Trapped! (TV series)
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 television children's game show that has been broadcast on CBBC
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 and BBC One
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 since 28 September 2007.

Trapped! (2007-2009)

Each episode of Trapped! features 6 children—known as "Unfortunates"—who are assigned a series of tasks by a character known only as "The Voice". Set on the floors of a 5-story "Tower", with a game on each level, the Unfortunates are given one task per floor to complete in a set amount of time or best of five (3 mistakes and fail). Before each task, The Voice chooses one of the Unfortunates to be "the Saboteur", who then has to try to sabotage the task without being detected in order to advance to the next floor and become a step closer to leaving the Tower. When relaying her decision about whom she has chosen to be the Saboteur, The Voice talks secretively to her chosen Unfortunate through their "whisperclip" - an earpiece adorned with a stylised gold batwing (later changed to resemble a seashell) - to ensure the other players do not hear who has been selected. Throughout each task, The Voice guides the Saboteur via the "whisperclip", advising them of the best way to successfully sabotage each task.

Regardless of the outcome, at the end of each task, the Unfortunates are asked to cast a vote for who they think was the Saboteur. If the task is passed, the Saboteur is automatically trapped on that particular floor of the Tower. If the task is failed, the Unfortunate who accumulates the most votes is "trapped". If the voting is tied after a failed task, the Unfortunates with the most votes get to draw straws (small metal bars of varying lengths stored in an hexagonal box) to determine who will stay and who will pass; the one who draws the shortest straw remains behind. The Voice then tells the Unfortunates who the "real Saboteur" actually was.

This format continues throughout, until the penultimate floor, where the two finalists compete in a "Fight for Freedom" as The Voice alternately asks them a series of questions about their time in the Tower. The Unfortunate who answers the most questions correctly is awarded a 'Key of Freedom' and is then allowed to leave. Only one Unfortunate can leave the Tower per episode.

Trapped!: Ever After (2010-present)

Since the new series of 2010, the show has been called Trapped Ever After and a number of changes made to the original format. New challenges have been introduced (removing the games of previous series completely) with more emphasis on "fairytale" themes and more actors taking part in the games with more interaction with the Unfortunates during the games. The look of the programme changed significantly with the introduction of a misty "filmic" effect and a woodland fairytale feel compared with the previous series (as the outside of the Tower had become overgrown). The Voice's make-up was whiter, she had yellow, crooked lower teeth, she appeared in "clear view". Recaps were shown of Unfortunates trapped on the previous floors after a game on floor 4 (before these recaps, the Caretaker would now receive calls from beyond the Tower, and on three occasions characters living in it, via a telephone in his chamber). The final round, Fight for Freedom was altered with finalists taking steps towards the key suspended over the trapdoor (If an Unfortunate got a question right, they took a step towards the Key, but if they got the question wrong, their opponent took their step). Recaps were introduced illustrating the correct answers. The Caretaker's chamber was altered to a "woodland grotto" from a storeroom. The Voice altered her catchphrase at the end of each challenge to "You're trapped: ever after!" when addressing the poor Unfortunate (except for the Fight for Freedom, where her previous catchphrase is said as normal) and prior to that, instead of asking the trapped Unfortunate "why they think the others voted for them/how they feel about being trapped", she asks "Any last words?" (again except for the Fight for Freedom). Wiley Sneak's appearance changed with cropped hair and the clothes of a Victorian orphan with a more child-like appearance. The trapdoor giving its name to the show is seen as more of a "real" trapdoor with the children seen jumping to the next floor in "real time" rather than CGI.

The Caretaker

The Caretaker is the host/presenter character, played by Simon Greenall
Simon Greenall
Simon Greenall is a British actor, writer and voice artist from Longtown in Cumbria. He has appeared in a wide variety of roles in television, film, radio and the theatre, and is probably best known for his role as Michael in the TV series I'm Alan Partridge and as the voice of headmaster Iqbal in...

. He provides links between games and introduces each game with a voice over while another character, Wiley Sneak, provides a visual demonstration. The Caretaker is also trapped, and has been in the Tower for a very long time (in one episode he mentions being around in 1604, in another being around in the war, then mentioning Romans
Ancient Rome
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 and in a third, 1945), even though he only came there for a night's sleep prior to his imprisonment. He must trap as many children as the Voice deems worthy before he can be freed. His catchphrase is said when the saboteur is chosen, he would say "I know who it is, you know who it is, but the rest of them don't".

The Voice

The Voice starts the tasks, decides the Saboteur (see below), ends the challenges, and traps the Unfortunates. The Voice is usually female, and depicted only as a mouth with purple lipstick. She talks to the Unfortunates through a device attached to their ear called the Whisper Clip. Played by Eve Karpf
Eve Karpf
Eve Karpf is a British actress who trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She has extensive experience as a voice-over actress...

 for the first series, then Faith Brown
Faith Brown
Faith Brown is an English actress, singer, comedienne and impressionist.-Background and Early Career:Born as Eunice Irene Carroll, Faith Brown began her career as a singer at the age of fifteen, backed by a local group. She later became the resident cabaret singer in Liverpool's Rialto Ballroom...

 took over from Series 2 onwards.

Wiley Sneak

Wiley, played by Olly Pike, leads children to the tower to play the games. He is in turn trapped by 'the Voice', and must trap as many children as he can to be freed. Wiley has "not uttered a single whisper-breath" since the day he was trapped according to The Caretaker, but communicates through mime and hitting the side of the tower and whistling to get The Caretaker's attention when he has caught more unfortunates. Wiley was once an ufortunate, who was taken to the tower. After being the saboteur in Wall of Sorrow and Freaky Factory, and getting away with it both times the Voice admired his sneakiness. Because of this, when Wiley "escaped" the tower, the Voice put a spell on him, so that he would collect new unfortunates against his will. "Wiley Sneak also demonstrates how the games are to be played. Although he seems evil at first during the introduction, he is only trying all he can to earn his freedom along with the Caretaker.

The Saboteur

A "saboteur" is assigned on each floor, except on floor 2 in the "Fight for Freedom" between the last two players. His/Her job is to make sure the team fail the challenge without getting caught. In 2 Episodes (Series 1, Episode 8 and Series 3, Episode 10), all saboteurs were trapped. On Series 2, Episode 2, none of the saboteurs were trapped in that episode.

Other Characters

The Fairies
They live on floor 5 in 'Fairy Trials'

Boris the Pianist
He's been trapped for years, and lives on floor 5 in Deadly Medley. He likes certain words, but if unfortunates pick the wrong words, he screams.

Madame Deux Visage
Sits in front of a mirror and is the host for "Two-Faced Liar" (a challenge that takes place on floor 4). She is dressed like a typical 17th to 18th century noblewoman and uses perfumes with unpleasant smells e.g. "froggy poo". Played by Helen Evans.

Green Fingers
Is a green, nasty, right-hand like creature living in the potting shed in floor 4. He will attack should any unfortunate should they disturb it's home made out of 5 of the 15 plant pots on a table.

Miss Mutternott
Is the librarian for "Spooked" on floor 5, but has since moved to floor 6 along with the library, featuring a new game : Mutternot's Tales, making her the only supporting character from the original series to be carried over to Trapped!: Ever After. Whenever a wrong book is passed down or when the books are knocked over like dominoes she screams very loudly. She is played by Helen Evans.

The Botherers
Zombie-like in appearance, these green-skinned bandage-clad creatures pull apart the body in "Body Shock". They are also covered in stitches. Brainless and clumsy, they live in a cage on floor 6.

The One-Eyed Watcher
Lives on floor three in a circus tent that is bigger on the inside. With his turban, single eye and moustache, he hosts the task of the same name. Played by Peter Wardell.

The Whinging Werewolf
Lives on floor 3 in Extraction . Handicapped by his rotten teeth, he spends most of his time in a dentist's chair having his teeth removed by wary unfortunates.

The Moon-Howler
Also lives on floor 3. He is a human/wolf creature that has very large and curly goat-like horns. He comes out and scares unfortunates whenever the camp fire is put out in "Camp Fear". Played by Matthew Wren.

The Child-Eating Python
Featured in a game on Floor 4 called "Snake Attack", in which Unfortunates must place their hands into holes in a stone "wall" without being "bitten". The breed of snake depicted is the albino ball python.

The Giant
Lives on floor 6. Featured in the game called 'Giant Appetite' which was introduced in Series Three. In this game, the Unfortunates must lay the banquet for the giant. When they hear the giant coming, they must hide under their table. If the banquet is not laid in time, they will fail. Played by Simon Greenall through a megaphone.

The Crowman
Lives in floor 5 accompanied by 13 pumpkins in a game called 'Beware the Crowman'. He gets very angry if unfortunates extinguish the wrong kind of pumpkin. Played by Helen Evans.

Ethel the Witch
Lives on floor 4 with 32 jars in a game called 'Witche's Brew'. She gets very angry if unfortunates take the wrong kind of jar to be made into a potion. She has a bad temper, but if unfortunates take the right kind of jar, she'll be happy. She is also the caretakers cousin. She is played by Helen Evans.

Phyllis and Madge
Both live on floor 5. Phyllis and Madge are plants. Phyllis loves the truth. Madge loves lies and does not appear to be able to talk. Phyllis reads out the statement on top of the seed in Madge's magnifying glass. Unfortunates feed either Phyllis or Madge. If it is true they feed Phyllis but if it is false they feed Madge.

The Smelly Jub-Jubs
Are mysterious putrid creatures that live in boxes in "Forbidden Chambers". They are violent and smell horrible. The Caretaker keeps one called Fluffy as a pet in a yellow crate.

Trapped!: Ever After

The Frozen Princess
Rests on floor 5 she is based on snow white from snow white and the seven dwarves. Will scream when she hears a trigger word. Played by Eloise Dale.

Scarlett
A wolf hunter who lives on floor 4. Based on Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood
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 (she is dressed in red and her granny is eaten by a wolf). She appears to be of American descent, as she has a Brooklyn-esque accent and her bed is based on the bed with lots of mattresses of the princess and the pea. Played by Djalenga Scott.

Granny Witch
An old lady who appears to be based on the witch in Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
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 (in terms of personality and appetite for children). Lives on floor 3. Played by Sophie Louise Dann.

Baby Botherer
The apparent son of the Botherers, living in the nursery on floor 6. Played by Brian Wheeler.

Midnight Bride
A bride who lives in the church on floor 5, it is implied that she is nearing death. Though mute, she'll scream to ear-deafening levels when passed a portrait she doesn't like. Played by Eloise Dale.

Marriage Man
Also lives in the church on floor 5. Played by Dusty Limits
Dusty Limits
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.

Split Ends
A gothic girl with inordinately-long red hair that covers her face. Lives on floor 4, bound by her long hair. She'll scream if a bow specified to the Saboteur is removed, but will giggle and sigh when a 'non-screamer' bow is removed. Played by Jolana Lee. Based on Rapunzel (hair length) and Alice (outfit).

Esmé
A French gypsy obviously named after Esmerelda of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame is a novel by Victor Hugo published in 1831. The French title refers to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, on which the story is centered.-Background:...

 (the two names are similar). Lives on floor 3 where she transforms chickens or scallywags (Unfortunates that were trapped in the past, but went on the loose in the Tower) into creatures. She seems to like cockroaches. Played by Djalenga Scott.

Grimble
A creature that resides in the Tower post room on floor 6, where it mischievously jumbles up the invitations to the royal ball. Played by Kiran Shah.

Millicent
A girl who is very cruel to moths. She like to turn on lights to attract them so she can tear off their wings. Lives on floor 3. Played by Leisha Wickham.

Scallywaggs
An Unfortunate that has been let loose in the tower. Played by Aoife Doherty, Lillibet Langley,

The Tower

Layout
  • Roof – This is where the Caretaker lives
  • Floor 7 – This is where the Unfortunates enter the Tower, via a Bridge
  • Floor 6 – This is where the first game is played
  • Floor 5 – This is where the second game is played
  • Floor 4 – This is where the third game is played
  • Floor 3 – This is where the fourth game is played
  • Floor 2 – This is where the two remaining Unfortunates answer questions related to the episode
  • Floor 1 (Exit Slide) – This is a slide that the Winner exits via. The loser is Trapped!.


Other locations
  • The Bridge – This connects Floor 7 with the Lift
  • Lift – This is what the Unfortunates arrive in lifted by the Caretaker


In Trapped!: Ever After outside of the tower had become overgrown in Ever After. Some of the vegetation has grown into the roof (The Caretaker's Room)

Equipment

  • Whisperclip – an earpiece used by The Voice to talk secretly to the Saboteur.
  • The Bobbing Craft – a rowing boat Wiley Sneak uses to transport Unfortunates to the Tower.
  • The Watch Tank – a large snowglobe/crystal ball
    Crystal ball
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    -like feature that allows the Caretaker to see everything that goes on in the Tower.

Series 1

  1. Conor (Poplar) (boy) (Head to Head : Conor vs. Bethan)
  2. Nikica (Willesden) (boy) (Head to Head : Nikica vs. Tia)
  3. Zahrah (Cambridge) (girl) (Head to Head : Zahrah vs. Alessio)
  4. Cloda (Ipswich) (girl) (Head to Head : Cloda vs. Adam)
  5. Sophie (Birmingham) (girl) (Head to Head : Sophie vs. Jon)
  6. Caleb (Edinburgh) (boy) (Head to Head : Caleb vs. Joanne)
  7. Benjamin (Brighton) (boy) (Head to Head : Benjamin vs. Joe)
  8. Renee (Manchester) (girl) (Head to Head : Renee vs. Sam)
  9. Adam (Cardiff) (boy) (Head to Head : Adam vs. Bethan)
  10. Jamil (Newcastle) (boy) (Head to Head : Jamil vs. Kim)
  11. Carmen (Liverpool) (girl) (Head to Head : Carmen vs. Lily)
  12. Mitchell (Bow) (boy) (Head to Head : Mitchell vs. Shamara)
  13. Jessica (Burnley) (girl) (Head to Head : Jessica vs. Harriet)

Series 2

  1. Brandon (Wolverhampton) (boy) (Head to Head : Brandon vs. Sophie)
  2. William (Watford) (boy) (Head to Head : William vs. Samantha)
  3. Holly (Norwich) (girl) (Head to Head : Holly vs. Billy)
  4. Andrew (Castleford) (boy) (Head to Head : Andrew vs. Sylvanna)
  5. Laura (Liverpool) (girl) (Head to Head : Laura vs. Jacob)
  6. Nyree (Sale) (girl) (Head to Head : Nyree vs. Em)
  7. Holly (Brighton) (girl) (Head to Head : Holly vs. Nikita)
  8. Alex (Bath) (boy) (Head to Head : Alex vs. Hollie)
  9. Rhianna (Birmingham) (girl) (Head to Head : Rhianna vs. Taela)
  10. Michael (Stockport) (boy) (Head to Head : Michael vs. Imogen)
  11. Rhiannon (Bristol) (girl) (Head to Head : Rhiannon vs. Poppy)
  12. Camille (Newcastle) (boy) (Head to Head : Camille vs. Andrew)
  13. Elise (Wakefield) (girl) (Head to Head : Elise vs. William)

Series 3

  1. Michael (Brixton) (boy) (Head to Head : Michael vs. John)
  2. Ellie (Wigan) (girl) (Head to Head : Ellie vs. Corey)
  3. Marcel (Sutton Coldfield) (boy) (Head to Head : Marcel vs. Bryhanna)
  4. Chloe (Newport) (girl) (Head to Head : Chloe vs. Mollie)
  5. Daniel (Maidstone) (boy) (Head to Head : Daniel vs. George)
  6. Charys (Gateshead) (girl) (Head to Head : Charys vs. Ryan)
  7. Sophie (Eastbourne) (girl) (Head to Head : Sophie vs. Aaron)
  8. Lauren (Paisley) (girl) (Head to Head : Lauren vs. Adam)
  9. Leon (Walton) (boy) (Head to Head : Leon vs. Emz)
  10. Dan (Hackney) (boy) (Head to Head : Dan vs. Juhel)
  11. Danielle (Leeds) (girl) (Head to Head : Danielle vs. Glen)
  12. Daniel (Glasgow) (boy) (Head to Head : Daniel vs. Carly)
  13. Nathan (Bolton) (boy) (Head to Head : Nathan vs. Andi)

Ever After

  1. Daisy (Gravesend) (girl) (Head to Head : Daisy vs. Thomas)
  2. Kimberly (Hastings) (girl) (Head to Head : Kimberly vs. Jordan)
  3. Kadeem (West Bromwich) (boy) (Head to Head : Kadeem vs. Paige)
  4. Noor (Fulham) (girl) (Head to Head : Noor vs. Hodon)
  5. Ellie (Croydon) (girl) (Head to Head : Ellie vs. Freya)
  6. Rhea (Bootle) (girl) (Head to Head : Rhea vs. Paul)
  7. Cerys (Pontypool) (girl) (Head to Head : Cerys vs Leah)
  8. Ellis (South Shields) (boy) (Head to Head : Ellis vs. Abigail)
  9. Yoma (Plaistow) (girl) (Head to Head : Yoma vs. Tiernan)
  10. Keane (Weston-Super-Mare) (boy) (Head to Head : Keane vs. Ruby)
  11. Katie (Livingston) (girl) (Head to Head : Katie vs. Craig)
  12. Neve (Ipswich) (girl) (Head to Head : Neve vs. Brett)
  13. Juliette (Bolton) (girl) (Head to Head : Juliette vs. Daniel)

Six Unfortunates

Black Widow
“The Unfortunates are surrounded by white spider’s eggs. They must use the Vacuumigators to suck up all the eggs, but they have to be careful, 'cause amongst the eggs are Black Widow spiders. You don’t wanna be sucking none of them up; if they do, more spider’s eggs will be released! They have 90 seconds to suck up ALL the eggs. If there’s even one left, the Unfortunates will fail!” Series 1 only
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Daisy (Series 1, Episode 1), Jack (Series 1, Episode 5), Jack (Series 1, Episode 8) (Oaiss got a higher draw straw then Jack did on draw straws), Ross (Series 1, Episode 11)
  2. Saboteurs : Emy (Series 1, Episode 1), Alice (Series 1, Episode 5), Jack (Series 1, Episode 8), Edwin (Series 1, Episode 11)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    1 4 0 4


Toxic Treats
"In this challenge, the Unfortunates will have to pick parcels from a pile of presents. Some contain lovely treats. Whilst others contain something toxic! Unfortunates must open three lovely presents to pass the challenge. But if they open 3 presents full of stink, they'll fail!" The Voice tells the Saboteur which presents are bad. Series 1 only
Note : A really hilarious saboteur vote occurred on Series 1, Episode 6. Tom (the saboteur) said "I thought the saboteur was Sam, because he thinks it's me". If you watch this 100 times, you will still laugh.
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Montell (Series 1, Episode 2), Tom (Series 1, Episode 6), Rhys (Series 1, Episode 9), Marie (Series 1, Episode 12)
  2. Saboteurs : Montell (Series 1, Episode 2), Tom (Series 1, Episode 6), Ben (Series 1, Episode 9), Marie (Series 1, Episode 12)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    1 4 0 4


Wall Of Sorrow
“To succeed at this challenge, the Unfortunates have to rebuild the Wall of Sorrow. To pass, the wall must be complete at the end of 90 seconds. They'll have to keep their wits about them, because at some point all the lights will go out and the Saboteur will strike! And then them Unfortunates will find out why we call it the Wall of Sorrow! Quick, get building! And remember, the wall must be finished at the end of the challenge.”

Note: On Series 1, Episode 10, Vanessa was the only unfortunate to vote for the saboteur, (which was Molly) and everyone else voted for Vanessa

Mistake: On Series 2, Episode 11, When Chris (the saboteur) got the most votes, The Voice said "Although you were undetected, you failed to sabotage the challenge" rather than saying "Although you sabotaged the challenge, you were detected."
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Wolfgang (Series 1, Episode 3), Jaimee (Series 1, Episode 7), Vanessa (Series 1, Episode 10), Ben (Series 2, Episode 3), Josh (Series 2, Episode 7) (Ellie got a higher draw straw then Josh did on draw straws), Chris (Series 2, Episode 11), Shavram (Series 3, Episode 4), Osman (Series 3, Episode 10)
  2. Saboteurs : Zahrah (Series 1, Episode 3), Joe (Series 1, Episode 7), Molly (Series 1, Episode 10), Holly (Series 2, Episode 3), Josh (Series 2, Episode 7), Chris (Series 2, Episode 11), Chloe (Series 3, Episode 4), Osman (Series 3, Episode 10)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    1
    2
    3
    3
    3
    2
    0
    0
    0
    3
    3
    2


Goblet of Ice
"In this challenge, Unfortunates must carry snow across the icy stepping stones and fill the Goblet of Ice. But it's not that easy, the stones are deadly slippery and there's a monstrous gale blowing! It's windier than a plateful of baked beans! What's more, if so much as a toe slips off them stepping stones, the Goblet will tip up and empty out all of the snow they've collected so they'll have to start all over again!" Series 1, Episodes 4 and 12, Appeared more often in Series 2, also in Series 3, Episode 13.
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Derryn (Series 1, Episode 4) (Dionne and Jodie both got higher draw straws then Derryn did on draw straws), Declan (Series 1, Episode 13), Hayden (Series 2, Episode 4), Dylan (Series 2, Episode 8) (Hollie got a higher draw straw then Dylan did on draw straws), Zachary (Series 2, Episode 12), Meghan (Series 3, Episode 13) (Nathan got a higher draw straw then Meghan did on draw straws)
  2. Saboteurs : Dionne (Series 1, Episode 4), Declan (Series 1, Episode 13), Hayden (Series 2, Episode 4), Hollie (Series 2, Episode 8), Ellie (Series 2, Episode 12), Meghan (Series 3, Episode 13)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    1
    2
    3
    2
    3
    1
    0
    0
    0
    2
    3
    1

Introduced in Series 2

Body Shock
"This is the Tower Lab. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must rebuild a body from body parts scattered around the room. Easy, eh? Hah!! Well, it would be, if the lab didn't keep having power cuts! If this happens, they must beware, as someone may release the Botherers. They must deal with the Botherers and complete the body in time, or they will fail!"

Mistake: When the team passed on Series 3, Episode 3, (when Florence was the saboteur,) the Voice asked her, 'Why do you think the others voted for you?' rather than 'Why do you think you failed as the saboteur?'
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Schmichel (Series 2, Episode 1) (Olivia got a higher draw straw than Schmichel did on draw straws), Nia (Series 2, Episode 5), Joseph (Series 2, Episode 9), Sophie (Series 2, Episode 13), Jamie (Series 3, Episode 2), Florence (Series 3, Episode 3), Mariah (Series 3, Episode 5), Matt (Series 3, Episode 8) (Adam got a higher draw straw then Matt did on draw straws), Lauren (Series 3, Episode 11)
  2. Saboteurs : Brandon (Series 2, Episode 1), Jasmine (Series 2, Episode 5), Joseph (Series 2, Episode 9), Jake (Series 2, Episode 13), Luke (Series 3, Episode 2), Florence (Series 3, Episode 3), Rebecca (Series 3, Episode 5), Adam (Series 3, Episode 8), Lauren (Series 3, Episode 11)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    2
    3
    4
    5
    0
    1
    4
    4


Poisoned Harvest
"This is the Mystical Wood, where the trees are bursting with juicy Weedleberries. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must collect all the berries and put them in each other's baskets. But, they must pick carefully, as the purple berries are poisonous! If 2 baskets are found to be contaminated with poison berries, they will fail!" Series 2, also on Series 1, Episode 7
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Shanice (Series 2, Episode 2), Kyle (Series 2, Episode 6), George (Series 2, Episode 10), Grahame (Series 3, Episode 7)
  2. Saboteurs : Natasha (Series 2, Episode 2), Kyle (Series 2, Episode 6), Imogen (Series 2, Episode 10), Grahame (Series 3, Episode 7)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    2
    3
    3
    1
    0
    0
    3
    1

Introduced in Series 3

Giant Appetite
"A hungry Giant is waiting for his guzzle snacks. To pass this challenge, the Unfortunates must set his banqueting table with the correct items in place. If they hear the Giant coming, they must hide quick! But they must beware, someone will be trying to ruin the party! If the table is not set when the time runs out, they will fail!" Series 3 only.
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Ishmael (Series 3, Episode 1), Cameron (Series 3, Episode 6), Emma (Series 3, Episode 9), Jack (Series 3, Episode 12)
  2. Saboteurs : Ishmael (Series 3, Episode 1), Anna (Series 3, Episode 6), Emma (Series 3, Episode 9), Jack (Series 3, Episode 12)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    3 4 0 4

Trapped!: Ever After

Mutternot's Tales
"A place for everything, and everything in its place. Miss Mutternot is not happy. The Tower Library is completely confuddled! Unfortunates must carefully put the books back in their rightful place, but the Tower is prone to power cuts and someone is trying to upset the Librarian! One of them cannot be trusted." (Similar to Wall of Sorrow.)

Unfortunates trapped : Daveena (Ever After, Episode 1), Said (Ever After, Episode 4), Joel (Episode 7), Joshua (Ever After, Episode 10)

Saboteurs : Thomas (Ever After, Episode 1), Leurim (Ever After, Episode 4), Leah (Ever After, Episode 7), Molly (Ever After, Episode 10)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
4 4 0 4


Botherer Blocks
"Unfortunates will have their work cut out in this nasty nursery. They must build a tower out of the toy blocks scattered around the room, whilst keeping an eye on the restless Baby Botherer. But beware, if there are power cuts, one Unfortunate will be out to cause chaos. With the Baby Botherer on the loose, there will be trouble! To pass, Unfortunates must make sure baby's back in his pen and all toy blocks are on the rug." (Similar to Wall of Sorrow and Body Shock.)

Unfortunates trapped : Lucy (Ever After, Episode 2), Kieran (Ever After, Episode 5) Ads (Ever After, Episode 8), Zak (Episode 11)

Saboteurs : Lucy (Ever After, Episode 2), Freya (Ever After, Episode 5), Adam (Ever After, Episode 8), Craig (Episode 11)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
4 4 0 4


The Lost Invitations
"In the Tower post room, a Grimble's on the loose! It's messed up all the letters, now it's hiding in the booth! What's worse, the royal ball is next week and some of the invitations has gone missing! Unfortunates must find 6 of the missing invitations, stamp them and post them in the booth. Remember, one of them is not to be trusted." The Voice tells the Saboteur where the invitations are and to destroy them.

Saboteurs: ??? (Ever After, Episode 3), Matthew (ever after, episode: 6), Moonbina (Ever After, Episode 9), Shannon (Ever After, Episode 12)

Unfortunates trapped: ??? (Ever After, Episode 3) Matthew (ever after, episode: 6), Moonbina (Ever After, Episode 9), Shelby (Ever After, Episode 12)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
4 5 0 5

Five Unfortunates

Feed Me Lies
"This game is all about truths and lies. On this floor is a magical garden. In the centre are two plants; Phyllis, who loves the truth, and Madge, who loves lies. Unfortunates must choose a seed and put it under the magnifying glass. Phyllis will read out the statement written on it. Is it true? Or is it a lie? The Unfortunates must decide which plant to feed. The Unfortunates must feed three seeds to the correct plant to pass. Get it wrong 3 times, and they fail." The Voice tells the Saboteur which statement is true or a lie. Series 1 only
  1. Unfortunates trapped : George (Series 1, Episode 1), Lizzie (Series 1, Episode 5), Isobel (Series 1, Episode 8), Emily (Series 1, Episode 11)
  2. Saboteurs : George (Series 1, Episode 1), Sophie (Series 1, Episode 5), Isobel (Series 1, Episode 8), Emily (Series 1, Episode 11)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    1 4 3 1


Freaky Factory
“This is Freaky Factory. As a team, the Unfortunates must fill the egg boxes on the conveyor belt with matching coloured vulture eggs, which they will find at the back of each booth. To successfully complete this challenge, they must correctly fill 5 of the coloured boxes. They only have 90 seconds to do it, but beware, the Saboteur will be working against them!” Appeared more often in Series 1, 4 times in Series 2, then in Series 3, Episode 3.
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Frankie (Series 1, Episode 2) (Tia got a higher draw straw then her on draw straws), Joanna (Series 1, Episode 3), Rebecca (Series 1, Episode 6), Joseph (Series 1, Episode 7), Rhiannon (Series 1, Episode 9), Cameron (Series 1, Episode 10), Shpresa (Series 1, Episode 12) (Bradley got a higher draw straw then her on draw straws), Amybeth (Series 2, Episode 1), Blaize (Series 2, Episode 5), Alex (Series 2, Episode 9), Aaron (Series 2, Episode 13), Elliot (Series 3, Episode 3)
  2. Saboteurs : Nikica (Series 1, Episode 2), Joanna (Series 1, Episode 3), Rebecca (Series 1, Episode 6), Florence (Series 1, Episode 7), Bethan (Series 1, Episode 9), Cameron (Series 1, Episode 10), Bradley (Series 1, Episode 12), Amybeth (Series 2, Episode 1), Blaize (Series 2, Episode 5), Alex (Series 2, Episode 9), Elise (Series 2, Episode 13), Elliot (Series 3, Episode 3)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    1
    2
    3
    7
    4
    1
    1
    2
    1
    6
    2
    0


Deadly Medley
"Meet Boris the Organist. He's been trapped here for years. In this challenge, the Unfortunates have got to make words using the musical notes, A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Once they've thought of a word, they must place the letters on his music stand for Boris to play. Boris will like some words and not like others. To pass the challenge, Unfortunates must spell 3 words Boris likes. If they spell 3 words he does not like, they will fail." The Voice tells the Saboteur what letter Boris dislikes. Series 1, Episodes 4 and 13.
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Dionne (Series 1, Episode 4), Josh (Series 1, Episode 13)
  2. Saboteurs : Cloda (Series 1, Episode 4), Jessica (Series 1, Episode 13)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    1 2 0 2

Introduced in Series 2

Septic Sewers
"Ahh, the Septic Sewers! To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must plug up the toxic gas escaping from the drain, it's causing a right old stink! When the drain is complete, they will be sucked back up the pipes. Whilst they're hiding in the dark, someone will be sneaking about! They must complete the drain before the time runs out, or they will fail!"
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Natasha (Series 2, Episode 2), James (Series 2, Episode 6), Louis (Series 2, Episode 10), Zoe (Series 3, Episode 2) (Ellie got a higher straw then Zoe did on draw straws), Chris (Series 3, Episode 5), Harvey (Series 3, Episode 7) (Dani got a higher straw then him on draw straws), Maria (Series 3, Episode 8), Kirby (Series 3, Episode 11) Series 2, Appeared more often in Series 3.
  2. Saboteurs : Ibrahim (Series 2, Episode 2), James (Series 2, Episode 6), Louis (Series 2, Episode 10), Ellie (Series 3, Episode 2), Chris (Series 3, Episode 5), Aaron (Series 3, Episode 7), Balwani (Series 3, Episode 8), Jack (Series 3, Episode 11)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    2
    3
    3
    5
    0
    0
    3
    5


Spooked
"Shh! This is the Tower Library and that is Miss Mutternot, the bad-tempered Librarian. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must find 3 safe books and pass them to the Librarian. But beware, the Librarian has an awful temper! If they pass 3 "spooked books", they fail!" The Voice tells the Saboteur which books are 'Spooked'. Series 2, then on Series 3, Episodes 4 and 10.
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Allyson (Series 2, Episode 3), Jerishan (Series 2, Episode 7), Louisa (Series 2, Episode 11), Robbie (Series 3, Episode 4), Callum (Series 3, Episode 10) (Dan got a higher draw straw than he did on draw straws)
  2. Saboteurs : Allyson (Series 2, Episode 3), Holly (Series 2, Episode 7), Poppy (Series 2, Episode 11), Robbie (Series 3, Episode 4), Callum (Series 3, Episode 10)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    2
    3
    3
    2
    1
    1
    2
    1


Fairy Trials
“For the little people, it’s judgement day! To pass this challenge, the Unfortunates must place the fairy traps into the exterminator so they can get a good look at them. If they decide it is a good fairy, they must release it. If they decide it is a bad fairy, they must blow it up! If they guess wrong 3 times, they will fail!” The Voice tells the Sabotuer what characteristic bad fairies have. Series 2, then in Series 3, Episode 13
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Natasha (Series 2, Episode 4), Polly (Series 2, Episode 8), ??? (Series 2, Episode 12), Chris (Series 3, Episode 13)
  2. Saboteurs : Natasha (Series 2, Episode 4), Alex (Series 2, Episode 8), ??? (Series 2, Episode 12), Nathan (Series 3, Episode 13)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    2
    3
    3
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1

Introduced in Series 3

Beware the Crowman!
"A murky meadow where a Crowman guards 13 flickering pumpkins. To pass, the Unfortunates must sneak past him and blow out 3 pumpkins. But beware, some of the pumpkins are bad and will disturb the Crowman! Blow out 3 bad pumpkins and they will fail!". At the beginning of the game, the voice tells the saboteur which type of pumpkin will wake him. Series 3 only.
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Jaydene (Series 3, Episode 1) (John got a higher draw straw than her on draw straws), Steeley (Series 3, Episode 6), Joseph (Series 3, Episode 9), Chloe (Series 3, Episode 12)
  2. Saboteurs : Jaydene (Series 3, Episode 1), Steeley (Series 3, Episode 6), Emz (Series 3, Episode 9), Chloe (Series 3, Episode 12)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    3 4 2 2

Trapped!: Ever After

The Frozen Princess
"There once was a Princess, cold-hearted and mean, frozen inside and out. Wake her up and she'll scream! To warm her sub-zero heart, Unfortunates must gently place five flowers, one by one, into her chilly blue hands. Sounds easy, eh? But someone's out to upset her!" At the beginning, the voice tells the Saboteur a trigger word to upset the princess. (Similar to Goblet of Ice, Freaky Factory and Black Widow)
Unfortunates Trapped: Mete (Ever After, Episode 1), Courtney (Paige had a higher straw than her on draw straws) (Ever After, Episode 3) Euan (Episode 7)

Soboteurs: Mete (Ever After, Episode 1), Kadeem (Ever After, Episode 3), Cerys (Ever After, Episode 7)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
4 5 0 5


The Midnight Bride
"When the clock strikes 12, the Midnight Bride has so many admirers, she cannot decide! "This is all getting silly," the marriage man said, "You must find a husband, before you are dead." Unfortunates must find her three potential husbands, but beware, present her with any she don't like the look of and there'll be trouble! Choose incorrectly 3 times and it's all over!" (The voice tells the Saboteur what specific portrait characteristic the Bride hates) (Similar to Spooked, Fairy Trials and Beware the Crowman!).

Saboteur: PJ (Ever After, Episode 2), Kaleah (Ever After, Episode 5), Amy (Ever After, Episode 8)

Trapped: Ross (Ever After, Episode 2), Kaleah (Ever After, Episode 5), Adam (Ever After, Episode 8)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
4 4 1 3


Poisoned Hollows
"Never stray from the path and never pick a wind-fallen apple. "Especially if it's poisoned!" Unfortunates must make a circle of poison apples. Once complete, they must hide in the hollows. But listen out, when the owl hoots twice, it means someone has broken the circle of trust!" (Similar to Septic Sewers.)

Saboteurs: ??? (Ever After, Episode 4), Bobby-Lee (ever after episode: 6), Keane (Ever After, Episode 10), Brett (Ever After, Episode 12)

Unfortunates trapped: ??? (Ever after, episode 4), Bobby-Lee (ever after episode: 6), Molly (Ever After, Episode 10), Emilio (Ever After, Episode 12)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
4 4 0 4

Four Unfortunates

Snake Attack
“A strange wall faces the Unfortunates. Haa! Haa! Haa! One of them must make it safely from one side to the other, choosing which holes to put their hands in. They must choose wisely, because the wall is home to a hungry child-eating python! She’ll be waiting in one of the holes for a little snack. It’s simple. If they get bitten 3 times, they fail!” The Voice tells the Saboteur where the python is each time. This challenge has been played the most times in the entire Trapped! series.
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Tyrone (Series 1, Episode 1), Rochelle (Series 1, Episode 2), Saif (Series 1, Episode 5), Bonnie (Series 1, Episode 6), Oaiss (Series 1, Episode 8) (All unfortunates have received one vote and obviously didn't trust each other after the challenge was succeeded), Libby (Series 1, Episode 9), Bradley (Series 1, Episode 12), Ryan (Series 2, Episode 2), Emy (Series 2, Episode 6) (Necho got a higher draw straw then her on draw straws), Abigail (Series 2, Episode 10), Brady (Series 3, Episode 1), Shannon (Series 3, Episode 6), Dani (Series 3, Episode 7), Aaron (Series 3, Episode 9), Darcy (Series 3, Episode 12) (Daniel got a draw with her after the challenge was succeeded)
  2. Saboteurs : Bethan (Series 1, Episode 1), Rochelle (Series 1, Episode 2), Saif (Series 1, Episode 5), Caleb (Series 1, Episode 6), Oaiss (Series 1, Episode 8), Libby (Series 1, Episode 9), Mitchell (Series 1, Episode 12), William (Series 2, Episode 2), Emy (Series 2, Episode 6), Abigail (Series 2, Episode 10), Olivia (Series 3, Episode 1), Charys (Series 3, Episode 6), Sophie (Series 3, Episode 7), Leon (Series 3, Episode 9), Darcy (Series 3, Episode 12)

3. Unfortunates bitten by the snake: Tyrone (series 1, episode 1), Rebecca (series 3, episode 7), Emz (series 3, episode 9)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
1
2
3
7
3
5
3
1
1
4
2
4


Witch's Brew
"The Unfortunates' challenge is to help my cousin, Ethel the Witch, make a magical potion by fetching ingredients for her spell. All the ingredients are in the jars on the shelves but those ingredients are confusi-fying and it's hard to tell which one is which. Unfortunates must add at least 2/3 correct ingredients to pass the challenge but they'll have to pick carefully. Get more than 1/2 wrong and they fail!" The Voice tells The Saboteur, each time, which number jar contains the real ingredient. All times it was played, the votes ended in a draw. Series 1 only.
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Fabien (Series 1, Episode 3) (Puja got a higher draw straw than Fabien did on draw straws), Sunaz (Series 1, Episode 7) (Benjamin got a higher draw straw than Sunaz did on draw straws), Mavro (Series 1, Episode 10) (Kim got a higher draw straw than Mavro did on draw straws)
  2. Saboteurs : Fabien (Series 1, Episode 3), Sunaz (Series 1, Episode 7), Kim (Series 1, Episode 10)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    1 3 0 3


Exploding Toad in the Hole
Toad in the hole
Toad in the hole is a traditional English dish consisting of sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter, usually served with vegetables and onion gravy....


"Ah! Here we are, the stinking bog, best spot in the whole Tower for a picnic and a breath of foul air! I dropped a bit of me lunch down the bog-holes earlier. So, in this challenge, the Unfortunates have got to find it. Plunging their hands into the snarty bog-holes, the Unfortunates will either find a bit of me lunch or an exploding toad! If they find 3 toads, they fail!" The Saboteur has to ensure their team find the exploding toads by directing them to specific signs the Voice describes at the start. Both times it was played, the votes ended in a draw. Series 1, Episodes 4 and 13
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Ben (Series 1, Episode 4) (Adam got a higher draw straw than Ben did on draw straws), William (Series 1, Episode 13) (Jessica got a higher draw straw than William did on draw straws)
  2. Saboteurs : Adam (Series 1, Episode 4), Harriet (Series 1, Episode 13)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    1 2 0 2


Horror Heads
"The Unfortunates are gathered around a spooky pit where four evil toys are ready to play nasty: the Horror Heads! Each Horror Head is controlled by an Unfortunate, but who is controlling which head? To pass the challenge, they must work together to move the ball across the pit within 90 seconds. If they run out of time, it’s their necks on the line, and they fail!" Exclusive to Series 1, Episode 11.
  1. Unfortunate trapped : Alex (Series 1, Episode 11)
  2. Saboteur : Alex (Series 1, Episode 11)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    1 1 0 1

Introduced in Series 2

Green Fingers
"The Tower Potting Shed is home to Green Fingers. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must find 3 plant pots containing magic bulbs. But, they have to watch out, if they pick the wrong pot, Green Fingers will get them! Unearth Green Fingers three times and they fail!". The Voice tells the Saboteur which pot Green Fingers is in each time.
  1. Unfortunates trapped : Connor (Series 2, Episode 1), Aaron (Series 2, Episode 5), Elvira (Series 2, Episode 9) (Jonah got a higher draw straw than her on draw straws), Jorgie (Series 2, Episode 13), Chloe (Series 3, Episode 2), Olivia (Series 3, Episode 3) (Marcel got a higher draw straw than her on draw straws), Ella (Series 3, Episode 5), Sarah (Series 3, Episode 8) (Adam got a draw with her after the challenge was succeeded), Jack (Series 3, Episode 11)
  2. Saboteurs : Connor (Series 2, Episode 1), Jacob (Series 2, Episode 5), Elvira (Series 2, Episode 9), Jorgie (Series 2, Episode 13), Chloe (Series 3, Episode 2), Bryhanna (Series 3, Episode 3), Daniel (Series 3, Episode 5), Sarah (Series 3, Episode 8), Glenn (Series 3, Episode 11)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1
    2
    3
    3


Two-Faced Liar
"Meet Madame Deux Visage, the Two-Faced Liar. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must listen to Madame's reflection make statements. They must decide if they are true or false. If they get 3 right, they will pass. But get 3 wrong, and they fail!" (Similar to Feed Me Lies. The Voice tells the Saboteur which of Madame's statements are true or false.)
  1. Unfortunates trapped : George (Series 2, Episode 3), Lewis (Series 2, Episode 4), Oliver (Series 2, Episode 7) (Holly got a higher draw straw then him on draw straws), Francesca (Series 2, Episode 8), Jeremy (Series 2, Episode 11), ??? (Series 2, Episode 12), Lauren (Series 3, Episode 4), Salima (Series 3, Episode 10), Ben (Series 3, Episode 13)
  2. Saboteurs : Fiona (Series 2, Episode 3), Jasmine (Series 2, Episode 4), Oliver (Series 2, Episode 7), Francesca (Series 2, Episode 8), Jeremy (Series 2, Episode 11), ??? (Series 2, Episode 12), Lauren (Series 3, Episode 4), Salima (Series 3, Episode 10), Andi (Series 3, Episode 13)
    Series Number of times
    Played Passed Failed
    2
    3
    6
    3
    1
    0
    5
    3

Trapped!: Ever After

The Wolf and the Nut
"There once was a wolf hunter called Scarlett. One terrible day a wolf ate her granny and she said, "I'm gonna find that wolf and cut off his head! But first I need to get some sleep!" But sleep she could not because the bed was riddled with Scrumblenuts! Unfortunates must find the nuts between the mattresses on her bed. They must choose carefully, because lurking within is an angry child-eating wolf! Find the wolf 3 times, and they fail!" The voice tells the Saboteur where the wolf is each time. (Similar to Snake attack.) This is the hardest game for the saboteur to win.
Note: This game was the subject of controversy the first time this was played; after the second mistake was made, leaving a tie-breaker situation, the team (from Gravesend) got into an argument that lasted for minutes until the game was passed!

Soboteurs: Kaitlin (Ever After, Epsiode 7)

Unfortunates Trapped: Kaitlin (Ever After, Episode 7)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
4 7 4 3

Split Ends
"There once was a girl, approach if you dare, never combed it or cut it, now she's trapped by her hair! Split Ends is her name, and the poor thing's in knots. Unfortunates must gently untie three bows from her tangled plaits, without disturbing her. If she screams 3 times, it's all over! Beware, someone will be out to upset her!" (The voice tells the Saboteur which bows will set off Split Ends in each bunch) (Similar to Green Fingers and Extraction.)

Saboteurs: Megan (Ever After, Episode 2), Irisa (Ever After, Episode 4), Fern (Ever After, Episode 6), ??? (Ever After, Episode 8), Ruby (Ever After, Episode 10), Neve (Ever After, Episode 12)

Unfortunates Trapped: PJ (Ever After, Episode 2), Irisa (Ever After, Episode 4), Harry (Ever After, Episode 6) (Fern got a higher draw straw than Harry did on draw straws.), ??? (Ever After, Episode 8), Josh (Ever After, Episode 10), Shannon (Ever After, Episode 12)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
4 6 2 4

Three Unfortunates

Wicked Wardrobes
“To pass, they must have all 8 lights turned on at the end of 90 seconds. Once the lights are on, they must hide in their wardrobes and wait. Sounds easy, dun't it? Except one of them will be working against the others! When a light is turned off, it will trigger the music, a signal to the others that the Saboteur has struck! Can they catch the Saboteur in the act? And will they have all the lights on at the end of 90 seconds?” Series 1 only

Saboteurs: Bethan (series 1: episode 1)

Unfortunates Trapped: Emy (series 1 episode 1)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
1 6 2 4

Poison Banquet
“The Unfortunates face a five-course banquet. Taking it in turns, they must eat one cake from each course. But Unfortunates beware, because one of the three cakes in each course is poisoned! To pass the challenge, they must east three good cakes before they eat 3 poisoned ones! But who is the dinner guest trying to poison the others?” The Voice tells the Saboteur which cake in each course is poisoned. Series 1 only
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
1 4 3 1


Sleep Creepers
"Eight alarm clocks all going off. Oh, what a racket! The Unfortunates have got to turn them all off. Once they've done that, they've got to jump back into bed and pull their duvet right over their heads. They can't peek out, but if they hear an alarm, it means the game has been sabotaged and they'll need to find the alarm and turn it off. They'll pass if all the alarms are turned off at the end of 90 seconds." (Similar to Wicked Wardrobes) Series 1 only, but appeared one more time in Series 3.
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
1
3
3
1
2
1
1
0

Introduced in Series 2

Extraction
"Take a seat, this is Extraction. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must pull 3 rotten teeth from the whinging werewolf. But beware, if they pull out a healthy tooth, the werewolf will shake and howl in pain! Pull out 3 healthy teeth, and they fail!" The Voice tells the Saboteur which sort of teeth are healthy.

Unfortunates Trapped: Olivia (series 2, episode 1)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
2
3
4
4
0
2
4
2


One-Eyed Watcher
"Roll up! Roll up for the One-Eyed Watcher! He'll be keeping one eye on the Unfortunates. And his other eye on the table. To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must follow his eyeball and find it under the gold cups 3 times. Get it wrong 3 times, and they will fail!" The Voice tells the Saboteur where the eyeball is each time. Series 2, also in Series 3, Episode 7.

Unfortunates Trapped: Rebecca (series 3, episode 7)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
2
3
3
1
0
0
3
1


Camp Fear
"Pitch your tents if you dare! To pass this challenge, Unfortunates must find 9 pieces of wood to build the camp fire. Once built, they must take shelter and rest. But if someone puts out the fire, the Moonhowler will appear! They must keep the beast at bay and quickly build the fire in time, or they will fail!" (Similar to Wicked Wardrobes and Sleep Creepers.) Series 2, also in Series 3, Episodes 4 and 10. This is the 2nd challenge where none of the saboteurs escaped, 1st was Horror Heads and the 3rd was Millicent in the Moths (currently)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
2
3
5
2
3
1
2
1


Forbidden Chambers
"In the Forbidden Chambers are crates of smelly Jub-Jubs that must be kept apart. To pass this challenge, the Unfortunates must stack the crates of the same colour in the matching coloured chamber. But they can only carry one colour at a time and can only enter another chamber when it isn’t occupied. If less than 2 towers are stacked when the time runs out, they will fail!" The Unfortunates have to move the coloured Jub-Jub boxes in the chambers they have to stack the same color: purple yellow, green and orange. Once in Series 2 but appeared more often in Series 3.
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
2
3
1
5
0
0
1
5

Trapped!: Ever After

A Child for Tea
"There once was a lady, so kindly was she, that children were always invited for tea. She may seem all smiley and nice, but beware, this old granny is far from it! "Come on in, dear. Take a seat. You're just in time to try my treats." Fatten 'em up, she might, but Unfortunates beware! They must eat two/three good sweets. Eating two/three bad sweets spells disaster! And one of them cannot be trusted!" The Voice tells the Saboteur which of the three sweets offered each time is good. (This is similar to Poison Banquet, but more in favour of the saboteur, as 2 of the 3 are bad, rather than 1 of the 3.) (Also slightly similar to the One-eyed Watcher)

Saboteurs: ??? (Ever After, Episode 1), ??? (Ever After, Episode 5), Leah (Ever After, Episode 7)

Unfortunates Trapped: ??? (Ever After, Epiosde 1), ??? (Ever After, Episode 5), Sam (Ever After Episode 7)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
4 4 2 2

Scallywag Wood
"If you go down to Scallywag Wood, you're sure of a big surprise. You'll see Esme's transformations, you won't believe your eyes! She turns chickens into creatures, but sometimes, when they run out, she'll catch and transform scallywags, so Unfortunates, look out! To escape this floor, Unfortunates must find two scallywags transformed by Esme. Find 2 chickens, and it's all over!" The Voice tells the Saboteur what sort of animals to avoid, i.e. creatures beginning with S, as the selected animals will be scallywags (Similar to Witch's Brew.)

Saboteurs: Kimberley (Ever After, Episode 2), Hodon (Ever After, Episode 4), Abigail (Ever After, Episode 8), Amy (Ever After, Episode 10)

Unfortunates Trapped: Megan (Ever After, Episode 2), Leurim (Ever After, Episode 4), Amy (Ever After, Episode 8), Amy (Ever After, Episode 10)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
4 4 0 4

Millicent and the Moths
"Millicent was cruel, she did wicked things. Like capturing moths to pull off their wings. Millicent would switch on the lights to attract the poor little moths. Unfortunates must put a stop to it, turn them all off and hide in their clothing boxes. But listen out, if lights are a-buzzing, it means someone is up to no good!" When the first light is turned on by the Saboteur, Millicent will come in to help them. (Similar to Wicked Wardrobes, Sleep Creepers and Camp Fear.) Possibly a hard game for the saboteur to win.

Saboteurs: ??? (Ever After, Episode 3), Fern (ever after episode 6), ??? (Ever After, Episode 9) Ryan (Ever After, Episode 12)

Unfortunates Trapped: ??? (Ever After, Episode 3) Fern (ever after episode 6), ??? (Ever After, Episode 9) Ryan (Ever After, Episode 12)
Series Number of times
Played Passed Failed
4 5 3 2

Two Unfortunates

One Way Out and There Can Only Be One Winner (Series 1-3)/The Fight for Freedom (Ever After)
  • Series 1 (Caretaker)

"Let's hope them Unfortunates has been paying attention. Now, they have to fight for their freedom by answering questions about their time in the tower. They're both after the Key of Freedom. It's simple; Win, and you'll escape. Lose, and you'll be Trapped!"
  • Series 2 & 3 (Caretaker)

"To win the Key of Freedom, Unfortunates must answer questions on their time in the tower. It's simple; Win, and they'll escape. Lose, and they'll be Trapped!" (Voice laughs afterwards)
  • Ever After (The Voice)

"Unfortunates, this is your only chance to win the Key of Freedom and escape. I will ask you questions about your time in the tower. Get it right and you take one step closer to the key. Get it wrong and your opponent takes the step. It's a race to the key and there can only be one winner!"

The Voice asks questions about the episode. In Series 1-3, the Unfortunate who got the most questions right within 60 seconds is freed. In Ever After, the Unfortunates are padlocked by the Voice in chains and must play a best-of-four round of questions to reach the Key of Freedom to unlock themselves and escape.

Music

The music is written by Dobs Vye, a composer who specialises in writing for television.
  1. Series 1 : This is not a fairy tale. Come and play the game! If you want to take The Tower on, you have to say his name. It's Wiley Sneak, Wiley Sneak, Wiley Sneak. It's off to The Tower, you'll be up against each other. Sabotage the game, my friend, but do not blow your cover. I am waiting for you kiddies. Who will take the wrap. 'Cause only One will escape and the rest... YOU'RE TRAPPED!!!
  2. Series 2 & 3 : This is not a fairy tale. Come and play the game! If you want to take The Tower on, you have to say his name. It's Wiley, Wiley, Wiley Sneak. It's off to The Tower, you'll be up against each other. Sabotage the game, my friend, but do not blow your cover! I am waiting for you kiddies. Who will take the wrap! 'Cause only One will escape and the rest... YOU'RE TRAPPED!!!
  3. Ever After : (The Voice) This is not a fairy tale, or is it? (Caretaker talks) For hundreds of years, only the most unfortunate are summoned to the Tower, ready to take on the Voice and her dark magical forces. There are tricks and challenges on every floor and someone not to be trusted! Only one will escape with the Key of Freedom, and the rest... (the Voice) YOU'RE TRAPPED: EVER AFTER!!!

Production

  • Director – James Morgan
  • Producer – Rob Hyde
  • Writers – Carl Carter & Tony Cooke
  • Art Director – Catherine Land
  • Set Design – Richard Drew
  • Lighting Director – James Campbell

Online game

In 2009, a multiplayer online game was released after the end of the third series. This game contained some of the challenges from the show, slightly edited to fit the format. Players must first select a caricature 'Unfortunate' to play as, then move on. They are either chosen to be a saboteur in secret, or just get shown a picture of a clock and an otherwise blank screen. The voice gives hints to the saboteur throughout each separate game as to how to ruin the challenge. If the team passes, then they vote, but the saboteur is trapped; and if they fail then whoever gets the most votes is trapped. In the event of a tie, then two spotlights flash over the drawing players until only one remains on. The player under the remaining spotlight is trapped. The cartoon-style characters used in the game parody the opening. The challenges were, in order:

Floor 6 - Body Shock
The team must assemble the mummy's body, by running into and collecting body parts scattered around the room, and then bringing them to a central table with the mummy on. If a player is the saboteur, he or she must go to the red wheel in the corner to release the Botherers, the others are subjected to a 'black-out' where creepy animations fly randomly out of a dark background. Players can talk positively or negatively with two chat-buttons, which can affect other players' concentration or speed of work.

Floor 5 - Fairy Trials
The team must decide whether a fairy on a screen in the room is good or bad. If they think she's good, they must stand on the green floor on the left side of the room to release her. If she's bad, they must stand on the red floor on the right side of the room to burst her. If a player is the saboteur he/she must convince the team to go to the wrong floor. The voice gives a defining category as to whether the fairies are good or bad each time, i.e. The bad fairies wear gloves, the good fairies have red hair etc. The players can use the three chat buttons: Hair, Face and Gloves, to state their case to the others.

Floor 4 - Sleep Creepers
The team start the challenge in four beds (as oppose to the TV challenge for three players) and eight ringing alarm clocks. Players must navigate their way around the room, turning off alarm clocks by touching them. When a blackout occurs the saboteur gets out of bed and turns on clocks before (hopefully) returning to their bed in time for the others to come out. The others are subjected to the same animations as in Body Shock, and the chat buttons are the same too. This is a very hard game for the saboteur to win

Floor 3 - One-Eyed Watcher
This is notably the hardest one to sabotage! There are three cups, the players are shown which one has the eye under to begin with, then the cups are moved around. Only the saboteur can see which cup the eye is under, he/she has to lead the others away from it, using the 'positive'-'negative' chat buttons and their own, visible choice. (Ironically, this challenge hasn't been passed in the TV series, whilst in the game, it's the easiest to pass.)

Floor 2 - The Fight for Freedom
The Voice calls this part 'One Way Out and There Can Only Be One Winner'; the two remaining players must navigate through a maze, activating switches to get them to the open trapdoor a Key of Freedom. Players can use their opponent's move craftily to escape. The one who escapes is shown coming out the tower trapdoor at the end, the other loses and is 'Trapped!'.

Transmissions

Series Start date End date Episodes
1
28 September 2007
21 December 2007
13
2
10 July 2008
2 October 2008
13
3
2 January 2009
27 March 2009
13
4
18 October 2010
4 November 2010
13
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