Escape room 12+
Fear of the Unknown
4.97
2 - 6 people90 minutesAbove average
Company Enigma Escape Cornwall
Above average
Not scary
Without actorsActors
EnglishGame language
Escape room awards
Nominee (2025)TERPECA
About the escape room
Arkham, Massachusetts, October 1928....
Gather your fellow investigators and prepare yourselves for an experience like no other as you head into the world of Lovecraftian horror!
Hired by the Miskatonic University, you find yourselves entering a seemingly deserted, shunned house in the oldest quarter of legend and witch-haunted Arkham. On the trail of stolen relics taken from the vaults of the University by a dangerous Cult, you and your fellow investigators must use all your cunning and investigative skills to search for clues and recover these dangerous relics before the ever approaching doom devours you and all of humanity!
Inspired by the collective works of renowned cosmic horror writer H.P. Lovecraft, and by popular roleplaying games such as Call of Cthulhu and Arkham Horror, this 90 minute immersive tale will shock and delight you....
AI
Brief assessment
Navigator AIGo for the atmosphere, stay for the story. A 90‑minute Lovecraftian investigation with exploration, clever environmental puzzles, and replayable, score-based endings that make the trip worth it.
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AI Overview
AIReviews rave about the set build and immersion, calling it a standout and even worth traveling for. Gameplay skews non-linear and collectathon-style with environmental cues guiding progress instead of traditional locks. Multiple endings and a scoring system make it replayable and friendly to first-timers. Hosts get repeated praise for clear briefings and adding to the story.
WeaknessesSearch can be intense, and two-player teams may feel stretched when hunting coins and collectibles. The moody lighting and hint-light approach may surprise traditionalists, though progression is built in and you still escape. Completionists might feel FOMO if they miss hidden areas on the first run.
StrengthsBeautiful, film-quality sets and props create a tense, believable world. The story flows through the gameplay, with smart puzzle variety, trading elements, and multiple outcomes that reward curiosity. It feels fresh compared to typical escape rooms and keeps teams busy the full 90 minutes.
SecurityPlayers mention concise briefings and attentive hosting that keep things clear and comfortable. The space feels thoughtfully run, with staff ready to guide if needed.
Level of fearIt’s eerie and tense rather than brutal, with a dark, haunted-house vibe and a few unsettling moments. Suitable for newcomers and likely fine for teens or brave kids; sensitive players should expect low light and sustained suspense.
Actors' gameGame masters like Megan, Imy, and Oli are called out as welcoming, enthusiastic, and great at setting the scene. Briefings are clear, guidance is light-touch, and in-world interactions enhance immersion without breaking the narrative.
Quality of riddlesPuzzles lean environmental, logical, and fair, mixing classic thinking with physical and interactive tasks. The non-linear structure lets groups split up and stay busy, and the collect-and-trade mechanics feel fresh. Difficulty sits at that sweet spot where it’s challenging but rarely obtuse.
PlotYou’re investigators in Arkham tracking stolen relics in a shunned house, unraveling a cult’s trail as doom ticks closer. Your thoroughness and choices influence your score and which ending you see.
Difficulty levelModerate to challenging with lots of content and searching, especially for smaller teams. The score-based, you-always-escape finish softens the edge for beginners while giving veterans plenty to optimize.
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Fear of the Unknown2 - 6 people
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