EXIT: The Game - The House of Riddles

EXIT: The Game - The House of Riddles

Deduction
Players
1-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
2 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
90 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
10+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.6 / 5
Year
2017

About the game

EXIT: The Game - The House of Riddles is a cooperative escape-room puzzle game played entirely with cards, decoder discs, and booklets rather than a physical room. Working together, 1 to 4 players examine clues, solve riddles, and unlock a sequence of codes to progress through the story, with no possibility of getting permanently stuck thanks to built-in hint cards. As part of the EXIT series' difficulty tiers, this entry is rated at a beginner level, making it a gentle introduction to the escape-room genre. Since components get marked, folded, or torn during play, each copy is designed for a single complete playthrough.

Hobbli's Notes

This is one of the most approachable entries in the EXIT line, making it a great first escape-room game for newcomers or families. The single-use format is a real trade-off, but the puzzle-solving payoff and teamwork it generates make it worth the one-time investment.

What we like

  • Immersive escape-room puzzle experience playable at home.
  • Beginner-friendly difficulty makes it a great genre introduction.
  • Encourages genuine teamwork and group problem-solving.
  • Satisfying 'aha' moments as riddles click into place.

Keep in mind

  • Single-use design means no replayability once solved.
  • Consumable components (cutting, marking) may bother some players.
  • May feel too easy for escape-room veterans.

Who it's for

Great for families and puzzle-loving groups aged 10 and up, in teams of 1 to 4.

Mechanics

Cooperative Game

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