by Escape Reading (website)
Queens Walk Unit5, RG17QF
2-6 players
60 minutes
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based on ratings from 32 users
combined with 4 pro reviews
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Great game with a good collection of different styles of puzzles and games
Good theming that immerses you in to the story some nice unique and original things to do In this escape room
A lot to do for 2 people
Another great room by Escape Reading!
This game was good fun; we all enjoyed the layout and concept of this room, and there was a good variety of puzzles that catered to everybody, allowing us to work together and individually throughout the game.
We enjoyed the fact that there was an additional room you couldn't access but could see into, so it was a different way to look/search and collect information compared to actually going into and searching a room.
The music and atmosphere were great and really made you feel immersed in the story. Lara, our host, was great at getting us all set with the story and making some of us feel like we might just get kidnapped during it!
A vast range of puzzles, which is great, and something for every type of thinker.
However, the second part of the room can feel a little busy, and the immersion somehow seems to stop at the point. But all things considered, a good room.
One of my favourite escape rooms that I’ve done. Several surprises. Lots of puzzles al logical and plenty for both of us to get on with. Dan was a fantastic host really got us immersed - I believed it was possible we had been kidnapped. Not scary as such but definitely some elements that might scare children.
Definitely recommend this one. The team are super helpful this is the second time we’ve booked last minute and had lovely accommodating staff.
An interesting escape room with a logical story and interesting clues, our host Lara was very nice and made sure we all had a good time.
Reviews by escape room review sites
The first of the two horror themes we tried at Escape Reading's central branch was Kidnapped, which avoids outright scares in favour of building a subtle creepy atmosphere. (For those who hate jump scares, there should be little to worry about here.) There is little preamble in the briefing or the website's description of the room: you've been kidnapped and imprisoned. But as the game progresses the style of the decorations gives a vivid impression of your captor, with some later puzzles making ...
Kidnapped was a well balanced room in the heart of Reading that would be absolutely perfect for a larger team of 4 or more, perhaps even made up of folks who have never done an escape room before – since it contains a little bit of all the best puzzles you typically see in an escape room! Good puzzles, nicely decorated, and absolutely amazing customer service from our lovely GM Julia!
