Opus Memori

Ezkapaz - Manoir (Montreal, Canada)

Time limit: 60 minutes

Age limit: 14+ recommended (under 16 requires adult)

Player limit: 3-7

Difficulty: Medium

Awards: TERPECA Nominee (2023-2025), Best of Morty (2025)

Date visited: July 2026

We spent our first day in Montreal checking out the city as foodies and tourists in the morning — but we eventually had to get down to business and play some escape rooms! Our first Montreal room was Opus Memori at Ezkapaz, which is owned by world No. 1 escape room company Escaparium. They currently have 2 venues: Manor, with 3 escape rooms; and Braquage, with 3 French-only immersive theatre experiences.

I really like how Ezkapaz is its own brand, because their games feel very different to those at Escaparium, which are big and spectacular. Ezkapaz feels more like a traditional, boutique escape room with gothic decor and a dark, mythological backstory revolving around the mysterious, aristocratic Cadavera family, long rumoured to be involved in secret societies and the occult — exactly the kind of stuff I'm fascinated in! Out of their 3 rooms, we chose Opus Memori because it was the one most commonly recommended by enthusiasts, and also the one with supernatural themes. So how was it?

• We loved Opus Memori! This was one of the best "traditional" supernatural horror rooms we've played. Not only did it tick all the right boxes in terms of theming, atmosphere, and great puzzles, it also has a sprinkle of that special Escaparium pixie dust — live actors.

• In most escape rooms, you are greeted by staff and then have to sign waivers and get explained the rules of the game. At Ezkapaz, the immersion is immediate. Your GM greets you in character and stays in character even after the game ends. You learn about the characters and lore behind the manor as though it's real. And our GM was absolutely fantastic and hilarious, never breaking character. This created some of the most fun GM interactions we've had as well as a fantastic and super creative start to the game.

• The set was fantastic, with plenty of creepy, well-made props and thematic decor that really brought out the eerie atmosphere. There were also plenty of lighting and sound effects backed by hidden tech that added to the supernatural ambience. I would call this a spooky room but not a scary one.

• The puzzles were another strong aspect of the room. While they were mostly traditional in nature, combining locks and tech, they were mostly diegetic and always fun to solve. We especially loved that some of the puzzles really require you to think outside the box!

• One of the best things about the game was the brilliant "ghost" we encountered. Most regular escape rooms would just have recorded voice messages, but Escaparium made sure it was a real person conversing and interacting with us, acting as a secondary GM in case we needed guidance. This took the immersion to a whole different level.

• If there is one weakness, it is that Opus Memori is a fairly small room, especially by Escaparium standards, but the game itself doesn't feel very small due to the various reveals and clever use of space.

• Opus Memori is a perfect example of why Escaparium is the best in the world. Yes, the set, puzzles, and effects are strong, but what elevates the game above "just another good game" are the wonderful professional live actors they hire, who add an extra layer of interaction and immersion you can't otherwise get, as well as special attention to detail that make you appreciate the creativity and ingenuity.

Escape time: 39 out of 60 minutes

Theming	Atmosphere	Puzzles	Creativity	Fun
A	A	A	A	A

Verdict: Opus Memori had just about everything I could want in an intimate, mild-horror supernatural game — a great set, spooky atmosphere, fun puzzles, and cool effects — but what made it truly memorable were the GM/live actor interactions and think-outside-the-box moments.

OVERALL RANK:

H	E	Z	J
A	B+	A	A

Note: The Ezkapaz Manor is located in a hip district in Montreal called the Plateau, and unlike most Canadian escape rooms we played on this trip has no parking lot, so you'll have to find paid street parking. I was stressed about the parking situation was Ezkapaz is located very close to the famed Schwartz's Deli, but we ended up finding several spots right outside despite it being a busy Sunday afternoon with a World Cup game on.