JotaMatador

201 escape rooms

The Secret of the Magic Trail by FunXperience Bad Oeynhausen was our 7th escape room of the Germany tour and 4th of a packed day, played with our usual group of 3. This is a classic Harry Potter-inspired experience that starts strong with a very enthusiastic GM who sets the tone during a charming intro, including some light roleplay—you’re asked to pick a wand and wear a robe before stepping into the magical world. Once inside, you’re immediately immersed in beautifully crafted environments. The first few sections are especially well themed, with detailed props, immersive lighting and sound effects, and a strong atmosphere. Some rooms you pass through quickly, even though they look fantastic. One later space felt a little out of place thematically, but it was still enjoyable and well-puzzled. Notably, the room is fully automated—there are no padlocks at all, and the transitions and triggers work smoothly to keep you immersed. The puzzles are nicely varied and blend well with the environment. We were pleasantly surprised by the high quality, especially considering the venue also hosts Laser Tag and Neon Golf. Expectations were modest, but this room easily surpassed them. Recommended for all player levels, especially Harry Potter fans. A fun, immersive experience that’s worth a visit if you’re in the area.

Gameplay

Some puzzle really made the differences

Atmosphere

This aspect definitely stood out the most. Very well themed.

Customer service

Very enthusiastic GM during the intro and ending of the game.

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Due to the engaging environment.

Story

Connected really well with the theme.

Difficulty

Easy

Considering our vast experience.

Game tech

High tech

No padlocks. All automated.

Ideal number of players

Scary

Not scary

Minimum age

Was anything broken?

Live actors

Physically active

Somewhat

Some crawls spaces.

Easy to find location

Parking