14 September 2023
Halloween 2023 is around the corner and we are preparing to cover as many UK events as possible over September & October. In previous years, we had a rating system which covered each maze attraction we experienced and provided a star rating based on the score. This included the theming & storyline, scares and then actors. We rated these separately from the two of us attending and then this averaged out. For 2023, we will be going a little more in depth to find the best attractions across the UK!
This year, our rating system has split into 5 key categories and each category can score up to 10 points for each of us rating. This will mean they can score up to 50 points in total and once the two of us provide our ratings, it will provide a total score out of 100. We will then translate this into a percentage and provide our official Scare Score. We will be doing this for not only mazes but also roaming characters, scare zones and shows.
To conclude out ratings, we will provide an overall event score using the key factors we believe a Halloween event must have to be a strong experience. This includes all the attractions, entertainment, the atmosphere, value for money & uniqueness.
To our categories for 2023….
Theming – We will be looking at the quality and the details of the attraction, immersing you into the environment whether it’s big set pieces or little Easter eggs, we will be looking out for it all.
Storyline – Creating a storyline and how it translates itself into the attraction can have a huge impact on the experience. So we will be looking at how the story flows throughout and how in depth the world they’ve created is portrayed.
Acting – No Halloween attraction is completed without the team behind it. So we are looking at the volume of actors, the energy they bring and how they are utilised during your time with them.
Screams – the most important part of Halloween is getting scared. We will be rating our screams throughout the attraction, whether it’s going from chilling suspense moments, jump scares or pure gore.
Laughs – A unique category but we’ve found a more common theme in recent years at multiple attractions. Everyone loves a good laugh whilst being terrified, so we will be looking at how humour is implemented throughout the attraction.
Only time will tell what attraction and events will come out on top. For all our updates, make sure you follow all of our socials for exclusive updates, content and ratings.
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