First time doing an escape room and it was a blast. Im ready for another one. John was super…read morefriendly and explained everything thoroughly. We did need some clues to figure things out but he didnt make it so obvious that we still had to think. We did cabin 13 and the clues and riddles were clever and def challenged us. The lights and scary music were a nice touch for the theme. Made it out with 2 min to spare. Not bad for everyone's first escape.

It's hard to fathom, but almost a decade has passed since we paid to stand in line for any…read moreexperience, much less a pirate one! We love how escape rooms now accommodate duos, and especially appreciate that rooms are now private, and we are able to be silly and competitive and immature with the people who matter. I mean, imagine being stuck on a schooner or deserted island with people you don't know - it would be a streaming series! Oh, wait ... Well, Back in Time is one of our favourite companies when it comes to escape rooms that are immersive and faithful to theme and story, but we're a little embarrassed to say that we were excited to try Blackbeard's Treasure because of a streamed show, excellent, though it be. Yes, we could have chosen to do this particular escape room because of the book(s), the movie, the theme park or the dinner adventure, but, no, it was Black Sails, just taken off that streaming service, that piqued our interest! The mall where we usually play Back in Time is under renovation, so we played our Friday afternoon game at their temporary space in a small strip mall not far away and just as easy to get to. Parking was good right outside at 3:30pm on Friday, which was their first game of day, and we arrived just about the same time as Harrison, our very enthusiastic game host, who had just escaped (haha) from the same traffic jam as we had. We were shown into the waiting room, and although this was not a permanent location, the lobby looked exactly as it did in the mall, and it was nice that the clean no-frills restroom was located at end of hallway inside the business instead of outside in the mall. Our entry into the game was heralded by a preview video which complemented what we knew about Blackbeard, especially fresh off Black Sails - but game (unlike TV series) was definitely family-friendly. The room was spacious for our duo, and would fit four in a group comfortably. On the whole, the room was a little dark, but the décor was in theme and music was ambient. Blackbeard's Treasure was a linear game, where most of the puzzles were one & done, even though there were some red herrings (of course, pirates ...). We categorise it as a 3G or third generation room, meaning it comprised a lot of use of magnets, but also a lot of nice old locks. Happily, there were no glitches at all, and everything worked to our success at 52:02. Our very favourite part of the game was being fired on by cannons, and although we wish we could understand the parrot - Captain Flint shore was purty! - we had no least favourite puzzles at all. Harrison was fantastic because she made sure we could read the clues on the in-room timer and clue screen when it was clear the bird was speaking in not an escape roomer's language! Everything made sense, and, once in the room, we didn't miss the mall at all. In fact, we took advantage of the promotion that allowed us to take photos in the room with props, and our gamemaster did a terrific job with both their camera (and thank you for getting the photo to us immediately!) and ours. It was a little more expensive, but worth it for the memories. This review has been posted on Google and Yelp.

Overall: We discovered this escape room through Facebook and heard good things about it! There a…read moremix of different types of puzzles which makes it a cool escape room to try out! This location is closed now which is super unfortunate. Experience: When entering the location, there is a seating area with a bunch of puzzles you can play with while you wait. This is also where you can fill out your waiver for the escape room. Make sure you come early to allow for time to park and fill out the waivers. After waiting a few minutes, our game master came out to give us the typical rundown (don't use force, how to get hints, etc). The escape room we did was the Black Cat. The puzzles in the room were a mix of your typical lock puzzles, but there were some unique puzzles as well with cool effects (don't want to say too much to spoil). We completed this room with 15 minutes to spare as a group of 5. I would say this is a medium level type room. Puzzles were straightforward and made sense. The set design was super cool and fit the theming of the puzzle. Price: Rooms were $42 per person but there's deals often so we got 50% off per person for our room. Parking: Located in an strip mall with with some parking. There are multiple businesses in the plaza and parking may be difficult if it's crowded.

I first found Planet Escape Room when I moved to Long Beach in 2019, and our first room was "Wise…read moreGuys." We completed it with just the two of us and loved the theming, mix of physical and cognitive puzzles, flow of the room, cool effects, and technology! Then the pandemic hit, and no escape rooms were done by me and my peoples. Once things opened up again, I grabbed my buddies to try "CTRL + ALT + Reality". This was not our favourite room. We found the tech buggy, and it was frustrating to have correct solutions without being able to move forward. Even though we escaped, we left looking for other rooms to brighten our spirits this day. Fortunately, I was able to return for a special event to work "The Vault," and this room was great fun! We enjoyed the puzzles and the non-linear design. The room had a good flow with perfectly-working tech, and the '80s & '90s references were amazing! The owner even worked on the soundtrack for "The Vault," and it fit the theme perfectly. Nice work, Jason! My most recent experience here was for a friend's birthday in "Game of Swords." What a fun experience! We opted for a surprise customization, and the group was delighted to find it in the midst of the stress of trying to escape the room! The room had mixed tech with good theming overall. Our gamemaster said it was the easiest room in the building, but we barely made it out with 5 seconds or so! Planet Escape Room has amazing customer service, and if you come for any special occasion, ask about customization opportunities. They really do make for a unique experience! You want excellent gamemasters, too? Here, you'll find them! How about a private booking experience? Done deal! And don't forget to check in on Yelp for a free drink!

Parking is easy. Get there EARLY.To enter the location you…read morehave to figure out a code to enter through the vending machine. Inside your greeted by one of the employees notifies you that there's no electronic device devices watches are allowed inside so they do provide lockers Afterwards they have you enter a different location and they offer you bathrooms prior to their escape room. We did the basement. This is the first time we've ever done an escape room so I had no idea what to escape. I don't wanna spoil too much BUT this was absolutely one of the best times I've ever had. The actors were so helpful and so funny. We didn't successfully pass, but we were very close!!!!!!. We had a group of two. When that room holds up to 10. Soooooo we did our best hahhaahaha . It's very interactive at some points, We had to crawl through spaces, walk through trap doors and we did get our hands dirty. We were Using flashlights to get around. It was SUPER interactive. I had a blast!!!! Will definitely come here again!!!!! Do wear comfy clothes. We were sweating!!!! Closed shoes recommended. And always pay attention to small details. Everything is a clueeee!!!!! And most importantly stay positive lol

So here's the thing: I was 1.54 hours late. Not a dramatic exaggeration -- I literally showed up…read morenearly two hours late because of a traffic accident and a tragic navigational incident that led me to an actual basement store instead of The Basement. At that point, I was ready to accept my fate as the least reliable member of my college friend group and just go home in shame. But instead of turning me away, the staff at The Basement heard my my panicked voice on call and said, "It's okay, we got you." Like, who does that?? Absolute saints in flannel and dim lighting. They got me and my group a different time slot with zero judgment and still managed to make the whole experience immersive, creepy, and weirdly fun. The live actor deserves an Oscar. I don't want to spoil anything, but I screamed, fell to the ground of fear--or clumsiness (don't judge me), and maybe trauma-bonded with my friends. Thank you to my college crew for not disowning me, and thank you to The Basement for turning my logistical disaster into one of the best bonding event ever. TL;DR: Came for fear, stayed for emotional redemption. 10/10 would get lost and late again. Well.. not late. Sorry about that

Really great! Thanks for letting us play. Really recommend for anyone who is looking for a little…read morescare.

This review is shorter than my average only because we had to find a restaurant outside of the mall…read moreto eat - which we did in Manhattan Beach ... Who doesn't want snow for Christmas? And who in Southern California is so ready for no more rain?! Well, we had no idea what awaited us when we made our booking online for Quest Room's Polar Station. For those new to the world of escape rooms, Quest Room is probably the gold standard by which all other rooms are measured, so much so we've done almost - ALMOST - all their rooms, as long as they accommodated two people, because we mostly play as a duo. So we were a little surprised that there was actually a location we had not visited - at South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach - and more than thrilled that all their rooms welcome 2 players or more. The mall was closed on Christmas Day, so we were grateful to receive not just an email (went straight to the spam folder) but also a text from Quest Room letting us know this in advance, and also where to park. Quest Room was having some electrical problems, so the lobby was dimmer than usual, but we were oblivious to the difference, so excited were we to get started. We had watched (and I had read the book) The Terror on Netflix, and we were quite ready for our own Antarctic adventure. Ours was the first game of the day, and Jason introduced himself as our game host at 11am sharp. We did not need the restrooms this visit but it was offered along with a verbal run through of the game rules. In fewer words than the intriguing writeup on their web site, we "woke up" cold, sore and alive after our research plane crashed in snowy desolation in an abandoned station that we need to get working to call for help. This was like something out of "Yellowjackets" and elicited a similar "ooh!" when we saw the room. The décor was perfect, even with low light, but in theme, and the props were authentic with just the right amount of creep factor. There was no climbing or crawling required, and we wouldn't be concerned with playing the room with the whole family. Polar Station is what we consider a G3 (third generation room with quite a bit of whizzbang and FX) - with a couple of G1 locks, so even though we were advised ahead of time that some locks needed some dedicated (and delicate!) handling, it slowed us to our record-keeping time of ... 44:59 for the 45-minute room! We both agreed that our favourite task was opening the bathroom door and doing the wrapping needed - since it's Christmas! - and the rescue was epic. We felt most challenged with not remembering that we are in South Pole, not North, so crucial elements were topsy-turvy, but all the clues and puzzles were pretty logical and true to theme. Jason did a super job pacing us, and with our photos - which we received even before we got to our car - and we so appreciate his working on Christmas Day. Once again, even though Quest Room is maybe on the higher end as far as cost, they deserve every one of those five stars, both for the room and for our game host. Thank you for letting us have snow for Christmas! We can't wait to visit again in the new year! This review is triplicated on Yelp, Google and TripAdvisor.

This was my first escape room and I had a great time! We will definitely be back. Raul was very…read morehelpful and really did everything he could to make sure we had a good experience. Thank you!!

We LOVED LOVED LOVED our escape room adventure. We had a group of six people to solve The Heist…read moreBefore Christmas. This was my favorite escape room because the clues were linear and could not be reused. That hade the problem solving straightforward and allowed us to completely work together. We wholly focused on one puzzle at a time. Our Ashley was fun and welcoming. My only feedback would be the reservation process a bit confusing to add additional family members to our team. But it all worked out. Also , some of the clues or props need replacement due to wear/fading. This too was easily overcome, but gave us pause on two clues. All in all we all enjoyed ourselves and were glad we chose Back In Time Escape Room to celebrate my hubby special day

my friends and i absolutely loved this escape room!! we chose the cosmic crisis room, and felt like…read moreit was pretty doable for four people. it was super fun and sufficiently challenging, as we finished with only four minutes to spare. there was a good variety of types of puzzles within the game, each testing our different skillsets, making it easy for all of us to contribute in our own way. all of the staff were also super friendly and enthusiastic, shout out dante who was working the front desk during our visit! our group did purchase tickets through groupon, which cut down the pricing quite a bit, so look into that if you're planning to visit :) would highly recommend making a reservation a day or two in advance just to ensure you're able to get the time and room you prefer!

My boyfriend and I LOVE to do escape games together for the thrill and for sometimes a much-needed…read morecommunication exercise LOL. Every time we come to the Escape Game and try a new room, we are blown away by the tech they use. It's not-your-average mom & pop escape room, and for that reason we LOVE it. It operates with a first-come reservation basis, but each room has a max of 8-12 players. This means that you can bring your whole group in, and there's a chance you might have some strangers joining you as well if there's still space. We tend to wait last minute and book the rooms with no reservations yet so we can try to do them on our own. This time, our game keepers Ally and Marcy were so sweet and helpful. Can't recommend her enough! We will keep coming back!

Grrrrrrr! I should have left a review right away because I'm not good with names. Upon entrance…read moresign on door that says to wait.. the place is surrounded with cameras so the host will see you and your party walking up. Parking isn't too bad.. we parked in front of the building. Once we entered we were greeted with this amazing smile, with a strong vibrant voice telling us about the do's and don'ts. Once we said we were ready, the host spun around and put her shades on and it was game on. I will say this.. everything is a clue, every object and every word. Read in between the lines. Have fun and relax. Most importantly .... ESCAPE ESCAPE ESCAPE LOLLLLL

We have done a lot of escape rooms but few in LA. We were going to be in the area so we thought we…read morewould leave early and try one of the rooms here at Escape Long Beach. There are two parking spots right in front of the location and both were available when we arrived. There is also plenty of parking on the street very close. When you arrive, you wait outside because the main lobby is actually part of one of the rooms. There is some outdoor furniture and a bench to sit on out front. They monitor the outdoor cameras and will come out and greet you when it is time for your experience. We did "The Queen" room which has a theme of saving lost souls aboard the Queen Mary ship. It is not a scary room at all, it is just dimly lit. It has a split start with one person in the room and one outside which is always an interesting way to begin. The décor is great and after having done 30+ rooms, it is always nice when a place has puzzle types that you have never encountered before which was the case here. The room is mostly non-linear and hints are given via walkie talkie. Our game master Christina was great before, during, and after our experience. She gave us a nudge several times when we asked for help and we were able to escape with five minutes left. I commented on the booking that it was our anniversary and she even gave us a choice of a few gifts afterwards, which was very kind and thoughtful. For only two people, their rooms are on the expensive side at $59 per person. It drops to $38.50 per person with three, and $35 per person with four. We had a good time and will grab a few friends and try "The Lab" room in the future.