Death comes to those who watch it. 30 minutes is the limit.
It appears that Sadako’s “cursed video” exists in real life.
The rumors point to a single house where this video had been discovered.
They say that all who stepped foot inside have yet to return.
Unable to contain your curiosity, you made your way there.
The house is old with no signs of life within. The front door is unlocked. Your heart pounds as you step inside. Through the darkness, one thing catches your eye – a lone TV sitting in the middle of the room…
Unexplainable phenomena. A dark shadow following your every move.
Is it really Sadako? How can you break the curse?
Summon all the courage you have and investigate the house for a way to evade death. Will you survive?
リアル脱出ゲーム×貞子「貞子 呪いのビデオからの脱出」特設サイト
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2023.5.17
English version begins!
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2023.5.17
Official website in English launches!
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LocationIndoors -
Time Limit30 minutes
Total Time SpentApprox. 60-80 minutes -
Group SizeMax 4 per team
The famous Sadako from The Ring is finally coming to TOKYO MYSTERY CIRCUS!
Endure the fear and suspense of Sadako lurking in the shadows, never knowing when she’ll show up, while you search the house for clues to survive her deadly curse.
Renowned haunted house producer, Hirofumi Gomi, joins hands with SCRAP to produce the scariest Real Escape Game experience yet!
Why would Sadako give those who watched her video a time limit before their deaths?
If Sadako’s goal was to spread her curse to as many people as possible, all she had to do was get people to watch the video.
Why would she go through the trouble of giving the viewer the opportunity to survive if they could solve the mystery behind the curse within a certain amount of time?
I can’t help but feel that Sadako meant for it to be a game – a sick and twisted one that forces the viewer to scramble for their life in an attempt to escape death.
When we see it like that, Sadako’s story is a perfect entwinement of “fear” and “game". I would even go as far as to say Sadako’s original story was, in fact, a “horror real escape game”.
This is why I could not contain my excitement about this crossover.
The only difference is that unlike the movie, participants of this event will be entering into this sinister plot willingly. Their screams will be delightful, not tragic; their mindset sharp, not of despair.
The time has finally come for everyone to experience Sadako’s true story in person. I hope you enjoy it.
Hirofumi Gomi (Office Burn)
About Hirofumi Gomi
Born in Nagano Prefecture, 1957. Japan’s most famous haunted house producer. Founder of the company, Office Burn.
In 1992, he produced his first haunted house—Maro Akaji's Panorama Museum (Maro Akaji no Panorama Kaikikan)—which led to countless other horror house productions to date. Hirofumi has also collaborated with SCRAP to produce several horror-themed escape games in the past, such as Escape from the Haunted Manor, Survive the Urban Legend, The Cursed Abandoned Factory, and more. He has also published books like “Why are people afraid?” (Media Factory), “Why do people pay to visit haunted houses? The business of attracting customers through “fear”.” (Kadokawa Shoten) and many more horror novels.
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Check the event calendar for availability and choose a slot that matches your number of participants.
Buy Tickets
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Head to the event venue (TOKYO MYSTERY CIRCUS) on the date you bought your tickets for.
Access
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You will arrive at the house where the cursed videotape was found.
Search the whole house and solve the mystery behind Sadako’s curse.
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Try solving the mystery before your time’s up. You can choose to add time to your session at an additional cost.
Event Duration
-May 17, 2023~
Event Venue
TOKYO MYSTERY CIRCUS, 3rd Floor
https://mysterycircus.jp/en/
APM Building, 1-27-5, Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan 160-0021
-JR Shinjuku Station East Exit (7min walk)
-Seibu-Shinjuku Station (2min walk)
-Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Station (10min walk)
Ticket Sales
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Public On Sale
-May 17, 2023~
Ticket Price
Advanced
On-the-day
| Weekday | Weekend, Holiday & High Season | |
| 4-Players Ticket |
2,600 yen/person
(10,400 yen total) |
2,900 yen/person
(11,600 yen total) |
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| 3-Players Ticket |
3,100 yen/person
(9,300 yen total) |
3,400 yen/person
(10,200 yen total) |
| 2-Players Ticket |
3,600 yen/person
(7,200 yen total) |
3,900 yen/person
(7,800 yen total) |
All prices are inclusive of tax.
If you wish to play solo, you will need to purchase a two-person ticket to block out your slot (2-Players Ticket).
| Weekday | Weekend, Holiday & High Season | |
| 4-Players Ticket |
2,900 yen/person
(11,600 yen total) |
3,200 yen/person
(12,800 yen total) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Players Ticket |
3,400 yen/person
(10,200 yen total) |
3,700 yen/person
(11,100 yen total) |
| 2-Players Ticket |
3,900 yen/person
(7,800 yen total) |
4,200 yen/person
(8,400 yen total) |
All prices are inclusive of tax.
If you wish to play solo, you will need to purchase a two-person ticket to block out your slot (2-Players Ticket).
| U22 Fan Club Members *On-the-day weekday tickets only |
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| Weekday | Weekend, Holiday & High Season | |
| 4-Players Ticket |
1,450 yen/person
(5,800 yen total) |
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| 3-Players Ticket |
About 1,700 yen/person
(5,100 yen total) |
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| 2-Players Ticket |
1,950 yen/person
(3,900 yen total) |
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All prices are inclusive of tax.
If you wish to play solo, you will need to purchase a two-person ticket to block out your slot (2-Players Ticket).
Only applicable to On-the-day weekday tickets.
Check here for details about U22 Members eligibility.
The website is only in Japanese.
| Continue Option |
| 500 yen/person for 5 additional minutes |
*All prices are inclusive of tax.
This event is eligible for the U22 members discount.
Anyone below 22 years old can get on-the-day weekday tickets at half price if they sign up to be members of the SCRAP FUN CLUB.
Check here for details.
*The website is only in Japanese.
A ticket is necessary to participate in this event.
Make sure you purchase the right type of ticket that matches the number of people in your group and don’t forget to bring it on the day.
All tickets are fixed time session tickets. You cannot attend the event outside the time slot you purchased tickets for.
Ticket prices are different during High Season. High Season refers to extended holiday periods such as Golden Week in May, Year end and New Years, Summer Holidays etc. Make sure you check the ticket prices carefully before buying them.
All tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable after purchase. Make sure you check the date, time, and read the Important Points very carefully before you buy tickets.
If Advanced Tickets for a session are sold out online, there will be no On-the-day tickets either.
Reselling of tickets is strictly prohibited under any circumstances.
Read other important points here
Event Schedule
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【Price】
300 yen per set (incl. tax) 2 per set
【Size】
55mm＋W50×H50mmDid you survive? Or did you fail?
Take home a memento of the event with your outcome! -
【Price】
1,000 yen (incl. tax)
【Size】
Envelope: W162×H114mm
Letter paper: W148×H190mmA videotape design envelope and a letter paper with Sadako emerging from the top. Open the envelope and witness Sadako jump out at you! Perfect for fans of Sadako. -
【Price】
1,000 yen (incl. tax)
【Size】
A4The story continues after the event!
Find out what happened to Yoshi while enjoying more puzzles!
*Can be enjoyed by those who did not join the event as well.
*Puzzles are only in Japanese.
Click here to read more about our preventive measures against Covid-19.
- About Tickets
A ticket is necessary to participate in this event.
Make sure you purchase the right type of ticket that matches the number of people in your group and don’t forget to bring it on the day.If you wish to play solo, you will need to purchase a two-person ticket to block out your slot (2-players Ticket).
Ticket prices will vary during extended holiday periods (High Season) such as Golden Week in May, Year end and New Years, Summer Holidays etc. Make sure you check the ticket prices carefully before buying them.
For safety reasons, preschool children are unable to join the event even if an adult is present. We seek your understanding on the matter.
Children of age 6-11 will not be allowed to join the event by themselves. To participate, they must be accompanied by a parent or adult of age 18 and older who is also participating. Please also note that Children of age 6 and older will require a ticket to join.
Children of age 12-14 may join by themselves if they submit a consent form signed by a parent or guardian of age 18 and older. Download, fill in, and sign the consent form below and bring it to the venue.
*If a valid consent form is not presented, they will not be allowed to join the event.
DOWNLOAD CONSENT FORMNo changes in date, cancellations, or refunds will be issued after tickets have been purchased. Make sure you check the date, time, and read the Important Points very carefully before you buy tickets.
Furthermore, reselling of tickets is strictly prohibited under any circumstances.If an event in cancelled due to severe weather conditions or other inevitable causes, it will be announced on the TOKYO MYSTERY CIRCUS website under “Topics”.
If Advanced Tickets are sold out online for a particular slot, there will be no On-the-day Tickets sold at the venue either.
- About the Event
Up to 70 participants can be playing simultaneously at a given time. Participants will enjoy the event separately as an individual group.
*Each group’s start time will be staggered.
Due to this, there is a chance that you will have to wait for several groups in the same time slot as you to begin their experience first. The longest wait time will be 60 minutes.In the case that you have to wait, you will be given a waiting card and will be informed when it is your turn.
Please put aside ample time for your experience at the venue.Due to the nature of the event, the recommended age to fully enjoy it is 12 and older.
You will be given the choice to add on an additional 5 minutes to your session at 500 yen/person.
*Please understand that this option may not be available during crowded times and for the last session of the day.
*Everyone in the group must agree to continue to use this option.
*Additional fees incurred from the continue option must be paid in cash.Participants may choose to experience this event over again as many times as they want. Do note that the contents of the event will remain the same throughout.
- Things to Note Before Coming
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You will be moving around a lot within the venue. Please come in comfortable clothes and shoes.
You will have to store all your belonging inside a locker which will be provided for free. (Locker size: 30×36×42cm)
Do not wear high heels to this event.
Sandals (crocs) can be rented for free. If you need to borrow a pair, please ask the counter staff on the 3rd floor.
- Other Cautionary Points
<Who cannot participate in the event?>
Participants will be required to move a lot and quickly inside the venue. Therefore, the following guests will not be able to join the event.Pregnant Individuals
Wheelchair-bound Individuals
Those who have difficulty getting around on their own
Those who have consumed alcohol and/or appear intoxicated.
If you are unsure if you’re capable of attending the event, please check here or contact us beforehand to make sure.We also discourage those who have the following tendencies from attending the event as it will not be an enjoyable experience for you.Those who have extreme fear of horror and being in a stressful environment
Those who have trouble with verbal and nonverbal (hand gestures etc.) communication
<About Spoilers>
We sincerely ask that you do not reveal any of the event’s contents online (on blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc.,) such as description of the puzzles, answers, and photos.
We hope you understand that this is what makes the experience unique and special for new participants. We seek your cooperation and look forward to welcoming you.
- Is this event scary?
- Yes. There are many horror elements, acting, the venue and videos are extremely dark, and there'll be disturbing music that may make you feel uneasy. Please understand that you are agreeing to participate in a horror experience and make an informed decision.
- Can I participate by myself?
- Yes you can, but you will need to buy a 2-players Ticket meant for 2 participants to ensure you block out your slot and participate alone.
- This is my first time joining one of your events. Will I be able to enjoy it?
- Definitely! Hints are available throughout the entire experience if you are ever stuck on a puzzle. Also, the final mystery will be explained to you at the end if you do not succeed.
- I don’t know anything about Sadako and the Ring. Will I still enjoy it?
- You do not need any prior knowledge of the story or movie to enjoy this experience. It will not affect your ability to solve the mysteries. Of course, those who know Sadako’s background may enjoy it a notch more than those who don’t.
- How long is the whole event?
- Please give yourselves about 60-80 minutes in total for this event.
Also, there is a chance that you will have to wait your turn. The longest wait time will be 60 minutes.
In the case that you have to wait, you will be given a waiting card and will be informed when it is your turn.
Please put aside ample time for your experience at the venue. - Can I exit the experience partway through?
- Strictly speaking, you cannot go in and out of the venue once you start your session. However, in the case of an emergency, you can inform a nearby staff or press the help button. Do note that once you choose to exit the experience, you will not be able to re-enter again.
- Will I be grouped with other people I don’t know?
- No, you will not. You can enjoy the experience in the group you come with.
- Can a group of students participant on their own?
- Children of age 6-11 will not be allowed to join the event by themselves. To participate, they must be accompanied by a parent or adult of age 18 and older who is also participating. Children of age 12-14 may join by themselves if they submit a consent form signed by a parent or guardian of age 18 and older.
- I bought tickets for the wrong dates. Can I get a refund?
- No changes in date, cancellations, or refunds will be issued after tickets have been purchased. Make sure you check the date, time, and read the Important Points very carefully before you buy tickets.
- Can I experience the event multiple times?
- Yes, you may come back and enjoy it again if you wish to. Do note that the contents of the event will remain the same throughout.
- Is there a chance the event will be cancelled due to severe weather like typhoons etc.?
- Yes. We may choose to cancel due to inevitable reasons such as natural disasters, etc. Notice of any event cancellations and refunds will be posted on the TOKYO MYSTERY CIRCUS website under “Topics”. Please make sure to check there if you’re unsure whether your event is going to take place. Also, we will not be responsible for any travel fees you incur while traveling to the event venue (including any cancellation fees) when an event has been cancelled.
- Can I post spoilers online?
- We sincerely ask that you do not reveal any of the event’s contents online (on blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc.,) such as description of the puzzles, answers, and photos.
Please also keep your voices down on your way out of the venue so that you don’t reveal any answers to other participants who have yet to experience it. We ask that you discuss the experience with your friends after you have left the venue. - What languages is this event in?
- This event can be enjoyed in either Japanese or English. Please make sure you buy tickets for the correct language.
You’ll be able to enjoy the experience if you can understand and converse at middle school level in the language of your choice.
regarding the venue.
- Age Restriction
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-Due to the nature of the event, preschool children are not able to join.
-Children of age 6 and older will require a ticket to join .
-Children of age 6-11 cannot join by themselves.
-Children of age 6-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of age 18 and older who is also participating.
-Children of age 12-15 may join by themselves if they submit a consent form signed by a parent or guardian of age 18 and older. Download, fill in, and sign the consent form below and bring it to the venue.
*If a valid consent form is not presented, the participants will not be allowed to join the event.
DOWNLOAD CONSENT FORM - Recommended age to fully enjoy this event
- Age 12 and older
- Expecting mothers
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- Baby strollers
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- Carrying a baby or toddler
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- Intoxicated individuals
- Will not be allowed inside the venue.
- Weak heart
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- Visually impaired
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- Physically impaired (unable to use hands)
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- Physically impaired (unable to hear)
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- Physically impaired (unable to use legs)*Possible if you have a prosthetic can get around on your own.
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- Wheelchair bound (Unable to walk)
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- Neck and spinal cord injuries
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- Mental issues
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- Supported languages
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This event can be enjoyed in Japanese and English.
Sadako is a character from the famous Japanese horror movie–Ring (1998)–which was adapted from the original horror novel by Koji Suzuki published in 1991. The premise of the story: “Those who watch the video will die after a certain amount of time passes”.
She’ll curse anyone who watches the video by infecting them with her Ring Virus.
The most popular scene where she emerges from the TV screen to kill her victims made waves in Japan; the image etched into the minds of all who watched it. Almost everyone knew who she was.
Donned in a white dress and with her long black hair covering her face, no one would mistake her for who she was. The most famous depiction of her are that where she rises out of the well and when she comes right out of the TV screen. The movie also received a Hollywood remake, making her a well-known figure globally and an icon in the horror genre.
Real Escape Game (REG), created by SCRAP, is the world's first in-person live-action escape game. Entire amusement parks and stadiums are rented out for this interactive and immersive experience.
Since 2007, over 10,000,000 people have played REG, and SCRAP's games have captured the hearts of global fans as an immersive and engaging form of entertainment, allowing them to expand from Japan to the U.S., Europe, and other parts of Asia like Shanghai, Taiwan, and Singapore.
Hosted/Produced by: SCRAP Co., LTD./ OfficeBurn
©SCRAP ©KADOKAWA
"Real Escape Game" is a registered trademark of SCRAP Co., LTD.
Haunted house producerHirofumi Gomi
When I heard that the next Real Escape Game x Haunted House event was going to feature “Sadako”, I was elated.
Why? Because there’s one thing I always questioned about her story.