The fact that in writing this review I keep referring to Athens is testament to what Forbidden Quest has done here. This is an experience, the type of experience that is few and far between in the UK at the moment – only Time to Float and The Reading Witch would be the logical comparisons.
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Next Level Escapes: The Ultimate Hockey Battle (Hamilton, ON)
This was a fun game, but I think I wanted more from it. The finale that it built up to just felt a bit anticlimactic and slowed the pace massively, but I’m not sure how that could be ‘fixed’. Ice Hockey fans will probably get a good kick from this game, but for me, of the games I’ve played at this venue, it’s probably position three of three – but that could also because I didn’t play it with Liz (she’s the brains)
clueQuest: IAMAI (London)
Before we played IAMAI I was asked what my favourite clueQuest game was, and I had to think hard. Now it’s easy, IAMAI is my favourite game at clueQuest, possibly in London.
Knockout Escape Rooms: Locktopus (Reading)
This is not your typical escape room. It is very high-tech and revolves around a large central screen. It is however a game made by an enthusiast, for enthusiasts – it is a puzzle-fest! If you’re familiar with the works of James Hamer-Morton (Deadlocked live and online games, and many escape room books), then playing the Locktopus is a scary insight into how his brain works.
The Best Escape Rooms in the UK in 2025
It’s the time of the year again, no, not that time where we all sit around eating too much while waiting for a large man to come down the chimney. No, it’s the time where we all load up Google Flights and work out when and how to visit the best escape rooms in the […]
The Mystery Agency: The Man from Sector Six (Play at Home)
We were impressed with The Man from Sector Six, not only for the quality of the materials and the puzzles, but also for the fact that they’ve designed it so that it’s fully resettable so you can pass it on to someone else (or the whole family can play).
LevelUp Escape Rooms: The Shrewsbury Express (Shrewsbury)
I feel like the less I say about The Shrewsbury Express, the better. Just know that it was exceptionally fun, fair, and well worth a visit to Level Up for. It was also, for lack of a better word, totally bonkers – in all the best ways. I’ve played a great many escape rooms now, but only a tiny percentage have left me wondering, “What on earth just happened?” upon their conclusion.
The Immersive Experience Network Summit ’25 – Worth it for Escape Rooms?
In 2024, ERIC re-emerged, like a phoenix from the flames, this time partnered with the Immersive Experience Network. We weren’t able to attend last year, but when ERIC once again returned to the IEN Summit, this time with a dedicated program stream, we debated long and hard about whether to attend, after all, it’s not cheap. But Escape Rooms are now part of the Immersive Experience conversation, and they deserve to be heard.
The Lift Escape Rooms: Lock and Rock (Brighton)
Lock and Rock was a good game with a fun vibe, thanks to the rocking playlist that accompanied us along the way. The game is an ideal choice for larger groups, thanks to the space, but totally achievable for smaller teams as well.
Enigma Quests: Escape Arcade (London)
Enigma Quests’ Escape Arcade was very good fun, and an excellent choice for groups, large and small alike. But it isn’t an escape room, and those looking for a purely puzzle experience or a traditional escape room experience are likely to come away disappointed
Enigma Quests: Inventor’s Odyssey Through Time (London)
There’s not much to say about this game really. I wanted to love it, but I ended up just loving that it ended. The ‘wow’ feature was cool, but we’ve seen it done better elsewhere, and the lack of signposting left our team frustrated.