Grandma's Masterplan

The storyline shined, but the puzzles felt obvious or wait-heavy. Our room hard-froze and we sat in the lobby for nearly half an hour for a reset; staff were lovely and gave extra time, though our original time got lost. It can be overstimulating for some players. Jumanji was excellent by comparison, and the team running both was fantastic.

Loved the slow-burn from cozy grandma vibes into full-on caper. Great multi-room flow, a couple of big laughs, and our GM kept it smooth. The 75 minutes felt just right for a layered story. Would happily run it back with a different crew.

Tight, thematic puzzles and a finale that lands. We were four and stayed busy the whole way, moving through spaces that felt distinct without being confusing. Big thumbs up to the staff for being welcoming and on it.

Several puzzles make you wait for an audio or visual cue, and if you miss it you just wait again. One of those broke for us and caused about a 20-minute pause while the GMs fixed it; they didn’t dock our time, but the stop-start pacing hurt the experience.

Moderate challenge with a few neat surprises. Best with three or four so no one’s idle, and be patient with a couple finicky steps. Staff responded fast when something stuck, which kept the energy up.

Fun set and a cute twist, but the room is pretty linear. With six people, two of us were waiting a lot, and one section felt a bit dusty. Still a good time overall if you keep the team smaller.

Staff were incredibly kind and accommodating, but the room itself felt basic, with bleak sets and medium difficulty despite the expert label. The twist is neat in concept but underused, and while a couple moments stood out, much of it felt predictable. I’d point folks to other LA crime rooms first.

Linear with a cute story and a playful twist. We had to think sideways a few times, and one effect failed but didn’t block progress. It’s upstairs, and our GM kept timing fair despite a late start.

I’m torn because there are some genuinely good puzzles, but the room shows its age with worn pieces and a few annoying steps. Flow is decent, story is cute, and the production would’ve wowed years ago. It might be time for Grandma’s facelift, but I still had fun.

Long room with a memorable twist and an okay set. Most puzzles were solid, a few were confusing or stereotypical. It’s strictly linear, so our group of five spent a lot of time waiting around between unlocks.

Plenty of puzzles that link well, but most are standard fare. Big footprint yet sparse decor and a bit dusty in spots. Our GM was excellent, though the room didn’t feel worth the price to me.

We tackled this six-room, 75-minute beast and loved the variety. A few steps were GM-operated and a dodgy key needed swapping near the end, which made us second-guess for a moment. Still, the scale and puzzle mix carried the day and we escaped with time to spare.

A silly premise that keeps escalating in the best way. Some sequences take a while, but the 75-minute clock gives breathing room. Flow felt natural, and while it’s not scary, there are dark spots and loud pops. I left grinning.

Cool premise, but our run was dragged down by a flaky prop and hints popping over the mic before we asked. Story carried it and we still finished, just not as immersive as it could’ve been.

Laminated tips on nearly every surface undercut discovery, so even clever bits felt spoiled. It’s a style choice some will appreciate, but it wasn’t for me. A few set pieces still delivered a smile.