Escape game 14+

Insomnia

4.96

2 - 6 people60 minutesDifficult

Step into a bizarre dream world and defeat your insomnia in the exciting 'Insomnia Spectacle'. Discover mysterious puzzles and face the battle against the clock. Will you wake up or remain trapped in your dreams?

ProfiProfiLarge company

Company Big Break Hamburg

Difficult

Not scary

Without actorsActors

DeutschGame language

Escape room awards

Nominee (2024)TERPECA

About the escape room

Our mysterious Insomnia Spectacle is not a horror game, but a dark journey into a magical and bizarre dream world! It's 3 o'clock in the morning and again you're lying awake, drenched in sweat and unable to sleep. Among bizarre and dark thoughts, one thing becomes clear: You've been caught by the illness of sleeplessness "Insomnia" and you've been suffering from it for too long now! It's time to prove courage and fight this illness - but how? As if it were destiny, you find a somewhat dubious newspaper article the next morning: “Test subjects needed! A new, risky medical program against Insomnia is looking for volunteers!” Even though all of this sounds very suspicious, you believe that you can put together a perfect team, which is up to this task. On the day of the experiment, you unsuspectingly arrive at the Intensive Sleep Laboratory in Hamburg and receive a strange briefing from a slightly mad doctor. You and your chosen team are supposed to infiltrate your dreams using the latest medical technology and thus defeat the Insomnia illness. A brand new program, which can be as successful as it is dangerous. Because the journey into the magical dream world can only be maintained stably for exactly 60 minutes. If you manage to escape your dreams within this time and wake up again, the Insomnia demons have flown away and you are cured forever. However, if you don't wake up in time, you would be forever trapped in your dreams. Inevitably, you ask the question: "Was this really a good idea?"... Too late! Now you have to endure this together! Scientists have found that it pays off on this magical and dangerous journey to work together as a team. Brains and puzzle affinity are required to master this adventure. Are you clever enough to solve all dream puzzles and maybe even set a new record, or will you stay trapped in your dreams forever? It's up to you - an unforgettable adventure awaits to be explored!

Brief assessment

from Navigator AI

Magical dream world instead of horror: unique opening, strong flow, and lovingly crafted sets with fitting sound. Ideal if you appreciate old-school puzzles with charm and dedicated game mastering.

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Location

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Die Spiele befinden sich im 1. OG. Folgt den Schildern zum jeweiligen Spiel.

Paid Parking

Wifi

Wardrobe

Overview of artificial intelligence

AIFrequently praised are the special opening, the coherent story integration, and the friendly, attentive hosting. The puzzles are fair and mostly mechanical with many number locks, which some experienced players find too old-school. Despite its age, the room delivers strong moments and a rounded finale. The difficulty is generally described as moderate and suits 2 to 4 people well.

WeaknessesMany number locks and mostly mechanical puzzles feel old-fashioned to some. A few voices found atmosphere and story only averagely memorable. The tech shows its age, even though it works well overall.

StrengthsVery successful immersion with lovingly crafted decor and fitting sound, plus a truly memorable opening. The flow is on point, hints arrive at the right time, and the story picks up the dream concept nicely.

SecurityClear briefing beforehand, supervision feels attentive and confident. No jump scares or horror-typical effects.

Level of fearNo horror, more dark-atmospheric. Suitable for scaredy-cats and family-friendly with older kids.

Actors' gameThe gamemasters are described as very friendly, motivated, and attentive. Hints were measured and well-timed, and the debrief was informative.

Quality of riddlesMostly mechanical and combination-based with numerous locks, logically and fairly solvable. Good interweaving with the dream theme, with a few small wow moments. Overall moderate, with some trickier sections.

PlotYou travel with your team into a bizarre dream world to defeat Insomnia and must awaken in 60 minutes. The idea evokes Inception and runs coherently through the rooms and the finale.

Difficulty levelMedium challenge, good for beginners to slightly advanced. Very experienced teams might find the old-school bias too easy or too lock-heavy.