The Basement – Immersive Horror Escape Room Experiences in the United States
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Los Angeles Escape Rooms
Sylmar, California • Established 2014
For more than a decade, The Basement Los Angeles has set the standard for immersive horror escape rooms. Located in Sylmar, this is our largest location, featuring four immersive escape room adventures with live performers, cinematic sets, and practical effects that create a truly unforgettable experience.
Play in Los AngelesLas Vegas Escape Rooms
Near the Las Vegas Strip
Located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, The Basement Las Vegas delivers a polished, story-driven horror escape room experience in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world. Featuring two interconnected escape room adventures, this location brings the terrifying world of Edward Tandy to life for visitors from around the globe.
Play in Las VegasKansas City Escape Rooms
Downtown Kansas City, Missouri
The Basement Kansas City is our newest location, situated in the actual basement of a historic building in downtown Kansas City. This location features two original escape room experiences not found anywhere else, delivering the same terrifying story-driven adventure that has made The Basement famous.
Play in Kansas City
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Survivor Testimonials
An amazing experience! My friends and I drove pretty far to come here and it was totally worth it.
If you're thinking about taking part in one or all of these incredible experiences, do it! We went all-in on the Dead and Breakfast experience and it was worth every penny.
I love this place. It's literally the best escape room I've ever done—great staff, and so immersive. I always come back for the friendly employees and great games!
I have done a lot of escape rooms here in the valley and this one is by far the best.
Best escape rooms! The ambiance of the entire attraction is shocking—totally immersive from the second you arrive.
It was sooooo much fun from the beginning to the end... Our game master was funny as hell!
The production of these rooms is so insane. I swear, I have never set foot in an escape room where I completely forget about the world outside of the escape room.
Once you do this escape room, all others do not compare. The professional actors, vending machine entry, and beautifully designed puzzles make this experience really great.
We are all still talking about The Basement! Hands down the best group/family/team experience out there.
Definitely try out The Basement! This was soooo much fun!
By far the best escape room in LA! Definitely a 10/10. All of their rooms make you feel like you're actually in the story, and their puzzles are the best around!
Did the Dead & Breakfast bundle with my two best friends and my husband on our anniversary—it was amazing! We had the best time ever!
I highly recommend this place. What stands out compared to other escape rooms I have done is the personal staff that oversees your game.
Literally such an amazing place! The puzzles are challenging but also not impossible. The actors are incredible! I love the story being told with each room adding new lore.
This place was so intense! If you like playing the apps and games on your phone where you have to solve puzzles to get out, then you definitely need to come here.
One of the best escape rooms that I have been to. The sets for the escape room really put you into the story of where you're at, and the actor was a great touch! The price is amazing for what you are getting.
Wow. This is the escape room to end all escape rooms! Whether you are a veteran or a newbie, you'll find The Basement engaging and challenging.
The Basement was one of the most fun rooms we've done. The scare actor in our room really made the experience special!
Highly recommend, but fair warning, bring your fearless sidekicks. We went in blind, looking for random fun, and boy, did we hit the surprise jackpot!
Wow! I'm writing this review immediately after completing The Basement because my adrenaline is surging and I'm so gassed (pun intended) that we made it out with 6 mins spare. This place is AWESOME!!!
I absolutely love this place. I wish there were more rooms because they are so much fun.
If you're looking for something fun to do with the fams, friends, or some type of team building activity, I highly recommend you check this place out.
I loved the live aspect for us beginners, it made it fun. We made it out with 30ish seconds to spare. Loved the staff!
This place was so much fun!! The puzzles are super creative- difficult but not too difficult. There is a live actor in the room but it's just to add to the story and give [very subtle] hints.
It completely exceeded our expectations, we definitely will be going back to do The Study, which is the other room they have.
So so fun! Clean facilities, friendly staff and an overall amazing time! Would highly recommend for friends, coworkers, or family!
I've been to a handful of escape rooms but The Basement KC is truly unlike any of the rest!
Top notch! Staff stayed in character entire time and nonchalantly helped out when we’d get stuck.
This was one of the best escape rooms we have done. Definitely the scariest ! Great atmosphere, fun clues, the actor(s) were creepy.
Best escape room experience ever. So immersive! Absolutely loved the entire thing. We didn’t all survive but that’s ok. We did what we had to do.
It was a total new and unique experience for us we loved, scarry factor and vives the staff was awsome from the front desk guy to the actors in the room it self great game for everyone to enjoy.
An amazing experience! My friends and I drove pretty far to come here and it was totally worth it.
If you're thinking about taking part in one or all of these incredible experiences, do it! We went all-in on the Dead and Breakfast experience and it was worth every penny.
I love this place. It's literally the best escape room I've ever done—great staff, and so immersive. I always come back for the friendly employees and great games!
I have done a lot of escape rooms here in the valley and this one is by far the best.
Best escape rooms! The ambiance of the entire attraction is shocking—totally immersive from the second you arrive.
It was sooooo much fun from the beginning to the end... Our game master was funny as hell!
The production of these rooms is so insane. I swear, I have never set foot in an escape room where I completely forget about the world outside of the escape room.
Once you do this escape room, all others do not compare. The professional actors, vending machine entry, and beautifully designed puzzles make this experience really great.
We are all still talking about The Basement! Hands down the best group/family/team experience out there.
Definitely try out The Basement! This was soooo much fun!
By far the best escape room in LA! Definitely a 10/10. All of their rooms make you feel like you're actually in the story, and their puzzles are the best around!
Did the Dead & Breakfast bundle with my two best friends and my husband on our anniversary—it was amazing! We had the best time ever!
I highly recommend this place. What stands out compared to other escape rooms I have done is the personal staff that oversees your game.
Literally such an amazing place! The puzzles are challenging but also not impossible. The actors are incredible! I love the story being told with each room adding new lore.
This place was so intense! If you like playing the apps and games on your phone where you have to solve puzzles to get out, then you definitely need to come here.
One of the best escape rooms that I have been to. The sets for the escape room really put you into the story of where you're at, and the actor was a great touch! The price is amazing for what you are getting.
Wow. This is the escape room to end all escape rooms! Whether you are a veteran or a newbie, you'll find The Basement engaging and challenging.
The Basement was one of the most fun rooms we've done. The scare actor in our room really made the experience special!
Highly recommend, but fair warning, bring your fearless sidekicks. We went in blind, looking for random fun, and boy, did we hit the surprise jackpot!
Wow! I'm writing this review immediately after completing The Basement because my adrenaline is surging and I'm so gassed (pun intended) that we made it out with 6 mins spare. This place is AWESOME!!!
I absolutely love this place. I wish there were more rooms because they are so much fun.
If you're looking for something fun to do with the fams, friends, or some type of team building activity, I highly recommend you check this place out.
I loved the live aspect for us beginners, it made it fun. We made it out with 30ish seconds to spare. Loved the staff!
This place was so much fun!! The puzzles are super creative- difficult but not too difficult. There is a live actor in the room but it's just to add to the story and give [very subtle] hints.
It completely exceeded our expectations, we definitely will be going back to do The Study, which is the other room they have.
So so fun! Clean facilities, friendly staff and an overall amazing time! Would highly recommend for friends, coworkers, or family!
I've been to a handful of escape rooms but The Basement KC is truly unlike any of the rest!
Top notch! Staff stayed in character entire time and nonchalantly helped out when we’d get stuck.
This was one of the best escape rooms we have done. Definitely the scariest ! Great atmosphere, fun clues, the actor(s) were creepy.
Best escape room experience ever. So immersive! Absolutely loved the entire thing. We didn’t all survive but that’s ok. We did what we had to do.
It was a total new and unique experience for us we loved, scarry factor and vives the staff was awsome from the front desk guy to the actors in the room it self great game for everyone to enjoy.
An amazing experience! My friends and I drove pretty far to come here and it was totally worth it.
If you're thinking about taking part in one or all of these incredible experiences, do it! We went all-in on the Dead and Breakfast experience and it was worth every penny.
I love this place. It's literally the best escape room I've ever done—great staff, and so immersive. I always come back for the friendly employees and great games!
I have done a lot of escape rooms here in the valley and this one is by far the best.
Best escape rooms! The ambiance of the entire attraction is shocking—totally immersive from the second you arrive.
It was sooooo much fun from the beginning to the end... Our game master was funny as hell!
The production of these rooms is so insane. I swear, I have never set foot in an escape room where I completely forget about the world outside of the escape room.
Once you do this escape room, all others do not compare. The professional actors, vending machine entry, and beautifully designed puzzles make this experience really great.
We are all still talking about The Basement! Hands down the best group/family/team experience out there.
Definitely try out The Basement! This was soooo much fun!
By far the best escape room in LA! Definitely a 10/10. All of their rooms make you feel like you're actually in the story, and their puzzles are the best around!
Did the Dead & Breakfast bundle with my two best friends and my husband on our anniversary—it was amazing! We had the best time ever!
I highly recommend this place. What stands out compared to other escape rooms I have done is the personal staff that oversees your game.
Literally such an amazing place! The puzzles are challenging but also not impossible. The actors are incredible! I love the story being told with each room adding new lore.
This place was so intense! If you like playing the apps and games on your phone where you have to solve puzzles to get out, then you definitely need to come here.
One of the best escape rooms that I have been to. The sets for the escape room really put you into the story of where you're at, and the actor was a great touch! The price is amazing for what you are getting.
Wow. This is the escape room to end all escape rooms! Whether you are a veteran or a newbie, you'll find The Basement engaging and challenging.
The Basement was one of the most fun rooms we've done. The scare actor in our room really made the experience special!
Highly recommend, but fair warning, bring your fearless sidekicks. We went in blind, looking for random fun, and boy, did we hit the surprise jackpot!
Wow! I'm writing this review immediately after completing The Basement because my adrenaline is surging and I'm so gassed (pun intended) that we made it out with 6 mins spare. This place is AWESOME!!!
I absolutely love this place. I wish there were more rooms because they are so much fun.
If you're looking for something fun to do with the fams, friends, or some type of team building activity, I highly recommend you check this place out.
I loved the live aspect for us beginners, it made it fun. We made it out with 30ish seconds to spare. Loved the staff!
This place was so much fun!! The puzzles are super creative- difficult but not too difficult. There is a live actor in the room but it's just to add to the story and give [very subtle] hints.
It completely exceeded our expectations, we definitely will be going back to do The Study, which is the other room they have.
So so fun! Clean facilities, friendly staff and an overall amazing time! Would highly recommend for friends, coworkers, or family!
I've been to a handful of escape rooms but The Basement KC is truly unlike any of the rest!
Top notch! Staff stayed in character entire time and nonchalantly helped out when we’d get stuck.
This was one of the best escape rooms we have done. Definitely the scariest ! Great atmosphere, fun clues, the actor(s) were creepy.
Best escape room experience ever. So immersive! Absolutely loved the entire thing. We didn’t all survive but that’s ok. We did what we had to do.
It was a total new and unique experience for us we loved, scarry factor and vives the staff was awsome from the front desk guy to the actors in the room it self great game for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Basement is a live, immersive escape room attraction where guests become part of an exciting cinematic horror adventure. Each escape room experience places your group inside a highly detailed environment where you must search for clues, solve puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and work together to survive before time runs out. In some of our experiences, you will also meet and interact with characters from the story who attempt to help you escape.
An escape room is an interactive entertainment experience where a group enters a themed environment and works together to complete objectives before the clock runs out. Players will search the room, traverse hidden passageways, solve puzzles, discover clues, and use teamwork, communication, and logic to progress through the story.
At The Basement, our escape rooms are designed to feel less like traditional escape rooms and more like stepping into a real horror film.
No. The Basement is not a traditional haunted house or walk-through maze. In a haunted house, guests usually move through a path while scares happen around them. At The Basement, your group is an active part of the experience.
You will need to explore the environment, interact with the room, solve puzzles, and make decisions as the story unfolds around you.
It depends on who you are and your level of sensitivity to horror and the macabre. The Basement is designed to be intense, suspenseful, and at times frightening. Our experiences include horror themes, dark environments, unsettling storylines, realistic sets, and, in some rooms, live performers.
That said, our focus is not on cheap jump scares and gore. We create immersive, story-driven horror experiences built around atmosphere, tension, teamwork, and puzzle-solving.
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Private Events and Group Experiences
Perfect for
Private Parties and Group Events
Our event spaces can host large groups and private gatherings with optional catering and entertainment.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate with an unforgettable experience where your group works together to escape the house of Edward Tandy.
Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
A thrilling group activity before a night out.
Corporate Team Building
Escape rooms are one of the most effective team-building activities because they require communication, problem solving, and collaboration under pressure.
Sign Your Waiver
Complete your digital waiver online before arrival to speed up check-in on game day.