Heart Of Bastet [prev. Red Giant]Lara’s Labyrinth - San Diego [prev. Quest Room]Escape roomIRLWOW! The immersive set, intriguing back story, creative mechanics/ tech, and non-formulaic flow between puzzles easily aide in making this escape room someone's new favorite -- including mine! It breaks (literally) all rules to your standard escape room. These next gen escape rooms really are mind blowing.
BeWitchedLara’s Labyrinth - San Diego [prev. Quest Room]Escape roomIRLImmersive set with production value that is through the roof. The live actor was there for entertainment and banter along with conveying information. Too much info at times… more of an experience as others have said. Puzzles were few and the room was rather linear. A few high tech elements were fun but the mechanics of the room were sometimes faulty. 5 people was a bit much for the room since it was so linear.
Speakeasy NouveauQuicksand Escape GamesEscape roomIRLFun theme with some mechanics which added to the fun factor. We had 5 very analytical people in our group so it was rather easy. I’d say 5 is the upper limit otherwise it would be too crowded. Was told that room would be linear but it does open up at the end. Last puzzle was a bit subjective and pin pointing the answer was faulty so we were clued into the precise answer. This happened during Family Cabin as well so their puzzles could use some adjusting.
Scooby-Doo™ and the Spooky Castle AdventureEscapology - San DiegoEscape roomIRLThey need to fix the colored lamps as we spent too much time on this puzzle due to a broken one. We eventually used what we finally deemed the broken lamp to get past the puzzle but it bit us in the butt later on the last puzzle.
The Bayou: The Legend of the Midnight RavenThe EntrapmentEscape roomIRLQuite a cool, very swampy set. A lot of patience is needed since you need to really listen into the speaking portions. Plenty of puzzles and only complaint was that some of the mechanics malfunctioned. This one is a solid medium.
Cyberpunk SamuraiMaze Rooms - LAXEscape roomIRLA little weird, disjointed and we felt lost at times. A lot of the “puzzles” relied heavily on tech and were faulty and/ or sensitive. It led to some delays. I’ve a feeling these were 2 different rooms at some point and they simply combined them to add length. The two rooms were also completely different flow wise which led to more confusion.
Elite Hunting ClubPhenomenal Escape RoomEscape roomIRLIt was fun, puzzles not the hardest, therefore more of an experience. They did deliver in the horror/ scary aspect as, interestingly, my friend and I found ourselves locked in a hanging cage (sweating balls), while the other friend was handcuffed outside. However, the not-so fun part for our friend in handcuffs was to shimmy out of them which required above average flexibility. As myself am considered "fit", but I do not think I could have accomplished it. Thankfully, the game master came in and unlocked the cuffs or else risk injury. I am sure this aspect of the game was cause for much concern hence their disappearance from the scene.
Sherlock Holmes & Beautiful MindMaze Rooms - Robertson BlvdEscape roomIRLSimple room and very straight forward. Linear. Only need 2 people otherwise there would be too many brains and likely some will feel left out with not much to do. A little creepier than advertised. While I was fine with it, friend was not. Ending was anticlimactic with no real sense that you have succeeded.
Mystery At The Last Point LodgeBrainy Actz - San DiegoEscape roomIRLJust awful. Do not fall for the discount codes they provide. It's easy money for them to pocket. The room, this one in particular, was terribly designed and really lacked any to begin with. Puzzles were non-functional and the game masters were not helpful. We also did a Safari themed room at this location at some point, the listing which seems to not exist oddly. That room was extra boring and dark. They gave us flash lights with the disclaimer that they could stop working at any point. We asked for replacements and they supplied some which were worse. Avoid at all cost -- protect your money, save your time!
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