Doomsday Games: Pathogen

1st floor Global House, Moorside, CO1 2TJ

2-8 players

Languages: EN

90 mins

The year is 2035. Humankind is on the brink of destruction from a deadly pathogen. The world as we know it was wiped out within a matter of months, leaving the global population at just under 20% of its pre-outbreak state, and the infection rate is increasing rapidly. Humanity is about to disappear... forever.

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Peter Hoare experienced rated this:

Played: 28 Jun 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 76.02 Outcome: Successful escape!

hi-techimmersiveepic

I wish more escape rooms were like this. So well integrated, so much custom technology which worked flawlessly. Barely a single padlock in sight. Immersive, clever, perfectly maintained, great hosting, some amazing props.

I really wish more escape rooms were like this, this is the perfect combo of theming, puzzles, technology and hosting.

Probably will rank among the best ive done so far.

HayleyC rated this:

Played: 25 Nov 2023 Team size: 4

cleverimmersivegreat hosting

Had a great experience at this escape room. The host was excellent - games were fun to play & we all had an excellent experience. Booked into their next game Critical Mass because of the great experience.

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cleverimmersivestory-driven

tmoitie rated this:

Played: 6 Feb 2024 Team size: 5 Time taken: 51:18 Outcome: Successful escape!

hi-techcleverimmersivequite difficult😨creepy

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Outcome: Successful escape!

MissJP experienced rated this:

value for moneyhi-techoriginal

Andrew Gage rated this:

Played: 6 Jan 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 84 Outcome: Successful escape!

cleverimmersivestory-driven

Very well thought out game, some different concepts and novel puzzles. Will defo go back for there other room!

Dan Getliffe experienced rated this:

Played: 28 Aug 2023 Team size: 2 Time taken: 65 Outcome: Successful escape!

great hostingquite easy

We were a little disappointed in this one - I think unfortunately the lab theme is the one we've done most and this didn't stand out too much. The opening set is very striking but the rest is not that unique.

Puzzles were also very instruction based - we prefer a little bit of ambiguity sometimes! Also, there is a distinct lack of music and sound effects that this room could really do with! Would really help with immersion.

matt_keds expert rated this:

Played: 11 Aug 2023 Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!

hi-techoriginalstory-driven

Jess_keds expert rated this:

Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!

hi-techstory-drivenintense

Kept us on our toes for the full 90 minutes, definitely value for money. Great balance of puzzles. Unique clue system and a fabulous GM (shout out to Michelle!).

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The 60 minute time limit is near universal for escape rooms, with only a handful of longer or shorter games in the U.K. As it happens, every extended length game I’ve played has been at least very good - perhaps because longer games tend to be less profitable for venues, and therefore building one is a sign the owners are more focused on the experience they’re providing over the revenue they’re earning. Either way, Pathogen is a rare 90 minute game, and I’m pleased to say it fits the trend, in t...

A fantastically fun game with a beautiful opening scene, varied but good quality decoration throughout, a novel clue system, fun challenges and some cool theatre within the game. If you're vaguely in the area, then I'd recommend you drop by, because this is a gem of a game.

In a market filled with 60-minute games, Pathogen is one of the rarer 90-minute experiences, and it certainly sets the bar high. The game was highly immersive, with excellent theming, and clever puzzles

9.0 / 10

The room itself was incredibly well designed and put together, with plenty of little easter eggs if you’re geeks like us. Everything, including the clue system, was perfectly on theme the whole time.

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