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The Ministry is the arbiter of an ancient estate up for escrow, but something (or someone) is preventing its sale...
- 4-12
- 90 mins
- Medium
- Spooky
Awards
- Best of Morty (2023) - Morty
- Top Rooms (2023) - TERPECA
- Best of Morty (2022) - Morty
- #52 - Top Rooms (2022) - TERPECA
- Real-Life (2022) - Golden Lock Awards
All (1142)
Overwhelmingly positive
Gameplay
Overwhelmingly positive
Atmosphere
Overwhelmingly positive
Customer service
Overwhelmingly positive
Reviews
OllyXDraws
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 👍
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Scary
Spooky
Audrith
98 escape rooms
It’s 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 that’s 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 I’ll be spoiling it, and I am NOT willing to do that to you. Go in and trust the actors. You’ll leave with an unforgettable experience… and maybe even with your lives.
Gameplay
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.
Atmosphere
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. 🧐 🥰
Customer service
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.
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
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 😉
Story
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.
Difficulty
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.
Game tech
High tech
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.
Ideal number of players
6
4 If you’re experienced. 6 if you’ve got a mix/that many friends.
Scary
Spooky
The theme is largely a haunted house — inherently spooky. No jumpscares though.
Minimum age
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.
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
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.
Physically active
Somewhat
There’s maybe one part where one (or more) of your party may have to crawl.
Accessibility
Very accessible. No conceivable issues except maybe mobility limitations.
Easy to find location
Yes
Easy-ish. In a strip mall, but no big sign. Less easy than the surrounding businesses, but not hard.
Parking
Easy
sassgarf
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!
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Atmosphere
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Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Story
Difficulty
Medium
Game tech
Mechanical
Scary
Spooky
Live actors
Yes
kelia1234
7 escape rooms
The best room we’ve ever done. It’s incredibly immersive, you are playing as soon as you walk through the door! Do yourself a favor, get a group and book this experience.
Gameplay
Atmosphere
Incredibly immersive, excellent props and puzzles. Forces cooperation and outside the box thinking
Customer service
Emma and Elyana were top notch!
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
So unique, we were living the scenario not just finding and solving puzzles
Story
Difficulty
Medium
Game tech
High tech
But there are definitely mechanical aspects
Ideal number of players
6
Scary
Spooky
Even if you think spooky is too scary, do not miss this experience!
Minimum age
10
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
Yes
Physically active
Not at all
Accessibility
Vision could be challenging as some parts are dim or dark.
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
Lesley
12 escape rooms
I loved this room,definitely recommend two nice ladies aka our game masters made it an amazing experience!
Gameplay
darthreaper
64 escape rooms
Great room I’ve been trying to do this one for a while and my cousin took us for my birthday…..! Definitely one for the books……!
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Atmosphere
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Easy to find location
Yes
mollems
486 escape rooms
I will write more later but for now will just say that this is a must-play. Really delightful.
Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Story
Difficulty
Medium
Game tech
Mechanical
Ideal number of players
4
Scary
Spooky
Minimum age
16
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
Yes
Physically active
Not at all
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
brianjsoh
31 escape rooms
One of the most immersive experiences. Wonderful storyline, interesting puzzles, fun interactions. Absolutely worth doing this one!
SlyRy
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.
Gameplay
excellent team experience
Atmosphere
spooky fun
Customer service
The best!
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
immersive story. can't say more without a bit of spoilers but just do this!
Story
very detailed but felt easy to follow
Difficulty
Medium
Ideal number of players
6
Scary
Spooky
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
Yes
Physically active
Not at all
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Easy
Lauren143341
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!! ❤️❤️
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Atmosphere
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Was anything broken?
No
Editorial
“Blending immersive theater and escape room…an instant classic…smart and original game design.“
Room Escape Artist