Seance
Escape room 14+

Seance

  • Verified
4.8
2 - 5 people60 minutesSherlock level
Dare to awaken the paranormal at 13 Paper Street? Retrace the steps of vanished investigator Clarissa Stubbs. Will you escape or join her in the realm of the forgotten?
For prosHorror

Sherlock level
Scary
Without actorsActors
EnglishGame language
About the escape room
Will you perform a Séance at 13 Paper street? The eminent paranormal investigator Clarissa Stubbs disappeared last year while exploring an abandoned house known for paranormal activity. When retracing her footsteps and attempting to discover what happened, you and your team awaken the same foul phantoms as she did that fateful night. Can you make your escape or will you join Clarissa on the long list of forgotten souls who were foolish enough to venture into the crooked old house on Paper Street?
AI
Brief assessment
Navigator AI
A moody séance with smart, well-themed puzzles and a few well-timed jolts, Seance nails the haunted-house vibe without going full nightmare. Great for atmosphere lovers, first-timers, and anyone curious about a slick in-world hint system.

Location

Services are provided by Riddlr entertainments
Paid and Free Parking
Wifi
Wardrobe
Waiting Area

AI Overview

AIPlayers consistently praise the immersive set design, tense ambience, and a unique self-service clue system. Difficulty skews easier with a mostly linear flow and varied puzzle types. Common gripes are dim lighting with a single shared light, a couple of logic leaps, and a runtime that can feel short. Hosts get shout-outs for being warm, reassuring, and attentive.
WeaknessesLighting can be too low, and sharing one light source slows teams down. A few puzzles have minor logic jumps, and some groups finish quickly, making it feel short.
StrengthsRich atmosphere and creepy effects keep tension simmering without tipping into extreme horror. Puzzles are thematic and diverse, and the in-world hint system feels clever rather than intrusive. Staff support is excellent and adds to the smooth experience.
SecurityBriefings are thorough and staff stay attentive, which helps especially with the dark setting. Jumps are audio-visual only, no touching, and teams are given a light to navigate low-lit areas.
Level of fearExpect spooky vibes and some jump scares, but not hardcore horror or gore. No live actors, so it’s manageable for cautious players and older kids with supervision.
Actors' gameThere are no live actors inside the room. Hosts like Maddie and Aspen are frequently praised for clear briefings, reassurance, and timely support through the themed hint system.
Quality of riddlesA good mix of puzzle styles that fit the story, generally fair and readable. The room runs linear, which keeps momentum but can bottleneck bigger groups. A couple of steps feel a touch fuzzy, yet overall it’s satisfying and accessible.
PlotYou retrace the last steps of Clarissa Stubbs through a crooked house on Paper Street, awakening the same restless spirits. The goal is to uncover what happened and escape before you join the lost souls.
Difficulty levelLeans easy-medium, ideal for newcomers or mixed-experience groups. Enthusiasts may breeze through and could find the runtime on the short side.

Reviews

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emma_escapes
Beginner
5
I’m usually terrified of scary rooms, but I loved this one. The atmosphere is incredible, the puzzles are well themed and properly challenging, and the jump scares definitely got me. Aspen, our GM, was welcoming and reassuring, and the unique, in-world clue system fit the setting perfectly.
03.08.2025
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James H.
Beginner
4
Beautifully atmospheric with a few well-timed jumps and creepy props, this linear room mixes puzzle styles nicely and uses a themed self-service hint system. It’s on the easier side; our only real gripe was the dim lighting and having just one light to share. Maddie was a standout host, and the back-to-back £30 pp deal for two rooms is great value.
07.06.2025
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Alex B.
Beginner
5
Gorgeously spooky set, tense audio, and puzzles that actually make sense in a séance. The in-world hint system is slick and kept us moving without breaking the vibe. Scary enough to be fun, not enough to haunt my dreams. Loved it.
18.11.2025
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Sophie R.
Beginner
4
Fun room with strong theming, but the lighting is rough at times and sharing one torch made a couple of searches drag. Linear flow kept us together and the surprises landed nicely. Still a solid night out.
23.05.2025
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Tom W.
Beginner
5
My favourite room from Riddlr so far. Clever puzzles, and the atmosphere builds tension brilliantly without ever tipping into full-on panic. If you’re in or near Bristol, this is a must-visit.
04.10.2025
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Mike from Bristol
Beginner
4
We escaped in about 38 minutes, so it felt short, but the effects were ace and the puzzles were neat. Would recommend to anyone visiting Bristol who wants spooky-not-horrific fun.
13.01.2025
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Nate P.
Beginner
5
Spooky rather than outright horror, with a stack of fun puzzles even if they’re a touch easy. Expect plenty of effects and the odd jump scare to keep you on your toes.
05.12.2025
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Lena✨
Beginner
3
Some steps clicked, others felt like a leap, so we leaned on hints. It’s not super hard, but the mood is fantastic. I wanted a bit more depth in the puzzles, personally.
08.10.2025
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matt_escapes
Beginner
5
Aspen was lovely from start to finish and the clue delivery felt on-theme. No live actors, just a few punchy jump scares and great atmosphere. We left grinning and a little shaky.
22.09.2025
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Kara L.
Beginner
4
Cool spooky vibe with some slick tech, but a couple of leaps in logic hold it back. Also felt a bit short, more like a 30–40 minute experience for us.
07.09.2025
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Lena✨
Beginner
5
A creepy séance setting with enjoyable puzzles and a strong atmosphere throughout. Exactly the kind of eerie fun I was hoping for.
01.08.2025

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