Overwhelmingly positive (81 ratings)
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A commotion in the kitchen wakes you up. You sneak down barefoot while peeking through the stair bars. Something seems to be eating inside the fridge, at least that's what it sounds like... You check the fridge and discover a monster snagging a piece of pizza from last night. Oh wait, you never experienced something like that before? That’s because you're not a Monster Masher! They make sure that you never have to worry about monsters, although there is a good chance that your mother-in-law is one of them. So, do not hesitate and call on the 'Monster Mashers'. Monster Mashers is an absurd mix of humor and thrills. Don't expect an average escape room because this is a wonderfully written story waiting for you, based on your favorite animated series.
All (81)
Overwhelmingly positive
B
206 escape rooms
Right off the bat things looked like it was going to be a totally different experience. Once we got into the flow of the game, the format was similar to traditional rooms with a few moments that had us saying "how did they do that?". Definitely a fun experience. Unfortunately we only were able to book light mode. You need to book waaaay ahead of time to get dark mode. This was a fun ride. 9.2/10
269 escape rooms
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.
Simple but very well suited for the theme.
This was absolutely extraordinary from beginning to end.
Very nice from the start, specially after finishing.
Yes
The story, theme & environment really stood.
Incredibly well fitting the theme.
Easy
To be expected based on the type of experience.
High tech
Very sophisticated experience.
4
Spooky
16
No
Yes
One of the main attractions of the experience.
Somewhat
Yes
Easy
Plenty of space l.
Yes
29 escape rooms
We really wanted to do midnight mode, but unfortunately was not possible to book that time. I can imagine how great it would be to do the game after dark. Very impressive idea of the game and set. It was not scary and our group enjoyed experience a lot. I would recommend to plan few hours for that experience! Definitely recommend when visiting Belgium.
Easy
High tech
4
Spooky
16
No
One element in the game was out of battery but they gave us new one quickly as it was not working
Yes
Somewhat
No
Initially w we arrived at other location, then we arrived on correct parking which was not easy to find and we thought we are in the wrong place , but then game has started
Medium
Initially w we arrived at other location, then we arrived on correct parking which was not easy to find and we thought we are in the wrong place , but then game has started
Yes
k
29 escape rooms
Creative, humorous and exciting. Company seems to be run by people passionate about immersive entertainment and escape rooms. Highly recommended, go play it!
Yes
c
101 escape rooms
what a fun experience - you should do this one even if you are scared - you won’t regret it, it’s just so much fun sand so creative
No
Medium
High tech
3
Spooky
Yes
Yes
Somewhat
Yes
Easy
J
63 escape rooms
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.
While the set design is excellent and you get hilarious props to play with, it's the incredibly well-produced soundtrack that makes Monster Masher's atmosphere so special.
The actor who led us trough the experience, especially the first half hour of it, was absolutely stellar.
Yes
So many experiences try to impress you with their scare factor. And while many are also quite good at it, it's highly refreshing to see a "monster/ghost hunting"-themed experience focus on the fun of it: Monster Mashers is a lot more goofy than it is scary.
Medium
High tech
4
Spooky
No
Yes
Not at all
Yes
Easy
546 escape rooms
One of the most fun rooms I've ever played. It was full of highly entertaining surprises with a unique location(s), hysterical cold open, and on point acting. It's clear that all of the staff are having a great time creating this magical experience for guests. This room is very deserving of a #3 TERPECA spot. ❤️
Yes
Medium
High tech
4
Spooky
12
No
Yes
Somewhat
Not accessible with mobility issues unless they can make special accommodations.
Yes
Easy
t
33 escape rooms
Insane escape room that left us speechless more than once. Had to sit down a few times and just take it all in.
Yes
252 escape rooms
This is best intro to a game I've ever experienced. And it's not even close. The opening doesn't ramp up as much as burst open like a shaken soda. The first 15 minutes are as close to pure uncut Saturday morning cartoon dopamine as you're ever likely to experience. And even after that, the game is just pure fun. It's a game built of laughter and specters, lunacy and freewheeling camp. This is a game that grabs you by the shirt collar and bolts laughing into the night. Does the final act go as wild as it could have? No. There are moments when it could have doubled down on its own cartoon frenzy. But with a game this iconic, it's enough that it ends entertainingly. Playing Monster Mashers is like getting a PhD in fun.
e
365 escape rooms
The opening sequence (~15-30 min) of the game is phenomenal, definitely one of my favorites ever. The set is fantastic and atmospheric, and the music is both a joy to listen to and sets the mood very well. I'm a sucker for the game's theme, and the actors were very fun to improv with. If I had to nitpick, the end of the game didn't live up to the strong opening, and it wasn't clear to us how we were supposed to react to certain things happening (i.e. is this for atmosphere or are the GMs trying to tell us not to do X?). Also, a few puzzles throughout the game felt like they could be replaced with something more engaging. Play night mode if you can; as I understand the differences, the atmosphere should be much more thematic.
Yes
Medium
High tech
3
4 enthusiasts felt fine. The game is very linear, so 2 or 3 would probably also be fine.
Spooky
This is more "Saturday morning cartoon" scary - there are moments that are intended to startle or make you uneasy, but I never felt threatened.
No
Yes
This was some of my favorite actor interaction in a game. Actors were prepared for extended improv, which felt very satisfying.
Not at all
The entire group will have to climb or descend some stairs. One person will have to crawl a moderate distance.
Yes
Easy
