Παρεκκλήσι & Κατακόμβες [Chapel & Catacombs]

Absolutely incredible experience! The story line for this room is fun, and then exhilarating. The game was disorienting, which added to the environment. The characters in the game did an amazing job at helping move the game forward. The puzzles in this room were great! Very straight forward and we didn’t require any help aside from the first puzzle. Definitely play if you’re in Athens!

We definitely understood the hype and it's no wonder this "room" is ranked among the top in Terpeca. The setting is incredible, the place is huge. If you are a horror loving escape room enthusiastic you will absolutely love this. But if the scary escape rooms is not your cup of tea, this could be too much. Of course, the GM try to adjust the scare factor according to the players reactions and wishes but this room is definitely not for everyone. After halfway our team had to request removing all the actors because we got too scared to proceed and couldn't think properly. So we really wanted to love this room but it was just not for us. We do recommend this room to anyone who likes scary escape rooms.

We played this game in what I understand is ‘daylight’ mode - (mostly) no live actors. The majority of our group thought it may have taken away from the experience somewhat and, with hindsight, perhaps we should have persevered with the full experience. I myself am a nervous gamer with these kinds of things (I had anxieties all day leading up to it) and the ‘daylight’ mode was fine; but perhaps I should have pushed through for the full effect of the game. The ending was anti-climatic and we are not sure whether that was because it was ‘daylight’ mode or just the game itself. We considered that, even with the live actors, we are not sure if it would have been ‘wow wow wow’ like the reviews we have seen. Overall though, still a massive space and such a great idea!

This is truly an experience. Best escape room I have been to by far, and you must visit this place if you have a chance. This is very scary - but even if you are a scary cat like me - they can definitely adjust for you (it’s part of the plot)

Was für ein tolles Spiel! Eine fantastische Kulisse, die einen staunen lässt und in der man es schafft, zur gleichen Zeit desorientiert zu sein und trotzdem genau zu wissen, wo man ist. Super Schauspieler, tolle Geschichte, einfache aber unterhaltsame Rätsel, für Anfänger und Profis gleichermassen geeignet. Sehr angenehm fand ich auch, dass der Raum nicht so laut war wie andere in Griechenland.

Just experience this masterpiece

Compares to other rooms like Zoe and Mystic Project this room does not live up to the expectations and the hype. Cinematics are rather weak, puzzles do not fit the storyline and seem sometimes random. 80 percent felt like wandering around through fog looking for something, while 1 out of 3 creepy creatures is waiting around 1 out of 3 corners.

9.9/10 The hype is real! The rumors are true! Chapel & Catacombs is absolutely one of the best escape rooms ever created. The incredible originality, it’s sheer size, the production, the interactions, the puzzles, the story, and the overall experience will leave you mesmerized for days to come. Every puzzles was exciting and each new section of the room was astonishing. When you think the room couldn’t be any bigger, it gets even bigger! This room is terrifying. You must absolutely play with a group of four. Not only for certain areas, but because you will need as much moral support you can get. What’s keeping it from being a perfect 10? Unfortunately I can’t say for I don’t want to give a single detail away, for you should go into this room knowing as little as possible. Chapel & Catacombs is rightfully #3 on TERPECA, but it deserves higher.

This game is absolutley mind blowing. The size and scope of the set is unprecedented. When I say set - I mean set. To call this an escape room would be a joke. The detail and build quality is par none. And it is MASSIVE. The story is elaborate and movie-length. The actors are very well incorporated and perform their roles expertly. There is one point in the game early one with a scene involving an actor that was literally jaw dropping. The timing and choreography of the actors and all their placement to ensure the game moves forward is so well thought out. The game starts before you even 'arrive' at the chapel. It is a technique of building up the game experience I've only seen so far in a couple of games but definitely saw first in Athens. There is no interaction with GMs or staff perse, the game begins as soon as you enter the building. It really gives you a feeling of immersion and allows you to get into the game without your mind being pulled out by the real world. This game is #*$&$ing scary as @&$! We chose the highest level of fright which was more than we could handle - it slowed us down and we were short a bit to finish the game - but worth it !!! I wish we had made it to the final set though because it is an incredible finale. Anyways, worth the fear factor. They have the most creative ways to build tension and few games have been nearly as scary since playing that game. We were three experienced players and I would say it was tough. Your mind isn't thinking clearly when you are stressed and you will have less team to support you in parts which is an added stress. The puzzles are not terribly challenging which is appropriate for the scare level but I will say the puzzles at the end were harder for us so save some energy for the final lap! It's a long game try to keep track of your time and pace your progress. If you don't like scary games go to the bathroom first but you must try it !!!!

One of the characters told my boyfriend he is beautiful, touched his leg repeatedly, told him to divorce me, followed him into the restroom, and asked if he needs help in the restroom. All of us were uncomfortable with this unusual behavior. Another one of my friends who had played expressed that she had injured herself significantly while playing, & stated she no longer wished to participate. Despite boundary-setting, one of the characters repeatedly struck their weapon on either side of her. I had several other friends who had negative experiences at this location for various reasons as well. On a positive note, the set design was impressive & the gentleman acted perfectly.