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In this all-new escape room game, youβll journey back to 1960s Hong Kong, where the notorious Black Dragon Gang controlled the bustling streets of Kowloon City. Make your way inside this dark labyrinth of tiny shops and narrow alleys, on a secretive mission to stop the Black Dragon β¦ before they stop you.
All ratings (216)
Very positive
Gameplay
Overwhelmingly positive
Atmosphere
Overwhelmingly positive
Customer service
Very positive
486 escape rooms
I really enjoyed this room, right from the beginning when you have a rather unique interactive introduction, all the way through the large number of well-constructed puzzles. The set design is also excellent. Highly recommended.
Yes
Medium
Mechanical
4
Not scary
13
Somewhat mature subject matter (gangs, threats, extortion) but nothing that is actually explicit.
No
Yes
The GM is your live hint system but actually has several additional moments of direct interaction. It isnβt a βtrue live actorβ but it is more than just βthe GM is in the room with you.β
Not at all
Not wheelchair accessible.
Yes
Medium
55 escape rooms
I played my first escape room here back in 2016 so I thought it would be full circle to play my 50th escape room here. I was in the promo video for Black Dragon last year so I came back with two friends to finally play the room. Our game master was nice but seemed inexperienced. We explained that we wanted to be paced and to escape so if she saw us struggling, she could give us clues. We got stuck after the first room and I was in one room waving my hands and asking for a clue and we never got any help. Only when we were down to three minutes did she come around and try to give us a clue but it was too late. We were two puzzles away from finishing when time ran out. It was really disappointing. So Iβll say the experience was subpar but the set and puzzles were done well. Step into 1960βs Hong Kong and stop the black triad gang from taking over the city. When you enter the first restaurant, you start by eating real fortune cookies and piecing together clues from inside them. The set is massive so a large group will help divide and conquer. There are a wide variety of puzzles that involve staying on your toes (literally). Keep your eyes peeled and read wisely.
14 escape rooms
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45 escape rooms
This was a unique theme that you donβt see at a bunch of other escape rooms, so I appreciated that. It had a unique start and some unique puzzles. It was definitely a little less straightforward than most rooms, which I liked.
Our GM was a little unenthusiastic and didnβt seem like he was that into this job.
Yes
Medium
Mechanical
4
Not scary
12
No
No
The GM stayed in the room the entire time, but it was just so he could reset it behind us as we were completing it, which did take away from the escape room vibe a tiny bit.
Not at all
Fully accessible, except perhaps for a wheelchair to get in between the room entrances.
Yes
Limited
No dedicated parking. Limited street parking with some 2-hour meters nearby. There were also some $7 or $8 parking garages, as well as som that were much more expensive than that, so keep your eye out right away as you get close by.
5 escape rooms
Really fun room with multiple puzzles that was non linear so it was fun to divide and conquer. Set design was well done and immersive
Medium
Mechanical
Not scary
No
Yes
Not at all
Yes
Limited
30 escape rooms
The atmosphere was great, set was built very very nicely. The puzzles didnβt make much sense and it was non-linear overall. The puzzles were creative but the biggest gripe was the GMβs hints. Maybe we shouldβve asked for nudges instead of just going for it but at one point the GM kept repeating something about the set when we had asked for hints repeatedly. There was one puzzle in general that was notβ¦.easy that cost us the game. Not trying to be a bunch of sore losers as ultimately it is what it is. For being paying customers we wouldβve liked to get a chance to actually play the game vs being told to leave. We understand that we werenβt breaking records obviously but for the $44 price tag, it wouldβve been nice to keep playing.
Personal experience, GM watched us continually ask for hints but did not offer the actual hint until much time had elapsed.
135 escape rooms
Black Dragon was simply a stunning room visually. From a quaint star, very quickly transitioned to a breathtaking facade that transported us into the setting. This game focused on polish over showmanship, and beyond the set was an equally compelling group of puzzles that kept our group of enthusiasts running back and forth down the hallways. Unfortunately, our fortune cookies may have been real magic, as we managed to accidentally solve two different puzzles, which killed some of the momentum towards the end. If the theme intrigues you, black dragon is absolutely a worthwhile play for LA locals and anyone who finds themselves traveling downtown!
No
Medium
Mechanical
Not scary
No
No
In-character gamemaster
Not at all
Yes
Medium
190 escape rooms
What a beautiful set! Some very fun locations and delightful puzzles. Non-linear, so you can divide and conquer if you desire. Some genuinely memorable moments in this one.
Yes
Yes
Medium
Medium
Mechanical
Mechanical
4
4
Not scary
Not scary
No
No
Yes
Yes
Not at all
Not at all
Yes
Yes
Easy
Easy
156 escape rooms
Such a gorgeous escape room with beautiful sets and a clever opening scene. Our whole group really enjoyed it and there are some very fun puzzles.
93 escape rooms
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βBlack Dragon delivered on the puzzle-centric design that Escape Room LA is known for.β