The House on the Hill

Game 12 of 18 of Our Athens Tour - This is the single most complete game I’ve ever played. If a top tier escape room is meant to tell a story, this game pulls you through an absolutely tragic tale in a death grip. The acting is impeccable throughout, and the pacing never and I mean NEVER relents. There is heavy symbolism in every action you take, and every step, scream, scene, and puzzle has a clear place in its world. The set is so realistic I couldn’t make my brain believe it wasn’t real (only the second time in 100+ games). The puzzles ran simple, but the puzzles themselves aren’t the point of the game. Without saying too much, one segment of gameplay is something I’ve only heard of happening a few other places in the world, and one of the acting decisions made I don’t believe has ever been attempted anywhere else (and I doubt will be for some time). This game is impactful, moving, terrifying, and a must play for anyone who can stomach a fairly significant amount of fright.

It’s hard to believe this kind of experience can be done in an escape room. It’s a thematic experience that’s the most scary elements I’ve ever had in a room. Beautifully built, amazingly acted, and overall just an incredible story. This is destined to shoot up the room rankings and probably stay there for a long time!

House on the Hill was the 1st room of Day 4 and the 9th game of our Athens Escape Tour 2026, played with the same team of five. This one was also a very special milestone for me, as it became my 250th escape room, and it turned out to be an incredible way to celebrate it. The experience is outstanding in every aspect. From the highly detailed decor, to the engaging and fun puzzles, to the environmental effects, sound design, and cinematic acting, everything comes together seamlessly to create a thrilling, tense, and exciting adventure. The horror atmosphere builds gradually, becoming more intense as you progress deeper into the story. The pacing works beautifully, constantly raising the stakes while keeping the team fully engaged. What impressed me most is how the game manages to balance every element an escape room can offer, story, puzzles, immersion, acting, & atmosphere, and execute them all extremely well. It truly feels like a complete experience. This room now sits comfortably in my personal Top 10. A masterpiece of an escape room and highly recommended for players who enjoy, fun & challenging puzzles, strong tension and horror-driven experiences.

I have played 100 rooms (Unfortunately only in Greece) and I could surely say that house on the hill is the top 1.Amazing atmosphere,hilarious acting, incredible riddles and story and the most impressive character that I have ever seen in an escape room.Also, the meaning of the story is powerful and heartfelt. LOS KOURADIOS TEAM

The new King of Athens Room #20 and the last of our Athens trip. The best for last? This room is almost legendary because it took so long to build. But now the moment has arrived; the doors are finally open. Unfortunately, all the locks were already booked, but after a quick chat with the owner, they opened them early for us—fantastic! I could hardly believe it. Chapels and Catacombs is my favorite Athens room, so I'm really curious about what's next and how it continues! We arrive in Lockhill, and the story continues where Chapels left off. So remember this if you're going to play, and if you haven't done Chapels yet, this is your chance to do it (and these experience right after). We get the chance to enter Will's house, but strange shadows have been spotted in the windows. Nothing will happen to us, right? House on the Hill shows us how it's all done. Wow! This is art and belongs in a museum! Bill (owner of Lockhill) shows us how to tell a story. I've never had so many goosebumps during a game. Just thinking back to that room still gives me goosebumps. This is a masterclass in psychological horror with enormous emotion. Ultimately, this is a deeply moving story that draws us in. We see the house's secrets and what lurks in the shadows. The room is large—not chapel-sized, but certainly large and impressive. I usually remember the layout of rooms pretty quickly, but this one didn't. The set is beautiful, and Bill designed everything himself, which makes it even more impressive. The puzzles aren't all perfectly logical, but they fit the theme/story. And there are definitely some really cool ones with nice effects. But the real strength here lies with the actors. The actress we had truly touched our emotions and was truly convincing in her performance. Her narrative skills were truly impressive. Without much explanation, you understood exactly what was happening. I simply don't want to spoil anything because you have to experience this. This play is too special for that. I knew right from the start that this was going to be something special, and the story begins quietly, emotionally, beautifully, and lightly, gradually becoming darker and gripping you by the throat at the end. Bill is so good at poetic storytelling, and the words are so beautifully chosen. And what he weaves into this story is beautiful. A story about the struggles people face, interwoven with metaphors. This is what beautiful horror can be. Truly beautiful, powerful, and it shows why this is such a powerful medium. Yes, this is what we needed after a trip with so many setbacks. This is the kind of smash hit you'd go to Athens for. Simply beautiful. If I have one negative point, it's that it stopped; it left me wanting more! Tip: Play with a maximum of 3 people; we played with 2, and it was perfect. I think with more, you'll miss things. This might just be my new number 1. Go experience it, people. Open yourself up to a beautiful, emotional story, see the beauty in the horror. Don't expect cheap scares, trashy plots, or empty action. This is bigger than that; this is what you love about this industry. This is art.