Room Escape Artist

Big Brain Labs is one of the best games in Los Angeles. Here are our other recommendations for great escape rooms in Los Angeles.

It’s a no-brainer! 🧠

Location: Los Angeles, California

Date Played: February 6, 2026

Team Size: 2-6; we recommend 2-4

Duration: 80 minutes

Price:  $65-$75 per person, discount for booking in advance

Ticketing: Private

Accessibility Consideration: None

Emergency Exit Rating: [A+] No Lock

Physical Restraints: [A+] No Physical Restraints

REA Reaction

On our last trip to Los Angeles, we experienced the wonderful, whimsical Wizard’s Treasure at 60Out’s Hollywood location. So when a new game opened at this location, created by the same game designer, it was a no-brainer to stop in and play. With a completely different look and feel than the charming wizarding world, Big Brain Labs combined retro-futuristic aesthetics, and gameplay focused on science and experimentation. Clever puzzles and entertaining, tongue-in-cheek humor added to the fun, engaging experience for players of all experience levels.

We started with an introduction from Dr. Gordon Goobler as he explained his newest pet project: a scientific mission to solve all the world’s problems. He just needed more brain power! And that’s where we came in. We puzzled our way through a series of experiments, or mini puzzles, that would collect the data Dr. Goobler needed. Most puzzles had minimal directions, leaving us to scratch our heads for a few moments and try different things before getting to a satisfying aha moment of victory. 

Gameplay was quite cohesive until a mid-game puzzle that can only be described as a show-stopper. Our fast-paced momentum slowed as we puzzled in this part. But while it felt somewhat out of place with the rest of Dr. Goobler’s experiments, it was so incredibly entertaining and memorable; it became my absolute favorite part of the game.  As reluctant as I was to leave this part of the game, the world’s problems were waiting.

The finale landed with an action-filled conclusion, followed by a thoughtful epilogue. With Wizard’s Treasure and now Big Brain Labs, the 60Out Hollywood location stands out among the crowded, robust Los Angeles market. These fresh, creative games are worth a stop when you are in town.

Who is this for?

• Puzzle lovers
• Scenery snobs
• Scientists
• Brainiacs
• Any experience level
• Players who don’t need to be a part of every puzzle

Why play?

• Colorful set
• Show-stopping mid-game puzzle
• Puzzles that make you feel brainy

Story

Dr. Gordon Goobler is the genius behind IntelliCo, a neuroscience company that aims to solve the world’s problems. He was on the verge of a major scientific breakthrough and needed people with big brains (like us!) to collect data and work together to complete experiments around his lab.

Setting

The game started in the employee area for the IntelliCo corporation. It was a small, brightly-lit space with a TV monitor on the wall – presumably for employee training – and a half-dozen white lab coats hanging on hooks. Futuristic sliding doors led to other parts of the lab while a vintage science-y logo gave the space a retro look and feel.

Gameplay

60 Out’s Big Brain Labs was a standard escape room with a moderate level of difficulty. 

Core gameplay revolved around searching, observing, making connections, and puzzling.

Analysis

➕ The retro-futuristic set reminded us of Disney’s Tomorrowland, capturing the feel of how someone mid-century envisioned the future. It immediately added unique character to the game. 

➕ We liked the attention to detail in the large, brightly colored set pieces and overall design of the space. Dr. Goobler’s IntelliCo branding was subtle but visible throughout the game, making it feel like a legitimate workplace.

➕ Most experiments had minimal directions, allowing us to try alternative approaches until we figured out the right one. At the same time, there was a clear structure to the game flow – along with a device for keeping track of our progress – so we always knew where we were in the game. It was a fun combination, and it all blended together seamlessly.

➖ At one point, voice-over dialogue mentioned a prop and we thought it was part of our next challenge. We lost some time running around trying to figure out how to interact with it, but it was just story details.

➕/➖ The conclusion involved a fun, boss-level finale, though we didn’t immediately notice a significant visual reveal when distracted by several prominent props. Re-positioning these props or gating their availability would allow players to appreciate the reveal as intended.

➕ After the introduction, additional story points were creatively woven into several puzzles. The final scene brought emotional closure to the narrative.

🎬 End-game credits were a nice touch, providing a glimpse into the design process and recognizing the work of the design and build teams.

💡 Accessibility options for lighting, sound, and color-blindness were available to players to self-manage throughout the game. There was even a chair, if you needed to sit. We were impressed with the original, thoughtful approach to accommodations and putting the player experience front and center.

Tips For Visiting

• There are several 60Out locations in Los Angeles. This game is at the Hollywood location: 1316 N Western Ave.  
• Parking is available in a lot behind the building, with access via Fernwood Ave. The front door entrance is on N Western Ave.  Metered street parking is also available nearby.
• When we visit Los Angeles for games, we like breakfast at Blu Jam Cafe or DuPar’s (best pancakes!), lunch at Mel’s Diner or Porto’s, and dinner at Yang Chow. For the best soup dumplings, visit Din Tai Fung (reservations highly recommended).

Book your hour with 60Out’s Big Brain Labs, and tell them that the Room Escape Artist sent you.

Disclosure: 60Out comped our tickets for this game.