Clue HQ Birmingham: The Hellevator

Arches 20 & 21, Lionel Street, B3 1AG

2-6 players

Languages: EN

60 minutes

As reality shows dominate your televisions, Clue HQ have decided to team up with Clue Tube to bring you the latest Escape Room, but with a twist. Face trials concocted by the genius minds of Professor Errol Tepet and Dr. Psik as you compete for the prize of your life! Can your team reach Floor 13 before time runs out? Come on down and see for yourself! You could be the next reality television star. That is, if you can make it out in one piece. Sign up now to take part in the pilot episode of The Hellevator!

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Played: 24 May 2025 Team size: 2 Time taken: 31:46 Outcome: Successful escape!

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Very good room, technology made it one of the most memorable I’ve been to!

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I felt the game was a little worn out, if I am being honest. The game is across a small space, they do a fair amount with it, but compared to other games at the venue it could certinaly do with some TLC and an upgrade now.

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Outcome: Successful escape!

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Loved the way that they've incorporated the tech into this game and how it interacted with one puzzle in particular. Small play space but lots to do in the time!

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Played: 20 Apr 2018 Outcome: Successful escape!

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Team size: 3 Outcome: Successful escape!

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Played: 1 Jun 2023 Team size: 3 Time taken: 55:00 Outcome: Successful escape!

hi-techimmersiveuniquequite difficult😨creepy

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Clue HQ's Birmingham branch has two games that are only available in that location, both often praised by enthusiasts. Since one of those (Captain Riddle) is the best I've played from the company so far, I was eager to try the other, Hellevator. Although I'd assumed from the name that it would be a paranormal horror theme, it's actually set in a dystopian near-future, where you're unwilling participants in a sadistic game show where failure means death.

Despite the ominous name and deadly premi...