Closed
Malediction
4.77
2 - 8 people60 minutesMedium
Company Quest Room
Medium
Not scary
Without actorsActors
EnglishGame language
About the escape room
As you and your fellow adventurers stumble through a mystical wood you find yourselves in front of an old cabin. As you head towards it you begin to hear the echoes of a cursed tale — the story of a malevolent Witch whose wickedness was challenged by a brave and noble Warrior. Their battle raged but ultimately it seemed the Warrior’s blade was no match for the Witch’s dark magic and thus the Warrior was transformed into stone under the Witch’s curse. If you wish to survive and find your way home you need to break into the Witch’s cabin to create a magical elixir that can transform the Warrior back — otherwise you may find yourselves as the next stone statues!
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Brief assessment
Navigator AIGo for the actor-led magic and cheeky in-room characters; Malediction plays like interactive theater with puzzles on the side. If you enjoy story, improv, and a playful tone, this one delivers.
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AI Overview
AIReviews highlight rich immersion and heavy reliance on live character interaction. Puzzles are fewer and easier, with progress often tied to talking to in-room characters. Many loved the humor and improv, while puzzle purists missed a classic, puzzle-dense flow and noted some downtime. One team hit a brief audio hiccup, which staff resolved quickly.
WeaknessesNot a traditional puzzle marathon, with fewer, simpler challenges and some standing around if acting isn’t your thing. A minor audio issue cropped up once, and the space isn’t huge.
StrengthsAtmosphere and witty character work shine and make small moments feel magical. Creative, interactive tasks stand out and keep the story front and center.
SecurityStaff are attentive and the facility is called clean; when audio failed, the GM covered the briefing smoothly. No other safety concerns were noted.
Level of fearMore whimsical than scary, with a dark-magic vibe wrapped in humor. Older kids should be fine, and there’s a kid-friendly counterpart called Spell Breakers.
Actors' gameThe GM anchors the experience with fast improv, occasionally salty banter, and chatty “animals.” Frequent interaction is required to advance the story.
Quality of riddlesFair but light, and several tasks unlock only through in-character conversations. Expect creative prompts over deep logic chains.
PlotBreak into a witch’s cabin and brew an elixir to free a stone-cursed warrior. The story unfolds through in-room characters and playful beats without heavy exposition.
Difficulty levelLow to medium, friendly for newcomers and story-first groups. Puzzle hunters may breeze through but still enjoy the charm.
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