Stash House

A sharp, non-linear ride where our crew of four divided tasks and barely squeaked out a win. Hip-hop knowledge adds flavor but isn’t required, and the theme is strong with layered puzzles and a few great reveals.

This is an ambitious, divisive experience with an immersive set and a difficulty curve that never lets up. The heavy non-linearity can isolate players, a crawlspace gets cramped and dark, and a few steps feel tough just because of lighting or fussy color distinctions. With so many dense puzzle chains, balance can feel off without a guiding nudge. I wouldn’t bring beginners; six seasoned players wi... Expand

We barely made it out with some timely clues. The apartment sprawls across multiple rooms and levels, with lots to do at once. Loved the variety and cheeky touches like the pole puzzle and the gloriously gross final flush, though the crawl got stuffy and color reads and tiny text in dim light slowed us down.

We went in with five, split up, and kept discovering mechanics I’ve never seen before. The puzzles aren’t brutal individually, but there are a lot of them, and one prop failed so the GM stepped in fast to keep us moving. I’d happily replay to see what I missed, and heads up on the parking time limits for a 90‑minute slot.

A true puzzle marathon that forces your team to split and move fast. Some teamwork moments feel like one person solving while another keeps notes, and there’s a long sequence that repeats a bit. The ending lands, the props are unique, the space is big but warm in spots, and it shines as a polished Gen‑2 style with a few quirks.

Every section felt cool and purposeful, and the puzzles split nicely so our team could attack in parallel. Definitely not for first-timers, but if you’ve played a bunch and want a brainy 90 minutes with slick moments and a great GM, this delivers.

Wildly fun from the minute that black door opens. Our group of six split up, the soundtrack slapped, and the clue system never broke immersion. We escaped with seconds left and grinned the whole drive home.

I expected more from the hype, but it’s still a solid game. We had six with several newcomers, and the enthusiasts appreciated the variety and challenge. The clue system is very cool, the set could be a touch more immersive, but the use of space is clever.

Brilliant puzzle buffet with a legit LA vibe. It’s not flashy-tech everywhere, but the layers and reveals are so satisfying. Bring at least 4 people or you’ll feel the crunch.

Holy hard. I called ahead about running it with three and was told it could be adjusted, but it still felt like a 4–5 player game. Even so, I loved the theme and the inventive puzzle ideas throughout.

Gorgeous theme and a big space, but you’ll probably split up so much you won’t share every moment. That’s not my favorite style, though I can’t deny how well executed the room is overall and how much there is to do.

Our GM was enthusiastic but pushed hints too quickly, which made a few solves feel handed to us. That said, the apartment keeps opening up in clever ways and the final sequence is awesome.

Given its awards history I wanted a bit more, but remembering it’s an older build helps. We tackled it as a duo and were sprinting the whole way, so I’d recommend a larger team. The staff were fantastic and flexible with scheduling, which we really appreciated.

Non-linear in the best way. We constantly had something new to tackle and the LA references hit just right. Tough, fair, and super memorable.

Great room but some color-based steps were rough to see in the dim light, and one crawlspace got stuffy fast. Still, the theming and volume of content made it worth it.