Escape room 14+

Mystery Room

Name: Mystery Room
Brand: The Room Glasgow
Rating: 4.55 (9 reviews)

4.55

2 - 5 people60 minutesAbove average

When the police dismiss Bella Broomfield's mysterious death as a suicide, her sister Rebecca knows there's more beneath the surface. With just an hour to uncover the truth, she enlists a team of private investigators. Can they solve the mystery in time?

For pros

Company The Room Glasgow

Above average

Not scary

Without actorsActors

EnglishGame language

About the escape room

The police have written the death of the young psychic Bella Broomfield off as a suicide, but her sister Rebecca believes there’s more to it than that. The police have given her an hour to remove any belongings she wants from her sisters’ and this is the perfect chance for her to let a team of private investigators in. It will take a team of minds, using their wits and senses to solve this mystery for Rebecca in time.

Brief assessment

Navigator AI

A moody, beginner-friendly whodunnit that leans on your senses as much as your logic. If you want an atmospheric mystery with a few quirky twists, this is a solid pick.

4.55

9 reviews

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Location

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Paid Parking

Wifi

Wardrobe

AI Overview

AIPlayers praise the immersive setup and friendly hosts. Puzzles often hinge on smell and a bit of musical recognition, which some found unfair without prior knowledge, and dim lighting made a ceiling task tough. It’s a simple, first‑gen, single‑room game that suits newcomers more than seasoned enthusiasts. A few maintenance and clarity hiccups popped up.

WeaknessesReliance on scent and specific knowledge can feel arbitrary. Lighting and the odd maintenance miss hurt readability and flow. Enthusiasts may find it too basic.

StrengthsImmersive atmosphere and a clear narrative hook make it easy to sink in. Sensory tasks mix things up, and the hint system and hosting get warm notes.

SecurityNo safety concerns raised in reviews; it’s a basic single‑room setup with standard briefings. Visibility can dip in places, so slower, careful searching helps.

Level of fearNot scary and no jump scares reported. Suitable for families and nervous first‑timers.

Actors' gameNo live actors mentioned; interaction happens through a responsive hint system. Hosts come across as kind and supportive.

Quality of riddlesA mix of straightforward locks and sensory puzzles gives variety, but fairness is mixed when smell or music recognition is required. Some clues are quirky and fun, others feel opaque without nudges. Occasional visibility issues, like reading items on the ceiling, were called out.

PlotYou’re helping Rebecca sift through Bella’s belongings to uncover what really happened, with an hour on the clock. The story stays present enough to tie the tasks together without overexplaining.

Difficulty levelEasy to moderate overall and friendly for first‑timers. Veterans may breeze the basics but stall on the sensory leaps unless they take hints.

Reviews

Ben T.

Beginner

Atmosphere lands, story threads through nicely, and our team gelled fast. Difficulty felt manageable without being dull, and the hosts struck the right balance on nudges. Easy recommendation for families or first timers.

07.12.2025

Ruth K.

Beginner

This is a one‑room, first‑gen style game that’s great for newcomers. Basic furnishings, nothing wildly hidden, and a relaxed pace helped us work together. Worth doing if you’ve already tried most local rooms; otherwise, I’d prioritize others on a short trip.

16.02.2025

Guest

Beginner

The smell puzzle was basically impossible for our group, and a music clue needed skills we didn’t have. We also hit a worn number that stalled us until the GM stepped in. Not my favorite, though the staff were great.

04.11.2025

EscapeFan14

Beginner

Visited in 2018 and, as an escape room addict, I left disappointed. Several clues leaned on music and smell in a way that felt impossible without help, and a rubbed-off number delayed us until the GM fixed it. I did like how you summon hints and some quirky moments, but overall it needs to raise the bar.

05.03.2025

Sam P.

Beginner

Loved the vibe and the story hook. The hosts were lovely and the sense-based bits made it feel different. One scent puzzle was a stretch for me, but we still had a good time and finished with a minute to spare.

28.02.2025

Nora J.

Beginner

Took a newbie friend and this worked well as an introduction. The hint system is neat and quick to respond, and the sensory touches kept us talking afterward. Not mind‑blowing, but satisfying.

09.10.2025

Megan D.

Beginner

The room’s atmosphere pulled us in, but some puzzles relied on knowing specific scents, which a few of us just didn’t. A ceiling element was hard to read because of the lighting, and that added to the frustration. Overall enjoyable but uneven.

17.12.2025

Alex_89

Beginner

Classic first‑gen feel with simple props. Puzzles were fine, but a ceiling clue in dim light killed our momentum and we needed a hint. Still enjoyable as a low‑pressure hour.

03.11.2025

Tom H.

Beginner

Everyone at the venue was lovely. The game was good, just not our top pick here. We liked that it uses your senses and isn’t purely logic-heavy, which might explain why opinions differ.

29.06.2025