Are you looking for the best Los Angeles escape rooms? Los Angeles is our favorite American city to revisit and try new games, mostly due to the high concentration of quality escape rooms as well as a well-connected community of enthusiasts and owners. We’ve been playing escape rooms in Los Angeles since 2015, now having played almost 100 in-person games in the Los Angeles area, for a total of over 425 globally. We hope to continue increasing that number as we revisit to try new games.

Here are our recommendations for the “best” Los Angeles escape rooms We dub Los Angeles the “escape room capital” of the United States, due to the sheer volume of top-tier games (we suspect that this is related to the influence of the entertainment industry on the owner base, the employee base, and the customer base).

Getting around Los Angeles. Los Angeles is (famous for being) a car-centric sprawl. You will need a car to fully be able to experience our list, as the games on this list expand beyond Los Angeles by going south to Anaheim, north to Sylmar, and east to the Inland Empire. Be careful of the traffic. If you did not bring a car, you still will have a good time by sticking to the Koreatown / Hollywood area, where there’s a good density of games within a comparatively small area.

The most prolific game-creators in Los Angeles are 60out Escape Games, Maze Rooms, Quest Room, each with multiple rooms throughout multiple venues in the city.

These rooms offer great overall experiences and push the standards of the escape room industry in ways that we’re really excited about. Of course, “best” is subjective, so please read through our reviews to find a game suitable for you!

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20 Best Escape Rooms in Los Angeles

  1. Lab Rat (Hatch Escapes) – Best production
  2. Weeping Witch (Cross Roads) – Best scares
  3. Project Minotaur (Quest Room) – Best thrills
  4. Hope End (Ministry of Peculiarities) – Best actors
  5. The Nest (Hatch Escapes)- Best storytelling
  6. Murder Co (Black Market) – R-rated game
  7. Hex Room (Cross Roads) – A classic
  8. Stash House (Stash House) – Immersive storytelling
  9. Treasure Island (Brain Games) – Fun interactions (added 2024)
  10. Red Giant (Quest Room) – Epic journey
  11. 40 Thieves (MindTrap) – Fun, expansive set
  12. Something’s Out There! (Maze Rooms) – Great horror (added 2024)
  13. 13th Basement (Exit Game OC) – Escape room satire
  14. Treehouse (Confusion Escapes) – Lovely set
  15. Bridge Between (Quest Tavern) – Enchanted game
  16. Wizard’s Treasure (60out Escape Rooms) – Puzzle kaleidoscope
  17. Elevator Shaft (Basement) – Neat special effects
  18. Last Supper (Quest Tavern) – Intense dinner
  19. Headcase (Breaking Point) – Spooky medical horror
  20. Playground (The Escape Game) – Walk-ins possible

Huge shoutout to the SoCal enthusiast community for excellent recommendations for our many LA trips. Please leave a comment if you have any suggestions or if your favorite game is not on this list – we simply might not have played it yet! If you’re looking for our other lists for nearby markets, check out our rankings for Best Escape Rooms in San Diego, Best Escape Rooms in San Francisco, Best Escape Rooms in San Jose, Best Escape Rooms in Las Vegas, and Best Escape Rooms in Sacramento.

Disclosure: We have received media-discounted or comped tickets to several of the below-mentioned escape rooms.

How much do Los Angeles Escape Rooms cost?

Generally, you will pay around $40-$50 per player per hour for groups of 3 or more. Games with live actors, games that license IP, or games with just 2 players will typically cost more. Some rooms, particularly the ones that are part of a larger chain, may offer holiday discounts, so we recommend checking out company social media pages and mailing lists to check for any ongoing promotions.

#1. Lab Rat – Hatch Escapes (Los Angeles)

Hatch Escapes is best known for their flagship game (Lab Rat) that was for many years their only game. This game set an incredibly high bar when it entered the market in 2018, was our choice for #1 escape room in Los Angeles back in 2018, and is still our #1 choice for Los Angeles escape room 5 years later in 2023.

Your team plays as human test subjects imprisoned by researcher Timothy Ratkenstein, who is desperate for test results in order to finish his dissertation. Dr. Ratkenstein appears several times throughout your game in a series of cinematic events, checking in on your progress.

Every part of this escape room is special, with immersive storytelling, impressive engineering, a custom soundtrack, and back-to-back memorable moments. Each puzzle had a memorable finish and many were tied together with the set in delightful and amusing ways. A few of these puzzles were among the most creative we’ve ever seen in any escape room.

Lab Rat – Hatch Escapes

  • Tips: We recommend 4-5 players for enthusiasts. Only street parking is available, but there is usually enough near their venue.
  • Theme: Laboratory
  • Opened: 2018
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Team Size: 4-12
  • Age Limit: According to the venue, the minimum age to play Lab Rat is 8 years old.
  • Address: 1919 3rd Ave, Los Angeles, California 90018
  • Make a Booking: https://www.hatchescapes.com/

#2. Weeping Witch – Cross Roads Escape Games (Anaheim)

The Weeping Witch is the newest game at Cross Roads Escape Games, replacing an older game that used to occupy the same space (The Trust Experiment / Psych Ward). This company/venue is a long-time enthusiast favorite, known from 2016 onwards for their excellent set design.

In this game, you and your team enter Madam Ruby’s study with the goal of banishing the Weeping Witch. The Weeping Witch is a sorrowful figure that wanders the earth in search of something. She is identifiable by her cries…

The Weeping Witch combines seamless technology, fantastic game mastering, and amazing set design. The best part is how the elements intertwine – the elaborate set hides technological magic and many opportunities for the game to surprise you. Make your way to the end of the game for a chilling climax. This is the SCARIEST game on this list and a real treat for escape room players.

Weeping Witch – Cross Roads Escape Games

  • Tips: We recommend a team size of 4-5 for enthusiasts. This is technically also doable with just 2-3 players. There is plenty of parking in front of their venue. They are located in an industrial office area.
  • Theme: Supernatural
  • Opened: 2022
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Team Size: 4-8 players
  • Age Limit: Venue recommends 14+
  • Address: (Anaheim) 4245 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807
  • Make a Booking: https://crossroadsescapegames.com/

#3. Project Minotaur – Quest Room (Los Angeles)

This is the most THRILLING game in Los Angeles. We had an action-packed time with a terrific dual-game-master experience; this game had excellent pacing making a roller coaster of an experience. We spent our time (an involved 100 minutes) alternating between light puzzle solving, lively team strategizing, and a combination of panic / dread / alarm with all things regarding the minotaur.

This game is something very special and the style is one-of-a-kind compared to all of the other games that we’ve played in North America. It’s large, it’s epic, it’s thrilling, you just have to come experience it.

Project Minotaur – Quest Room

  • Tips: Bring your best team at the top of your game – whether intentionally or not, your team will likely get split up multiple times throughout the experience so make sure that everyone is comfortable with each other. Bring gloves if you want to be a bit more comfortable – jumpsuits are already provided. The ideal team size is probably somewhere around 4-6. You don’t want your team too small since you may get split into too groups. However, you also don’t want your team too large, as there are some very small spaces where your team will have to fit. There is free parking at their back alley entrance.
  • Theme: Minotaur’s Labyrinth
  • Opened: 2021
  • Duration: 100 minutes
  • Team Size: 2-8 players
  • Age Limit: 16+
  • Address: (Los Angeles) 5517 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038
  • Make a Booking: https://questroom.com/

#4. Hope End – Ministry of Peculiarities (Azusa)

Hope End by the Ministry of Peculiarities is an enthusiast favorite in the area, we loved it for the depth and quality of the actress interactions, the puzzles which were deeply interwoven with the set, and the story that evolved as we made progress on our investigation. This game makes full use of their lobby – the immersion starts as soon as you walk into the venue and we really did feel like special investigators.

One very special element of the game was feeling like we were not just experiencing the story of the Hope Family, but also writing our own story through the investigation. There were quite a few design choices and nice touches where it really felt like the story was somewhat open-ended and we were the ones that got to complete it. This is a very special game and a must-experience for anyone in the area.

Hope End – Ministry of Peculiarities

  • Tips: We recommend a team size of 4-6 for enthusiasts. The game is located in a strip mall with sufficient parking.
  • Theme: Investigating the ancestral home of the Hope family
  • Opened: 2021
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Team Size: 4-12 players
  • Age Limit: The venue recommends 12 years and up.
  • Address: (Azusa) 310 N Citrus Ave, Suite I, Azusa, CA 91702
  • Make a Booking: https://www.theministryofpeculiarities.com/

#5. The Nest – Hatch Escapes (Los Angeles)

The Nest was originally an immersive theater experience from 2019-2022 by Scout Expedition Co. Scout’s run of the show closed in August 2022, but by January of 2023, the experience found a new venue at Hatch Escapes. The multi-story venue at Hatch Escapes seems like a perfect marriage with the Nest, we’ll refrain from saying much further but it feels like The Nest was destined to be hosted in this space.

While there are light puzzle elements to the experience, we don’t recommend approaching this production as a game. Approach it as a theatrical production where you have the privilege of getting an emotional and intimate peek into Josie’s life via her belongings and tapes. The space is filled to the brim with set items, at first it may seem enigmatic but things come together as you gradually pick up Josie’s story.

The Nest – Hatch Escapes

  • Tips: The experience is an intimate, emotional production best experienced as as group of 2. While the team size is officially 1-4 players, any more than 2 would make movement around the space too cramped and less intimate. There is no parking lot at Hatch Escapes but we have been to this venue 3 times and have always been able to get street parking close by.
  • Theme: A storage unit filled with the belongings of someone who has recently passed away.
  • Opened: 2023 (Hatch Escapes’ version)
  • Duration: 60 minute game, but expect to spend 90 minutes at the venue.
  • Team Size: 1-4 players
  • Age Limit: 18+.
  • Address: (Los Angeles) 1919 3rd Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018
  • Make a Booking: https://www.hatchescapes.com/

#6. Murder Co – Black Market Escape Rooms (Upland)

Black Market Escape Room is like many games in Los Angeles who fuse together immersive theater with escape rooms. You start off the game being able to choose your “artist” (killer) from one of four options. This in-game actor (along with a second in-game actor) will play a substantial role in your game.

We picked Sideshow (clown) and had a thrilling time with both actors. The actors’ performances were excellent and make this room have the best “immersive theatre” element we’ve seen in any escape room. The actors will interact with you, scare you, and guide you, all with a fairly twisted sense of humor.

Murder Co brands itself as an “R-rated” escape room and that’s very accurate – the experience is thrilling and amusing (in a dark way), and is more of an action/adventure game rather than a purely scary game. This is one of the games on our list that are a little controversial – this game is intense and . Some people might love it, but some people might hate it. Check the disclaimers before you play.

Murder Co – Black Market Escape Rooms 

  • Tips: We recommend a team of about 3-5 players for enthusiasts.
  • Theme: Horror
  • Opened: 2018
  • Duration: 45 minutes (plus ~10 minutes theatrical part)
  • Team Size: 2-8
  • Age Limit: 17+
  • Address: 1220 W 9th St. Upland, CA 91786
  • Make a Booking: https://bmerinc.com/

#7. Hex Room – Cross Roads Escape Games (Anaheim)

Cross Roads Escape Games is located in Anaheim, but has long been a destination for SoCal enthusiasts. Opened in 2016, Hex Room was their inaugural game. It quickly became an enthusiast favorite and has maintained its cult following despite all these years.

Hex Room offers a one-of-a-kind split team experience that no other game we’ve played has tried. Your team is split up into 6 horror movie archetypes based on your answers on a personality quiz. The archetypes are Detective, Nerd, Virgin, Jock, Prom Queen, and Rebel.

The Detective plays the “connector” role in the game, while the other five roles each get their own private room and a set of themed puzzles. The different well-themed rooms interact with each other in amusing ways. The sets are fantastic and varied, and this game is a true classic in the Los Angeles area worth playing multiple times.

Hex Room – Cross Roads Escape Games

  • Tips: This is a 6-person split team game, so a team of exactly 6 is ideal. Their building is in an area full of industrial offices – there is plenty of free parking right outside of their building.
  • Theme: Horror movie archetypes
  • Opened: 2016
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Team Size: 5-10
  • Age Limit: Venue states that this is recommended for ages 16+
  • Address: (Anaheim) 4245 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807
  • Make a Booking: https://crossroadsescapegames.com

#8. Stash House (Los Angeles)

Stash House is an enthusiast favorite as a 2018 entrant in the Los Angeles escape room space. This is not your typical escapist theme – this is a game that feels gritty, local, and so very real.

The premise itself is already compelling – local drug lord Ray has set up a challenge for you to find all the drugs stashed around the house and flush them before the cops arrive. This is not an easy task – the well-themed puzzles are substantial and challenging, while still being fair and logical. There’s plenty for a large group to do in this packed, 90-minute experience.

The designers skillfully convey the narrative through the game itself rather than just telling the story to players. They immerse us players by letting us slowly uncover the criminal secrets hidden in the Stash House. Highly recommended.

Stash House

  • Tips: You will need to find street parking, so arrive early. We recommend 4-5 players for enthusiasts.
  • Theme: Los Angeles crime house
  • Opened: 2018
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Team Size: 4-11
  • Age Limit: No strict age limit, but venue strongly hints at 18+ due to a content warning.
  • Address: (Koreatown) 4267 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
  • Make a Booking: https://www.stashhou.se/

#9. Treasure Island – Brain Games (San Pedro)

We loved Treasure Island for the sheer amount of fun, humorous interactions with so many parts of the set. This game has a huge variety of interesting puzzles, and the set is decked out on every wall with a whole bunch of things to enjoy.

This company generally has a reputation for having rooms that are packed with puzzles and fun things to do. The Laboratory, especially, is a pure puzzling experience. Besides Laboratory, check out Twenty Ghosts as well while you’re here.

Treasure Island – Brain Games

  • Tips: There is a parking lot. We recommend a team of 3-4 players for enthusiasts.
  • Theme: Island
  • Opened: 2022
  • Duration: 75 minutes
  • Team Size: 3-8
  • Age Limit: No age requirements
  • Address: (San Pedro) 757 W 9th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
  • Make a Booking: https://braingamesescaperoom.com/

#10. Red Giant – Quest Room (Los Angeles)

Red Giant is one of Quest Room’s earlier (yet still very impressive) games. The overall experience is fantastic, with beautiful production, hefty puzzles, and memorable moments from start to finish.

“Red Giant” here refers to a giant ruby that your team of archaeologists is seeking within the bowels of the Pink Pyramid. While the theme itself is not new, Quest Room brings the production to the next level. We passed through a craggy cavern, a hieroglyph hall, a central chamber, and more. Each room was impressive and had its own personality, featuring large and life-size puzzles.

The room hid a bunch of tech and fun surprises that were a delight to experience throughout. The game felt well-paced, with the various thrills spread out from start to finish. Some of those thrills were among the most unique and memorable experiences we’ve ever had in any escape room.

Red Giant – Quest Room

  • Tips: There is parking in their alleyway. We recommend a team of 3-4 players for enthusiasts.
  • Theme: Egyptian tomb
  • Opened: 2018
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Team Size: 2-6
  • Age Limit: They do not have an age limit for this particular room.
  • Address: (Hollywood) 5517 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038
  • Make a Booking: http://questroom.com/

#11. 40 Thieves – MindTrap (Temecula)

While Mindtrap’s venues are somewhat far from Los Angeles, they have a huge variety of games that can easily fill a day’s worth of an escape room itinerary. We loved the extensiveness of the decor – every room was different, tactile, and very fun to explore around. The puzzles were clever and well-integrated into the set.

The consensus among enthusiasts seems to be that this is Mindtrap’s best room yet. They have many other games in the area. We also liked Winnie the Pooh for a beginner-friendly storybook experience. We played Arena as well and its definitely NOT for everyone, but check it out if you’ve read the warnings and are still excited.

40 Thieves – MindTrap

  • Tips: We recommend a team size of 4-5 for enthusiasts. The game is located in a suburban shopping area with plenty of parking right in front of their venue.
  • Theme: Arabian Nights
  • Opened: 2022
  • Duration: 70 minutes
  • Team Size: 2-10 players
  • Age Limit: The venue welcomes all ages, but recommends their experiences for ages 11+.
  • Address: (Temecula) 26780 Ynez Ct, Temecula, CA
  • Make a Booking: https://mindtrapescaperoom.com/

#12. Something’s Out There! – Maze Rooms (West Los Angeles)

Something’s Out There! is one of Maze Rooms’ newest offerings, opening in time for Halloween 2023. We’ve done many of the games in this expansive franchise, and we think that this game is their best so far. This specific location (West Los Angeles), has a very strong set of three rooms (also Tombstone and Whatever Happened to the Garretts), and we recommend trying to do all of them while you’re here.

The game is decorated all-out, and there are a mix of excellent sets, puzzles, and scares that make for an excellent experience with no actors. We loved the variety of the set and the puzzles, which all came together well as a cohesive experience.

Something’s Out There!

  • Tips: There is a parking lot both at street level and also below ground.
  • Theme: Horror
  • Opened: 2023
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Team Size: 2-7
  • Age Limit: Venue requires ages 13 and up.
  • Address: (West Los Angeles) 11901 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 211, West Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Make a Booking: https://mazerooms.com/

#13. 13th Basement – Exit Game OC (Anaheim)

When you start playing escape rooms long enough, you start encountering games that reference the genre itself. 13th Basement is a satirical / parody / spoof escape room where the theme is not “horror”, but rather “horror escape room”. The game includes quite a few references to horror escape rooms as a genre; whether this is a player’s second or 100th escape room, there will be escape room references that players will appreciate.

The game is “horror escape room” themed but the game itself is not overly scary. The space is comfortable, spacious (even for a large group), navigable by a wheelchair user, and well-padded enough such that this is actually the friendliest horror-themed escape rooms that we have ever done. There are a few scares but they are very tame.

This is their first game in the venue, with more games to come. If you’re in the area and have time, check out Cross Roads Escape Games nearby as well.

13th Basement – Exit Game OC

  • Tips: We recommend a team of about 3-4 players for enthusiasts. This game is also technically doable with just 2 players. This game is located in an industrial office area, there is plenty of free parking in front of their venue.
  • Theme: Horror escape room
  • Opened: 2021
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Team Size: 3-8 players
  • Age Limit: Venue recommends for ages 13 and up
  • Address: (Anaheim) 2975 E White Star Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
  • Make a Booking: https://www.theexitgame.com/

#14. Treehouse – Confusion Escapes (San Bernardino)

This game comes in two main parts – the first is the backyard set and the second is the magical treehouse environment that gives this game its name. The treehouse set is decorated from floor to ceiling on multiple levels, and is beautiful from every angle. We loved the playfulness of the theme and how much they manage to pack into a space. There was plenty to do for our team of 4.

While you’re here, check out their other games The Last Job (with a real truck!) and 45 Lampkin Lne (brand new, horror game, opened 2023).

Treehouse – Confusion Escapes

  • Tips: This escape room is located in an industrial office area and there is plenty of free parking in front of their facility. We recommend a team of about 3-5 players for enthusiasts.
  • Theme: Tree house
  • Opened: 2022
  • Duration: 70 minutes
  • Team Size: 3-8 players
  • Age Limit: 7 and up
  • Address: (San Bernardino) 245 East Redlands Blvd, San Bernardino, CA 92408
  • Make a Booking: https://confusionescapes.com/

#15. Bridge Between – Quest Tavern (Pomona)

Bridge Between is just a well-crafted indie-feeling game that packed a large assortment of puzzles. This is an enthusiast favorite in the area and like many others, our favorite part was the ending.

You may be interested in The Last Supper as well while you are here – this is another enthusiast favorite, much more intense and suitable for those who like some improve in their games.

Bridge Between – Quest Tavern

  • Tips: We recommend a team size of 3-4 players for enthusiasts. This venue is located in a small suburban strip mall, and there is free parking in front of the venue.
  • Theme: Merchant’s Shop + Enchanted Forest
  • Opened: 2022
  • Team Size: 3-8 players
  • Duration: 75 minutes
  • Age Limit: No strict age limit.
  • Address: (Pomona) 101 E Foothill Blvd, Ste 26, Pomona, CA 91767
  • Make a Booking: https://www.questtavern.com/

#16. Wizard’s Treasure – 60out Escape Rooms (Hollywood)

60out Escape Rooms is known for having a vast array of games (20+ as of 2023) across many venues in Los Angeles. The games are a mix – some of them are based on licensed content, some of them are imported games, some of them were designed in-house by local game designers, and some of them were acquired from an existing business.

This particular game was designed in-house, and was a well-orchestrated, seamless experience. The game naturally flowed well and we generally knew what we needed to do without needing to do any reading. The puzzles were reactive and precise, with timely positive (and negative) feedback. The room felt intelligent by reacting to everything we did. This is a prism of fun and our favorite 60out Escape Rooms experience.

Wizard’s Treasure – 60out Escape Rooms

  • Tips: We recommend a group of 2-4. There is street parking immediately in front of the venue.
  • Theme: Wizard’s House
  • Opened: 2023
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Team Size: 2-6 players
  • Age Limit: 10+
  • Address: (Los Angeles) 1316 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA
  • Make a Booking: https://www.60out.com/

#17. Elevator Shaft – The Basement (Sylmar)

The Basement is located up north in Sylmar. This venue was one of the very first escape room venue in all of Southern California, making splashes way back in 2014 when it opened up it’s inaugural game, “Chapter 1: The Basement”. The team seems to have finished their story series, completing the tetralogy with “Chapter 2: Elevator Shaft”, “Chapter 3: The Study”, and “Chapter 4: The Courtyard”.

Chapter 2: Elevator Shaft is our favorite, although players coming to this venue for the first time should consider playing all four of their games with their Dead and Breakfast package.

This is a shorter room (only 45 minutes long and linear), but this room is packed with all sorts of effects that keep escalating the thrill level. We loved the environmental puzzles and the design choices that kept a sense of urgency from start to finish.

Elevator Shaft – The Basement

  • Tips: We think the ideal team size is 3. 2 is doable, but anything more than 3 people will result in people standing idly around. Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. This venue is located in an industrial area, there is plenty of free parking in front of their building.
  • Theme: Elevator Shaft
  • Opened: 2017
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Team Size: 2-4
  • Age Limit: Venue states a strict 12+
  • Address: (Sylmar) 12909 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar, CA 91342
  • Make a Booking: https://basementescaperoom.com/los-angeles

#18. Last Supper – Quest Tavern (Pomona)

This is not your ordinary actor-driven game, this experience is intense and includes quite a few experiences where your team will have to think quick on your feet and do a little improve to escape. We had an entertaining (and terrifying) dinner party with Lord Garrick, who really makes the experience.

Check out The Bridge Between while you’re here.

Last Supper – Quest Tavern

  • Tips: This game rewards those who can do a little improv. Play along, have some fun and be creative. We recommend a team of 3-4 for enthusiasts. This venue is located in a small strip mall with parking in front.
  • Theme: Dinner with Lord Garrick
  • Opened: 2019
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Team Size: 3-8
  • Age Limit: The venue recommends for 14 years and up
  • Address: (Pomona) 101 E Foothill Blvd, Ste 26, Pomona, CA 91767
  • Make a Booking: https://www.questtavern.com/

#19. Headcase – Breaking Point Escape Rooms (Rancho Cucamonga)

Headcase is a solid medical horror game with an expansive set and plenty of interesting puzzles. There was plenty to do for our team of 4 – the game starts off strong with a compelling story, which carries through to the end with a solid, heart-pounding ending. The set was constructed in such a way such that you never quite knew what would be coming next.

Check out Secret at Whitmore Estate as well while you’re at the venue.

Headcase – Breaking Point

  • Tips: We recommend a team of around 3-4.
  • Theme: Medical mission
  • Opened: 2021
  • Duration: 75 minutes
  • Team Size: 3-8
  • Age Limit: Venue states 13+
  • Address: (Rancho Cucamonga) 10582 Foothill Blvd #160, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
  • Make a Booking: https://www.breakingpointescaperooms.com/

#20. Playground – The Escape Game (Rancho Cucamonga, Irvine)

The Escape Game is an escape room chain with dozens of locations all across the United States. We’ve been to several of their locations and their ability to keep quality (of both games and service) consistently high across dozens of locations is unmatched.

The Escape Game takes a different approach to escape room bookings – unlike many other venues which are located in sparse industrial areas, The Escape Game is usually located in a high foot-traffic area, usually attached to some sort of mall. Additionally, they are one of the few companies to return back to public booking after the pandemic. While public booking is not usually favored by enthusiasts, this combination of convenient location + plenty of immediate availability makes The Escape Game one of the best walk-in escape room experiences available in the United States.

Playground is one of their pre-pandemic games, but it remains our favorite after having tried most of the games available at the Escape Game. The theme remains unique, cheerful, and a whole lot of thematic puzzles. Our other favorite games at the Escape Game are Depths, Timeliner, and Special Ops: Mysterious Market.

Playground – The Escape Game

  • Tips: This game is located in 2 out of 3 of their Los Angeles locations: Rancho Cucamonga and Irvine. We recommend a group size of around 3-4 for enthusiasts.
  • Theme: Playground
  • Opened: Multiple
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Team Size: 2-12 players.
  • Age Limit: Venue recommends for ages 13+
  • Address: Multiple
    • Rancho: 12549 North Main Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
    • Irvine: 655 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
  • Make a Booking: https://theescapegame.com/

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