Silent Town is an escape room venue for friends, families and colleagues in Burgum. Stories lean towards horror. Games are pitched at intermediate level. You can book online or by phone. Some games include physical effort and live actors, so check the game details first. Everything you need to choose is on the profile. An escape game can break the ice for a new team or a mixed group.
About
Urban explorers have been drawn to Silent Town for decades: since 17 October 1974, an unnatural mist has hung over the village and never lifted, its buildings slowly crumbling amid tales of figures seen in the fog. Groups brave enough to investigate face The Asylum, which places the emphasis on atmosphere through light, sound and special effects rather than pure puzzling, so dedicated puzzle fans may prefer other rooms. Blackwell continues the world of Silent Town. Teams of up to five play by reservation at the venue on Burgumerdaam.
The games
1 game to choose from
Silent Town in Burgum currently runs one immersive horror experience, The Asylum, a 90-minute game across 150 square metres of a derelict hospital for the insane, inside a century-old former dairy factory. A fog has hung over the fictional village since 1974, and teams of two to five must survive their fears and get out alive. It carries a published difficulty of 54 percent, a fear factor of 88 percent and a physical-effort score of 65 percent.
Format
Difficulty
The experience
The atmosphere and the groups this venue has in mind.
Atmosphere
This is a film-like thriller built from light, sound, smoke and a realistic set, with a live actor who appears when needed and reacts to what the team needs. After the game, highlights recorded during play are shown in a private cinema, so groups can see who the real scaredy-cats were.
Who it suits
Adults and older teens who want a full-on, scary experience rather than a puzzle marathon, in teams of four ideally. It is not suited to players with mobility problems, since you need to move around a lot over obstacles, and the minimum age of 16 is strict.
Good to know
Intensity, accessibility, booking and facilities, as the venue lists them.
The Asylum is billed as intense, with a live actor, smoke, and a fear factor of 88 percent. The venue also warns that it demands a lot of movement over obstacles and that the room has no heating, so old, comfortable clothes and closed shoes are advised.
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The venue states that you need to be able to move well because of the many obstacles, and asks guests with mobility concerns to get in touch first.
The experience is booked online and paid in advance by iDeal or by card on location, with free cancellation up to 48 hours before. It can be played in Dutch or English. Phones, smartwatches and other electronics go into the lockers, and the experience is announced to be closing after the Christmas holidays.
Location
Details come from the venue’s own published information. Check with the venue before you book.
FAQ
Quick answers from the venue's own published details.
Games at Silent Town are for groups of 2 to 5 players. Individual games can have their own limits, so check the game you want to book.
Silent Town lists a minimum player age of 16. Younger players can sometimes join together with an adult, so ask the venue before you book.
Silent Town runs 1 game, so groups can come back for a different game.
Games at Silent Town include horror themes.
Games at Silent Town run in Dutch and English.
Silent Town takes bookings online and by phone. Check the official website or contact the venue for available times.
Silent Town is at Burgumerdaam 28, 9251 GD Burgum, Netherlands.
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