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The Ministry is the arbiter of an ancient estate up for escrow, but something (or someone) is preventing its sale...
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Overwhelmingly positive
Gameplay
Overwhelmingly positive
Atmosphere
Overwhelmingly positive
Customer service
Overwhelmingly positive
6 escape rooms
This was my first escape room I've done! Very immersive experience, the staff is in character right off the bat and the whole story and puzzles were all great. Would definitely recommend π
Spooky
98 escape rooms
Itβs rare to see a game ace all aspects of puzzles, sets, effects, story, and immersive design. This room does it all. I hope this room (and others like it) are the way of the future for the escape room industry. Want a game with satisfying solves and logical, exciting gameplay? Check. But thatβs the bare minimum goal for a game. Why stop there? Hope End gives you more. How about stunning effects and charming set designs? How about emotional discoveries? How about an immersive, personalized experience with live actors that customize it to you as you play? How about in-group moral dilemmas? Hope End gives you MORE. Anything more and Iβll be spoiling it, and I am NOT willing to do that to you. Go in and trust the actors. Youβll leave with an unforgettable experienceβ¦ and maybe even with your lives.
Hands-down the best cold-open, split start game Iβve ever experienced. The introduction was the absolute best, baffling, delightful nonsense Iβve ever encountered in an escape room company. Then the start of the actual game was natural, organic, and of course, immersive.
Wonderful use of space with plenty of clever reveals, elegant effects without being distracting or unnecessary, beautiful props, and truly breathtaking lighting, sound, and dynamic storytelling effects. All escape room companies should take notes. π§ π₯°
Our guides/actors were stellar (Benjamin and Paris, I believe. βΊοΈπ«Άπ») They were in character from beginning (and I mean, the BEGINNING) to end and their dedication to their roles and US were loud and clear; they treated us like VIPs.
Yes
YES. This game did a masterful job of handling typical βgameplay logicβ and turning it onto its head. It was wonderfully refreshing! And of course there was the actingβ¦ well, scroll on to read that bit π
The story and integration of it into the experience were TRULY unforgettable. This was my 97th game and it shot to the top of my list. Iβve played rooms with actors, but this was the first room that I felt played ME.
Medium
The puzzles were very intuitive and logical. The only way you might struggle is through over-complicating and overthinking things. It is possible that your group might become scattered during moments of higher tension or uncertainty however.
High tech
Honestly, the room was a really wholesome mix of both, but I opted to say βhigh techβ because the reveals, solves, and effects were clearly sophisticated.
6
4 If youβre experienced. 6 if youβve got a mix/that many friends.
Spooky
The theme is largely a haunted house β inherently spooky. No jumpscares though.
13
Nothing overtly frightening or explicitly inappropriate, however, this room deals with some pretty heavy topics and members of the group may get separated from each other, so I would definitely only recommend it for a MATURE older audience.
No
Yes
I cannot overstate how magnificent these actors were. They commanded the room while making YOU feel like the star. From the zany and fun to the serious and conflicted, they led us through a rich and dynamic experience. The more I think about it, the more I love it. Complex. Personal. Intimate. Astounding.
Somewhat
Thereβs maybe one part where one (or more) of your party may have to crawl.
Very accessible. No conceivable issues except maybe mobility limitations.
Yes
Easy-ish. In a strip mall, but no big sign. Less easy than the surrounding businesses, but not hard.
Easy
13 escape rooms
AMAZING! Lived up to the hype for sure. Nina and North did a wonderful job immersing us into this experience. Not scary at all but still got a few jump scares out of us. 10/10!
Yes
Medium
Mechanical
Spooky
Yes
7 escape rooms
The best room weβve ever done. Itβs incredibly immersive, you are playing as soon as you walk through the door! Do yourself a favor, get a group and book this experience.
Incredibly immersive, excellent props and puzzles. Forces cooperation and outside the box thinking
Emma and Elyana were top notch!
Yes
So unique, we were living the scenario not just finding and solving puzzles
Medium
High tech
But there are definitely mechanical aspects
6
Spooky
Even if you think spooky is too scary, do not miss this experience!
10
No
Yes
Not at all
Vision could be challenging as some parts are dim or dark.
Yes
Easy
12 escape rooms
I loved this room,definitely recommend two nice ladies aka our game masters made it an amazing experience!
64 escape rooms
Great room Iβve been trying to do this one for a while and my cousin took us for my birthdayβ¦..! Definitely one for the booksβ¦β¦!
Yes
486 escape rooms
I will write more later but for now will just say that this is a must-play. Really delightful.
Yes
Medium
Mechanical
4
Spooky
16
No
Yes
Not at all
Yes
Easy
31 escape rooms
One of the most immersive experiences. Wonderful storyline, interesting puzzles, fun interactions. Absolutely worth doing this one!
109 escape rooms
YES! THIS IS A MUST DO! I'm so glad I saved this one for my 100th room. This totally hit all the buttons from what I enjoy in escape rooms and the immersion was soo good! You totally get taken in for a wild and spooky ride as you step foot into the ministry. Man, there's so much I want to say but I don't want to ruin the experience, even slightly. Even the clues that are presented through your journey are "otherworldly" in design, which make sense and doesn't take away from the experience. Just know that when you do come here, allow yourself to be taken in to this world they've created. It will be much more enjoyable and unique to each and every one that gets involved. Our team had hours of discussion about our "investigation" and many of us feel like this was at the top of the list as one of the best! Have to give credit to our GM and live actor as their performance made this room one to remember.
excellent team experience
spooky fun
The best!
Yes
immersive story. can't say more without a bit of spoilers but just do this!
very detailed but felt easy to follow
Medium
6
Spooky
No
Yes
Not at all
Yes
Easy
1 escape room
My crew and I have done roughly 10-15 escape rooms from San Jose, Sacramento, Las Vegas, to Salt Lake City, and now Hope End in SoCal. Listen to me when I tell you that this was hands down the BEST escape room we've ever done. It wasn't your typical escape room. From the moment you walk in the door the show begins, and you're in an immersion experience for the next 90+ minutes. I don't want to give anything away, but please just trust me when I say you need to book this escape experience!! β€οΈβ€οΈ
No
βBlending immersive theater and escape roomβ¦an instant classicβ¦smart and original game design.β