The Orphanage

We sped through this one and spent more time finding than actually solving. The set is a creepy standout, but with five people it felt linear and crowded, and the finale didn’t make much sense. No live actor or big jump moments, just a solid spooky build.

My favorite so far: spooky vibe, hidden passages, and tactile solutions beyond simple locks. There’s a cool aesthetic shift late game, and even when we accidentally blocked a clue, a timely hint nudged us back on track. Big thanks to the in-character GM for keeping it fun.

Great mood and production, but the puzzles were confusing in ways that didn’t feel intentional, and we needed more hints than usual. The story never quite came together for us, even though the atmosphere delivered.

Starting in pitch black set the tone, and even without an actor, the host’s in-character guidance kept the tension high. The puzzles tied into the story nicely, though I wanted a bigger finale. A few upgrades and a live actor would push it over the top.

Killer atmosphere from the first blackout to the last reveal, and our GM kept the mood just right without over-hinting. Not the hardest room, but I was grinning and spooked the whole time. Would totally bring first-timers here.

Cool production, especially at the start, but I expected more substance. It gets less scary as you go, the lore is pretty thin, and we finished quickly. Feels ideal for newer players or teens; note there’s no actor and a brief crawl.

Super dark, which adds to the dread but made a couple clues tough to spot. Best with two or three people; any more and someone’s waiting around. Still spooky fun.

No actors, yet somehow I kept checking over my shoulder. The jump scares are smart, the space is immersive, and the flow makes sense if you don’t overthink it.

Better for small beginner teams than veterans. It’s pretty linear with limited jump scares and no actors, and a few props showed their age. Our experienced group had downtime waiting on the main steps.

Felt like stepping into a horror film—creative and immersive from start to finish. A couple of moments could have been clearer, but none of it spoiled the ride.

You can tell this room had its prime; now some pieces feel tired or broken, which undercut the early momentum. It starts promising, then drifts into frustration. It’s probably due for repairs or a refresh.

Fun horror vibe and a couple of neat surprises, but our group of four cruised through it and wanted more puzzles. Still a good time, just over too soon.

A solid entry-level horror room that isn’t too intense. The theme is well executed, and despite no live actors, it still feels like something’s there with you.

The set looked great, but a few things felt worn and the ending didn’t really click for us. We escaped wondering what exactly triggered the finale. Decent, not amazing.

The vibe nailed that horror video game feel, which I loved. I just wish the gameplay matched that energy all the way through, as the end got a bit muddled.