School of the Burning Souls

School of Burning Souls was the 13th game of our Bavarian Escape Tour and the last one of a long, intense day, our 4th room of the day. We played in a group of 3, which made the experience even more intense. This is a room fully focused on scaring you, and it does that exceptionally well. The environment is consistently dark and vast, heightening the tension and keeping you on edge from start to finish. The room isn’t about beautiful set design; it’s about creating a relentless, fear-inducing atmosphere, and in that, it completely succeeds. Given the late hour, the heat inside, and our fatigue, we struggled to keep the collaboration tight, especially during one particular segment that really tested us. The puzzles felt harder than typical horror rooms, but maybe it was because of our specific circumstances mentioned above. The GM was incredibly kind and accommodating, giving us 30 extra minutes to complete the room. We ended up finishing in just under 2 hours, which really allowed us to experience it fully despite the setbacks. Looking back, we probably would’ve enjoyed it a lot more under different conditions, earlier in the day, with a fresher mind, and in a team of 4. Recommended for horror fans who like their escape rooms on the intense and scary side (think Dark Forest or Asylum). Go in prepared, keeps you on your toes.

As someone who is easily scared and was actually afraid to play this room: this room was really fun. Me being afraid didn't last too long though, I think the "hide-and-seek" moments should have been a bit more often to not have us have a downtime for too long. But the actors still did a great job. I also loved that they had actual riddles in there, even though they weren't too hard (other horror escaperooms tend to be way too easy). The set design was really great in some parts, but not as great in the others. The story was easy to understand and to learn about while playing the game. If you are a horrorfan, I'd definitely recommend to try this one out and see for yourself.

Definitiv ein Muss für Fans der gepflegten Angst. Horror und unerwartete Momente sind garantiert. Interessantes Setting mit anspruchsvollen Rätseln und… lasst euch überraschen 🫣👍

School of Burning Souls was definitely an experience. The scenery was fitting, and the room was set up according to the story. The puzzles ranged from very easy to requiring minimal "outside of the box" thinking. The actors were great and played their roles very well, especially as it approached the finale (which was incredibly good!). On the downside, there are slight inconsistencies in the room that could be improved with minor adjustments (especially regarding the hint system). All in all, a great experience. 8/10 would recommend.

The "School of the Burning Souls" escape room at CineRoom Bamberg offers an exhilarating and immersive experience. The eerie, atmospheric setting of an old, haunted school is meticulously designed, drawing players into its spooky narrative from the moment they enter. The puzzles are well-crafted and varied, requiring a mix of logical thinking, keen observation, and teamwork. The difficulty level is well-balanced, providing a satisfying challenge for both newcomers and experienced escape room enthusiasts. The compelling storyline, filled with supernatural elements, keeps players engaged and on edge throughout the game. Attentive game masters enhance the experience with timely hints and support. Overall, "School of the Burning Souls" is a captivating and thrilling escape room adventure, highly recommended for those seeking a spooky and engaging challenge.