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South East

List of the rooms we have reviewed in the South East. In date order from newest to oldest

Unsolved Mysteries: The Basement (Chatham)

Published: 2 April 2025

Unsolved Mysteries: The Basement (Chatham)

We’d been looking forward to The Basement ever since it opened, and it didn’t disappoint. Ok our time in this game was short, but we loved every minute of it. Was it better than The Cabin? I don’t know. But was it a worthy sequel? Hell yes.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Chatham, Team of Two

Hysteria: Citizen Erased (Chatham)

Published: 2 April 2025

Hysteria: Citizen Erased (Chatham)

The team behind Hysteria and Unsolved Mysteries are lovely people and they produce solid games. Citizen Erased is another fun game that gave us a welcome distraction from the real world. Play on a hot day and you may get a tad toasty, but whatever the weather, if you play this game you are sure to have a good time.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Chatham, Team of Two

Deadlocked: The Reading Witch (Reading)

Published: 25 October 2024

The Reading Witch: Deadlocked (Reading)

Deadlocked have upped their game and The Reading Witch had that feeling of horror games we’ve played in Athens and Amsterdam. Ok, the space is much smaller but they used it well and the live action element takes it to the next level. I can’t say that this is the scariest horror game in the UK, but is it the best horror escape room in the UK? Possibly.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Horror, Reading, Team of Two

Elusion Escape Rooms: Cursed Waters (Southampton)

Published: 9 May 2024

Elusion Escape Rooms: Cursed Waters (Southampton)

I enjoyed Cursed Waters. At the start it felt like there was a lot going on but it all came together well and also gave me one of my most enjoyable escape room moments – ok it was short lived, but the joy it brought me for that short period of time will certainly stay with me.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Southampton, Team of Two

Elusion Escape Rooms: From Beyond (Southampton)   

Published: 9 May 2024

Elusion Escape Rooms: From Beyond (Southampton)   

I had high hopes for this game because of the Stranger Things connection, and what we found was a lovely crossover between that and The Thing. Good set design, satisfying puzzles, and wonderful music made for a fun time.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Southampton, Team of Two

Arcadia Escape Rooms: The Crypt (Fordingbridge)

Published: 9 May 2024

Scream Aloud: The Crypt (Fordingbridge)

This game worked out at just over £4 per minute that we were in it, and if you ignore wasted time then that figure rises closer to £8 per minute. A premium price for an experience that just felt a bit lacking and frustrating.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Horror, Live Actor, New Forest

Other World Escapes: Chipshop (Portsmouth)

Published: 30 April 2024

Other World Escapes: Chipshop (Portsmouth)

I would guess this was one of the earlier games by Other World. It’s still a fine game, but perhaps showing its age in places. One or two twists, and a convincing set were ultimately let down by a weak ending.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Portsmouth, Team of Two

Other World Escapes: Journey to Xibalba (Portsmouth)

Published: 29 April 2024

Other World Escapes: Journey to Xibalba (Portsmouth)

My favourite theme is a temple, and I’m always excited when a temple game lives up to the possibilities the theme provides of creating a true adventure. Journey to Xibalba does exactly that, and provides (up to) 90 minutes of pure joy.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Portsmouth, Team of Two

Hounds Escape: The Acid Bath Murderer Experience (Crawley)

Published: 8 February 2024

Hounds Escape: The Acid Bath Murderer Experience (Crawley)

The Acid Bath Murderer is hard to quantify. Part escape room, part history lesson, and part true crime drama, perhaps the best way to describe it would be to call it an Immersive, Narrative-Driven Puzzletale. Whatever you call it, it’s a perfect combination of puzzles and story, culminating in a new sort of experience that is unlike anything else we’ve encountered so far, and one not to be missed.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Crawley, Immersive Experiences, Team of Two

Pier Pressure: Smuggler’s Secret (Brighton)

Published: 17 January 2024

Smuggler's Secret, Pier Pressure (Brighton)

Smugglers Secret was a total joy to play. While we played the Pro Version and found it to be exactly the right balance of challenging and fun, I feel confident in saying that the Family Version would be a perfect introduction to escape rooms for the little ones, and no matter which version you choose, it’s an fantastic activity if you need a break from the beach.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Brighton, Team of Two

The Real Escape: The Western Job (Portsmouth)

Published: 9 October 2023

The Real Escape: The Western Job (Portsmouth)

I can see why people praise this game. It’s got good set design and the puzzles all make sense. The little ‘extra’ at the end also gives enthusiasts something to aim for, and I’m sure this would be a hit for players of all ages.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Portsmouth, Team of Two

The Lift Escape Rooms: The Lift Shaft (Brighton)

Published: 13 May 2023

The Lift Escape Rooms: The Lift Shaft (Brighton)

If you’re  looking for a hardcore puzzling session in Brighton, this probably isn’t the game for you. However, if you’re looking for a space filler, a warm up, or an introduction to escape rooms, then this certainly would fit the bill.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Brighton, Team of Two

Escape Reading: The Ram Raid (Reading)

Published: 26 April 2023

Escape Reading: The Ram Raid (Reading)

I can see why Ram Raid is an enthusiast’s favourite. There is a lot to do in this game, but you don’t have to do it all to be successful. This game will likely keep you locked up for most of the 60 minutes, and you’ll be non-stop running around solving some quality puzzles.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading, Team of Two

Escape Reading: Kidnapped (Reading)

Published: 26 April 2023

Escape Reading: Kidnapped (Reading)

I’d probably class this as quite a traditional escape room, with some traditional but satisfying puzzles. It starts off dark but soon lightens up and becomes a fun place to explore.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading, Team of Two

Escape Reading: The Vampire Slayers (Reading)

Published: 26 April 2023

Escape Reading: The Vampire Slayers (Reading)

This wasn’t the hardest or scariest of games, but all the puzzles clicked and we flew through it. Probably not a challenging room for experienced players, but it was a solid and fun game that we were glad to have played

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading, Team of Two

TimeTrap: Curiouser and Curiouser (Reading)

Published: 11 November 2022

TimeTrap: Curiouser and Curiouser (Reading)

Another example of a beautifully assembled game by TimeTrap that was a joy to play. The puzzles were great and on theme, and the room itself was wonderful to interact with. Don’t worry if you didn’t play the prequel to this game, you’ll still have a great time.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading, Team of Two

Escape Reading: Age of Magic (Reading)

Published: 3 November 2022

Escape Reading: Age of Magic (Reading)

Age of Magic almost certainly wins the prize for most beautifully themed magic room I’ve played thus far. On top of that, the puzzles were solid, making the entire experience simply enchanting.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Reading, Team of Two

The Panic Room: Hell House (Gravesend)

Published: 3 November 2022

The Panic Room: Hell House (Gravesend)

Hell House is possibly The Panic Room’s most ambitious project to date, and it is quite a sight to behold. If you’re planning a visit to Gravesend, I would add Hell House to the “Not To Be Missed” list.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Gravesend, Horror, Kent

The Panic Room: Riddled (Gravesend)

Published: 3 November 2022

The Panic Room: Riddled (Gravesend)

If you’re looking for a game for stag/hen dos, this is it. This game obviously has a target market and I imagine it does really quite well for that market, I’m not sure what enthusiasts will think about it, but credit to Panic Room for doing something different.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Gravesend, Kent

Mythologic: Mr. Todd’s (Gillingham)

Published: 28 October 2022

Mythologic: Mr. Todd's (Gillingham)

My favourite Sondheim musical is Sweeney Todd, so of course, my nerdy little musical-loving heart was in heaven in Mr Todd’s. The set was beautiful, the puzzles pleasing, and the story stuck very closely to the one I know very well, making this game a delight to play.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Gillingham, Kent

Mythologic: Needlenose (Gillingham)

Published: 28 October 2022

Mythologic: Needlenose (Gillingham)

I’m not normally a huge fan of horror/live-actor escape rooms as they seem to just be dark for the sake of it, but Needlenose was good fun and had a good sense of adventure. In terms of set design and build, it felt like a step up from their earlier games and I’d imagine this is a very popular game around the scary season!

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Gillingham, Kent

Ctrl Alt Esc: Quick-E-Mart (Margate)

Published: 26 October 2022

Ctrl Alt Esc: Quick-E-Mart (Margate)

We enjoyed our time in the Quick-E-Mart, but it just felt a bit short. We were an experienced team, but for a 90 minute game, we didn’t expect to get out in less than 40 minutes. The experience was fun, just a little too short lived and left us wanting a few extra puzzles to bulk it out.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Kent, Margate

Unsolved Mysteries: The Cabin (Chatham)

Published: 29 September 2022

Unsolved Mysteries: The Cabin (Chatham)

Unsolved Mysteries have raised the bar for what I expect from an escape room with The Cabin. With satisfying puzzles and a surprising human element, The Cabin managed to be infinitely more immersive than a simple “serial killer” themed game

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Chatham, Kent, Live Actor

The Escapement: Atlantis (Broadstairs)

Published: 20 September 2022

The Escapement: Atlantis (Broadstairs)

Atlantis ticked every box on my “Perfect Escape Room” list and then proceeded to blow my already high expectations out of the water (pun intended). In fact, I may even have new tick boxes to add to the list after our visit to Broadstairs. Honestly, if I were to pick a favourite game in the UK (possibly on the planet), it’s currently in Broadstairs.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Broadstairs, Kent

The Escapement: Captcha Code (Broadstairs)

Published: 20 September 2022

The Escapement Broadstairs: Captcha Code (Broadstairs)

Captcha Code is a brilliant way to spend an hour or two exploring the charming town of Broadstairs, and slots perfectly into the interconnected narratives of The Network and WunderWaffe Operation Quartz. But more than that, it is an exceedingly clever, and exciting game full of delightful surprises and pleasing puzzles.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Broadstairs, Outdoor Game

The Escapement: WunderWaffe Operation Quartz (Broadstairs)

Published: 31 August 2022

The Escapement: WunderWaffe Operation Quartz (Broadstairs)

This game was a long time in the making, but I’m pleased to report that the wait was 100% worth it. The Escapement have created a game here that will surely go to the top of people’s ‘Top 10’ lists, we need to rejig ours, as this is firmly up there for sure.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Broadstairs, Kent

The Panic Room: The Happy Institute (Gravesend)

Published: 26 August 2022

The Panic Room: The Happy Institute (Gravesend)

We left it a long time before playing this game, and we shouldn’t have. The puzzles were logical and fair, our GM was great, and we had a very ‘Happy’ time in this Institute.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Gravesend, Live Actor, Team of Two

Hounds Escape: Explorer’s Diary (Crawley)

Published: 1 August 2022

Hounds Escape: Explorer's Diary (Crawley)

I’ll admit, I am somewhat biased, being totally and automatically in love with almost any game that gives me an opportunity to live out my Indiana Jones fantasies, but Explorer’s Diary is about as close to perfect as a game could get. Beautifully designed, both aesthetically and in terms of game play, this game was a joy to play, and my new favourite at Hounds Escape. Not only is it not to be missed if you’re in the area, but it’s worth making a special trip for.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Crawley, Team of Two

Mindworks: Smuggler’s Ruin (Worthing)

Published: 29 July 2022

Mindworks: Smuggler's Ruin (Worthing)

Everyone knows Brighton has great escape rooms, but if you’re in the area then it’s definitely worth stopping by Worthing. MindWorks surprised me with the quality of this game, and it was a lovely way to end a day of quality games.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Team of Two, Worthing

Pier Pressure: Modrophenia (Brighton)

Published: 27 July 2022

Pier Pressure: Modrophenia (Brighton)

There’s a reason Pier Pressure are so well thought of amongst escape room enthusiasts, and Modrophenia highlights all of those things. Funky sets, perfect puzzles, and an immersive atmosphere, you can’t go wrong with any of the games here, but Modrophenia is one not to miss.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Brighton, Team of Two

Pier Pressure: Loot The Lanes (Brighton)

Published: 27 July 2022

Pier Pressure: Loot The Lanes (Brighton)

Loot the Lanes contains a real sense of awe that is often lacking in escape rooms and is a true testament to the team at Pier Pressure. Everything about this game is first rate and I can easily see why this game is consistently rated as the best, or one of the best in the UK. It’s a must play.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Brighton, Team of Two

Random-Rooms: The Old Hospital Room (Newport)

Published: 11 December 2021

Random-Rooms The Old Hospital Room (Newport)

We hoped to finish on a high at Random-Rooms, but I think The Old Hospital was our least favourite game of the day. One puzzle just felt like a massive leap and that caused us to end the game with more frustration than fun.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Isle of Wight

Random Rooms: The Cell (Newport)

Published: 11 December 2021

Random Rooms: The Cell (Newport)

The Cell has a unique twist on an otherwise familiar theme. In all, it was a decent game, with fair puzzles, but was ultimately a bit of a let down with an anticlimactic finish.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Isle of Wight

Random-Rooms: The Dragon Room (Newport)

Published: 11 December 2021

For a room called ‘The Dragon Room’, it felt like it was lacking something, and I think that would probably be a dragon. Two big puzzles slowed down the game for us and kinda killed the buzz, up until that point we were enjoying it, then it just became a bit frustrating.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Isle of Wight

Random-Rooms: The Random Room (Newport)

Published: 11 December 2021

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This room certainly lived up to its name, it was very random. We clicked with the puzzles and found it to be an easy game, strangely it was probably the game we enjoyed the most at Random-Rooms.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Isle of Wight

Hounds Escape: Southern Discomfort (Crawley)   

Published: 24 November 2021

Hounds Escape Game Experiences: Southern Discomfort (Crawley)   

Hounds Escape impressed us with their debut game, and their second may be even better (I can’t decide – it would be like choosing a favourite child if I had any). If you’re looking for an hour filled with amazing scenery, fantastic puzzles, and a whole lot of laughs, you won’t go wrong getting yourself over to Hounds Escape for a little Southern Discomfort.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Crawley, Split Start

Tulleys Escape Rooms: SpellCraft (Crawley)

Published: 18 November 2021

Tulleys: SpellCraft (Crawley)

The magic added something to the immersion. Nethercott is possibly still my favourite, and Mutiny might still be Liz’s, but objectively SpellCraft might be one of Tulleys best. The magical elevator taking us places, and then revisiting other rooms, and the twistyness of everything gave it a level of mystique

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Crawley, Team of Two

Dark Master: Into the Reliquary (Crowborough)

Published: 17 November 2021

Dark Master: Into the Reliquary (Crowborough)

The set of Into the Reliquary is truly something to behold, and there are certain moments throughout the game that we are unlikely to forget for some time. The puzzles didn’t wow in the same way as their surroundings, but still made for a fun game, although that was somewhat overshadowed by a moment or two of what felt like legitimate danger.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Crowborough, Team of Two

Dark Master: One Wing Airlines (Crowborough)

Published: 17 November 2021

Dark Master: One Wing Airlines (Crowborough)  

For us, there was a bit too much going on in this game which meant we couldn’t focus on what we needed and ended up missing key things. DarkMaster are certainly up there with the best for their set design, but I think the puzzles left us wanting a bit more.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Crowborough, Team of Two

Hounds Escape: Questionable Ethics (Crawley)

Published: 1 December 2020

Hounds Escape: Questionable Ethics (Crawley)

Hounds Escape have managed to take everything that I’ve loved about other venues I’ve visited and games I’ve played and put them all under one roof. Questionable Ethics is a superb game

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Crawley, Team of Two

Houdini’s: Extinct (Escape from Jurassic Island ) (Southampton)

Published: 27 October 2020

Houdini’s: Extinct (Escape from Jurassic Island ) (Southampton)

Extinct is a must-play game. From the moment you start, it’s an adventure, straight through to the heart-pounding conclusion. With an awesome set, tactile and pleasing puzzles, and an intricate narrative, Extinct (Escape from Jurassic Island) is everything I want an escape room to be.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Southampton, Team of Two

Houdini’s: Escape from Alcatraz (Southampton)

Published: 27 October 2020

Houdini's: Escape from Alcatraz (Southampton)

Prison break rooms are probably one of the most common themed rooms out there, but this is one of the better ones. Quite a search heavy room at times, but the puzzles were fair and the signposting was decent

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Southampton, Team of Two

Clue Cracker: Diamond Dogs (Tunbridge Wells)

Published: 26 October 2020

Clue Cracker: Diamond Dogs (Tunbridge Wells)

Diamond Dogs has shown that it’s true you should never judge a book by its cover, proving that a heist game can be adrenaline-fuelled, immersive and exciting; full of twists and turns, inventive puzzles, and with a strong story. TL; DR – this game is fantastic

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Team of Two, Tunbridge Wells

Clue Cracker: Temple Quest (Tunbridge Wells)

Published: 21 October 2020

Clue Cracker: Temple Quest (Tunbridge Wells)

There is no doubt that this room is going into both of our Top 10’s, it was great. Great is the word to describe it, great puzzles, great design, great hosts, great fun! 

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Team of Two, Tunbridge Wells

Puzzalogical: The Secret of the Vault (Bracknell)

Published: 12 October 2020

Puzzalogical: The Secret of the Vault (Bracknell)

A good use of tech, and two tools/props that were very satisfying to use will give us something to remember this room by. A couple of ‘trial-and-error’ puzzles are ones we’d rather forget.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Bracknell, Team of Two

TimeTrap: Pudding Lane (Reading)

Published: 19 April 2020

TimeTrap: Pudding Lane (Reading)

We enjoyed Imaginarium, and loved Station X, but Pudding Lane is by far one of our favourite games on offer at TimeTrap, cementing itself a place in Liz’s Top Ten Escape Rooms list

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Reading

Escape Reading: Blown Away (Reading)

Published: 19 April 2020

Escape Reading: Blown Away (Reading)

Despite not being ‘blown away’ by this room, it was an enjoyable experience and kept us engaged well. Take your communication ‘A-game’ with you and you’ll have a good time.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading

Escape in the Towers: The Comms Room (Canterbury)

Published: 13 March 2020

Escape in the Towers: The Comms Room (Canterbury)

We can’t say enough how much we loved this room. We never felt like we were playing a game, it actually felt as though we were saving War-era Canterbury, and the epic conclusion here is one not to be missed!

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Canterbury, Kent, Team of Two

TimeQuest: The Quest to Save Camelot (Paddock Wood)

Published: 11 March 2020

TimeQuest: The Quest to Save Camelot (Paddock Wood)

Going into this room I didn’t expect it to be my favourite at TimeQuest, but it was. The outside-of-the-box thinking and the heavy search element made this very enjoyable for us, and the attention to detail was also refreshing.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Kent, Paddock Wood, Team of Two

TimeQuest: Saving Operation Neptune (Paddock Wood)

Published: 10 March 2020

TimeQuest: Saving Operation Neptune (Paddock Wood)

One of the most impressive aspects of the games at TimeQuest is the sheer amount of physical space devoted to each game, and Saving Operation Neptune was no exception. It would be possible to fit at least two games in the space given to Neptune

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Kent, Paddock Wood, Team of Two

TimeQuest: Reset (Paddock Wood)

Published: 9 March 2020

TimeQuest: Reset (Paddock Wood)

This is a very different offering to the others at TimeQuest and those looking for a tech heavy room that mostly steers away from padlocks should be in their element

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Kent, Paddock Wood, Team of Two

Escape Hub: The Curse of Curawood’s Garden (Maidstone)

Published: 5 March 2020

Escape Hub The Curse of Curawood’s Garden (Maidstone)

We have absolutely no reservations adding The Curse of Curawood’s Garden to the list of rooms that would be enjoyed by players of all ages, young and old alike. Play it, and get lost in Curawood’s world

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Kent, Maidstone, Team of Two

Escape Hub: Inbound (Maidstone)

Published: 5 March 2020

Escape Hub Inbound (Maidstone)

A massive step in quality over the earlier games at Escape Hub. Inbound has great set design, good puzzles, and a wonderful journey through the streets of ‘York’

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Kent, Maidstone, Team of Two

Escape Hub: Mr Brenchley: Diamond Theft (Maidstone)

Published: 4 March 2020

Escape Hub: Mr Brenchley: Diamond Theft (Maidstone)

The weakest of the games we played at Escape Hub. With some much better games on offer in Maidstone, and at Escape Hub itself, I would suggest that teams keen to play all of the games play this one first and move on to better options.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Kent, Maidstone, Team of Two

Escape Hub: The Laughing Lair (Maidstone)

Published: 3 March 2020

Escape Hub The Laughing Lair (Maidstone)

This wasn’t a bad room, and we actually had a fun time (especially with the ending). But with a few too many padlocks and a little too much wear-and-tear we feel like this room may be slightly past its prime. 

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Kent, Maidstone, Split Start, Team of Two

Mythologic: Hypnos (Gillingham)

Published: 28 February 2020

Mythologic: Hypnos (Gillingham)

Hypnos is darker than their other room but has interesting and challenging puzzles. A number of padlocks around the place but a good use of tech breaks them up nicely and keeps it engaging

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Gillingham, Kent, Team of Two

Mythologic: The Game (Gillingham)

Published: 28 February 2020

Mythologic: The Game (Gillingham)

Great fun for adults and kids, but between the theme, the set, and the types of puzzles and tasks throughout The Game, this room is one of our top picks if you’re looking for something the entire family can get involved with

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Gillingham, Kent, Team of Two

Get Lost: Director’s Cut (Dover)

Published: 23 February 2020

Get Lost: Director’s Cut (Dover)

Perhaps we’re biased because Get Lost’s room always seem to ‘click’ with us, but we thoroughly enjoyed this room and thought the set design was very impressive. Always love a uniquely themed room!

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Dover, Team of Two

Hysteria: Aftermath (Chatham)

Published: 20 February 2020

Hysteria: Aftermath (Chatham)

For us, this room felt like an odd crossover between Jurassic Park and a zombie film – and it worked! Good puzzles in a variety of styles and great set design to boot

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Chatham, Kent, Team of Two

Deadlocked: The Time Machine (Reading)

Published: 19 February 2020

Deadlocked: The Time Machine (Reading)

With only 60 seconds to fix the time machine, this isn’t your ordinary room. Technically a 90 minute experience, sci-fi fans will likely find lots to love about The Time Machine (we did)

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading

Hysteria: Motel California (Chatham)

Published: 18 February 2020

Hysteria: Motel California (Chatham)

Motel California is a fun room at a company run by enthusiastic and passionate owners. While there is nothing stand out about this room, we enjoyed every minute we spent in it.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Chatham, Kent, Team of Two

Get Lost: Elfy Strikes Again (Dover)

Published: 3 February 2020

Get Lost: Elfy Strikes Again (Dover)

A lovely Christmas room that is sure to be fun for all the family. Mostly traditional but with a strong ending, it’s a perfect Christmas room!

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Christmas, Dover, Team of Two

Paradox Parlours: Missing in Action (Dorking)

Published: 11 December 2019

Guildford Escape Rooms: Missing in Action (Redhill)

We loved this room and enjoyed every moment in it. It’s a cracker of a room and even in a team of five there was plenty to keep us all busy

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Dorking

The Extraction Room: Extraction (Maidstone)

Published: 9 December 2019

The Extraction Room: Extraction (Maidstone)

I was impressed with Extraction. It was a fun, and interesting If the first game from the Extraction Room team is anything to go by, if they decide to expand and design more games, I can only wait with anticipation to see what they come up with.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Maidstone

Pressure Point: The Moonlit Wild (Ashford)

Published: 23 November 2019

Pressure Point: The Moonlit Wild (Ashford)

Pressure Point seem to have nailed developing games which manage to have not just good game play, but take you from the beginning, through to a peak, and finally a good, solid ending

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Ashford, Kent, Team of Two

Pressure Point: Broken (Ashford)

Published: 23 November 2019

Pressure Point: Broken (Ashford)

A solid room where you’re trying to barricade yourself in rather than escape. I preferred their other rooms but this was still a good room with decent puzzles and a solid ending.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Ashford, Kent, Split Start

Pressure Point: Murder on the Dance Floor (Ashford)

Published: 23 November 2019

Pressure Point: Murder on the Dance Floor (Ashford)

Pressure Point have designed a special game, full of humour and clever puzzles, with a fantastic set and fun music, and we’re just sad that we can’t play it again

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Ashford, Kent, Team of Two

Time Lock: Deutschland ‘89 (Worthing)

Published: 15 November 2019

Time Lock: Deutschland ‘89 (Worthing)

Everyone knows Brighton has good rooms, it’s nice to see that Worthing can hold its own too. This is a solid room with a great team behind it and it’s 100% worth trekking out from Brighton to do

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Team of Two, Worthing

Pier Pressure: Pavilion Perplex (Brighton)

Published: 15 November 2019

Pier Pressure: Pavilion Perplex (Brighton)

Overall, this is a wonderful game; visually appealing with varied and interesting puzzles, and a clever clue system, but on top of that, it just flowed nicely and had a nice clear finale

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Brighton, Team of Two

Pier Pressure: Raver Quest (Brighton)

Published: 4 November 2019

Pier Pressure: Raver Quest (Brighton)

Pier Pressure have created a room that is 100% fun and if you like some classic old school tunes, you’ll have a great time. Fun puzzles and a top soundtrack will give you a time to remember.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Brighton, Team of Two

Containment: The Lab (Worplesdon)

Published: 3 November 2019

Containment: The Lab (Worplesdon)

‘Difficulty by Darkness’ is how we’d describe this room. In addition to the darkness, the game felt as though it had a number of red-herrings, with several things in the room that we never did find combinations or keys for

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Worplesdon

Containment: The Bomb (Worplesdon)

Published: 3 November 2019

Containment: The Bomb (Worplesdon)

Sadly, this room just didn’t live up to our expectations from the Sub; it was fun to play, and while there are no obvious problems with the game, it just lacked any sort of wow-factor.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Worplesdon

Containment: The Sub (Worplesdon)

Published: 2 October 2019

Containment: The Sub (Worplesdon)

A room that’s strongest point was it’s theming, it does well to include relevant props and decor that help immerse you. Tricky at times but doable, this was our preferred room of the three at this venue

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Worplesdon

Clue Cracker: Jail Break (Tunbridge Wells)

Published: 25 September 2019

Clue Cracker: Jail Break (Tunbridge Wells)

We don’t normally detour to venues with just one room, but as we’d heard good things about Jail Break at Clue Cracker we decided to make an exception and swing by Tunbridge Wells – it was worth it.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Kent, Team of Two, Tunbridge Wells

Clever Dilemma: Murder at the Wild Wild Quest Saloon (Faversham)

Published: 24 September 2019

Clever Dilemma: Murder at the Wild Wild Quest Saloon (Faversham)

Fun puzzles, a beautiful set, and a story that keeps you guessing right up to the end – get to Faversham and do this room! Certainly one of the best wild west rooms around!

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Faversham, Team of Two

Paradox Parlours: Venus (Guildford)

Published: 11 September 2019

Guildford Escape Rooms: Venus (Guildford)

This room instantly went into our Top 10 and it will be there for some time. Strong puzzles, hilarity, and wonderful GM, this is a room not to miss. Flash Gordon for the win!

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Guildford

TimeTrap: Imaginarium (Reading)

Published: 9 September 2019

TimeTrap: Imaginarium (Reading)

A really fun room that encapsulates the spirit of Alice in Wonderland perfectly. Puzzles on theme, set looking great, generally just a good room all round

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading

TimeTrap: Station X (Reading)

Published: 8 September 2019

TimeTrap: Station X (Reading)

TimeTrap have created an excellent experience with clever puzzles, excellent set design, and a massive amount of fun. I’m only disappointed that it took us so long to make it to Reading; Station X is one not to miss!

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Reading

Ready Escape Rooms: Escape the Vault (Brighton)

Published: 3 September 2019

Ready Escape Rooms: Escape the Vault (Brighton)

A 40 minute room that won’t challenge enthusiasts (we got out in 12 minutes) but it is a whole lot of fun and we thoroughly enjoyed it. A great warm-up or cool-down room and definitely one to add to the list if you’re in Brighton!

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Brighton, Team of Two

Knockout Escape Rooms: The Curious Cabin (Reading)

Published: 22 August 2019

The Curious Cabin, Knockout Escape Rooms (Reading)

This is one of those rooms that you enter and think you know what you’re getting but then it finds ways to surprise you and fill you with excitement. On the surface it looks like a simple room but behind the scenes there is a lot of tech working hard to keep you on your toes

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading

Deadlocked: The Testing Chamber (Reading)

Published: 21 August 2019

Deadlocked: The Testing Chamber (Reading)

There are no less than four ways this game could end, depending entirely on the choices made by the players, which could cause many to have a love/hate relationship with this room, and some might find that the existential dilemma created for them by the room is perhaps the most difficult aspect.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Reading

Deadlocked: The Phoenix Research (Reading)

Published: 18 August 2019

The Phoenix Research, Deadlocked (Reading)

In places this was a very hard room, at times it was frustrating, but in the end it was fun. A lot of time was spent on immersing you in the story, and the ending was something a little different

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading

Escape Experience Windsor: Area 51 (Windsor)

Published: 23 July 2019

Escape Experience Windsor: Area 51 (Windsor)

We got possibly our quickest ever escape time in this room, partially because the puzzles just clicked, but also because there wasn’t that many of them. A fun room but don’t do it in a large group or you may not have much to do

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Windsor

Escape Experience Windsor: Crown Jewel Heist (Windsor)

Published: 18 July 2019

Escape Experience Windsor: Crown Jewel Heist (Windsor)

This is a fun room, although arguably on the easier side. If you’re in the area anyway, you’ll have a good time, but don’t go with a large and experienced team

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Windsor

Bewilder Box: Judgement D.A.V.E (Brighton)

Published: 16 May 2019

Bewilder Box: Judgement D.A.V.E escape room

The rooms at The Bewilder Box are more than just escape rooms, they are experiences where everything works together to immerse you in their world. Each time you think you know what to expect they do something different, wonderful, and unexpected.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Brighton, Team of Two

Bewilder Box: The Bewilder Box Initiative (Brighton)

Published: 12 May 2019

Bewilder Box: The Bewilder Box Initiative Escape Room (Brighton)

If you’re like us, and putting off a visit to Bewilder Box, stop right now, and find the time to just do it! The Bewilder Box Initiative instantly became a favourite of ours

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Brighton, Team of Two

Tulleys Escape Rooms: Dodge City (Crawley)

Published: 5 May 2019

Tulleys Escape Rooms: Dodge City (Crawley)

Another beautiful Tulleys room but ultimately let down by reset issues. Give the room a try, but probably wait a while for them to get it running smoothly – we should have waited.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Crawley, Tulleys

Escape60: Serial Killer’s Lair (Folkestone)

Published: 28 April 2019

Escape60: Serial Killer’s Lair (Folkestone)

A fun room but generally nothing exciting to reflect on. Probably a good beginners room but enthusiasts will have seen better.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Folkestone, Kent, Team of Two

Escape 60: The Compactor (Folkestone)

Published: 26 April 2019

Escape 60: The Compactor (Folkestone)

The compactor had a very industrial feel, and was certainly visually impressive. There were a few surprises here and there, which kept things interesting, but generally it didn’t live up to expectations.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Folkestone, Kent, Team of Two

Get Lost Escape Rooms: The Abandoned Cottage (Dover)

Published: 23 April 2019

Get Lost Escape Rooms: The Abandoned Cottage (Dover)

Get Lost Dover currently have three rooms and each is fun in their own way. This was my least favourite of their rooms, but don’t let that fool you, it’s worth doing and does enough to keep you on your toes

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Dover, Kent, Team of Two

Get Lost Escape Rooms: The World Fair Hotel (Dover)

Published: 18 April 2019

Get Lost Escape Rooms: The World Fair Hotel (Dover)

Have you ever done a room where every puzzle just clicked for you? Like you were in the mind of the room’s designer? That’s exactly what happened for us in this room and we enjoyed every minute of it

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Dover, Kent, Team of Two

Get Lost Escape Rooms: The Krevokar Programme (Dover)

Published: 15 April 2019

Get Lost Escape Rooms: The Krevokar Programme (Dover)

Our first room at Get Lost Escape Rooms and it set the bar high for the others. This room felt like we were experiencing a Resident Evil in real life. A fun game from start to finish

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Dover, Horror, Kent, Team of Two

Elusion Rooms: The Pandora Heist (Southampton)

Published: 13 April 2019

Elusion Rooms: The Pandora Heist (Southampton)

This is a fun room with a slightly different twist to most escape rooms. We weren’t a big fan of the format, but like Marmite, you’ll probably love it or hate it

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Southampton, Team of Two

Ctrl Alt Esc: Detention (Margate)

Published: 3 April 2019

Ctrl Alt Esc: Detention (Margate)

Detention was beautifully designed, with a good flow, and just simply, good fun, ticking all my boxes for a wonderful room.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Kent, Margate, Team of Two

Clever Dilemma: Dracula’s Chamber (Faversham)

Published: 1 April 2019

Clever Dilemma: Dracula’s Chamber (Faversham)

A great room with welcoming hosts and a very good GM. Faversham is beautiful, but this room really makes it worth visiting

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Faversham, Kent, Team of Two

Tulleys Escape Rooms: Mutiny (Crawley)

Published: 7 March 2019

Tulleys Escape Rooms: Mutiny (Crawley)

According to Tulleys’ website, this is the easiest of their rooms. I would tend to agree, and think it would be an excellent choice for both enthusiasts and newcomers, alike

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Crawley, Tulleys

Tulleys Escape Rooms: The Outfitters (Crawley)

Published: 5 March 2019

Tulleys Escape Rooms: The Outfitters

Probably the third best room at Tulleys, strangely we found this one harder than Nethercott Manor despite this being classed as easier by Tulleys

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Crawley, Tulleys

Tulleys Escape Rooms: Nethercott Manor (Crawley)

Published: 26 February 2019

Tulleys Escape Rooms: Nethercott Manor (Crawley)

Tulleys have clearly spent an inordinate amount of both time and money to make this an experience that you are not likely to forget, and it has certainly paid off

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Crawley, Tulleys

Ctrl Alt Esc: Frankenscape (Margate)

Published: 20 February 2019

CRTL ALT ESC: Frankenscape (Margate)

We thought their other room ‘Spacescape’ was great – this was better! A solid room with an impressive ending

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Kent, Margate, Team of Two

The Escapement: Egyptian Exodus (Margate)

Published: 19 February 2019

The Escapement: Egyptian Exodus

The team have clearly put a lot of thought into this experience, and Exodus is one not to be missed.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Kent, Margate, Team of Two

Ctrl Alt Esc: Spacescape (Margate)

Published: 18 February 2019

Spacescape: Ctrl Alt Esc Margate

A tech heavy room that has a very impressive ending. One of the many rooms that is worth doing in Margate

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Kent, Margate, Team of Two

The Escapement: The Pit (Margate)

Published: 17 February 2019

The Pit - The Escapement Margate

Even when you’re receiving the briefing for this room you know it is going to be something special. This isn’t just a 60 minute experience, this is a game changer.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Kent, Margate, Team of Two

The Escapement: Pirates of Polaris (Margate)

Published: 16 February 2019

The Escapement: Pirates of Polaris

This room is beautiful, it really is, and when a room uses genuine artifacts there is no doubt you are in for a treat

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Kent, Margate, Team of Two

The Panic Room: Defective Detective (Gravesend)

Published: 6 January 2019

The Panic Room: Defective Detective (Gravesend)

This room didn’t feel up to the same level as the other Panic Room rooms, and although it was fun, we left feeling a bit flat

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Gravesend, Kent, Team of Two, The Panic Room

The Panic Room: The Sacrifice (Gravesend)

Published: 6 January 2019

The Panic Room: The Sacrifice (Gravesend)

A great introductory room for inexperienced players, or a nice little warm-up / cool-down after a long weekend of full length escape rooms.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Gravesend, Kent, Team of Two, The Panic Room

The Panic Room: Prison Van (Gravesend)

Published: 5 January 2019

The Panic Room: Prison Van (Gravesend)

For our final room of the day, we found ourselves back at The Panic Room’s Gravesham Market location, but this time outside, in a prison van!

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Gravesend, Kent, Team of Two, The Panic Room

The Panic Room: Wizard Of Oz (Gravesend)

Published: 5 January 2019

The Panic Room: Wizard Of Oz (Gravesend)

Don’t be fooled by the theme, this room will give both families and enthusiasts entertainment, and is challenging enough for both.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Gravesend, Kent, Team of Two, The Panic Room

The Panic Room: The Dollhouse (Gravesend)

Published: 5 January 2019

 The Panic Room: The Dollhouse (Gravesend)

Although this room is creepy, and it certainly is creepy, I wouldn’t really call it a scary room and it is definitely fun

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Gravesend, Kent, Team of Two, The Panic Room

The Panic Room: Old Father Time (Gravesend)

Published: 5 January 2019

The Panic Room: Old Father Time (Gravesend)

Of the rooms that we completed at The Panic Room, this was (in my opinion) the most beautifully designed room

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Gravesend, Kent, Team of Two, The Panic Room

The Panic Room: Mind Pod (Gravesend)

Published: 5 January 2019

The Panic Room: Mind Pod (Gravesend)

£5 per team 10 minutes of your life = a wonderfully relaxing alternative to a traditional escape room.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Gravesend, Kent, Team of Two, The Panic Room

The Panic Room: Enigma (Gravesend)

Published: 5 January 2019

The Panic Room: Enigma (Gravesend)

While Enigma is lacking the WOW-factor of other rooms at The Panic Room, it is still a solid, and enjoyable room

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Gravesend, Kent, Team of Two, The Panic Room

The Panic Room: Loop (Gravesend)

Published: 5 January 2019

The Panic Room: Loop (Gravesend)

What a room! This room is not just a must-do room in Gravesend, but definitely one of the top rooms in the country.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Gravesend, Kent, Team of Two, The Panic Room

The Panic Room: The Don (Gravesend)

Published: 5 January 2019

The Panic Room: The Don (Gravesend)

A solid room, which enthusiasts and new players alike will enjoy. A lot to do for a team of two, but plenty of space for larger teams

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Gravesend, Kent, Team of Two, The Panic Room

The Panic Room: Secret Of Pocahontas (Gravesend)

Published: 5 January 2019

The Panic Room: Secret Of Pocahontas (Gravesend)

Although not the most advanced or impressive room in The Panic Room’s arsenal it’s still a solid room and one that’s definitely worth doing.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Gravesend, Kent, Team of Two, The Panic Room

The Panic Room: Dino Land (Gravesend)

Published: 4 January 2019

The Panic Room: Dino Land (Margate)

Dino Land was the perfect way to kick off an entire weekend of escapes, and lived up to all of my childhood dreams of visiting Jurassic Park.

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Gravesend, Kent, Live Actor, Team of Two, The Panic Room

XScream Escapes: Satan’s Grotto (Ashford)

Published: 16 December 2018

XScream Escapes: Satan’s Grotto (Ashford)

This 45 minute room shouldn’t be a hard, but for us it was. If you’re looking for a slightly different Christmas room then this one is a lot of fun.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Ashford (Mx), Christmas

XScream Escapes: The Corpsewood Killer (Ashford)

Published: 16 December 2018

XScream Escapes: The Corpsewood Killer (Ashford)

This was a really enjoyable room, but no real wow factors for me. It isn’t particularly scary, just a bit dark

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Ashford (Mx)

XScream Escapes: Bedlam: Escape the Asylum (Ashford)

Published: 16 December 2018

XScream Escapes: Bedlam: Escape the Asylum (Ashford)

With a background in Thorpe Park Fright Nights you’d expect this to be a scary room, it isn’t. It’s creepy but I wouldn’t class this as a scare room (or it wasn’t when we did it)

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Ashford (Mx)

Knockout Escape Rooms: Mad Scientist (Reading)

Published: 8 September 2018

Knockout Escape Rooms: Mad Scientist (Reading)

This room is light on backstory, but you definitely leave the outside world and become absorbed in your puzzle solving. At times a challenging room, but always fun

reviewed by Liz Tagged With: Reading

Knockout Escape Rooms: Prison Break (Reading)

Published: 28 July 2018

Knockout Escape Rooms: Prison Break (Twyford)

The area this room stood out on was not the puzzles, but the set design. They did a good job of avoiding the readily done ‘split-start’ system and have made a truly enjoyable game.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Reading

Bust Out 360: Taken (Slough)

Published: 23 June 2018

Bustout 360: Taken

It’s easy to be the best room in Slough when you’re the only room in Slough, but it’s still close.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Slough

Paradox Parlours: The Case of the Missing Gun

Published: 7 January 2018

Guildford Escape Rooms: The Case of the Missing Gun

A small room that has enough to keep you going and somehow still manages to surprise you.

reviewed by Gord Tagged With: Guildford

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