You are on the set of a much-loved TV cookery competition. A disgruntled baker has cooked up a showstopper to die for, literally! The clock is ticking on his ‘Out With A Bang’ cake – but have you got what it takes to save this Great British institution before it’s too late?
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There were loads of puzzles in this room, though I’d say maybe six people was too many to fit in the space physically. Not a linear game, which we like, and we thoroughly enjoyed it!
For what at first appeared to be quite a small room, the makers of this game had packed in a lot of truly great detail! Clever puzzles without using a lot of high tech gear.
This was a great Room. Our group are all GBBO fans as well which added to the experience! Really clever and funny. The hosts are friendly and knowledgeable
We booked this room after being recommended through a enthusiasts group. The room itself is well themed and packed full of puzzles to keep a seasoned escape roomer busy. Definitely a must venue to visit if you love doing escape rooms. The theme intrigued me and didn't disappoint. We'll be back to do some more rooms at this escape room. Our host was Della who is a enthusiast herself and you can definitely tell its a labour of love for Della
Great theming, friendly GM, a good variety of puzzles and overall a very fun room. We were impressed by how many puzzles were packed into such a small space. Definitely a room we'll remember and look back on fondly. P.S. The room can get very warm so please learn from my experience and don't wear too many layers of clothing. Being hot and flustered hampers puzzle solving!
A very different, very charming set with well themed unique puzzles, signposted perfectly throughout. Great hosting. Very enjoyable room would highly recommend
Played: 28 Jan 2023Team size: 2Time taken: 56:08Outcome: Successful escape!
originalgreat hostingfamily friendly
We enjoyed our first visit to Hourglass Escapes. The branding and lobby work very well. The room itself was a very cute theme with a range of different puzzles. At 75 minutes it was great value for money. We are looking forward to returning to try some of Hourglasses original rooms. It was obvious that Della took real pride in her business and was very enthusiastic about escape rooms and providing a top experience to her customers. We will return!
Team size: 4Time taken: 47Outcome: Successful escape!
value for moneygreat hostingfamily friendly
First game we have played in someone's house! Brilliant set and lovely puzzles that the kids could get stuck into. Money goes to charity too so win-win!
Played: 31 May 2022Team size: 4Outcome: Successful escape!
value for moneystory-driven
This is an unusual game in that it is in someone’s house. It’s run as a hobby and all the proceeds go to charity. This is a small room but there were some clever puzzles and we all enjoyed it.
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Puzzles and props are all absolutely on theme. Baking-related puzzles are a niche area, but this has been embraced whole-heartedly, with a couple of nice little nods to the show that fans will pick up on (the non-GBBO watchers may be a tiny bit confused by the odd reference, but to no detriment).
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