Pittsburgh Haunted House Unleashes First-of-Its-Kind Robotic Raccoon in Collaboration with YouTube Stars Wicked Makers

Meet CH1PP13: A roaming robotic creature bringing an entirely new level of interactive terror to Hundred Acres Manor, Pittsburgh's Best Haunted House, this Halloween season.

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Something wicked is roaming the grounds of Hundred Acres Manor this Halloween, and it's unlike anything Pittsburgh haunted house fans have encountered before.

Hundred Acres Manor, Pittsburgh's favorite Halloween tradition, has partnered with popular YouTube creators Wicked Makers to introduce CH1PP13, a first-of-its-kind robotic raccoon designed to roam the haunted attraction grounds and interact directly with unsuspecting guests.

Forget traditional haunted house animatronics that remain stationary or deliver predictable scares. CH1PP13 takes Halloween entertainment to an entirely new level. This custom-built robotic creature moves around the attraction, creating unpredictable, up-close encounters that blur the line between technology and terror. Hundred Acres Manor has always tried to deliver its guests an unforgettable experience and something new to the area each year, CH1PP13 is a great example of a haunted house using technology to scare its guests.

The collaboration brings together the creative minds behind one of America's most recognized haunted attractions and Wicked Makers, the popular YouTube duo known for their elaborate Halloween creations, animatronics and larger-than-life horror projects. With an audience of more than 2 million YouTube subscribers, Wicked Makers has built a following by bringing imaginative and sometimes terrifying creations to life.

Together, they've created something truly unique for Pittsburgh's Halloween season.

From YouTube to Real-Life Nightmares

Fans can go behind the scenes and witness the creation of CH1PP13 in a full-length Wicked Makers YouTube video documenting the robotic raccoon's development, construction and transformation into a one-of-a-kind haunted house creature.

The video offers an inside look at the creativity, engineering and craftsmanship required to bring CH1PP13 to life before the robot makes its home at Hundred Acres Manor Haunted Attraction.

Watch the full CH1PP13 build video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzSZk_5qCR8

A New Kind of Scare at a Pittsburgh Halloween Tradition

The introduction of CH1PP13 is part of Hundred Acres Manor's continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of haunted entertainment and delivering unforgettable experiences.

Located in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, just outside Pittsburgh, Hundred Acres Manor features five terrifying themed attractions and an approximately one-mile continuous walk-through experience. Each season, the attraction combines elaborate Hollywood style sets, live performers, immersive environments and innovative special effects to create an unforgettable Halloween haunted house adventure.

Now, with the arrival of CH1PP13, guests have one more reason to watch their backs.

Beyond the screams, Hundred Acres Manor also has a charitable mission. The attraction supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, making Pittsburgh's favorite Halloween tradition an experience that gives back to the community.

Guests can encounter CH1PP13 during the 2026 Halloween season at Hundred Acres Manor.

For tickets, operating dates and additional information, visit www.ScarePittsburgh.com.

No ticket is required to visit the Hundred Acres Manor property and explore the Midway and meet CH1PP13 yourself.

About Hundred Acres Manor

Hundred Acres Manor is an award-winning haunted attraction located in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Recognized as one of America's top haunted houses, the attraction features five immersive haunted experiences, elaborate special effects and terrifying live entertainment. A Pittsburgh Halloween tradition, Hundred Acres Manor also supports local charitable organizations, combining world-class Halloween entertainment with a commitment to giving back to the community. Hundred Acres Manor is Pittsburgh's largest and scariest haunted house spanning over 60,000 sq ft. Anyone looking for a haunted house near them needs to visit Hundred Acres Manor in Pittsburgh.

About Wicked Makers

Wicked Makers is a popular YouTube channel created by Jaimie and Jay, specializing in Halloween projects, custom animatronics, creative builds and spooky DIY entertainment. With millions of followers and hundreds of millions of video views, the duo has developed a worldwide audience through its imaginative approach to bringing horror-inspired creations to life.

Media Information

Location: Hundred Acres Manor, Bethel Park, PA
Website: www.ScarePittsburgh.com
CH1PP13 Behind-the-Scenes Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzSZk_5qCR8

Media opportunities: CH1PP13 provides a unique visual opportunity for television segments, Halloween features and local entertainment coverage. Interviews, footage of the robotic raccoon and behind-the-scenes video of its creation can be coordinated through Hundred Acres Manor.

SOURCE Hundred Acres Manor Haunted Attraction