Stash House
Introduction:
Your group has been invited to a seemingly-normal Koreatown apartment owned by a local entrepreneur to discuss a business opportunity.
Shortly after arriving, you discover the apartment belongs to Ray Jones, notorious Los Angeles drug kingpin, and that Ray has a test in store for you: find all the drugs hidden in the space and flush them before the cops arrive or face the consequences.
Location: Stash House
Address: 4267 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Parking: Street Parking
Price(s): $40/person (4 ppl); $37/person (5 ppl); $36/person (6 ppl); $35/person (7 ppl); $34/person (8 ppl); $33/person (9 ppl); $31/person (10 ppl); $30/person (11 ppl);
Date Completed: June 28, 2018
Number of Escape Artists: 5 escape artists
Hint System: Unlimited via TV
Success Rate: N/A
Result: ESCAPED! - 60 minutes
Creativity: 5+
Difficulty: 5
Immersiveness: 5
Fun Factor: 5+
OVERALL: 5+
Note. For OVERALL means, 1 = WTF?; 2 = Take a gander; 3 = You can book it; 4 = You should book it now; 5 = OMG! You should've booked it yesterday!
Summary
- Recommend 4-6 escape artists
- 90 minutes time limit
- Drugs and 90's LA gangster theme
- Super fun!
First Impressions
The escape room has one of the shadiest websites I have ever seen. The information found on the website was vague but at the same time humorous. What was cool is that they used ebonics and "street talk" which I haven't seen before. My expectations of this escape room were limited to what I've learned from facebook - find the drugs.
Upon arrival at the escape room, there was no big escape room sign, just a paper on a door. How hidden the escape room added to how unique this escape room was.
Puzzles
The puzzles were associated with gangster hip-hop/rap and LA gangs in the 90s. The theme resonated with me because I grew up listening to gangster rap in the 90s. The puzzles were very unique and some were not family appropriate (ie. drugs and strippers). The puzzles were very creative, challenging and entertaining.
Immersion
Loved the set design. Loved the transitioning into rooms and the use of a space. Totally felt like a gangster during the experience.
Value
GREAT VALUE! Even though it's on the expensive side, it's still worth it.
Should you play it?
OF COURSE! It's one the best in LA for its theme and uniqueness.
