Set in the barracks of a P.O.W camp, you and your comrades quickly discover the legend of Bob Hails – the only prisoner to have successfully escaped the camp. And what’s more he’s left you his journal to help you and your team evade the enemy and make your own great escape. But do you have what it takes to earn your freedom? If you’re unsure which game to play first, we recommend this one.
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Played: 10 Nov 2024Team size: 3Outcome: Successful escape!
immersive
A solid game with a classic feel to it. While it didn’t quite leave as lasting an impression as some of the others we’ve played at Escape Plan, it was still an enjoyable experience. The puzzles were well-designed, and nothing really stumped us, which made for a smooth and satisfying gameplay. Overall, a good game and definitely still worth a go for anyone who enjoys a classic-style escape room!
Played: 25 Feb 2024Team size: 2Time taken: 59:45Outcome: Successful escape!
originalcleverimmersivequite difficult
I wasn't sure about I'd like the theme when we went in but wow, this room blew me away. Easily one of the best I've played. It hit every mark bang on. The setting, the props, the puzzles, the hosting, and all the other little touches that really pushed it above and beyond. Just a really solid room all around.
Played: 25 Feb 2024Team size: 2Time taken: 59:45Outcome: Successful escape!
immersivegreat hostingintensequite difficult
This is probably my second favourite game I’ve played so far. I really enjoyed it! Just fun from start to finish, with Escape Plan’s signature complex wooden mechanisms and a thrilling soundscape to really sell the immersion and story. Allie was a joyful host and knew just when to chime in to nudge us in the right direction, though the rooms had really good flow on their own. We loved it so much we immediately booked Roll Out The Barrel on the spot to play after
Played: 3 Feb 2024Team size: 4Time taken: 54Outcome: Successful escape!
immersivegreat hostingepic
Fantastic experience, Jacob was also a top legend. Would recommend to everyone. Missing 0.5 stars only because I wish it was longer! Brilliant brilliant. Could we dress up to do it too?
Really solid, high quality escape room with excellent puzzles and design. The location was a little tricky to find, but it's worth seeking out.
A well-themed escape room with some interesting mechanical puzzles and a fantastic host. It's missing that final wow factor to make it a truly outstanding room but it's packed with good puzzles.
The Adventure Begins is a fantastic game with clever puzzles, a great set, and some really fun moments. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this room to teams that are trying to find their first escape room or to enthusiasts, particularly those that want to try their hand at their first room as a team of two
There’s a unique aspect to The Adventure Begins which links back to the story. The story goes that only one prisoner has ever made it out of the POW alive – a man named Bob Hails. Bob Hails has left you his notebook which details how he escaped. Too bad it’s quite cryptic, but there in lies your puzzle. What Bob has put in his notebook is vital to solve the the room and make your great escape!
The City Adventurers received a call from our American counterpart to join her for an historic mission involving a break out from a prisoner of war camp……We found it a great game to play and highly recommend it.
This was my 17th room at the time, and the rest of the team were just a few behind. And I don’t think I’ve ever felt like I knew what I was doing as much as I did in Escape Plan. This game was smooth. Not easy, we had to think hard, but never really got actually stuck.
A WW2-themed escape with a range of deduction, search, and mechanical puzzles – many of which were on theme. Low-tech but they have made a lot of a limiting premises. Pretty high reliance on padlocks.
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