ER Champ 2025 is just around the corner—and this year, it’s more than just puzzles. It’s a full-blown adventure.

In this article, we’ll take you inside the eerie and enchanting world of Dalloway Manor, the setting of this year’s championship storyline. Why? Because ER Champ isn’t just about solving the toughest escape room puzzles on the planet—it’s about stepping into a story so immersive, you’ll feel like you’re really there.

We want players to get inside the experience before the competition even begins. So today, let’s meet the characters, explore the mystery, and prepare for the challenges ahead.

The Dark Past of Dalloway Manor

Perched on a forgotten hill and cloaked in mist, Dalloway Manor has been abandoned for decades—or so the stories say. The townsfolk whisper about strange lights in the windows, laughter echoing through empty halls.

Once home to the eccentric Lord Jacob Blackthorn, the manor was left to crumble after a string of unexplained events drove everyone away. Some say it’s cursed. Others claim it’s just haunted.

What secrets lie hidden within its walls? That’s for you to find out.

Meet Your Guides: Lily & Howard

This year’s ER Champ follows two curious adventurers who dare to step into the unknown.

Howard Craft is a sharp-witted journalist from the local paper, always hunting down the next scoop—especially if it smells of the supernatural. With a notebook in hand and a skeptical mind, he’s determined to uncover the truth behind the manor’s spooky reputation.

Lily Jones is an ambitious photographer who thrives on capturing the eerie and unexplained. With a fearless spirit and a keen eye for the unusual, she’s not just in it for the perfect shot—she wants to prove that ghosts might just be real.

When they cross the threshold of Dalloway Manor, they’re not expecting the door to slam shut behind them… or to be greeted by prank-loving spirits who would rather play tricks than terrify. But fun and games aside, the stakes are high: to escape, Lily and Howard must uncover the manor’s deepest secret.

Can they solve the mystery before they become part of the legend themselves?

Stress Test & Qualifications – What You Need to Know

There are two important milestones on the road to the finals:

Stress Test – Mat 30, 2025

Think of it as your warm-up. The Stress Test is an open challenge that gives teams a taste of what’s to come: tricky riddles, and a chance to bond before the real competition begins. 

This is a short game that allows us to check the readiness of the system for the actual competition. The stress test is not mandatory, but we always ask that as many people as possible take part in it. It helps us prepare everything optimally.

Qualifications – June 28, 2025

This is the real deal. At the exact same time, teams from all around the world will enter the qualification round. Only the 10 fastest teams to complete it will earn a spot in the Grand Finale, held this year in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Want to become World Champions? It all starts here.

Ready to Enter Dalloway Manor?

Whether you’re here for the thrill, the challenge, or the story—you’re in for an unforgettable ride. Get your team together, sharpen your minds, and prepare to face the spirits (and puzzles) of Dalloway Manor.