The 9 best escape rooms in the San Fernando Valley

“I have played the Basement five times. I have gotten out twice. The last time was about two years ago. They will change it up if you have played it before to slightly different puzzles. The live actors are fantastic and the room is very well done. My only issue is that it seems l you collect puzzle pieces and some of which don’t go with the theme and there is not much direction of where to go or what to do. I get the premise which is great but there are some puzzles that just don’t make a lot of sense. This game has a creepy feel and maybe one jump scare if you aren’t expecting it but if you get a chance play here. Play all four rooms in succession they are fantastic”

mathisashley

118 games played

“The Basement’s Elevator Shaft was incredibly immersive. There was smoke, water, moving parts, buttons, switches, the whole shebang. Though the room was small, the 45 minute timer keeps you on your toes and working the entire time. Some puzzles are right in front of you and some you need to work for. Let’s just say I should have looked everywhere and read everything before I started some puzzles. I was completing the last puzzle when me and my partner ran out of time and I don’t think I’ll let myself live it down for the next 3 weeks.”

tom09

41 games played

“This room was fun!! We had alittle but of a struggle with the first puzzle but then after that everything flowed. I really love the live actors here! They make it a lot of fun!! The decor and experience in this room was amazing! 2nd favorite room here!”

karen36

90 games played

“Loved this room. One of my top for sure. I’m a big baby when it comes to scares, and this was totally manageable- spooky but not scary. Really interesting and satisfying puzzles that don’t feel like puzzles at first. Great flow and awesome set. This was my first at The Basement (my team had done the other rooms) but I didn’t feel like I missed anything by doing them out of order.”

jonathan24

50 games played

“We were the first team to do this room when it opened and it made my top 10. Then we got invited to redo it when they updated it like two years later and it made my top five! I send everyone here because this room is that good, the reviews show overwhelmingly positive because it is. Every element, including staff is supreme. The puzzles are so much fun and the sets are pretty darn gorgeous. You really transport to Atlantis! My only hope for this location is they add a lot more rooms because they do them right!”

ronaldwilliamson

91 games played

“This is a really special company, you can tell they’re so passionate about what they do. This is my favorite game of theirs- it included the perfect blend of intuitive and analytical puzzles and was so much fun!! I did with one other inexperienced player - he loved it. It was definitely difficult but still doable! The ending was possibly the best I’ve ever experienced- do this room!! 10/10”

royprice

72 games played

“The Egyptian themed escape room has been done over and over again, and this was a brand new business, so I wasn't expecting much coming into it. I was really surprised. The sets were pretty good, the puzzles were a lot of fun, and the owner (who was our GM) was really nice. She genuinely wanted to make sure we had fun and we really did. The game may be a little bit challenging with just 2 people. The puzzles themselves weren't too difficult, but there's a lot to do, so ideally it should be played with at least 4 people so you can split up. Great room/location. Highly recommended. Really looking forward to their next game!”