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Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Brain Games Escape Room

  • Escape room
  • IRL

𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 �𓅝𓃄 �𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿 𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 𓂨𓅝𓃄 𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿

The Hex Room

The Hex Room

Cross Roads Escape Games

  • Escape room
  • IRL
It took my group and I 8+ years to finally do the Hex Room. After ages of hearing about how great it was, does the room live up to its hype and legendary status, given its age? Short answer: Yes. It. Does. What more can I say that hasn't been said already? The room is a perfect combination of creepy atmosphere, lovingly detailed set design, inventive puzzles, and thrilling story elements. Combine this with unique character driven gameplay, and you've got a game that can last a lifetime with strong replay value. Perfect for a group of 6, make sure to bring your strongest communicators. Team work is an absolute must. It also helps to bring friends who are willing to dive completely into their characters (dress up, roleplaying, the whole nine yards - what you put in is what you get, so may as well make the most it. Besides, who wouldn't want to live out as a tropey horror movie character?) As someone who has played many rooms across different generations since their inception, I am happy to report that Hex Room still lives up to its reputation and is one that can be enjoyed time and time again. So strap in, study up, and get ready - can you survive in a horror movie? Get your scream queen on and put your knowledge to the test against... The Hex Room!
Irvine School Of Wizardry And The Dragon Wand

Irvine School Of Wizardry And The Dragon Wand

Hidden Donkey

  • Escape room
  • IRL

𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 �𓅝𓃄 �𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿 𓆜𓋘𓄁 𓊛𓇙𓋸𓌤𓌥 𓌦 𓅐𓆢 𓆣 𓀉𓆤 𓆥 𓅑𓆘 𓆙 𓅒𓄙 𓄚 𓄛 𓅓𓃺 𓃻 𓅔 𓅕 𓃕 𓃖 𓃗 𓎷 𓄁𓎸𓅖 𓅽 𓅾 𓅿𓅗 𓅘 𓇆 𓇇𓅙 𓅚 𓁵 𓁶𓂵 𓂶𓃝𓋲 𓋳𓀬 𓅛𓁃 𓂺𓅜 𓂨𓅝𓃄 𓄁𓅞𓂙 𓅟𓂿

Atlantis: The Forgotten City

Atlantis: The Forgotten City

Hypnotic Escape Rooms

  • Escape room
  • IRL
Note: I played the game in Feb 2024 but reviewed in Aug 2024, so details may be fuzzy. Prior to starting the game, I was not prepared for the grand adventure that awaited me and my group. What unfolded was a beautifully detailed experience that submerged me in a world bubbling with mystery, excitement, and puzzles! The breathtaking set design and effects blew me away and stick out in my mind most of all, even after all these months. Large caverns and claustrophobic corridors were brought to life with meticulous detailing and gorgeous set pieces. The game excels at immersing the player into another world. Puzzles abound, spread out over wide areas, which makes this game perfect for large teams and is a great room for company related team bonding (which is how I experienced this room). I recommend bringing a team that is good at communicating amongst each other. Our game master (forgive me for I have forgotten his name) was excellent and deeply cares about the escape room scene. He was friendly and quick to give recommendations around the area. Bonus points for his kindness as he offered coins to me for the street parking meters when I told him I didn't have any. For a great underwater adventure, make sure to dive into this aquatic escape room while you can!
The Curse Of The Black Knight

The Curse Of The Black Knight

EscapeX Rooms - Irvine

  • Escape room
  • IRL
Formidable challenges, dimly lit halls, and deadly weapons (that are actually real) culminate into a thrilling experience that takes you back to the medieval era. The inspiring use of space heightened the feel of adventure as we snaked our way up and down flights of stairs to traverse multiple rooms. Puzzles blended in well into the story and environment, keeping the immersion alive. Each one varied in difficulty, but all were solvable without too much trouble. Be warned that space is tight and requires a lot of movement, and the room is extremely linear, so this room is perfect for small groups. Those with limited mobility or those who have trouble navigating dark spaces may want to avoid this one. The room also has no hint system, so while the puzzles were logical and solvable, it might be best for newcomers to skip this and come back once they have more experience under their belts. Go forth, brave knights, and face the curse of the black knight head-on!
Wizard's Treasure

Wizard's Treasure

60Out - Hollywood

  • Escape room
  • IRL
Wizard's Treasure was one of the most magical experiences I've had in an escape room, with its incredible theming, creativity, story, and puzzles forming a potent potion of delight. Set design, lighting, and sound work together to create an incredible atmosphere reminiscent of the impeccable detailing of Disneyland. From the moment my group and I started the game, we were whisked into a magical world brimming with detail. Bringing the world to life are various characters (with actual names!), fully voiced and having different personalities. Lighting and sound play important roles and add a depth of immersion to the sets. The room evokes a playful mood throughout its entire run, making for a joyful experience. On the topic of playfulness, all puzzles in this room were fun to interact with and solve. Each one was unique and fit perfectly into the story; no prop or puzzle felt out of place. Puzzles are non-linear and can be solved with more than one person, which makes this room great for larger groups. This is a perfect room for beginners wishing to step into the world of escape rooms, as well as families wishing to try out rooms with their little ones. Puzzles flow smoothly and are not too difficult, making for a smoother experience, and the themes are family-friendly. The sights and sounds are sure to keep younger players engaged. Be warned, however, that this room can be incredibly easy for more experienced players. Those looking for more of a challenge might want to consider other rooms, but I encourage all enthusiasts to give this one a go for the sake of the experience alone. Alex, our game master, was a delight to work with. Our group finished in 20 minutes, but Alex allowed us to spend our remaining time in the room trying out puzzles that some of us missed. This was much appreciated and was the first time I experienced that. This 60Out location is also one of the most entertaining ones, with secret puzzles that can be found in the lobby and elsewhere (I won't spoil the surprise here)! For those looking to embark on a whimsical adventure with extremely strong theming, look no further - Wizard's Treasure is sure to satisfy that itch.
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