in the Bates . . . I mean Bites . . . motel. The atmosphere is so realistic that I felt like was dropped into a movie set. While clearly a scary theme, the way that it was presented and the engagement you have with the actor/game master is so amusing and playful, that I think even a scaredy cat will be fine. I was really blown away by the set. The game flow kept you moving through the house in a flow that led to gradual exploration and did feel like you were creeping around someone's house in secret. I can't recommend this game enough. On our Europe tour of 33 top-ranked games, this one came in at #5 for me.
    Bombshell

    Bombshell

    New Mexico Escape Room - McLeod Location

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    This one didn't seem that exciting from the outset to me, but it had very cool puzzles with a lot of variety and some fun surprises. I really enjoyed it!
    Braquage Au Musée

    Braquage Au Musée

    Enigma Escape Game

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    Uhmmmm . . . They were very nice people who worked at this location. I was grateful for their help in getting a taxi. The room was sparsely decorated with a lot of wear and tear on props. Puzzles didn't entirely make sense and felt random at times. Red herrings abound. Some of the biggest pieces in the room were not incorporated into the game: phone, computer, etc. It was fine, but not worth a trip out of your way. They said that their Alcatraz room was the best, but it wasn't available when we were there.
    Camp Crystal Lake

    Camp Crystal Lake

    Bust Out Escape Room - San Mateo

    • Escape room
    • IRL
    This was really fun, though a little slow to get moving at the beginning. Fun surprises and a little bit spooky.