The Mysterious Miseries of Franklin N. Stein
At the top of a hill, at the far edge of town,
Stands a house where a family, was once happily found.
The brickwork is crumbling, the paint is all peeled,
The windows are boarded, and the front door is sealed.
The grass is all dead, as if ravaged by drought.
No one goes in, and no body comes out.
But on a very clear evening, if your view is just right,
If you squint and look carefully, you might see a light.
At the tippety top of the rickety tower,
Swings the loneliest lantern, and it burns for one hour.
No one knows how it gets there, or who puts it out,
But it indicates someone, or something’s about.
And up at the peak, in a thick misty shroud,
Brews a storm that’s becoming alarmingly loud.
A dark cloak of droplets, punctured by brightening,
A clap, and a boom! And mad stabs of lightning!
The thunderclouds creep, t’ward the town more each night,
And slowly, our hamlet’s succumbing to fright.
And when the squall passes, if none of you speak,
You can listen, and hear what begins as a shriek.
It pierces the moonlight and rattles your bones,
And as fast as it comes, it descends, into moans.
It carries for miles, scares each man, child, and mouse,
Is something alive in that creaky old house?
A prisoner? A monster? A criminal kind?
There’s no hint and no clue, no suggestion nor sign.
So please, take a look,
And see what you find,
In the abandoned estate,
Of one Franklin, N, Stein
High Tech
This is Improbable Escapes' most innovative game yet, with technology introduced into an escape room environment in a new fun & exciting way.
Story driven Game Play
This fully immersive game tells players a story as they solve puzzles and advance throughout the escape room.
75 minutes to win
Unlike our other escape room games, this game is 75 minutes long!
Family friendly experience
This game can be enjoyed by players of all ages! It's our twist on a classic tale.
Frequently Asked Questions
This game is located at Improbable Escapes Wonderland, our west-end facility located at 500 Gardiners Road, Unit 2A, Kingston, ON.
No! All of our games are private games. No strangers will be added to your booking.
Yes – when we say a game is family friendly, we mean the themes and content are appropriate for all ages. There isn’t anything in the game that’s intended to frighten someone or be inappropriate for any age group.
That said, family friendly doesn’t necessarily mean it’s designed for children. Some games are family friendly in content, but still more challenging or better suited to teens/adults depending on complexity.
Our difficulty indicators are based on the average player. If you’re unsure what will be best for your group, please contact our customer service team and we’ll recommend the right game(s) based on your group’s ages and experience level!
It was not designed as a horror or scary game. There are some creepy elements, but there isn’t anything in the game intended to scare any players.
This game currently has a minimum of 3 players and a maximum of 14 players. After your group size exceeds 7 players, we change the format of the game into “competition mode”. In this mode, the group is split in half, and both halves are in the game competing at the same time. Contact us if you have any questions about this! It’s a very popular gameplay style at Improbable Escapes.
Please note that children under twelve require adult supervision in our escape rooms.
This is a 75 minute game, and all pricing is per person. There’s a minimum booking fee of $110.85 + tax for all bookings, which is equivalent to the cost of 3 players.
We have implemented this system to remove our previous 3 player minimum for bookings, so that 2 players can still enjoy this experience! If you are a team of 2 or 3, your cost will be $110.85 for your booking. For groups larger than 3, it costs $36.95 per person.
We require full payment at the time of booking – similar to buying tickets for a theatre show! If your number of players increase, we will charge the credit card on file for the additional players.
Yes, please note that this is an element of this game.
The novel Frankenstein, The Haunted Mansion in Disney World, old horror movies, Adam West Batman, Steampunk, and more! Come play the game and witness the beauty of the environment.
The Mysterious Miseries of Franklin N. Stein includes one area that is not wheelchair accessible. A player using a wheelchair would be able to participate in the majority of the game, including puzzle-solving and team interaction.
The narrowest doorway in the game is 32” wide.
The game environment includes low lighting, flickering lights, and several loud sound effects. House lights can be turned on at a player’s request; however, the flickering lights cannot be disabled.
If you have questions about whether this game will work for your group, we recommend contacting our customer service team before booking so we can help determine if it’s the right fit.
Birthday party packages are available at Improbable Escapes: Wonderland as an add-on to an escape room booking. The café must be open at the time of your escape room and a reservation is required.
The package costs $5+tax per person and includes:
1 hour reserved seating in the café before or after your escape room, with board game library access
External food and drink permitted (any external food must be purchased from a grocery/retail store or from another licensed establishment. No homemade food is permitted on the premises).
Use of our napkins, plates, utensils, etc.
Birthday party package reservations are separate from your escape room booking. Walk-ins for parties cannot be accommodated. We recommend booking well in advance to secure your preferred date and time. Please email us at info@improbableescapes.com to confirm availability and make your reservation.
Need any help?
Do you have a question that hasn’t been answered on this page, or looking for some special arrangements (group size, time of booking, etc)? Send us a message and we’d be happy to help!
- 1-800-570-0436
- info@improbableescapes.com
