In Downtown LAās historic fashion district, the home to one of LAās newest and coolest Halloween events has sprung up out of nowhere. In the incredibly versatileĀ Think Tank Gallery is a new kind of experience which combines an escape room with an art show, and knowing the art pieces just might save you while trapped inĀ Trap House LA
āWinkā by Blake Neubert
Think Tank might sound familiar if youāve ever been to anĀ Alone event, or if you were at theĀ Drunken Devilsās Halloween haunt last year. Maybe you watchedĀ The Tension Experienceās live Periscope from there for the finale ofĀ Indoctrination. This space has been used for several haunts and immersive experiences, andĀ this year theĀ Think Tank team have decided to try their hand at making their own Halloween event. With the help fromĀ Universal Studios Japan creative designer, and Season 8 participant fromĀ SyfyāsĀ Face Off,Ā Adam Milicevic
āThe Strainā by Cig Neutron
Trap House LA is inspired by the punk rock antics of the legendaryĀ GG Allen, whose shows were known for his grotesque and often violent ways he treated his fans.Ā Trap HouseĀ is centered around fictional punk rock legend Evan Mayhew, who after being released from his record label, decided to create his own, Trap House Productions.
āFather Natureā by Catherine Coan
Upon signing up forĀ Trap House LA,Ā you are contacted by Evanās assistant Crystal, who has asked you to come in and audition for Evan himself, how exciting! Upon arriving you find that things arenāt quite as they seem, and Evan has been up to some pretty evil stuff. Upon entering the escape game, you are greeted by Crystal, who might know more about the studio than anyone, but isnāt always quite as helpful as she can be.
āFrankensteinās Monster Excavatedā by Mike Hill
The game insideĀ Trap House LA is an intense one, using several different kinds of technology to solve the many puzzles held within Evanās studio. Perhaps the coolest part of the escape room, without giving too much away, is the interactive qualities between those inside the game, and those outside in the art gallery. There are some art pieces that actually hold clues to the games puzzles, which if found can greatly advance your chances of escape. There is also an intercom which allows participants to talk directly to people outside, and vise versa, to help solve puzzles, or distract players. This is something weāve never seen before in an escape game, and it looks like a great way to keep everyone playing the game no matter what side of the room you are on.
āSkeleton Dartboardā by Luke Pelletier
Outside of the escape game, theĀ Think TankĀ art gallery shows off some spectacular horror-themed art, some of which is pictured in this article.
The art exhibit is open October 8-31Ā with hours fromĀ WednesdayĀ āĀ Monday,Ā 3 ā 11pmĀ on weeknights andĀ noon to midnightĀ on weekends. In addition to all of this, the gallery is also offering nightly events and happenings in collaboration with the Sailor Jerry Lounge; more information on each event can be found atĀ traphouse.la
Be sure to use the hashtagĀ #TrapHouseLA to let your friends and followers know youāre attending theis one of a kind event.