Memories of NikolaEscape Artists ChristchurchEscape roomIRLReally enjoyed this room. At the beginning it felt like a standard escape artists room (which are pretty good rooms) but they managed to pull off some things that were very cool (no spoilers). Nice mix of lock and key and observational puzzles. Highly recommend.
Into The DarkServe Social [prev. CodeBreakers]Escape roomIRLHighly recommend. Not your standard escape room. Wearing a blindfold we had to use our other senses to complete puzzles in the room. The story was exciting and communication was key.
Mutiny on the High SeasXcapeEscape roomIRLGreat room dressing, felt very immersive. Good communication was key. Would recommend all the Xcape rooms.
The Time MachineServe Social [prev. CodeBreakers]Escape roomIRLAwesome room, loved the story and the friend inside. Completed this as a team of 2 and got out in time.
The Lost Hut of AntarcticaServe Social [prev. CodeBreakers]Escape roomIRLAtmosphere was very immersive and room was chilled to simulate an actual Antarctic hut. Fun puzzles, we completed as a team of two and completed without much difficulty but really enjoyed.
Murder at Emerald EstateDice and ForkEscape roomIRLYou have been tasked with solving the murder so feels like cludeo mixed with a classic escape room and requires a fair amount of reading. You are meant to provide the answers to certain questions to the ‘detective’ at the end which could have been clearer (as we made up half the story) but it wasn’t a big deal. We enjoyed it overall and gave it a 8/10. The cafe/bar section has a large board game selection which you can play inside. We got chips and a drink each and the service was great.
AtlantisEscape MateEscape roomIRLCompleted with room with 4 people. Due to the size of the room (huge) it was a little overwhelming but we got to a point where we were in groups of 2 working on different sections and completing puzzles which worked well. Room dressing was very impressive. GM did offer one clue early on which we didn’t ask for, but other than that was great. Highly recommended.
Stripclub Escape R18Rotofobia Escape AdventureEscape roomIRLDefinitely 18+ but was also very playful. Fun puzzles and lots of laughs along the way. Staff here was great. Very unique theme ;)
The Gangster's HideoutEmporium BrewingEscape roomIRLCompleted both rooms at Emporium Brewing. Gangsters Hideout was certainly my preferred as it had more in it which meant we used up almost the whole hour (compared to 30 mins for the Hermits Hut). Good puzzles, and a mix of padlock and others. GM was great, and also an escape room enthusiast and was happy to chat. Also met poppy the brewery cat.
1950's Cold War CodebreakerThe Locked RoomEscape roomIRLReally enjoyed this room. Seemed small and unassuming from outside but had some fun surprises and clever puzzles and mechanics. The property was beautiful and our GM was great. Recommend highly.
