Professor Puzzle USA, Inc.

Curse of the Dark

At a Glance

1-6Medium (1-2 hours)14+

A Horror Escape Room Game

Investigate the mystery of a doomed village, build a cursed castle, and escape before the creature finds you!

You couldn’t resist the allure of Mordengraf, a remote mountain village overshadowed by an imposing Gothic castle and haunted by a spate of mysterious disappearances. But as you search for answers behind the hushed whispers of a local "creature," your investigation takes a sinister turn. Captured by an unseen force, you awake sealed inside the castle's dungeon. You have just three hours to solve the castle's secrets and escape before the creature resumes its hunt!

How to Play: Map Building & Puzzle Solving

  • Explore as You Build: Construct an interactive, tiled floor plan of the dark Gothic castle as you explore its haunted rooms.
  • Solve Over 20 Interlinked Puzzles: Decipher clues, unlock hidden chambers, and unravel the mystery through innovative components and interconnected riddles.
  • Beat the 3-Hour Clock: Work against the countdown to escape the dungeon, outsmart the creature, and make it out alive!

Game Highlights:

  • Authentic Escape Room at Home: Recreates the immersion, spatial exploration, and tactile tension of a real-life escape room on your tabletop.
  • Interactive Tiled Board: The castle map grows dynamically as you make choices and uncover new rooms, keeping the layout full of surprises.
  • Rich Gothic Horror Atmosphere: Packed with suspense, mystery, and dark atmospheric storytelling perfect for spooky game nights.
  • Great for Groups & Solo Sleuths: Team up with friends for a thrilling cooperative challenge or brave the castle solo!