Tokyo Mystery Circus (by SCRAP) - "Escape from the Witch's House in the Woods"
- Chikako Omura
- 3 hours ago
- 5 min read
LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: "Escape from the Witch's House in the Woods"
📅 DATE PLAYED: December 20, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Mystery
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 3 ppl): 7.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-4 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 50 Mins.
💰 PRICE:
【Weekday Prices】
2-Player Ticket: Advanced ¥3,500/ pp / On-the-day ¥3,800/ pp
3-Player Ticket: Advanced ¥3,300/ pp / On-the-day ¥3,600/ pp
4-Player Ticket: Advanced ¥3,100/ pp / On-the-day ¥3,400/ pp
【Weekend, Holiday & Peak Season Prices】
An additional ¥300 will be added to the price listed above
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
Reviewers: Cici (English)/ Chikako (Japanese)
📖 THE STORY
As an apprentice wizard wandering through the forest, you stumble upon the lair of a wicked witch and find yourself ensnared in a puzzle-filled room. With your magic wand, you cast flames and summon thunder to solve the puzzles and open the door, only to be confronted with another room. Freedom awaits beyond 9 rooms, each presenting unique challenges such as a bubbling cauldron or talking portraits. Use your magic and intelligence to overcome all 9 rooms and escape, or risk an uncertain fate.
あなたは魔法使いの弟子です。ある日、森の中で道に迷い、邪悪な魔女の家に閉じ込められてしまいました。家の中は数々のパズルで満ちています。脱出できる唯一の方法は、家の9番目の部屋の先にあります。魔法と知恵を駆使して、無事に脱出し、家に帰ることができるでしょうか？
🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
Standing outside a mysterious door, eagerly anticipating its opening into a magical world, captivated us. We were drawn to the concept of the unfolding story.
Each room featured a unique set design, distinct from the others, providing constant surprises. It felt like we were navigating through 9 mini escape rooms!
The 4 magic wands, each with a unique power, impressed us with their diverse applications in puzzle-solving throughout the game. Every player felt purposeful. It was rewarding to connect the story with the gameplay by the end.
The final room delivered a surprising twist to conclude the story. We thoroughly enjoyed the "thinking outside the box" aspect of the puzzles.
NINE ROOMSの第三作目。ストーリーの魔法の世界観によくマッチするよう、破部屋の装飾が丁寧に作り込まれており、雰囲気がとてもよく表されていた。魔法を演出するための電子ギミックが謎の中に自然に取り入れられている部屋もあり、驚きが多く、没入感も高かった。ストーリー展開も面白いため、謎解きを楽しみたい人にも、物語を楽しみたい人にもおすすめ。
各部屋の謎も謎の構成にバリエーションがあり、最後まで飽きずに楽しめた。他のSCRAPのゲームと同様、最後の謎はやや難しめではあるが、全体的に理にかなった謎が多く、解けた時の爽快感は格別。
料金はかかるものの、時間切れになってもコンテニューやリベンジができる点はありがたい。
タブレットに段階的なヒントが表示される仕組みは、とてもわかりやすかった。
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
Occasionally, we heard noises that weren't related to the game. If these disturbances could be better concealed, it would significantly improve the gaming experience.
The waiting times were rather lengthy at certain points during the game. It might be beneficial to have two paths for all the rooms, not just the final room, to enhance the game's flow.
他のNINEROOMSと同様、自分たちの前のチームがつまっている場合、彼らが先に進むまで待ちが発生する。ゲームの勢いや流れが止まってしまい、少し冷めてしまう場面があったのは残念。特に土日祝日は混雑しやすいため、待ち時間を減らしたいなら平日に遊ぶのがおすすめ。
前作のEscape from the Runaway Trainと比べると、NINEROOMSの構造に意味を持たせた演出はやや弱く感じた。
部屋は壁で仕切られているものの、天井が開いているため、他の部屋や別のゲームの騒音が聞こえてしまうことがあった。そのため、音声の情報が聞き取りづらく、集中しにくいと感じる場面がやや多かった。
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
The concept of navigating through 9 challenges to escape is an innovative approach that immerses players in a magical realm while providing them with a clear purpose. The game’s use of props, including four unique wands with distinct powers, and the diverse room set designs truly draw players into a world of magic. However, the game’s flow could be better managed in terms of timing. The wait time for the other team detracted from the immersion and disrupted the team’s momentum. Addressing this issue would unlock significant potential for the Nine Room series, and I eagerly anticipate what SCRAP will create next!
「Escape from the Witch's House in the Woods」は、NINE ROOMSシリーズの第三作目の魔法をテーマにした脱出ゲームです。一作目の「Escape from the Nine Rooms」や二作目の「Escape from the Runaway Train」とはまた雰囲気がガラリと変わって、謎解きと魔法を使う演出がうまく融合した、没入感高めの楽しいゲームでした。初心者から謎解き熟練者まで誰でも楽しめると思います。Tokyo Mystery Circusを訪れ際は、ぜひ遊んでみてください。
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ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
You can pay to retry the game or just the final room
Near "JR Shinjuki Station" and "Seibu Shinjuku Station"
Located on the 4th floor of Tokyo Mystery Circus (elevator available)
Disability: please check the "game limitations" section on the website
There is no place to store any luggage during the game. Do not bring large bags with you. There is a cloakroom on the first floor of TMC (500yen~). There are luggage lockers at nearby stations.
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Check out our visit to Tokyo Mystery Circus (by SCRAP) and our exclusive interview with the manager to understand more on the development side of the game:
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Disclosure: We thank Tokyo Mystery Circus by SCRAP for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
