Hope End

Unmarked building. Next to a reputable tax accountant, and a less reputable massage parlor.

Hands-down the best cold-open, split start game I’ve ever experienced. The introduction was the absolute best, baffling, delightful nonsense I’ve 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. 🧐 🥰

Our guides/actors were stellar (Benjamin and Paris, I believe. ☺️🫶🏻) 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. This game did a masterful job of handling typical “gameplay logic” and turning it onto its head. It was wonderfully refreshing! And of course there was the acting… well, scroll on to read that bit 😉

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. I’ve played rooms with actors, but this was the first room that I felt played ME.

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.

Honestly, the room was a really wholesome mix of both, but I opted to say “high tech” because the reveals, solves, and effects were clearly sophisticated.

4 If you’re experienced. 6 if you’ve got a mix/that many friends.

The theme is largely a haunted house — inherently spooky. No jumpscares though.

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.

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.

There’s maybe one part where one (or more) of your party may have to crawl.

Very accessible. No conceivable issues except maybe mobility limitations.

Easy-ish. In a strip mall, but no big sign. Less easy than the surrounding businesses, but not hard.

Incredibly immersive, excellent props and puzzles. Forces cooperation and outside the box thinking

Emma and Elyana were top notch!

So unique, we were living the scenario not just finding and solving puzzles

But there are definitely mechanical aspects

Even if you think spooky is too scary, do not miss this experience!

Vision could be challenging as some parts are dim or dark.