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The Fourth Samurai

Escape game 8+

The Fourth Samurai

4.76

2 - 6 people60 minutesAverage

Immerse in ancient Japan as a samurai ordered to defeat an evil, cursed warlord. Escape his dungeon and steal the magic stone from his sword - all within an hour. Or face a fate worse than death.

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Company Escape Hunt

Average

Not scary

Without actorsActors

EnglishGame language

About the escape room

Step into ancient Japan, where the imperial emperor has ordered you, his most trusted samurai warriors, to defeat the evil warlord Tanaka Masamune. But be warned, Tanaka is no ordinary enemy; he is protected by a powerful curse that makes him invincible to even the strongest warrior. The only way to beat him is to steal the magic stone from the handle of his sword – but first you must escape from the dungeon his henchmen have thrown you into. You have one hour to break free and complete your mission; any longer and you pay – with a fate worse than death.

Brief assessment

from Navigator AI

A slick samurai escape with polished set pieces and neat automation, perfect for newbies or mixed groups. If you want a fast, good‑looking mission in feudal Japan without heavy brain‑burn, this hits the spot.

4.76

6 reviews

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Overview of artificial intelligence

AIPlayers consistently praise the theming and techy reveals. Difficulty plays easier than advertised and several groups finish in about 35 minutes. The puzzle path is mostly linear with limited parallel tasks, so veterans feel underfed. One team reported trouble hearing the game master at the start.

WeaknessesShort and quite linear, with fewer puzzles than expected. The listed difficulty seems inflated for experienced teams, and one group had issues hearing GM hints.

StrengthsStrong, cohesive Japanese theme with satisfying automation and clean flow. Beginner‑friendly and welcoming for families or first‑timers.

SecurityStandard briefing and a controlled environment; no safety concerns reported. Clearer audio would improve guidance during hiccups.

Level of fearNot scary and no horror elements. Suitable for kids and nervous players alike.

Actors' gameNo live actors noted; interaction is mainly via the game master for hints. One review mentioned poor audio clarity from the GM early on.

Quality of riddlesOn‑theme and fair, but largely linear and lighter on quantity. Automation adds pop, yet experienced players may breeze through. Parallel solving opportunities are limited.

PlotBreak out of Tanaka Masamune’s dungeon and snag the magic stone before time runs out. The story is straightforward and carried by the set and props rather than deep narrative beats.

Difficulty levelMarketed as tough but plays easier and shorter. Best for first‑timers; seasoned teams may clear it in 30–40 minutes and want more.

Reviews

Sophie T.

Beginner

Loved the set and the little bursts of automation that make props come alive. As first‑timers we never felt lost and the hints landed right when we needed them. We escaped with minutes to spare and left buzzing.

09.05.2025

Guest

Beginner

Clean logic, no tricksy red herrings, and some satisfying effects when locks pop. Not scary at all, so it worked for our nervous friend. Veterans might wish for more parallel paths.

01.04.2025

Raj from London

Beginner

The feudal Japan vibe is classy without slipping into cheese. Family of four and both kids helped crack things, which I loved. Two or three extra puzzles would make it perfect.

27.04.2025

Lena✨

Beginner

Fun ideas once we got going, but at the start we couldn’t hear the game master well and sat stuck longer than we should. After that the flow clicked, just felt short overall.

07.12.2025

Maya R.

Beginner

Fun, well‑themed challenges, but we got stuck early because we couldn’t hear the GM’s hints or support. That start was frustrating, though the rest played well.

07.12.2025

Eleanor W.

Beginner

A great starter room. It was my first escape game and it’s the one that hooked me. The theme is fun and the puzzles fit it nicely, and after trying a few of their other games this is still my favorite.

19.05.2025