Escape room The Orphanage in Zoetermeer: spelers in een groen verlichte kamer vol oude spullen

The Orphanage • Escape Room

Supernatural • Eerie • Drama

You know that the girls’ orphanage that used to be in this location has been empty for years. You know no one’s there and yet you feel chills crawling along your back when you push open the old oaken door. The cobwebs along the yellowed walls are proof that no one has been inside here for ages and yet, occasionally, you feel like you hear something. A girl’s voice in the distance. The floor creaks under your feet with every step as if trying to say: ‘Leave here’. Suddenly, the radio turns on…

The Orphanage is a blood-curdling adventure that takes place in the old girls’ orphanage that has always been located in this building. But did the orphaned girls’ souls ever really leave? Or have they stuck around, waiting for someone that wants to come play with them?

While you slowly find your way in the old, dark orphanage and uncover more and more chambers inside, you discover the kind of world the orphan girls were spending their days in. Everything has been left in perfect condition, the thick layer of dust being the only thing that betrays the fact that no one has been here for ages. Why was this orphanage even abandoned? What happened to the girls? All their stuff is still there, like they didn’t even have time to pack. Aided by the puzzles hidden everywhere you’ll discover what went down in here years ago, as you head towards a grisly climax.

IF THERE'S ONE THING YOU CAN BE SURE OF, IT'S THAT THEY KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING AT DARKPARK. ONCE AGAIN, THEY'VE MANAGED TO DELIVER A REAL GEM.

Ine, Escapetalk

Female player in a green-lit corridor with bars in The Orphanage escape room in Zoetermeer

Frequently Asked Questions:

Oh absolutely, but that’s what you were secretly hoping for, wasn’t it?

Make no mistake, The Orphanage escape room is not a haunted house. At DarkPark we’re never out to give you gray hairs, we find personal growth much more interesting. We push you just a little bit out of your comfort zone so you can feel alive again, but we never cross the line!

We call it fun-scary.

That being said, it’s important to realize that The Orphanage is indeed a very intense escape room. It’s not a cozy room with puzzles. A grim atmosphere is created and the tension keeps building throughout. It never becomes overwhelming, and if at any point you’re no longer enjoying yourself, you can always leave the game. In practice, however, we find that players enjoy it far too much to stop early.

Our advice? Just surrender to it. Often, it’s the things that scare us a little that end up becoming our favorite memories.

Do you really want to know? Alright then; there’s no actor in The Orphanage. The only interaction you’ll have with other people is before and after with the game master, and during the game with your teammates of course, but hopefully you can trust them 😉

When you hear “orphan escape room,” you might picture little girls screaming, but you can breathe easy. There are absolutely no actors in these escape rooms. That doesn’t mean this escape room isn’t thrilling, though. You may not encounter any living people, but we’re not saying anything about non-living entities…

During the game, the tension builds up quite a bit, so if you’re heavily pregnant or have a very weak heart, you might want to reconsider whether it’s wise to visit The Orphanage.

In The Orphanage there are several elevations, which unfortunately makes it impossible for someone in a wheelchair to play this escape room. If you have limited mobility or use crutches but can still manage to go up and down stairs with some effort, then The Orphanage is doable. People with impaired vision or limited hearing can still take part in The Orphanage, as long as there is at least one participant with full sight and hearing in the team.

It’s important to be aware that The Orphanage escape room makes use of very loud sounds and frightening imagery. This may be very overwhelming for those with visual, auditory, or mental disabilities.

What you wear while playing The Orphanage doesn’t matter all too much. You won’t (or at least shouldn’t) get dirty, or have to exert a ton of effort. It might be necessary for you to crawl or climb a bit, however, so we don’t recommend a three-piece suit or huge stiletto heels. Just wear something you feel comfortable in that lets you move around well.

No. Actually, if you want the best possible experience, we strongly recommend coming with a team of four. Escape rooms are a unique form of private entertainment. You’ll get a special, personal experience, nothing like the mass attractions you’d find in a theme park. Trust us, in this case, less really is more.

The fire department doesn’t allow it either, so we stick to the limit of 6 players per game. That way, everyone stays safe and you get the best possible experience!

No, at DarkPark the word ‘escape’ means escaping reality.

In the escape room The Orphanage, the illusion is created that you are locked inside. In actuality, you can exit the escape room at any time by using the emergency stop present in every room in case of emergencies. There’s also constant supervision from outside via cameras and microphones placed throughout the escape room. All of our escape rooms completely abide by the legal requirements in terms of safety.

Our goal is to make sure you have an amazing time. We design our escape rooms and puzzles in a way that’s meant to be fun above all. Sure, there might be the occasional brain-bender, but you’ll never run into impossible puzzles at DarkPark. What’s the point if you get stuck? We want you to enjoy yourself!

Our game hosts watch along via cameras to guide you through tricky moments. If you do happen to get stuck, we’ll give you a subtle nudge in the right direction so you can keep going.

We build with passion and our mission is clear: the player is the center of everything. You are the story. We don’t go for cheap thrills. We choose personal growth, inspiration, and fun. We set the bar high, and we do it with such dedication that you can feel it in everything we create.

DarkPark is the only escape room company in the world with over 50,000 dedicated fans and that’s no coincidence!

Not only has The Orphanage won every possible escape room award both nationally and internationally, but all our other escape rooms have also received numerous prizes. So no matter which DarkPark escape room you choose, one thing is certain, you’re in for a great time!

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