Monster Mashers [Dark Mode]

Monster Mashers (Dark Mode) by Tales of Torchdale was the 3rd room of the day and the 9th game of our NL/BE Escape Tour 2026. Seeing that it’s already sitting at #3 in TERPECA 2025 (at the time of writing) tells you a lot, but experiencing it explains why. This is unusually fun in a way that’s hard to describe without smiling while thinking about it. We were a team of 4 and from start to finish, the room keeps surprising you. There are constant wow moments, clever reveals, and theatrical beats that make it feel closer to a live production than a traditional escape room. The acting is superb. The atmosphere fully commits to the story, and the lighting and sound design elevate everything into something cinematic. The “scary” element is very manageable. My wife, who normally gets scared quite easily, was completely fine throughout. The tone balances tension and playfulness brilliantly. The puzzles lean toward the easier side, which is to be expected with the type of experience. The focus here is immersion and spectacle, but the gameplay remains enjoyable and satisfying. This is one of those rooms that reminds you why you love escape rooms in the first place. I cannot recommend it enough.

Whether it's the set, the music, the sheer scale, or the brilliant acting - everything is superb in this one-of-a-kind experience. Just like its inspirations Scooby-Doo and Ghostbusters, Monster Mashers puts quirky fun centre stage instead of the scare factor.