The Brotherhood, run by Ruby Escape Rooms but separately housed on an industrial estate in Stompetoren near Alkmaar, is the uncompromising passion project of a single maker and is considered one of the best escape rooms in the Netherlands (escapetalk ~9.7, winner of the Bullseye Award 'Best Thriller'). In this 90-minute cult thriller (18+, strictly 2-4 players) you join a mysterious society that promises inner peace via 'unconventional methods'; immersion begins on the doorstep and an actor in the room adjusts intensity live for each group. Reviews praise the oppressive, atmospheric design across all senses (including scent), the story told from beginning to end and especially the finale as a highlight. Caveats: the narrative is in English (audio), it is thriller rather than pure horror — which can confuse expectations — and the price is premium (180–220 euros per group).
Dit was oprecht de beste escape room die ik ooit gedaan heb.— escapetalk
De sfeer zit er van begin tot eind goed in en de acteur vervult zijn rol overtuigend.— escapetalk
De acteur is de kers op de taart.— escapetalk