by CTRL ALT ESC (website)
202 Northdown Rd, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2QU
2-8 players
Languages: EN
Race through the aisles in this high-energy, shopping-themed escape room! Solve clever puzzles, find all the items on your list, and beat the clock. With twists and surprises at every corner, can your team shop smart and escape in time?
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It’s a very difficult game to rate, as it is very different to other experiences we have played. It definitely has the fun and feel good factor. Everything seems to be themed very well and great attention to detail. I agree that some of the props are tired but that didn’t let the experience down for us. I guess, we all agreed the set would have been better bigger. But did well with the space given. I think any age and experience level will love this game, maybe not for those looking for a tough challenge.
Absolutely hilarious! A fast-paced trolley dash that we found ourselves tearing around. While light on the puzzles, the enjoyment factor was through the roof. Definitely not a traditional escape room - so something to be aware of for those looking for a puzzle-fest - but a brilliant time nonetheless.
On paper, this sounds an amazing game, it sounds very Supermarket Sweep.
The reality is a game that on the day of launch would have looked great, now there are broken, fixed-to-shelves props and some running about which should be fun, but somehow misses the mark.
The finale was odd, it was a game of Bop-it where you get chained together. Not sure how or why that works with the "story" to this game, and we had really had enough after 1 round, let alone 4-5.
Immensely funny and frenetic, with more than its fair share of cheesy puns! Great game for families as theres lots to interact with. Love the Dale Winton-esque host too!
Such a fun game to play. The host was brilliant, with a snazzy gameshow jacket and giving it a full performance. The game is basically supermarket sweep, with lots of added things to find, great puns and silly fun. It could maybe do with a bit of a spruce up but that did not stop us enjoying it. A riot.
Maybe not quite your typical escape game, you don't have to escape as such, but you do have a lot of riddles and conundrums to solve to maximise your score!
Completely different to your usual escape room but lots of fun.
Odd game to give 5 stars to but just cannot argue with howuch fun we had in the "room".
This day we did 6 rooms in Margate and this was someuch needed light relief, and so much fun.
Not your average game at all, reminded me more of a treasure hunt with a twist, but, a couple of clever a puzzle nevertheless to give that ah yes moment of satisfaction. Was still a lot of fun to play.
Not your typical escape room but good fun. Elements of the room could do with improvement as lots of exposed wiring etc and many areas are already showing signs of wear despite it being a fairly new room which let things down a bit.
Not your traditional escape room, but really great fun and a fabulous host. Some very entertaining euphemisms in that game. As one didn't immediately click with me, I dread to think how much the host must have been laughing.
For those who have played it: I was standing by the vegetables and said to my partner something along the lines of 'I don't know how to xxx, you're much better at xxx, why don't you xxx'
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When all was said and done, this was certainly one of the most fun and innovate rooms I’ve ever played. From the over the top retro theming, the cleverly inserted puzzles, the cracking clue system and the all round fun and entertainment value, this is certainly not one to miss. Brilliantly hosted, all in character, superb setting, and something very different from what you’d expect to see in many escape rooms.