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Madame Daphne cordially invites you to a private séance to contact the spirit of Harry Houdini. But all is not what it seems, and when the ghost appears, things take a dramatic turn. Unravel mysteries a century in the making, and you could find yourselves doing more than escaping a room.
All ratings (503)
Overwhelmingly Positive
e
28 escape rooms
This room was one of the best rooms I’ve ever escaped from. The mysticism and overall feeling of the room was amazing and a lot of fun!
The room and clues flowed really well & it wasn’t linear, which is always a plus in my book!
It was such an amazing experience and the room was beautifully done!
The GM & staff were absolutely amazing!
Yes
It was probably one of the top escape rooms I’ve done!
l
43 escape rooms
Great experience overall, the performances by the actors were absolutely amazing and the set from start to finish was very immersive. The puzzles themselves weren’t particularly hard but fit well with the theme of the story
Gameplay was good and flowed decently well. A lot of non-linear puzzles which was great for our 6-player group
Super immersive experience
Yes
Medium
Between easy and medium, the puzzles required a bit of thinking but could connect the dots fairly easily
Mechanical
4
One of the puzzles requires 3 people so recommend min 3
Spooky
Parts of the experience was a bit spooky, but nothing was meant to be scary. I jumped a little but I’m just a skittish person
No
Yes
Not at all
Yes
Easy
Yes
33 escape rooms
For us, we’ve never experienced an escape room quite like this. The level of storytelling, the set design, and the performances from the live actors were the true highlights of the experience. The story itself wraps up perfectly, it feels like you just stepped foot into a whole movie from start to finish! Unfortunately, there were moments where some of the monologues felt a little too long. From the moment you step inside to the very end, the immersion of being in another world is never broken—and that’s a bit of a double-edged sword for us. One of our favourite things to do is chat with the GMs after a room and geek out over the mechanics. However, it’s clear SBI takes their world-building seriously: you never interact with anyone out of character, and you leave feeling like you truly entered this reality and never quite stepped out of it. While that’s not necessarily our cup of tea, it’s something we can absolutely appreciate and respect. As others have mentioned, the escape room itself leans toward a more traditional lock-and-key style, which can feel a bit dated compared to newer rooms. That said, the puzzles are all themed around Houdini and blend seamlessly into the set and story—they don’t necessarily stand out individually, but they contribute well to the overall experience. Even the clue system is fully integrated, to the point where you hardly think about there being a GM behind it. Because of this, and perhaps due to the more classic puzzle design, it feels more like a theatrical experience than a puzzle-driven escape room. Overall, this is still an incredible experience that I would recommend to anyone in the Houston area. If you want to feel like you’ve stepped into a movie, this is absolutely worth traveling for. However, if you’re looking for a puzzle-heavy experience, it may be best to temper your expectations.
Yes
Interesting and different in terms of the story, the high level of acting and storytelling. However, the escape room aspect itself — no
Medium
3
There’s a puzzle where only two people was not really possible. The GM had to quickly slip in to help us.
Not scary
Elements of spirits and ghosts, adding an eerie vibe but no severe jumpscares or anything.
16
No
Yes
Very big aspect of this!
Not at all
Yes
They send clear instructions on how to get to the place
Easy
Yes
158 escape rooms
This was such a fun and unique experience. The whole séance storyline around trying to contact Harry Houdini really pulls you in right away, and the acting was honestly really good. It didn’t feel like a typical escape room at all, more like you’re part of a live story. We did get stuck on one puzzle that ate up way more time than we wanted, but we were still able to figure it out and finish. But what makes this stand out is how immersive it is. You’re not just solving puzzles, you’re actually part of what’s going on, and the story takes some really cool turns along the way. I can definitely see why it’s so popular. Overall, super fun experience and definitely worth checking out.
Yes
Medium
High tech
9
Not scary
No
Yes
Not at all
Yes
Easy
Yes
129 escape rooms
I have been trying to get to Houston to play this for a while. It is certainly a fantastic room and easily jumps into my top 10. I will say I thought the "performance" aspect, especially near, the end drew on far too long. Would have preferred more game play, however that's just me being picky. This is a bucket list room for all escape room enthusiast. The actors were incredible and I do appreciate old school lock and key rooms.
Yes
Medium
5
Not scary
12
No
Yes
Not at all
Easy
52 escape rooms
This was truly a breathtaking experience. Strange Bird Immersive lives up to its name with an immersive story experience from the moment you walk in until the moment you leave. Live actors helped to bring you into their world. Even the explanation of the rules was given in character. Every challenge fit into the narrative with each solution offering another piece of the story. From beginning to end, this felt more like a narrative experience than it did a game. Normally a single-room escape room feels a little simple for my tastes, but the ways that new unique and interactive tools were exposed keep the excitement and wow-factor alive. Every challenge stood out, and none felt arbitrary. Our actors (Lexie Jackson and Brock Hatton) played their roles excellently. It feels indulgent to make any additional asks, but I personally would have enjoyed more of a back-and-forth conversational experience with the actors, but I also understand that some would prefer to let them guide the show. Truly remarkable.
j
23 escape rooms
Immersive acting, small escape room, fun puzzles not too hard, but utilize classic key and number locks (not super high tech)
m
78 escape rooms
Fantastic acting. This was almost more of a performance and magic show than an escape room. There were interesting puzzles, although nothing extraordinary. The storytelling and set design were masterful. I could appreciate it but I wish the puzzles were a bit more memorable. Still, a unique and great experience.
Yes
Medium
High tech
Not scary
No
Yes
Not at all
s
32 escape rooms
This was an absolutely excellent experience. You won’t find an immersive experience like this anywhere else and the puzzles/storyline were top notch as well. It was very well designed and executed on all fronts, and I’d definitely recommend checking this one out before it goes away.
27 escape rooms
Love the actor’s performance and puzzles!!!
4
