Known as the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles is a fascinating city that attracts thousands of tourists every year. Some of the main attractions of the city revolve around Hollywood- Universal Studios, the Hollywood Sign, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But the city has other interesting sites to offer as well, including the LA County Museum of Art, The Getty, the TCL Chinese Theater, and The Queen Mary.

For adventure lovers, the city has many opportunities lined up- amusement park rides, hiking trails, skate parks, and so on. But nothing really beats the excitement and the variety of escape rooms in LA. With over 80 companies offering more than 200 games in and around the city, LA is the Meccah of adrenaline-seekers. Whether you are a fan of escape chains such as Wild Goose Escapes or are looking to explore local brands, you will never run out of options in LA!

Top Investigation Escape Games in LA

Is your inner Sherlock Holmes in your craving to solve quizzes and mysteries? Then, Los Angeles has some premier investigation-themed escape games for you. Here's a list of our top picks:

1. Cold War Bunker 2: This escape game is offered by Wild Goose Escapes. The story is set in the period of the cold war. The tension between the USA and the Soviet Union is rising, and their armies are on high alert. You have intel that a Russian spy has infiltrated your front, working as a double agent, and someone has infiltrated his bunker to initiate the nuclear warhead. Can you abort the mission and stop the launch that can destroy humanity?

No. of Participants: 2-6

Price: $35/person

Minimum age limit to play the game: Players above the age of 7 can play independently.

Time duration: 60 min

2. Hyde and Seek: This mystery-themed escape room is offered by the brand 60out Escape Rooms(W Temple Street location). Your team is hired by the Hyde circus to find the culprit who has been stealing huge sums of money from them. Filled with fortune tellers, wild beasts, and magical moments, this experience will amaze your senses. But don't get distracted! The circus doors close soon!

No. of Participants: 2-6

Price: $28/person

Minimum age limit to play the game: Players above the age of 18 can play independently. Players above the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult.

Time duration: 60 min

3. Jack The Ripper: Jack the Ripper is a mystery-themed escape room offered by the brand Maze Rooms and is based on the story of the old-school serial killer Jack. Does your team have what it takes to stop this criminal before he murders the entire city?

No. of Participants: 2-7

Price: $35/person

Minimum age limit to play the game: Players above the age of 16 can play independently. Players above the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult.

Time duration: 60 min

4. The Mystery of Senator Payne: This is a crime-thriller escape game that is offered by 60out Escape Rooms (Corinth Avenue location). An infamous politician, Senator Payne, is adamant about releasing a new Bill "666". This could cost many innocent lives, but nobody has sufficient proof to expose his evil intentions! Can you sneak into his office and find the document?

of Participants: 2-6

Price: $28/person

Minimum age limit to play the game: Players above the age of 18 can play independently. Players above the age of 12 have to be accompanied by an adult to play.

Difficulty level: Moderate

Time duration: 60 min

5. Orient Express: Offered by Architect Express Rooms, this game is based on the history of a real long-distance train service that started in 1833.

The famous artist Johann von Schmidt was killed while he was aboard the Orient Express. Detective Pierre Le Blu calls you in for help with this mysterious murder case. Can you catch the psycho murderer before he kills more people on the train?

No. of Participants: 2-7

Price: $29/person

Minimum age limit to play the game: Players above the age of 16 can play independently.

Time duration: 60 min

6. The Manor: This escape game is offered by Entangles Escape Rooms. 4 people have gone missing from the town, and all of them were last spotted at the Bishop Manor shop. The chief of police has asked for your help to solve the mystery and find the clues with your team of detectives. Are you up for the challenge?

No. of Participants: 2-8

Price: $35/person

Minimum age limit to play the game: Players above the age of 8 can play independently.

Time duration: 60 min

With adventure, thrill, mystery, science, and history, an escape room is a perfect place to have fun with your family and friends in LA. Try these escape experiences and share your recommendations with us!