The Apothecary Diaries escape game opens in Tokyo on January 28
Real Escape Game's "Escape from the Murderous Banquet" puts players beside Maomao and Jinshi at a poisoned noble wedding, with tickets on sale November 11.
Real Escape Game and The Apothecary Diaries have announced a collaboration escape game titled "Escape from the Murderous Banquet," which will run at Tokyo's Himitsukichi Lab Grand Hall from January 28 to April 11. The game features an original story, according to crunchyroll.com.
In the game, players take on the roles of apprentice pharmacists attending a noble's wedding alongside Maomao and Jinshi. The bride-to-be is poisoned, and Maomao stands in for her while players care for the real bride and work out who carried out the poisoning.
Newly recorded voice lines from the voice actors behind Maomao and Jinshi guide participants through the mystery. A trailer for the escape game has also been released.
Tickets go on sale on November 11. Special tickets come with limited edition coasters, teacups and special art.
Anime and film plans
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 began its first cour on October 2, 2026, with a second part following in April 2027. The first season aired from October 2023 to March 2024, and the second from January to July 2025. A film, The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure, is set to premiere in Japan on December 11, 2027, with Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment distributing it worldwide excluding Asia but including India.
Quick answers
When does The Apothecary Diaries escape game run?
It runs from January 28 to April 11 at Tokyo's Himitsukichi Lab Grand Hall.
When do tickets for the escape game go on sale?
Tickets go on sale on November 11. Special tickets include limited edition coasters, teacups and special art.
What is the escape game about?
Players are apprentice pharmacists at a noble's wedding with Maomao and Jinshi; the bride-to-be is poisoned, and Maomao stands in for her while players care for the real bride and identify the poisoner.