Asylum

Asylum

Very positive (94 ratings)

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  • IRL

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Welcome to Hill Valley Sanitorium, once the state's largest hospital for the criminally insane, now abandoned save for the occasional tour passing through its empty halls. But is it truly empty, or was something left behind..?

  • 2-8
  • 60 mins
  • Medium
  • Not scary

Ratings

All ratings (94)

Very positive

Reviews

@Iffy
Iffy

55 escape rooms

The gameplay and atmosphere complimented each other very well with this one. The room isn't scary, but I would say it has a mildly creepy aire to it, which is quite fitting for an asylum-themed experience.

Gameplay

Very clever puzzles! Everything is very intentional and strategic; I don't recall any red herrings in the gameplay at all.

Atmosphere

Fun! The room increases it's slight unease by a little bit when as you progress, but honestly that made it all the more fun.

Customer service

GM was very pleasant and helpful.

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

The puzzle to unlock an area was a very exciting reveal. You'll have to play it to find out what it is :)

Story

The story wasn't the strongest, but it doesn't need to be. The room is fun enough where backstory isn't really needed.

Difficulty

Medium

I found it on the easier side, but maybe it'd feel more challenging to folks who are either new to escape rooms or don't play them very much.

Game tech

Mechanical

One laser puzzle, though!

Ideal number of players

4

Two to four I'd say.

Scary

Not scary

It's an asylum, may feel a little creepy.

Minimum age

12

Was anything broken?

Yes

Not broken necessarily, but something didn't trigger properly with one of the puzzle mechanisms that the GM had to come in an fix for us.

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

Normal amount of movement.

Accessibility

Space is pretty open for anyone with mobility aides.

Easy to find location

Yes

Basement level of a building.

Parking

Easy

Free onsite lot.

Dec 6, 2025 | Experienced Dec 2, 2025

M

Magicfortunecookie

32 escape rooms

Not as spooky as I feared-- but there are some moments where you turn the lights out! Fairly streamlined but the puzzles were interesting and the theme was fun.

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Gameplay
Atmosphere

A little spooky! Lots of idle sound effects that add to the vibes.

Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Lots of variety and surprises, and the last door isn't where you think it is!

Story
Difficulty

Medium

Game tech

Mechanical

Ideal number of players

4

Scary

Spooky

Just a bit though! I'm a huge baby but there were only a couple loud noises (things falling) and the idle sound effects were a little spooky. Plus, two sections where you turn out the lights!

Minimum age

13

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Accessibility

VERY visually oriented and at least one puzzle reliant on sound. Very movable except for one step at the end. Math required BUT guide is pasted next to it.

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Full parking lot!

Jul 26, 2025
@katiedew02
katiedew02

32 escape rooms

This room kept me on my toes I had amazing game masters and they made the room so much fun The story was so good and it was very immersive

May 14, 2024
@Dl0399
Dl0399

70 escape rooms

Amazing room!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Was anything broken?

No

Jul 9, 2023

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