Mindlock York: The Dark Arts

By | March 20, 2019

by Mindlock York (website)

9 & 10 Tower Street, Y01 9SA

York

2-6 players

Languages: EN

60 minutes

A world of witchcraft and wizardry awaits your team of explorers as you enter the room of the dark arts. Tasked with finding the formula for a troublesome and dangerous spell your team must unravel the path of puzzles and codes the Master of the Dark Arts has left before you. He will return in 60 short minutes and is known for his unforgiving nature. Find the spell and make good your escape before the sand timer empties and you risk the return of the wizard.
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JenC15th experienced rated this:Rated between 3 and 3 out of 5
Played: 18 Oct 2026 Team size: 2 Time taken: 52.00 Outcome: Successful escape!
family friendlyquite easy
spbc expert rated this:Rated between 3 and 3 out of 5
Played: 9 Aug 2026 Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
magical
samsham expert rated this:Rated between 3.5 and 3.5 out of 5
Played: 26 Mar 2026 Team size: 2 Time taken: 52:52 Outcome: Successful escape!
beautiful
Lockworths2 rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 2 Nov 2025 Team size: 4 Time taken: 51 Outcome: Successful escape!
story-drivenfamily friendlymagical

Played with young kids - so we were distracted! but great puzzles and we all enjoyed!

squelch rated this:Rated between 3.5 and 3.5 out of 5
Anthony95 host expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
beautifulimmersivepoor hosting
RedPandaPepper expert rated this:Rated between 3.5 and 3.5 out of 5
CGee713 experienced rated this:Rated between 3 and 3 out of 5
Played: 15 Sep 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 54:00 Outcome: Successful escape!
immersiveintenseillogical

Good room with some great set pieces but it had some weird elements and puzzles that are hard to understand still. 

Pinniegig rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 11 Sep 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 59.00 Outcome: Successful escape!
immersivemagicalquite difficult
DypanicDuo host experienced rated this:Rated between 2 and 2 out of 5
Played: 30 Sep 2023 Team size: 2 Time taken: 48:52 Outcome: Successful escape!
poor hosting
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