The Escaporium Halifax: The Haligonian

By | March 20, 2019

by The Escaporium Halifax (website)

Colonnade Level, East Wall, The Piece Hall, HX1 1RE

Halifax

2-7 players

60 minutes

Enter the newly discovered private Halifax museum of Mr. P. Saul and find out what he has been the guardian of all this time!
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based on ratings from 26 users
combined with 5 pro reviews

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NewLou experienced rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
Played: Jul-26 Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
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Anonymous experienced rated this:Rated between 3.5 and 3.5 out of 5
roberts0502 expert rated this:Rated between 5 and 5 out of 5
Played: 9 Jul 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 59:13 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalcleverimmersive
Anthony95 host expert rated this:Rated between 3 and 3 out of 5
Team Jophie expert rated this:Rated between 3.5 and 3.5 out of 5
Played: 25 Jun 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 55:29 Outcome: Successful escape!
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RedPandaPepper expert rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
jonathan experienced rated this:Rated between 3.5 and 3.5 out of 5
Played: 12 Dec 2024 Team size: 5 Time taken: 50
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There were lots of puzzles and things to do for all of us. Overall a good game however not one of their best games. There was a dodgy directional lock which the host had to come in and do, the final puzzle went on for about 6-7 mins which kept 2-3 people occupied but the rest of us just stood round waiting, bit anticlimactic for what would have been a solid game. Also lots of history about Halifax which was original however it meant there were lots of information in there which isn’t part of a puzzle. Great hosting. 

knoh39 experienced rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 28 Nov 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 56.37 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalstory-drivenfamily friendly

Great room to celebrate the history of Halifax. 

Lotsa Locks experienced rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
Played: 1 Nov 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 56:20 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalclevergreat hosting
samsham expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 7 Sep 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 58:53 Outcome: Successful escape!
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Haligonian is the adjective for a person or thing from Halifax, and this room is a love letter to the town where The Escaporium is based. There’s a storyline beyond that, involving searching a collector’s private museum, but it seems like an excuse to celebrate all things Halifax. That might sound like an odd premise, less exciting than stopping a bomb or escaping from jail, but the result is not just a game that feels distinctive but one where you can feel the pride in the town’s history and ac...

Yes, there’s more to Halifax than just the bank and the Haligonian is the perfect place to learn about it while having a great time solving puzzles!
A charming room and perfect for players who are looking for something that's perhaps a little more cultural and touristy than your average escape room.
A game very much focused on puzzles, with a museum like setting that gives it a very different feel. Lots of fun and an interesting insight into the history of Halifax.

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