Great for kids and anyone who wants a quick, fun break from the beach. Games are reasonably priced,…read moreprizes are decent, and the location can't be beaten. Can get crowded on weekends, but it's pure pier fun. Worth a stop.

I'm not sure how long this arcade has been around. But I remember playing games here as a kid when…read morewe had family trips to California. I was a big arcade junkie in my youth and happy that arcades have been making a comeback. Playland Arcade is located on the historic Santa Monica Pier right next to Pacific Park. There are more than 200 games here at this arcade. Playland Arcade also hosts a variety of events throughout the year from movies to holiday events. It is family owned and has been featured in many movies over the years. I am a big fan of classic video games and they have many of them here at Playland. I also like many of the interactive ones too. There are so many different type of games here at Playland Arcade. Skee-ball and air hockey are a couple of my longtime favorite games. I am also a fan of basketball and any arcade games with a steering wheel. There is also a Zoltar machine out front if you want your fortune told.

I never knew there was a claw arcade in the Sawtelle Place shopping center! I came across Cali Claw…read moreArcade on Instagram, and my daughter and I decided to check it out. The owner Lori, is incredibly nice and welcoming. She greeted us right away and let us know to ask if we needed any help or wanted tips and tricks on how the claw machines work. She even showed me how easy it can be to win prizes, which honestly surprised me! I've been to multiple claw arcades before, and none of the employees ever gave me tips or tricks on how to improve my chances of winning. That made our experience at Cali Claw Arcade feel even more special. My daughter and I walked out with 6 prizes and smiles on our faces. Lori really made our day and I already want to go back for more! We had such a fun time, and I definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area.

As a general rule, I kinda hate claw machines as I find them to be quite predatory. So when my…read moredaughter dragged me into this store that was primarily claw machines, I was really trepidatious...! But the owner took time to teach her advanced techniques - like the double tap and managing weight distribution - and my daughter became much better at the 'skill' of using the claws. I never write reviews, but I went from not liking claw machines to finding a new favorite spot to bring my 9 year old. I would absolutely recommend!

Willow was the best game master. She thoughtfully explained out each hint and helped push our team…read morealong. Definitely ask for her if possible. She'll make your experience 100x more enjoyable!!

This was a fun way to spend an afternoon in LA. Super easy to find parking. I called in advance and…read morethey let me know I could park in the neighborhood adjacent to the building and there were plenty of spots when I arrived. The staff were friendly and helpful too, especially when someone in our party wasn't feeling super comfortable with the doors being closed. I appreciated that they were flexible so we could all enjoy the day. We did the secret treasure themed room and it was challenging without being so hard we stopped enjoying ourselves. Definitely recommend!

I would totally give this place more stars if I could! Whether you are new to escape rooms or you…read morehave done more than your fingers can count, you NEED to check out this particular location!! Even though 'Maze Rooms' has several locations, they have different owners so you won't get the same vibe from all of them. This particular one along with West LA/Santa Monica Blvd location have the same owners. I called on a weekend and Curtis happened to answer the phone. He was so patient with my questions and you can tell he loves escape rooms and wants to create the best experience for everyone. He designs these rooms and really adds a lot of detail that you don't see with some other companies. After picking his brain, we ended up choosing "They're Coming" and it is the most difficult room at this location. Don't let that scare you, you can ask for clues and really tailor it to your own level so that it's fun for everyone. We've done just over 50 escape rooms so we try to ask for as few clues as possible. So let's talk about the experience. We showed up and we were greeted by Brooke who was our game master. She was awesome! She made sure to answer our questions before we got started and didn't rush us at all. She definitely set the stage for a great time and even told us about the leaderboards they have posted. We didn't make the top list but we'll be back! Once we got into the room it was instantly engaging. We did hit a tough spot and had to ask for a couple clues and also realized that we didn't plug something in all the way so that ate up some time but we still made it out with time left. One of the things I liked about this room was that it was more of a story line, not just a theme. You're literally moving along the story as you go as opposed to just hearing a story before you go in a room that basically tells you what the goal is and the whole room just fits a theme like pirates or zombies or western. For some of you this may not make sense but trust me, not all escapes rooms are created equal. The puzzles were very creative and they all made sense. This room flowed really well, much better than I thought it would. There wasn't one puzzle that I didn't like and there was a lot of attention to detail. It wasn't a really dark room and there wasn't anything crazy scary but some kids may not like some of the props or a couple interactions. Just keep in mind it is a zombie apocalypse story. They have other options if you think this might not fit what you're looking for. So once we got done, Olivia also helped us out and she had the same positive vibe as Brooke. Overall, this is one of the best escape rooms I've been to. A few bonuses - If you missed it, there is currently (6/27/25) a Yelp promo code. They already have great prices compared to some others. Your room is private so you don't have to share with strangers. Parking was not difficult and we went on a Saturday evening. You can tip using Venmo or Cash App, I believe, so you don't need cash. It's easy to book online. What more do you need?! Go book a room! I copied the basic info from their site to make it easier for anyone who is considering this room. The plot: "The undead have risen in the heart of Los Angeles, where your group decided to do a simple, fun escape room. But now, the government has quarantined your entire surroundings so leaving is no longer an option. Your only chance is to find shelter, barricade yourselves in and get help before "THEY" get you.

Went to play "They're Coming!" with a group of friends and it was absolutely incredible. Sadie, our…read moregame guide did an incredible job and I was super impressed with the acting! Definitely recommend maze rooms Culver City to anyone that loves escape rooms!

We had our son's 3 year old birthday party there and it was wonderful! Clean venue, very helpful…read morestaff and everyone had a great time. Thank you again for making his day special!

We came to Fun Play World for a three year old birthday party. The space is very nicely lit and…read morehas bright, cheerful colors throughout. It feels clean and fresh. There are plenty of unique, distinct spaces for children to play. My daughter had fun playing in the main structure, and there a smaller ball pit as well. The long table set up for the kids meal was so cute. Make sure to bring your own grip socks; they are for sale for $4 too. Insider's Tip: Ample parking in the back

Just did another room here, the Godzilla room, with Chris as our game master. He was a fantastic…read moregamemaster, friendly, helpful, and the room had some really cool effects! 60out's rooms are consistently clever, interesting, and fun. The Godzilla room had some minor tech issues, but Chris was good about paying attention and helping them work through. This room might be a *little* scary for kids, but it's not like, horror or anything. Solid escape room, as 60out always is.

We escaped the Godzilla vs Kong room over this Labor day weekend (Sunday) and I unfortunately have…read moreto remove stars due to technical problems in the room, incorrect resetting of the room, and poor game master quality (Nico). All of which were very immersion breaking and ruined the experience. Spoilers ahead for the Godzilla vs Kong escape room. There was only 1 technical problem but it made the experience harder and awkward. There's a part where you have to put your ear up to seashells (a conch specifically) on the wall and there's a sensor that detects when something (your ear/head) blocks it or is near it which triggers a sound to play. The sensors weren't good. We ended up having to use a finger to block the sensor to get the audio to play. The incorrect resetting of the room and poor game master quality may go hand in hand so will address these together. There's a volcano where you need to get 5 oblong rocks to divert the flow of lava by placing them in a series of holes in the volcano. At the start, there were 3 rocks already in the holes in the volcano, 1 rock in this metal protruding section, and the 5th rock was actually missing. There are these 3 holes in the room you're supposed to stick your head in and look up. These spaces where you stick your head in were pretty big, maybe 3-4 feet of space between the hole and the floor/ceiling/back wall. The 5th rock was on the floor inside one of the holes; which is NOT where it was supposed to be because it's dark in the hole (you get no controllable light source) and it was out of reach. We ended up having to use our phone flashlights and a metal arm grabber (trash grabber) from the first room to get the rock out of the hole. The game master (Nico) confirmed it wasn't supposed to be in there because he blamed us for putting it in there. Which is a strange accusation because 1. It's very obvious that the rocks are meant for the volcano and 2. our group of four would've known if one of us dropped the rock in that hole. We're not competitive escape artists but we've done a lot of escape rooms and this was easily the worst and most unimmersive experience I've ever had. Which is unfortunate because the theme was cool and production quality seemed like it'd be high. With just a few changes they could have something great but at the moment I can't recommend this escape room.

My son just finished the BattleBots camp and Minecraft coding camp and he loved it. The secret…read moresauce is the counselors. They are all extremely smart and personable and skilled, finding these talented individuals is probably why rolling robots is so successful in addition to the curriculum. There is a very high ratio of counselor to student and very small class sizes, which gives it a much more personalized feel an individualized attention. My son says this is his favorite camp. Despite the small location, the quality is very high for content and experience.

We love Rolling Robots! Our son loved the challenge and fun that came with the building. Once he…read moregot to 4th/5th grade the were making mobile robots, programming, and competing. This is the future and if your child loves technology, this is the place to start!

So much fun! This…read moreplace is so cool! If you are a mom like me who doesn't want to move a lot while kids are having interactive fun- come and visit this place. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! I cannot visualize at first how the set up was by just reading reviews but I fully trusted it's 5 star rating and checked. No regrets! Very good for kids and adults, so many choices of games. The owner Frank and his help are very accomodating! Always there to help when needed even when you don't ask. There are 2 VR rooms, plenty of other games to do (I am not good on those so I can't explain what they are called). I asked if events can be held and YES- they do that too! This place is plain for hanging out and games, no food or vending machines available. one gender neutral restroom , parking might be a little difficult if busy but we didn't because street is open- free - $40 - 1 hour; $28 - 30 mins; 1 hour was enough for my son to play with the VR - he did 3 games (boxing, gorilla tag, zombies, work simulator) Although the place is air conditioned he was sweating afterwards! good exercise. WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!

We celebrated my sons 9th bday here. We had about 40 people, from infants to grandmas. 1) they…read moreplace was set up for us to bring in food and cake. They had a small fridge for drinks. Guests arrived and were greeted by very kind staff. Kids of all ages were entertained, from infants to grandmas! They staff was very kind and attentive in helping the kiddos set up their games and their game consoles. A very hidden gem in Boyle Heights! I can't say enough good things about this place!