The Escaporium Halifax: The Haligonian

By | March 20, 2019

by The Escaporium Halifax (website)

Colonnade Level, East Wall, The Piece Hall, HX1 1RE

Halifax

2-7 players

60 minutes

Enter the newly discovered private Halifax museum of Mr. P. Saul and find out what he has been the guardian of all this time!
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Rated between 3.5 and 4.5 out of 5

based on ratings from 18 users
combined with 5 pro reviews

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Lotsa Locks experienced rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
Played: 1 Nov 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 56:20 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalclevergreat hosting
samsham experienced rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 7 Sep 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 58:53 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalcleverstory-driven
Anonymous rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 9 Mar 2024 Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalgreat hostingquite difficult
Jordan Brown experienced rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 24 Feb 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 46:05 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalgreat hosting
Absolutely fantastic idea to use local heritage as a theming for the room - why don't more places do this? 
๐Ÿ”SpontaneousIllusion expert rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
originalclever
I was surprised as to how much I really enjoyed this game. I didn't know what to expect from a museum style game. However the puzzles in here was fantastic made me leave fancying a toffee penny. 
lilyw rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalclevergreat hostingquite difficult
arandzom experienced rated this:Rated between 3.5 and 3.5 out of 5
Adam Bravery expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 12 Nov 2023 Team size: 3 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalclever

Surprised by this game as I'd not heard much. Liked how it integrated local history into the puzzles and was very original. The puzzles are very good throughout and there's plenty to be getting on with - weren't so sure one of the final puzzles though, which felt a bit timewasting. You can tell it was an older room but overall it still delivers high quality gameplay that is unique and puzzle focussed.

Seven Of Diamonds experienced rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
Played: 2023 Team size: 2 Time taken: ~50min Outcome: Successful escape!
originalgreat hostingintense
d.green26 expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 23 Oct 2023 Team size: 2 Time taken: 56 Outcome: Successful escape!
story-drivengreat hostingfamily friendly

This was our least favourite of the 3 that we had played at this venue at this point but still worth doing. A solid design with good puzzles and interesting set and props made a nice change. As always a friendly hosting that made for a fun room.

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Haligonian is the adjective for a person or thing from Halifax, and this room is a love letter to the town where The Escaporium is based. Thereโ€™s a storyline beyond that, involving searching a collectorโ€™s private museum, but it seems like an excuse to celebrate all things Halifax. That might sound like an odd premise, less exciting than stopping a bomb or escaping from jail, but the result is not just a game that feels distinctive but one where you can feel the pride in the townโ€™s history and ac...

A charming room and perfect for players who are looking for something that's perhaps a little more cultural and touristy than your average escape room.
Yes, thereโ€™s more to Halifax than just the bank and the Haligonian is the perfect place to learn about it while having a great time solving puzzles!
A game very much focused on puzzles, with a museum like setting that gives it a very different feel. Lots of fun and an interesting insight into the history of Halifax.

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