Escape room 14+

Asylum

Name: Asylum
Brand: The Nixon Escape
Rating: 4.53 (12 reviews)

4.53

2 - 6 people60 minutesAbove average

Dare to test the limits of your resilience and mental agility in the face of chilling terror with our relentlessly thrilling Insane Asylum themed escape room. Nestled in the eerie calm before an impen

For prosLarge groupsHorror

Company The Nixon Escape

Above average

A bit scary

Without actorsActors

EnglishGame language

About the escape room

Dare to test the limits of your resilience and mental agility in the face of chilling terror with our relentlessly thrilling Insane Asylum themed escape room.

Nestled in the eerie calm before an impending doom, the scene is set within the heart-stopping isolation of an abandoned insane asylum. Caretakers have deserted, and patients have been left to their own devices - the most vulnerable, now abandoned, their fate hinging on a cruel twist of destiny. Probe into the fractured minds of long-forgotten inhabitants, and use your wits to decipher clues left amidst the chaos. Each cryptic trace, each trail of madness leads you one step closer to safety - and shadows of nuclear fallout.

Prepare for a ceaselessly gripping adventure in our Insane Asylum themed escape room. The question that awaits is: do you have the nerve to make it out in time, escaping the asylum walls to face the remnants of the world outside? The countdown has begun - muster your team, gather your courage, and step into the realm of insanity. Only those who dare to confront the madness will beat the clock and dodge the catastrophic ending. Brace yourself for a thrilling confrontation in the face of annihilation.

Brief assessment

Navigator AI

Go if you like classic lock-and-key escape rooms with a creepy asylum vibe and a steady, linear flow. It’s more about searching and solving than jump scares, so the tension stays fun, not overwhelming.

4.53

12 reviews

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AIPlayers consistently call this a Gen 1 style room with lots of searching, straightforward locks, and a linear path. Red herrings and vague context come up often and can derail momentum. Staff are friendly, but game-mastering and reset quality feel inconsistent to some. Price is viewed as steep for the production level and immersion.

WeaknessesPlenty of red herrings and props that don’t pay off, plus some clues feel under-contextualized. A few reports of reset and walkie-talkie issues, and a minimum ticket policy that stings for pairs. Some low-space searching and crouching can be tough on knees and backs.

StrengthsCreepy setting without being truly scary, good for mixed-experience groups. Linear flow makes it approachable for beginners, and enthusiasts still get a decent puzzle fix. Staff get praise for being kind and welcoming.

SecurityStandard escape-room safety with staff oversight, though one group had a mis-set walkie-talkie; worth asking for a quick comms check before starting. Expect some crouching and low hides.

Level of fearAtmosphere is unsettling but not intense; multiple players said it’s not really scary. Likely fine for teens and anyone who wants suspense without horror.

Actors' gameNo live actors noted. Interaction is via a game master on walkie-talkie; experiences with responsiveness varied, though staff were described as friendly.

Quality of riddlesMostly linear, search-heavy puzzles with familiar lock-and-key mechanics. Fair when you’re thorough, but the red herrings and light context can feel misleading. One report mentioned a reset slip that exposed the exit path early.

PlotLight narrative framing around an abandoned asylum; the focus is on puzzles over story beats. It sets the mood but doesn’t drive the gameplay.

Difficulty levelModerate overall. Newer players should be fine with hints, while enthusiasts may find challenge in the search and misdirection rather than complexity.

Reviews

Casey H.

Beginner

Listed as 2+ but we had to pay for three, which stung for a duo. So many clues pointed to dead ends, and a poorly reset step made the exit method obvious early. Our walkie was on the wrong channel, the GM took a while to respond, and he didn’t track our progress well. Overall, it felt less like a rough night and more like sloppy operations.

21.06.2025

Jae K.

Beginner

This is a Gen 1 room with a manageable number of locks and keys. Be meticulous, because context is thin and a few red herrings waste time. Not scary, but there’s a lot of crouching, and the price is high for what you get. Still, we had fun and it’s a decent night out in Uptown Whittier.

31.05.2025

Eric D.

Beginner

Great example of a classic room: simple set, familiar mechanics, and not too many locks. The immersion lags behind newer builds, and vague clues plus red herrings boosted our brain burn. Four players felt ideal, we had fun, but the price is steep for this level. Staff were kind and welcoming, which helped.

22.02.2025

Monique R.

Beginner

The theme had potential but the flow never locked in for us, with too many knickknacks that didn’t feed the game. It was our second room with this company—better than Outpost but only barely—and most of our group felt lost more than engaged.

08.11.2025

Alex P.

Beginner

Creepy without being nightmare fuel, and the linear puzzle flow clicked for our group of three. Search a lot, think a little, celebrate often—good night out. I’d come back for their other room.

10.08.2025

sammy_b

Beginner

Too many props that looked important but weren’t, so we spun our wheels and felt lost. Cool concept and a few clever locks, just wish the signal-to-noise ratio was better.

28.02.2025

Tina V.

Beginner

Went after work with coworkers and had a blast in the Asylum room. Staff were super friendly and set a great vibe. We’ll be back to try Outpost next.

20.12.2025

Jordan W.

Beginner

Our walkie was on the wrong channel, the reset seemed sloppy, and we paid for three when we were two. Set had potential, but the basics let it down for us.

27.02.2025

Mark from Whittier

Beginner

Not scary, just tense in a fun way. Lots of crouching and rummaging, which I liked but my knees didn’t. Still a solid pick for first-timers.

05.01.2025

Nina L.

Beginner

Classic Gen 1 feel: locks, keys, and some satisfying a-ha moments. A few red herrings dragged us off course and the price felt high, but we still walked out smiling.

04.08.2025

Luca S.

Beginner

Cool concept, but too many items teased clues that didn’t matter and just pulled us off track. Haven’t tried their other room yet—hoping it’s tighter.

13.07.2025

Omar P.

Beginner

Had a great time with friends and found it genuinely challenging in spots. Would recommend to others looking for a solid room night out.

20.07.2025