Escape room 12+
Here I Am
2 - 5 people70 minutesMedium
Company Escape Room Katwijk
Medium
Not scary
Without actorsActors
NederlandsGame language
Escape room awards
Finalist (2025)TERPECA
Finalist (2024)TERPECA
Finalist (2023)TERPECA
Finalist (2022)TERPECA
About the escape room
Violence, drug use, drug trafficking, attempted breakouts and multiple murders, no day is the same in Cruz prisons. The change in policy has also not yielded any results. These are the reasons why the Cruz prisons have been closed for a long time. This has not done the prisons much good. A dilapidated and abandoned place that was once home to many inmates.
Unfortunately, the crime rates are extremely high and there are no more places available in the current prisons. As a result, one location of the Cruz prisons has reopened. A special place has been created for a number of detainees in the whimsical Cruz la Muerte. After a number of updates in policy, security and systems, they are up and running again, but it is not very pleasant at all.
Welcome to Cruz la Muerte. Where they have tried to erase the past, where isolation is the new normal and where escape is impossible. So survival is all that matters.
Here you are!
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Brief assessment
Navigator AIGo for the gritty prison vibe, clever use of the building, and a smooth puzzle flow that pulls you into the story. Fans of the series will relish the references, but even without prior knowledge this is a strong, tense escape.
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AIReviews mainly praise the set, lighting and sound, plus how the location is woven into the game. The puzzles are varied and generally tight, with an occasional unclear or less thematic phase at the end. Knowledge of the series adds extra shine through Easter eggs, but isn’t required. Actor interaction is minimal; hosts are viewed as engaged and friendly.
WeaknessesParts of the game feel less thematic or a bit underwhelming for some. The final puzzle moment can come across as unclear. For a few players it was less memorable if the source wasn’t known.
StrengthsAtmospheric, believable prison set with lots of attention to detail and strong music and lighting choices. Smart use of space and a brisk game flow. Fun nods to the series for those who spot them.
SecurityNo reports of unsafe situations; guidance is attentive and friendly. The use of the building feels controlled and fitting within the game.
Level of fearNot meant as horror; more tense and claustrophobic than scary. The theme is raw, so less suited to young children, but fine for those who don’t want jump scares.
Actors' gameAt most a brief actor interaction; otherwise the room runs without actors. Hosts and the owner earn praise for their enthusiasm and post-game chat.
Quality of riddlesPuzzles are fair, thoughtful, and diverse, with a pleasant flow. There are surprising moments that keep up the pace. Only the ending can sometimes communicate the intent less clearly.
PlotYou end up in Cruz la Muerte, where isolation is the norm and escape is supposedly impossible. Survival and smart maneuvering through an abandoned, heavy-feeling prison take center stage, with subtle winks to the series.
Difficulty levelAverage difficulty with a possible spike at the end. Accessible for mixed teams; experienced players stay engaged by the flow and variety.
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Here I Am2 - 5 people
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