Seance

An incredibly unique and immersive game. Suitable for experienced players and those new; very logical and flowing puzzles with a few scares along the way!!

Amazingly different escape room! Would recommend to anyone that has played a few rooms and is looking for something different to stand out.

Seance is a must see if you’re in Sydney and if you’re looking for an escape room. The atmosphere, aesthetics and puzzle design are all meticulously crafted - and it’s evident so much passion has gone into this room. Josh and Daniel, the two owners - are friendly, warm and inviting - and even took extra time out of their day to walk us through their up and coming ideas for their next room. Highly recommend checking this one out!!

A unique room that really impressed. We are very glad we read some reviews on Morty that recommended this room and would encourage others to go and try out The Cool Space! The puzzles and storyline worked well with the team being seated throughout and allowed for some great lighting effects and role play as we progressed through the challenges at Abercrombie’s Mansion. The game engaged our senses and kept us entertained as a team of two for close to the full hour with a successful escape. Josh was a great host and happy to engage with us at the end to discuss and share our enthusiasm for escape rooms 👍🏻🤩

Seance is not a room to be underestimated. After reading numerous outstanding reviews across various platforms, our team felt compelled to visit this new establishment and discover what all the hype was about. It marked my 27th room experience to date and our team's 24th. As advertised, participants are seated for the entirety of the experience. However, this should not dissuade you, as our team of four found plenty to engage with from beginning to end. Before entering the room, we were greeted by Josh, one half of the owners of The Cool Space. Having had prior experience with Josh at another company, we were confident that we were in capable hands. The theming was impeccable, with every puzzle seamlessly integrated into the storyline. We encountered well-timed jump scares and even experienced a surprising visit—without divulging too much detail. The entire experience flowed smoothly, providing us with a tremendous amount of enjoyment. After completing the room in about 50 minutes without any hints, we had an insightful conversation with Josh, who recognized our team and willingly delved into the intricacies of how the room operated. We were then fortunate to meet Daniel, the other half of the ownership team at The Cool Space. Both Josh and Daniel were enthusiastic about giving us a behind-the-scenes tour, showcasing more than we could have anticipated. It's an exciting new venture, and we eagerly anticipate what The Cool Space has in store for the future.

Great theme and atmosphere, it was challenging but doable even with two people. The puzzles were multilayered and surprisingly immersive considering you are sitting the entire time. Great flow and well constructed puzzles!

After hearing about the unique seated nature of this room my friends and I decided we had to try it, even just to see if it would even work. And work it does. From start to finish this room was a blast, though you’re confined to your seat you never feel the need to get up as there is plenty of puzzles to keep you busy. It’s one of the most collaborative, linear rooms I’ve played where each new puzzles requires a lot of teamwork and communication. The puzzles were unique and fit the theme, upping the immersion with each new solve. Some very cool tech with a great scare factor, Seance blew me away. The owners Josh and Daniel were fantastic, they are clearly very passionate about the industry and were more than happy to chat with us, answering any and all questions we had. A few touch ups are still to come and I think they will help smooth out some minor issues but these are easily forgivable given upon our playing of this room it had only been open a total of 9 days. A truly impressive debut from The Cool Space you have to check out.

Such an amazing and outside of the box concept for an escape room! Knowing beforehand my friends and I were going to be seated for the entire experience created a level of intrigue that drew us in and kept us engaged for the entire play through. Clever puzzles, great use of space, and wonderful owners/GM’s, I absolutely loved it. Shoutout to Josh and Daniel who were happy to talk shop with us and provide ✨limited edition✨ stickers!

Alright, so I’ve tackled my fair share of escape rooms – we’re talking 70 and counting – and let me tell you, Seance at The Cool Space is up there with the best of ‘em. Even though it’s only been open for two weeks, this room is already making waves. First off, let’s talk about the scares. It’s spooky, sure, but not “I-can’t-sleep-for-a-week” kind of spooky. The focus here is all about getting you immersed in the story without making you jump out of your skin every five seconds. They struck a nice balance, if you ask me. Now, picture this: you’re seated. Yeah, you heard me right. Seated. None of that running-around-like-a-headless-chicken business. It’s a refreshing change, let me tell you. Being planted in one spot really hones your focus on the puzzles. No distractions, no unnecessary legwork – just good old-fashioned brain-teasing fun. Props to the owners, by the way. These guys know their stuff. They’ve been around the escape room block and it shows. Their experience shines through in every aspect of Seance, from the puzzles to the atmosphere. Overall, Seance at The Cool Space gets a big thumbs up from me. Can’t wait to see what other tricks they’ve got up their sleeves.

I had the pleasure of making Séance my 60th escape room. This game is truly, truly special. It ranks among the best games I have ever played. A truly immersive and unique theatrical feat. Short review: BOOK THIS IN NOW, even if you’re a scaredy cat. YOU WON’T REGRET IT. Run, don’t walk to The Cool Space. Long review: Read on. Daniel and Josh are new in the owners’ circuit but clearly have the industry experience and passion to make this game sing. They have a strong sense of what makes puzzles fun, challenging and rewarding at the same time. Every solve was gratifying and encouraged many “aha!” moments. There is a wonderful variety of puzzles and all stay very well on theme. The technical prowess on display is absolutely stunning. Everything went off without a hitch and the set design was perfect. They really knew how to use a small space by utilising such a unique concept. Staying seated throughout the entire experience never felt claustrophobic or limiting. If anything, it encouraged immersion in the story and setting and even enhanced the scare factor. The lighting is not only masterfully used to enhance the set but also the puzzles. The sound design is also the best I have ever seen in an escape room and truly blew me away. I don’t usually enjoy live actors in escape rooms but I very much did so here. Instead of being used as a tool, the live actors felt like more of a guide to us on our journey and feel much more involved in the story. As opposed to being an addition to an experience, here they feel like an essential and beneficial part of the design. Our arrival and exit at The Cool Space was a very easy and friendly experience. The location is easy to find and is close to public transport (we were able to grab street parking just around the corner). Our excitement to play was matched by our hosts and a very thorough debrief of the game was given to us after escaping. It was wonderful to chat with the owners about their game so passionately. I am struck with a sense of awe knowing that Séance is only their first game. If this is what they can do on their first attempt, I cannot wait to see what they come up with in the future. 5/5 stars. I wish I could rate it higher. You must come and experience Séance for yourself.