By Spencer Bollettieri
Fans of Hulu’s original series, Only Murders in the Building, will want to grab their podcast equipment and an extra glass of Gut Milk because the show is now an immersive escape room exerience in New York. It’s also opening in Los Angeles next week. Based on Hulu’s original crime comedy series, armchair detectives and fans alike now have the chance to solve a mystery, and put their skills to the test. Requiring a sharp eye, a quick wit, and a sense of humor, this is an episode audiences won’t find on Disney+ or Hulu. It’s a one-of-a-kind escape room where guests are the stars and, hopefully, the super sleuths required to save the day.
Dive into the World of Only Murders in the Building
Only Murders in the Building Escape Game is a unique side story set during the events of Season 4. As Charles, Oliver, and Mabel are busy filming a movie based on their podcast adventures, one of the film reels goes missing. While there are no murders in this building, the film might get the ax if visitors don’t act quickly. With the show’s protagonists en route and the on-set documentarian Howard’s career hanging in the balance, players must channel their inner gumshoes to solve puzzles, find clues, and prepare for their close-ups – because this mystery is about to get messier than a Gut Milk spill.
For those familiar with escape rooms, the experience follows a familiar pattern: find clues, unlock doors, and get one step closer to the missing reel. Players will have an hour to solve the various puzzles scattered throughout each of the room’s iconic set pieces, requiring outside-the-box thinking. While some challenges may test your creative problem-solving skills, Only Murders in the Building Escape Game is balanced, ensuring the room is challenging but never unfair. Friendly staff and in-game monitors are available to provide hints if needed. Throughout the experience, teamwork is essential, as up to eight players must work together to complete each puzzle. The experience is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. Although those under 13 may struggle with some of The Escape Game’s tougher puzzles.
The Escape Game: Masters of Immersive Entertainment
Created in collaboration with Hulu, The Escape Game company pushes the boundaries of storytelling and immersion with each new experience it creates. Known for its creativity and commitment to guest satisfaction, The Escape Game’s “adventure factory” in Nashville, Tennessee, is always busy crafting new experiences that blend hospitality, creativity, and exploration. With 43 locations and nearly 9 million visitors, The Escape Game has become a leader in experiential entertainment. The company’s latest escape room invites visitors back into the world of Only Murders in the Building, inspired by Season 4 of the series led by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. This new adventure continues the partnership with Hulu and Disney, bringing one of their most popular properties to life.
An Immersive Experience for Fans and Newcomers Alike
The Escape Game developed this latest addition with the show’s canon in mind, packing it with some of the best jokes from Season 4’s early episodes. Fans of Only Murders in the Building won’t have anything spoiled. While eagle-eyed enthusiasts will spot plenty of references and jokes, knowledge of the series isn’t required to enjoy the experience, it just adds an extra layer of appreciation. For example, those searching Charles-Haden Savage’s office might find themselves digging through cartons of Gut Milk or have a few chuckles figuring out how to get a delivery to the room. The clever use of props, kinetic energy, and detailed scenery makes players feel like they’re starring in their own Hulu crime series, complete with an investigation board and all.
“We are thrilled to continue our relationship with Hulu and bring to life every crime junkie’s dream, stepping inside the world of Only Murders in the Building and immersing themselves in both problem-solving and team building, just like the show’s star-studded cast,” says Teddy Cheek, Senior Director of Marketing & Brand at The Escape Game.
Like all escape rooms, there’s always a reason to celebrate, win or lose. Successful teams will receive a commemorative card and most likely snap a few pictures with their group. However, The Escape Game gift shop offers T-shirts and trinkets to remember the experience. For those looking to continue the adventure, The Escape Game also offers board games and online escape rooms for purchase.
There’s something universally appealing about a good mystery, whether it’s solving a case on a podcast or from the comfort of the couch. The sense of accomplishment from identifying a killer in a crime drama, or just finding the remote that turns it on, can be incredibly satisfying. But there’s a growing desire among audiences to not just watch their favorite sleuths, but to join them, interact with their world, and become part of the story. Only Murders in the Building Escape Game understands that desire and delivers it in the best way possible. For those looking to cut their teeth on an escape room and sink them into a good mystery, The Escape Game awaits.
Only Murders in the Building Escape Game is open now in Midtown Manhattan on Aug. 30 and at Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles on Sept. 7. Meanwhile, Season 4 of “Only Murders in the Building” premieres Aug. 27 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. Tickets and more information can be found on The Escape Game’s website.
About Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building
Picture this: Three strangers, each with a passion for true crime podcasts, find themselves entangled in a real-life whodunit in their swanky Upper West Side apartment building. There’s the washed-up actor yearning for his glory days, the struggling Broadway director with a flair for the dramatic, and the enigmatic young artist hiding more than just her artistic talents. Armed with nothing but their wit, a shared obsession with murder mysteries, and an unhealthy amount of Gut Milk, this unlikely trio bumbles their way through solving crimes, one podcast episode at a time. It’s a comedic spiral of secrets, lies, and the occasional musical number – because let’s face it, nothing says “murder investigation” quite like a spontaneous Oliver Putnam production. The show is entering its fourth season on Hulu.
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About Spencer Bollettieri: As a biologist, journalist, and writer, Spencer Bollettieri has written for sites such as Screen Rant. Although mostly based out of New York, he’s traveled the world in pursuit of new stories.
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