The Use of Actors in a game can yield a wide range of results. On one side of the spectrum, an Actor may be a teenager in a rubber mask, trying their best to stay in character between text messages. But on the other side, an Actor could be the secret recipe to take a compelling storyworld and transport it seamlessly into the realm of pure immersion. When executed artfully, the Use of Actors can turn a great game into an unforgettable one, creating cinematic moments that leave guests feeling like the star in their own Hollywood blockbuster.
Escape Authority is honored to announce our 2026 Keys To Greatness – Best Use of Actors award winners:
The Courtyard
(Sylmar, CA)
The Study
The Basement
(Sylmar, CA / Las Vegas, NV / Kansas City, MO)
Click Here to read our full review of The Study.
Miss Jezebel’s Tea Party
(Formerly Los Angeles, CA)
Click Here to read our full review of Miss Jezebel’s Tea Party.
The Dollmaker
Available now from Chris + Creative
Click Here to read our special look at The Dollmaker.
Congratulations to our winners of the 2026 Keys To Greatness – Best Use of Actors award!
With more than 1,000 games played across the site, being picked as one of the best three in the country is a well-earned honor to truly be proud of!
To learn more about this year’s Keys To Greatness awards, including all of its categories and ranking considerations, click here.
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