Escape Room Adventure for Big (and Smart!) Friend Groups
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Highlights
A 45-minute psychological horror escape room where the chilling 'Mother's Darling Boy' story feels incredibly real
Sharp, multi-layered puzzles and investigations that challenge your mind through every twist
Pure adrenaline rushes as you navigate eerie rooms and outsmart the monstrous 'Darling Boy'
Gather your crew for an unforgettable group adventure, perfect for up to six players and full of shared thrills
The perfect gift for thrill-seekers and puzzle enthusiasts seeking a truly unique outing
What To Expect

Plan Your Visit
- DurationThe immersive escape room experience lasts 45 minutes.
How It Works
1. Grab the Deal
Buy your Groupon first!
2. Plan your visit
Contact the merchant following the instructions on your Groupon.
3. Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Scan your Groupon upon arrival.
4. Enjoy the Experience!
FAQs
What is the 'Mother's Darling Boy' experience?
The 'Mother's Darling Boy' is a 45-minute psychological horror escape room at Atomica. It plunges players into the abandoned Darling Family Fun Farm, where they must solve puzzles and evade the monstrous 'Darling Boy' before time runs out.
How many people can play 'Mother's Darling Boy'?
This escape room is designed for up to six players. There is a minimum requirement of 2 players to start the game.
What kind of puzzles will we encounter?
You'll face a variety of challenges, including logic puzzles, investigations, and audio cues, all designed to blend seamlessly with the terrifying storytelling and keep you fully engaged.
What makes Atomica's escape rooms different?
Atomica specializes in high-intensity, narrative-based puzzles with a strong emphasis on atmosphere, world-building, and cinematic detail. Their games are crafted by designers who want you to feel like you've stepped into a movie, ensuring a personal, handcrafted, and unforgettable experience.
How long is the game duration?
The 'Mother's Darling Boy' escape room game is a thrilling 45-minute experience.
Highlights
A 45-minute psychological horror escape room where the chilling 'Mother's Darling Boy' story feels incredibly real
Sharp, multi-layered puzzles and investigations that challenge your mind through every twist
Pure adrenaline rushes as you navigate eerie rooms and outsmart the monstrous 'Darling Boy'
Gather your crew for an unforgettable group adventure, perfect for up to six players and full of shared thrills
The perfect gift for thrill-seekers and puzzle enthusiasts seeking a truly unique outing
What To Expect

Plan Your Visit
- DurationThe immersive escape room experience lasts 45 minutes.
How It Works
1. Grab the Deal
Buy your Groupon first!
2. Plan your visit
Contact the merchant following the instructions on your Groupon.
3. Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Scan your Groupon upon arrival.
4. Enjoy the Experience!
FAQs
What is the 'Mother's Darling Boy' experience?
The 'Mother's Darling Boy' is a 45-minute psychological horror escape room at Atomica. It plunges players into the abandoned Darling Family Fun Farm, where they must solve puzzles and evade the monstrous 'Darling Boy' before time runs out.
How many people can play 'Mother's Darling Boy'?
This escape room is designed for up to six players. There is a minimum requirement of 2 players to start the game.
What kind of puzzles will we encounter?
You'll face a variety of challenges, including logic puzzles, investigations, and audio cues, all designed to blend seamlessly with the terrifying storytelling and keep you fully engaged.
What makes Atomica's escape rooms different?
Atomica specializes in high-intensity, narrative-based puzzles with a strong emphasis on atmosphere, world-building, and cinematic detail. Their games are crafted by designers who want you to feel like you've stepped into a movie, ensuring a personal, handcrafted, and unforgettable experience.
How long is the game duration?
The 'Mother's Darling Boy' escape room game is a thrilling 45-minute experience.
Need To Know Info
- Appointment required.
- Limit 3 per person(s), may buy 1 additional as gift(s).
- Not valid with other offers or promotions.
- May be repurchased every 30 days.
About Thunderhead Entertainment San Antonio, Texas
Atomica is San Antonio’s newest immersive entertainment studio—an independent, story-driven escape room and horror experience created by designers who believe games should feel like stepping into a movie. We specialize in high-intensity, narrative-based puzzles where atmosphere, world-building, and cinematic detail bring each room to life. Every visit to Atomica is meant to feel personal, handcrafted, and unforgettable.
Our flagship experience, The Darling Boy, is a 45-minute psychological horror escape room that blends terrifying storytelling with clever, multi-layered puzzles. Players step into the abandoned Darling Family Fun Farm, a once-wholesome petting zoo turned urban legend, and must navigate eerie rooms, uncover chilling clues, and outsmart the monstrous “Darling Boy” before time runs out. With logic puzzles, investigations, audio cues, and heart-pounding moments of suspense, The Darling Boy is designed to keep players engaged from the first discovery to the final escape.
If you’re ready for pulse-pounding suspense, atmospheric storytelling, and puzzles that make you feel like the main character, step inside Atomica.
Just keep your voice down—
you never know who might be listening.
And whatever you do… don’t let the Darling Boy hear you.