Studio Escape - "Madame LeClaire and the Seance of Death"
- Chikako Omura
- Feb 20
- 3 min read
LOCATION: Osaka, Japan
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Madame LeClaire and the Seance of Death
📅 DATE PLAYED: October 21, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Murder Mystery
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-4 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: ¥9,900 (2 ppl), ¥14,400 (3 ppl), ¥18,400 (4 ppl)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
You are a paranormal detective, about to investigate a crime scene in New York City, 1909. To solve the mystery, you must uncover the truth hidden within the hotel suite of the famous fortune teller, Madame LeClaire. Using your detective skills, can you reveal the secret behind the murder?
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
The story, puzzles, and the decor all worked well together seamlessly. As we solved the puzzles, the mystery unfolded little by little, gradually building a sense of fear toward the end and delivering a satisfying “wow” moment, even though we consciously or unconsciously knew what was coming.
The difficulty of puzzles was just right, allowing us to fully focus on the immersive experience. The flow was perfect, and every puzzle was thoughtfully designed to support and enhance the story.
The room decor was meticulous and perfectly matched the vibe of the narrative. I also enjoyed how certain items subtly hinted at connections to other Studio Escape stories.
After the game, you can order an original cocktail inspired by the game and talk about the experience with your game master if you have time. Even the bar itself was impressive.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
We could only hear the audio clue once, and at some point, we lost track of part of the message. When playing this game, it is important to listen very carefully.
There was only one puzzle where I felt that the method for deducing the answer was a bit ambiguous.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
“Madame LeClaire and the Seance of Death” was a deeply immersive mystery game. While puzzles themselves may not be mind-blowing, the room’s decoration and atmosphere, the strong connection between the story and the puzzles, and the way the mystery unfolded as a whole made the experience incredibly engaging. I felt like I was in a movie. If you have the chance to visit Osaka and are looking for a memorable game, I highly recommend stopping by Studio Escape and uncovering the secret behind this murder case.
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Studio Escape is about a 10-minute walk from "Namba Station".
Studio Escape has two locations, and this game is located on the second floor of the Nihonbashi branch.
Please note that there is no parking available.
Namba has many shops and restaurants nearby.
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Check out our YouTube video for a sneak peek of the location, an interview with the owner, the room(s) (no puzzle spoilers) and more:
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