# Marcus and the Haunted Mansion — Real Escape Game x Smartphone

> Real-time adventure game with puzzles set in a haunted mansion. (iPhone/iPad app by SCRAP Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marcus-and-the-haunted-mansion/id508244903 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SCRAP Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/489786435)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 66 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2012-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marcus-and-the-haunted-mansion/id508244903/reviews.md

## What is Marcus and the Haunted Mansion?

"Our adventure began at the haunted mansion"

-A strange rumor surrounding the mansion on the outskirts of town-

Get engulfed in a series of unusual events in this adventure set in the English suburb of Castle Hill. An adventure that takes place in real time!

A code heard during a ghostly radio program
The secret of the seven hidden wonders within the school
The mystery of the  missing mayor
And what is the crisis that may soon consume the town?

It’s the last week of summer vacation.

Can Marcus and his friends solve the mysteries of the haunted mansion and save the town?

[[The game takes place over the course of a week]]
Game events progress in real-time. The player has, in real-time seven days to finish.

It has been six months since the hit debut of "Escape from the Werewolf Village", the first title in our One Week Game series. This summer, volume 2 hits the scene combining an engaging story of high adventure with devious puzzles.
After investigating a seemingly trivial matter at a haunted mansion, Marcus and the Castle Hill Boy's Detective Club soon find themselves knee-deep in a devious plot that threatens to shatter the town of Castle Hill!"
"The game occurs in real-time, over the course of seven days.
This is how it works. If it is afternoon in the real world, it is also afternoon in the game world. When it becomes night in the real world, it also becomes night in the game world.
This story requires you to visit various locations in the game world at precise times in the real world.

Enjoy a sophisticated story with major plot events occurring every day.
It started with an investigation of a puzzling haunted mansion in the English suburb of Castle Hill. Now a group of  young teenagers find themselves thrust into a plot that deepens by the day. Each day, they unravel new mysteries surrounding the town, but only on the 7th day will the full truth be revealed!

It has 5 times more puzzles than the previous edition. Prepare yourself for a diverse variety of puzzles: both logical and mechanical in nature. This edition also adds puzzles made specifically for the smartphone! Of course, the popular features of our previous title: the tweets, conversation, and hunting systems return as well.

[[Caution!]]
* Please don't post spoilers and solutions to the puzzles online, whether by Twitter, Facebook, blog posts, etc.
* This is not an easy game and it cannot be solved by everyone. Please understand this before purchasing the game.
* We are unable to answer any questions regarding the puzzle solutions.
* The game can only be completed one day at a time. The game world clock is synchronized to real world time, so if you start the game at 11pm you will only have 1 hour remaining in the day to complete the ""first day"" of the game. Please start the game only when you feel you have enough time to spare.

## Key features

- Real-time gameplay synchronized with real world clock
- Engaging story with daily plot events
- Diverse logical and mechanical puzzles
- Smartphone-specific puzzles
- Return of popular systems: tweets, conversation, hunting

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| From day 2 to day 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Genius Candy 5 pcs | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marcus-and-the-haunted-mansion/id508244903/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Makes no sense

*2016-11-18, version 1.0.7*

Tried to like it but it's just impenetrable. Hope that there's a fun game in there somewhere, but I lost interest in trying to find it.

### 3/5 — Sooo close!

*2016-03-22, version 1.0.6*

The puzzles in this game were for the most part fairly challenging. I enjoyed seeing all the characters comments, and it was interesting that the characters moved from location to location given the time of day. The idea of having the time of day in the game correspond to that in the real world was a nice touch. However, I ended up wasting a number of genius candies just to find out that the info needed to solve the puzzles was in a tweet that had not yet been posted. Even so I really enjoyed the storyline and the build-up of suspense as to who the culprit could be. Unfortunately, upon reaching the final day I found that I could not complete the game due to a bug with the map feature at the start of the day.

### 2/5 — Showstopping bug on Day 7

*2015-05-09, version 1.0.5*

The bug makes it impossible to finish the game!

### 5/5 — Great game

*2015-04-20, version 1.0.5*

I couldn't get past the first day because it won't let me buy the rest of the days :/

### 3/5 — Ehh..

*2014-06-11, version 1.0.5*

It's good, but it gets a bit buggy when it comes to the doors

### 4/5 — Fun, unique game

*2014-02-02, version 1.0.5*

This game is super fun and cute, and the puzzles are just the right level of challenge. I almost gave up a couple times, but the hint candy helped. I love the seven-day premise.

There are a bunch of typos, and a couple of bugs--for example, I got stuck inside a puzzle without reading the instructions and wasn't given another chance to look at them. But it's a unique, creative game that deserves a look.

### 3/5 — Completed but buggy

*2013-11-24, version 1.0.5*

At least one puzzle has an error and the last day was buggy.

### 5/5 — How do I........?

*2013-05-02, version 1.0.5*

How do u memorise. I've read the thing over and over again. Bit I need some help

### 3/5 — It's okay

*2013-02-11, version 1.0.5*

It's challenging, which is good, but sometimes the candy "clues" are useless.  Then I'm annoyed at having wasted it to read something I already knew and didn't help me at all.  Overall I would say I'm enjoying it I guess. It's not the best purchase I've made, but I do look forward to more from this developer.

### 3/5 — fun and hard

*2012-10-19, version 1.0.5*

i didn't know that only first day is for free....

## Frequently asked questions about Marcus and the Haunted Mansion

### How long does it take to play Marcus and the Haunted Mansion?

The game progresses in real-time over seven days, synchronized with the real world. If you start late in the day, you'll have less time to complete that day's events. Plan to dedicate time when you can play uninterrupted.

### Does Marcus and the Haunted Mansion have multiplayer?

The provided information does not mention multiplayer functionality. This appears to be a single-player narrative and puzzle-solving experience.

### What kind of puzzles are in Marcus and the Haunted Mansion?

The game features a diverse variety of puzzles, including both logical and mechanical challenges. It also includes puzzles specifically designed for smartphones, with five times more puzzles than the previous edition.

### Is Marcus and the Haunted Mansion suitable for all ages?

The app is rated for ages 9 and up. However, the developers caution that it is not an easy game and may not be solvable by everyone, so consider this before purchasing.

### Can I get hints if I'm stuck in Marcus and the Haunted Mansion?

The developers explicitly state they are unable to answer any questions regarding puzzle solutions and request that players do not post spoilers online.

### How often is Marcus and the Haunted Mansion updated?

The game was last updated on October 9, 2019, to version 1.0.9. Given this update history, it is unlikely to receive frequent new content updates.

### What devices does Marcus and the Haunted Mansion support?

Marcus and the Haunted Mansion is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the user sentiment for Marcus and the Haunted Mansion?

Based on the provided data, the app has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating, indicating very low user satisfaction or a single negative experience.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.9 — 2019-10-09

Supported iOS13

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