Room Story - from The Escaporium Well known alien hunter and conspiracy theorist, Professor Ross Well lives at 51½ George Street. After years spent collecting, and hunting evidence of extra-terrestrial life, he got his lucky break and came across a crash site up on the moors, complete with a live alien! He brought the alien back to his house with the intention of keeping him, but the mothership has tracked their friend down and arrived to collect him! You begin your mission outside Professor Ross Well’s house – what you will find in there is anyone’s guess! But what you do know is that you only have one hour to return the alien back to the mothership, or our planet will be destroyed! Your excellent investigative observation skills will be put to the test in Area 51½! Key Stats Room Name Area 51.5 Venue The Escaporium Location Halifax, UK Date 30/12/2025 Escape Time 59:44 Team Size 3 My Recommended Team Size 3 - 6 Review Our Rating A puzzle-packed and ...

Room Story - from Escape Quest Mr Copplestone aka “The Professor” is an inventor. His greatest invention is the world’s first time machine, built so he could travel through space and time to find interesting objects and life saving potions to sell in his curiosity shoppe. back in the future ready for our next time travelling adventure. The time machine is powered by Time Echo Crystals, these crystals are rare and only a small quantity exist in the world. Without them the time machine won't work. back in the future ready for our next time travelling adventure. show more.... Such a precious commodity must be stored & guarded carefully to ensure the future of time travel can continue. There's just one problem with that - Mr Copplestone! back in the future ready for our next time travelling adventure. He may be a genius, but he's the most forgetful man you could ever meet. This morning when he opened his box of Time Echo Crystals he found only one left inside,...

As the title says, it has been a while! My last blog post was in November 2019, and we all know what happened shortly after that...  The break I had two life changes in one. As well as a global pandemic, I had my first child in 2020. Becoming a parent changes everything and weirdly, you have a lot less time to play escape rooms! I had my second child in 2023, so even less time for escape rooms. The return I'm not yet back to the dizzying heights of 2019, and probably never will be, but in 2025 my escape room career resumed (with many thanks to the wonder of grandparents). I love a good graph, so here's 'My life in escape rooms': A themed alternative My primary love for escape rooms lies in the theming and immersion. I get pure escapism from disappearing to another world for an hour and diving into the puzzles and mysteries. I've also always loved theme parks and with a young family, we've all found a common love for the rides, escapism and experiences they offer...

i Game Closed This game has closed and is no longer available to play. Room Story - from Lakes Escapes Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, bickering erupted, who knows what about. One by one the family went out for air and when they came back, under the tree was bare. You have 60 minutes to figure out who stole Christmas and save the day for everyone. Can you do it? Key Stats Room Name Who Stole Christmas? Venue Lakes Escapes Location Workington, UK Date 08/11/2019 Escape Time 31:06 Team Size 2 My Recommended Team Size 2 - 5 Review This is a pop-up Christmas room and is only running for a limited time . Last year we only played a single festive escape room, and it seemed like there weren’t too many around. According to this  post from Escape The Review there are over 50 games this year! We’ve got 3 booked so far – and we kicked off the festive escape room season with the fantastic Who ...

Room Story - from Tulleys It's 1926 here in Chicago, and depression is still rife. Jobs are few and far between and the Prohibition has been in force for six years now. Everyone still drinks, nothin' has changed. But now the mob control the streets, the supply and the money. The influence of the Outfit is far reaching. Most of the cops are even under their control. Who can put them in the joint? You can, that's who. The Commissioner has put together a special task force of straight, trusted cops and you're on the team. You've spent the last few months infiltrating their network and now tonight is the night to get the evidence you need to put them away forever. But it won't be easy, your cover might be blown! Do you have what it takes? Key Stats Room Name The Outfitters Venue Tulleys Escape Rooms Location Crawley, UK Date 17/08/2019 Escape Time 55:44 Team Size 3 My Recommended Team Size 3 - 6 Review The Outfitters was our 2nd game at Tu...

i Game Closed This game has closed and is no longer available to play. Room Story - from Lucardo Notorious gangster Tommy Neil is one of the most wanted criminals in the country. You have been chasing his tail without success for nearly ten years, his luck seems to be running out - his right-hand man has turned himself in to the authorities. He is currently in a safe house before being entered into witness protection. As the lead investigation team in this highly coveted case, it is your job to interview the witness and extract everything possible to finally convict Tommy. Be prepared for twists and turns in this epic game. Key Stats Room Name Safe House Venue Lucardo Location Rawtenstall, UK Date 01/09/2019 Escape Time 46:46 Team Size 3 My Recommended Team Size 2 - 4 Review Lucardo Rawtenstall is one of our favourite venues, so we were really excited when they announced the opening of their 4th game. Safe House is set i...

i Game Closed This game has closed and is no longer available to play. Room Story - from Time Race Terrorists are suspected to be behind an outbreak of a man-made virus. You and your elite team of immunologists have just 30 minutes to identify and cure the deadly pathogen before it spreads from patient zero. The terrorists have sabotaged your ambulance, so you'll need to work twice as hard. Will you save a life before you arrive at the hospital? Key Stats Room Name Escape 999 Venue Time Race Location Bury, UK Date 01/09/2019 Escape Time 25:14 Team Size 3 My Recommended Team Size 2 - 3 Review Escape 999 is a 30 minute game set in an old decommissioned ambulance. There were three firsts when we played this game. It was our first vehicle based game. It was our first 30 minute game. And it was the first time we’d set a record for a game (it’s a very new game so once other enthusiasts play I’m sure we’ll be quickly ecli...

Room Story - from Tulleys It's the year of our Lord 1672, and you be right in the height o' the golden age o' piracy… After years of sailin' the high seas, you and your crew have succeeded in your fair share of ambushes, and as a result – your ship is teamin' with bounty. Yet you're still suffering beneath the cruel wrath o' Captain Starling - a notoriously bloodthirsty buccaneer, and your shipmates have decided you all shall take matters into your own hands. After all… you fought for the gold, so the gold is yours for the taking, aye? Once the old seadog has retreated to his berth for the night, you make your move. Get in, get the treasure and get out. You won't have long before he starts to stir – and Starling shows no mercy to ANY soul… Key Stats Room Name Mutiny Venue Tulleys Escape Rooms Location Crawley, UK Date 17/08/2019 Escape Time 48:28 Team Size 3 My Recommended Team Size 2 - 6 Review All of the games we’ve played ...

Room Story - from Compendium Bentham Asylum has been standing since the 1900's. In 1950 Bentham was given the nickname "Bedlam" because of the events that happened in those 50 years. And in 1974 Cell P23 was mysteriously locked without an explanation as to why. Bedlam has secrets that need to be uncovered. You and your team are top journalists and experts in your field. You have been tasked with uncovering the secrets that are held behind Cell P23's walls. Can you go undercover, get in the cell undetected and escape with the documents that will uncover the secrets of Bedlam? Key Stats Room Name Bedlam Venue Compendium Location Bury, UK Date 11/08/2019 Escape Time 53:38 Team Size 3 My Recommended Team Size 2 - 4 Review Bedlam is Compendium’s 3rd room and is themed around an abandoned cell shrouded in rumours and mystery that some journalists infiltrate Bedlam asylum to explore. At the beginning of the game, one of the team is separated and taken...