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The Bookstore
Escape room 12+

The Bookstore

  • Verified
4 - 7 people200 minutesDifficult
After the events at The Mansion… As you left, you forgot something… The consequences, merciless, are after you… Lurking behind your backs, hidden in the shadows you created during you adventure… The masks are off… The rules have changed… The crucial time has come… Now that you discovered the bitter truth… can you live with it?…
For prosWith childrenLarge groups

Difficult
Not scary
Without actorsActors
Ελληνικά, EnglishGame language
Escape room awards
Best of Morty (2025)Morty
#85 - Top Rooms (2025)TERPECA
Best of Morty (2024)Morty
#57 - Top Rooms (2024)TERPECA
#33 - Top Rooms (2023)TERPECA
Best Overall "In-Person Escape Room" Of The Year (2022)Bullseye Award
#13 - Top Rooms (2022)TERPECA
#10 - Top Rooms (2021)TERPECA
#1 - Best International Room (2020)Escape Room Awards Oficial
Real-Life (2020)Golden Lock Awards
#2 - Top Rooms (2020)TERPECA
#2 - Top Rooms (2019)TERPECA
About the escape room

After the events at The Mansion… As you left, you forgot something… The consequences, merciless, are after you… Lurking behind your backs, hidden in the shadows you created during you adventure… The masks are off… The rules have changed… The crucial time has come… Now that you discovered the bitter truth… can you live with it?…

AI
Brief assessment
Navigator AI
An “escape house” brimming with ideas that drops you straight from the sidewalk into its story. If you want a puzzle marathon with atmosphere, twists, and a finale people talk about, this is it.
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Location

https://maps.app.goo.gl/QewaQTcPQ9YpQHLA9
Services are provided by Paradox Project
Wifi
Air conditioning

AI Overview

AIMost consider it a top-tier experience, with a vast space, stunning transitions, and a runtime around 3 hours and 20 minutes that flies by for those who can handle it. Puzzles range from moderate to high difficulty, are many and varied, often require hints via phone, and 3–4 people seems the sweet spot. Many love the immersion from the door to the end, though some mention wear and tear, occasional “stalls,” and a story that at points feels uneven. Having played the Villa first clearly helps with meaning and cohesion.
WeaknessesIts age shows in some spots, with occasional reports of “snags” or finicky mechanisms. Frequent phone use for hints isn’t for everyone, while the long length tires and demands stamina. Some find the flow and narration uneven or overloaded with video/text.
StrengthsInventive use of an entire building, sets and mechanisms that stick with you, and a flow that rises and falls nicely. Huge variety of puzzles without major arbitrariness, and GMs with passion and discreet guidance. A finale that closes the Villa chapter satisfyingly.
SecurityLong and mentally demanding but not physically dangerous, with a short break in the middle and constant team supervision. Navigating many spaces goes smoothly as long as you keep pace and stay hydrated.
Level of fearNot a horror movie and no big jumpscares, but it has dark, creepy elements that may stress younger or sensitive players. For families with kids, it suits only if they’re used to mystery without intense fear.
Actors' gameNo visible actors on site, and communication is mainly with the game master via smartphone. GMs are described as passionate, polite, and present when needed, without breaking immersion.
Quality of riddlesPuzzles are plentiful, mechanical and often analog, tied to the environment, and ramp up in difficulty without absurd leaps of logic. Expect anything from mid to very demanding sections that eat time and energy. Sporadically, wording or translations confuse, and a few elements need cleaner operation.
PlotA direct continuation of the Villa, stranger and more playful in tone, it heightens the mystery without betraying the essence. Playable on its own, but you gain a lot if you’ve experienced the first part.
Difficulty levelDesigned for seasoned teams and veterans, with a curve that pleasantly wears you out. Two people can manage but will need plenty of hints and extra time, while 3–4 seems the sweet spot.

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