Company The Code Agency Düsseldorf

From the very first step, we were completely transported into an imaginative world of magic: fantastic sets, lots of detail, cohesive music, and cleverly used effects. The puzzles are varied, logical, and tailored to the theme; the difficulty is demanding but never frustrating. Our team was warmly welcomed, the introduction was captivating, and you can feel the passion in the concept. A clear reco... Expand

Overall a really good room; I understand why it ranks high every year. In 2025 it feels a little dated in a few spots, but it remains creative. The set design is outstanding and truly transported us to different locations. The many voiceovers carry the story, but they do drag a bit. We missed having a few more puzzles; we finished well before the allotted time and would have liked an additional ar... Expand

Visually strong, with a nice interaction moment through the wall despite the lack of direct contact. Unfortunately, the game master guided us very frequently, leaving little room for solving things on our own. It was also uncomfortably warm, with the air conditioning barely noticeable. A central element was defective at the start and had to be repaired in the room, which broke the immersion. Despi... Expand

Second visit to Code Agency and great anticipation for 'It's back!'. There's even a café now, a relaxed briefing at the table and then off down to the basement. The story sticks closely to the book/film, including Pennywise in the sewers; with five of us the scare factor was somewhat dampened—four would have been punchier. Very well-used, labyrinthine space, strong effects and a cool finale – only... Expand

Extremely immersive and nerve-racking experience that evokes the It vibe without blatantly copying it. You feel watched, clues are cleverly placed and ramp up the tension. Puzzles fit in logically; the whole thing is as entertaining as it is oppressive. The finale feels a bit silly, but the journey there is fantastic - an absolute recommendation for horror and King fans.

For us, the weakest room at Code Agency: very short, clearly too easy, and we were often basically told what to do. I found the audiobook elements unnecessary, especially since the voice read extremely slowly. The set is okay, but we were never in a room for long because there were simply too few puzzles. Overall disappointing and, unfortunately, boring.

Extremely entertaining and very immersive, while genuinely frightening. A bit tamer than the Prague original, but still excellent, with strong effects, subtle actor interaction, and a coherent, dramatic finale. Puzzles are intuitive, and the atmosphere carries the experience.

A few things were unfortunately defective, and the puzzles felt extremely easy. We finished with 30 minutes to spare and would have liked more to do; one scare moment fell flat because a door was unexpectedly open. The set design and use of space, however, are really good.

As fans of the films, this was a must. The setting is distinctive and memorable, and the acting really drew us in. The puzzles fit well and aren’t too hard, and the ending feels cinematic. The only downside: not everything had been properly reset, so you could peek into areas that weren’t up yet. Still, a clear recommendation to play.

Insane atmosphere, I’ve rarely been so scared and had so much fun at the same time. The puzzles are okay, but the room clearly thrives on its atmosphere, carried by excellent game mastering and a fantastic actress. An absolute recommendation for anyone who loves horror.