Escape Nation

Lots of puzzles to solve and is non linear! Just the right amount of difficulty. Comes in our top 3 rooms of all time!

So much fun! I think a new favourite room for me and a need to book their other rooms soon. Lovely host, really interesting puzzles, enough story without the story stopping the flow of the game. 

Brilliantly done. 

Thanks guys!

This was a great room, and my favourite of the 3 (my partner preferred citadel). 

The overall goal was original and a great concept. The puzzles were varied and plenty, with a great mixture of thinking and physical puzzles. We both enjoyed it immensely, would highly recommend

A very good room with varied puzzles and a consistent story. A new success goal for us, and some fun unexpected twists thrown in throughout. 

A wicked high tech room with lots of creative puzzles and a good logical flow. 

We played all three of this venues games, and we had such a blast doing them! Super friendly hosts/owners.

This game was my absolute favourite, but all three had amazing but subtle sign posting, which makes or breaks a room in my opinion.

We can't wait for their next installment, we'll 100% be coming back!

Fantastic escape room for a Team of 4! 2 Players having their first Escape Room experience and a very enjoyable room to start off with. Highly recommend if looking for an interactive room.

I always recommend this room to other players

We’ve just finished a week of road tripping around doing some top-rated rooms; the hosts at another escape room recommended we detour to Stafford for this one, and it was absolutely worth going out of our way for! Lovely immersive setting, non-linear progression and some unusual and innovative puzzles with barely a padlock in sight. Loads to do for a team of 2. 

This room would be great for families and enthusiasts looking for a fun and enjoyable experience. 

There is LOTS to do and every puzzle is very well done with a lot of tech incorporated.

The two guys who hosted us (who are also the owners/designers) are very welcoming and can tell are passionate about what they do.

This room is a must for any escape room enthusiast! 

The high level of design, tech and story make this room a very fun, enjoyable and immersive experience. 

There is lots to do and every puzzle is very well done.

The two guys who hosted us (who are also the owners/designers) are very welcoming and can tell are passionate about what they do.

This room is a must for any escape room enthusiast! 

The high level of design, tech and story make this room a very fun, enjoyable and immersive experience. 

There is lots to do and every puzzle is very well done.

The two guys who hosted us (who are also the owners/designers) are very welcoming and can tell are passionate about what they do.

Normally when a GM talks a lot about not using many padlocks, it often means the room falls short. That's not the case with this room at all! It has a jungle / Indiana Jones theme, with a small footprint, absolutely packed to the brim with puzzles! It was quite overwhelming, but in the best way possible. We loved this room, and it's now one that we recommend to everyone that we can!

Solve 4 major puzzles (made of lots of smaller puzzles) to escape, but you can continue and do the 8 major puzzles for full completion (we got all 8). 

Our ratings:

Theming: 9.5/10
Puzzles: 10/10
GM: 10/10
Value: 10.5/10
Fun: 10/10

Overall: 100%

Brilliant hosting and a fab game! Can't wait to play more here!

Fantastic game with a lovely use of tech that felt relevant and really added to the overall experience.

Definitely a challenging room and one that requires good team work and a consistent pace throughout. 

What a fantastic room and a fantastic challenges we were kept so bus, loads to do, the tech is fantastic as well. Honestly hats off guys! 

We do appreciate a good challenge and this really provided it, as to get all eight runes, we really had to work the grey matter in a different way. The build is excellent and no space is wasted in this inventive game that is packed with things to do. It's a real 'think outside the box' type of game, with just enough signposting to keep you going but not enough to have you running around at pace, solving puzzle after puzzle. We really loved the challenge and loved that there was enough to keep the two of us working hard for a good 50 minutes. The puzzle design is so well-crafted - another excellent room from Escape Nation.

This is a really good game. We didn’t escape and really needed our team of five for this room. Lots and lots of puzzles, barely a padlock in sight. This is a difficult game and would suit experienced players or a bigger team. Loved the original and clever puzzles. Great hosting as always from Escape Nation. 

We've enjoyed the other games at Escape Nation and were looking forward to their newest game. Fantastic use of technology and an interesting variety of (sometimes challenging) puzzles. 

We found all 8 and had a great experience in this well-built, interesting room.

Found all 8 and no hints! 

We loved this game. We don't normally play as a 5 any more, but this room had plenty of space and activities to keep us all engaged.

Can't wait for the next room to be released!

Aabsolutely loved this game. Our fist time venturing to the west midlands for a room and it did not disappoint. There are plenty of puzzles to keep you going and the theme was great. Our hosts were fantastic too. We will definitely be back to try the other games 

We had a blast, thank you!

Absolutely loads to do in this game to achieve all 8 runes. Really enjoyed the step up in build quality and more novel ways of entering solutions in this game. Some quite tough puzzles which had very satisfying aha moments when we finally made the links!

Lots of fun, clever puzzles and a really good set. Atmospheric lighting helped set the mood and torches were on hand if needed. 

Such fun, loved all of the silliness throughout the game and the cleverness / variety of puzzles too!

Had a blast escaping from this brilliantly thematic experience today hosted by the lovely Matt and Luke. We really appreciated the slightly different mechanic and enjoyed having the option to maximise our experience by finding every puzzle solution, but still there would have been the option of being able to escape without every puzzle solved - it’s a nice way of making every team feel like winners in some way. Of course we were pleased that we found all symbols, especially as a team of 2. Everything worked really well and flowed beautifully. I especially loved how the majority of the puzzles were beautifully made, tactile, physical props - very few padlocks in the traditional sense in this room, and those that are there fit the story well. Lots for two to split up and do, but I must say that I think teams larger than 4 at most will find the space a bit small and maybe one or two people will be left twiddling their thumbs. I think maybe 3 is an optimum team number for this room, although this depends on experience. A really incredibly themed and lovingly crafted room that we were really pleased we stopped off in Stafford to do - just off the M6 it’s incredibly accessible on a longer journey, so what are you waiting for! We’ll be back!

This was a brilliant experience from start to finish, there are sooooo many puzzles in this room and lots of perfectly themed tech. The build and set quality is amazing and the story very unique. Played for my 300th game and is one of the best games I have played. Hosting is superb too. Highly recommend 

What a fantastic game, loved it! 

Another fantastic game from the lads at escape nation. 

Loads of puzzles to be getting on with, all that are perfectly logical if you stop overthinking. 

The game is called temple of shadows but it didn’t really feel like being in a temple which is the only reason not for the final star

Fantastic fun room with an array of puzzles in a much smaller space than their other room. Flowed beautifully and we didn’t need any clues to only just finish within time. 

Again, like Citadel, there’s a lot here for a two to do and we probably should have split up more than we did, but at least the way we did it meant we could experience each puzzle. 

The hosts were great and we look forward to coming back to try out their new room which opens next week. 

The last venue for our run of holiday escape rooms and it didn’t disappoint. 

I’m not the greatest fan of sci-fi rooms but thought this one was executed brilliantly. 

There was a lot to do as a two (especially when one of you has issues with counting… 🙄) and we did have to make use of the bonus extra time we were kindly given. That said it really was only one puzzle we tripped up on and it was because we were super over-complicating it. 

Loved the variety of puzzles and the signposting really helped it all to flow. Fantastic use of a hint system which was incredibly helpful keeping us on track. 

A great sci fi experience from start to finish. The lighting is atmospheric but they provide several torches of different sizes should you require one. We managed this room without any hints which shows how well it flowed despite it being a non linear room and there is a lot to do. 

It’s not often we manage to get through a room with no hints but this was one of those rare occasions. There is a lot to do but it all felt logical with several ‘aha’ moments and puzzles fitting together well. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and this was our favourite of the 2 rooms which we played back to back thanks to the wonderful hosting of Matt. 

First room of our 11 room stint and it was a great start. The room just made sense and flowed so well. It’s non linear setup plays to our strengths as a group of 4. No hints needed which shows how well the experience has been constructed. Great owners. Definitely recommend seeking out. 

Fun room with lots to feast your eyes on. We prefer the their other room but has a family vibe to it. Doesn’t take itself too seriously. Needed some hints here and there, so kept us on track. Great team and team original game. 

This game is just lots of fun! We absolutely loved it and the fun challenges you had to complete during. Such an original room!

Dr. Incognito's Secret Lair is a must for escape room enthusiasts. With its whimsical and playful setting, creative, clever and engaging puzzles, this room delivers a fun and unforgettable experience, that offers something for everyone.

A really fun room. Great hosting. Just about managed to escape with seconds remaining. Recommended if in the area. 

Loved this room!! Such a clever use of space. Loved the interaction and the hosts were brilliant. Great mix of locks/tech and some great original puzzles 

Excellent hosts. A great mix of puzzles and tech. Great set and design. Really enjoyed it!! 

This room felt quite kid-centred - for example the art style and some of the interactive puzzles. That said this room kept us nice and busy with lots to find and try out. We took some friends who hadn’t been to an escape room before and while we all enjoyed it I don’t think it would be my preferred introduction to escaping in general. The team were very friendly and it was a well-thought out room. It just wasn’t  our favourite personally. 

Another great game from these guys! Clever use of space and some lovely puzzles - Absolutely recommend if you're in Stafford. 

We adore this game! Not what you expect at all! Had a blast with the extras... 

A clever room with far more to it than first appears. We felt like a little bit more signposting wouldn't go amiss but we really enjoyed the additional challenge, which made it a fun room that would be great for families with children.

Such a fantastic hi-tech room with a clever combination of traditional escape room elements and technology. The hosts here are absolutely lovely and made us feel incredibly welcome. The puzzles were well thought out and numerous, while the actual gameplay had us running around everywhere. A really class act.

Fantastic! A little harder than their other room with plenty to do - a lot of non-linear puzzles so players could crack on with different things and always have something to do. Great hosting and clue system, and a nice mix of locks and more hi tech puzzles. Excellently themed and fantastically designed, loved it!

Absolutely loved this! One of my favourite rooms ever; so well designed, amazing variety of puzzle formats and really great theming which made it great fun! Loved the extra mission element and the hosting/clue system was brilliant. Always felt like we had something to do and were never at a loss of what to do next. 

Excellent range of logical well-signposted puzzles, mostly non-linear with plenty to do. Great mix of tech and padlocks which all worked perfectly. Great hosting.

Didn’t need any hints and got out with plenty of time to spare but still felt challenged throughout. Highly recommended

A fun concept with a good array and amount of puzzles, there's an added element to the game that's not quite to my taste as it seemed to (purposefully, it was their design intent) break up the flow. Some will like this feature, especially families with kids.

I really nice game, a great array of puzzles which were intuitive, varied, and well thought out.

Just an excellent room packed densely with fun puzzles. I preferred this to the Citadel, but that is also awesome. Escape Nation should be on every enthusiast's radar. 

A truly great room for those who are fans of tech 🙂 we had an absolute blast.

Challenging enough without being too much.

A super fun and original game. Puzzles were inventive and well signposted without being obvious. Theming and props were excellent. GM was very on it and really friendly. Enjoyed a couple of the unique features of this game that kept the tension high. Get this venue on your to-play list as their games are fantastic and clearly made by people who love escape rooms. 

Booked last minute and had an amazing time playing. The theme and set is fantastic, with some great props and atmospheric soundtrack. Puzzles were great and forced some out of the box thinking, plus were really well signposted. This venue have a wonderful feature that ensures you are solving a puzzle correctly without asking for a hint. Our GM was great and really chatty. Overall, a fantastic game that should be on the wishlist for any enthusiast! 

My favourite of the two at this venue. I am usually a bit wary of Sci-Fi themed games because of the type of puzzles that are regularly involved. In this game, however, I was completely  won over by the flow of the game and the massive variety of puzzle types used throughout. It definitely felt immersive, fun and the puzzles were all logical. The kind of game an experienced team could quite easily get through without any hints and still feel accomplished at the end. Fantastic! My favourite Science Fiction themed game I've played to date!

#58

Another great immersive room, lots of puzzles and a wide variety of them. The set decoration is fab too, 10/10 quality. Lots of padlocks but they go unnoticed, even you’re not a fan of them, you’ll still love this.

#57

One of the most original games ever! So much fun, really immersive and great hosting. The clue system is wholly original as well! Loads to do but we never felt too swamped.

This was amazing!! Get the admin out the way: The tech worked and the staff are lovely. The hints system is great and you can dictate it. The majority of puzzles were padlocks, but each puzzle was weaved into the story.

This was possibly the best room I've ever done. I think the story was so successfully tied to the theme and story that this makes for a great first escape room. If you've never done an escape room before, this one will make sense to you. You'll feel like you're in a movie!

If you're an experienced player, I still think you'll love this room. Even if padlocks aren't your thing, please trust me. This is interesting enough to get over that. And most importantly, from experience, it's well kept and works!!

A lot of other escapes we've done could learn a lot from these guys. This is the standard!!

From the second the game began (an unusual start too) we were fully immersed. The feel of the room, the vibe, the atmosphere, the thumbing and story all grabbed us and we instantly knew this would be a great game. 

Their innovative hint system played into the theme of the room really well and everything flowed so well. The room felt really interactive and the puzzles not too challenging to the point of frustration. There was so much technology in here with so many innovate puzzles and concepts it totally blew us away.

The GMs were second to none. Both lads very warm and friendly and you could clearly tell that they both love escape rooms. A lot of work has gone into this room and it's quickly become my number one escape room. I would HIGHLY recommend this room to anyone