About this venue
Epic Escape in Waalwijk is a strongly story-driven escape room company whose flagship 'Illusion' with a 9.6 on escapetalk (803 reviews) is among the highest-rated rooms in the Benelux and was voted a 'crowd favorite'. Illusion revolves around illusionist Marcus Furore, who disappeared over fifty years ago after a fatal accident when an angry mob led by the pastor tried to burn down his hideout—'a master manipulator is always a few steps ahead'. The crew hosts in-character theatrically from arrival through debrief, with 5/5 special effects, an original soundtrack and (according to reviewers) production value that reveals the owners have a background in a major Dutch theme park. The second room 'Curiosa' (2026) takes place in Jeannette's curiosity shop and debuts at 10.0. Fans praise total immersion from minute one and the passionate hosts; the only recurring complaint is that part of Illusion is too dark to play comfortably. Illusion closes permanently on October 31, 2026.
Review scores
Rooms
- IllusionDe duistere werkplaats van illusionist Marcus Furore, ruim vijftig jaar geleden verdwenen na een ongeluk; ontrafel of hij de dood van de door de pastoor aangevoerde menigte ontsnapte.
- CuriosaDe curiositeitenboetiek van taxateur Jeannette — een uitnodigende façade waarachter een cinematische, geleidelijk sinistere spanning schuilgaat.
What visitors say
- Total immersion from minute one; 'the best intro of a game ever'
- Detail-rich, theatrical décor with original soundtrack and top special effects
- Enthusiastic crew who dive deep into character, from arrival through debrief
- One part of Illusion is too dark to play comfortably, without light adjustment
- Historically (in the closed room Outbreak): too dependent on number locks
Videos
From the reviews
Vanaf moment één zit je in het verhaal, de puzzels zijn goed en logisch— escaperoomsnederland
De kamer is zo tof ingericht en het zorgt direct voor een chaos-gevoel— escaperoomsnederland
Je wordt voordat je de kamer binnengaat al ondergedompeld in het verhaal— escaperoomsnederland