Pressure Point Escape Rooms: Candyland

By | September 15, 2022

by Pressure Point Escape Rooms (website)

First Floor Offices, 2C New Rents, TN23 1JH

Ashford

4-8 players

Languages: EN

60 minutes

Welcome to the World Famous ‘Langston’s Sweet Shoppe!’, where dreams come true in your mouth every day! Here at Langston’s Sweet Shoppe we aren’t sugar coating it when we tell you our sweets are the best in town! Every 10 years we announce 4 new sweets that we bring to you, our most devoted customers. However, there’s been a malfunction with our new creations and we need you to savour the day!

I won’t sweet around the bush though, this is a challenge like no other…

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based on ratings from 17 users

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jakea256 expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5

Jam packed full of puzzles! Loved the sense of clear progress throughout and the lots of cute, fun little puzzles throughout. Definitely as others have said play part 1 and 2 back to back to get the full effect.

d.green26 expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 29 May 2024 Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalcleverfamily friendly
🌵Juliette B expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 24 Feb 2024 Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalclever
Played 1 and 2 back to back, which is a fun way of following the story along. Lots of puzzles to keep you busy as a two in Part 1 and fairly linear for each section so we split up but finished in time. Clever room design and concept. 
madhatter rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Team size: 4 Outcome: Successful escape!
story-drivengreat hostingintensequite difficult
We did one and two back to back. A great way of doing it but with just 4 of us we really were worn out! Theming continues between the two. Candyland 1 could benefit from 90 mins instead of 60. We definitely had brain ache by the end!
Barry Hammond expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 09/10/2023 Team size: 2 Time taken: 48.27 Outcome: Successful escape!
story-drivengreat hosting
Kirsty Salter experienced rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
Played: March Team size: 4 Outcome: Successful escape!
hi-techoriginalgreat hosting
Interesting concept. Good fun
StaceyF expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 18 Nov 2023 Team size: 3 Outcome: Successful escape!
original
GetUsOutOfHere experienced rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
Outcome: Successful escape!
originalgreat hostingfamily friendly
Spanishfleas expert rated this:Rated between 3.5 and 3.5 out of 5
Played: 25 Aug 2023 Team size: 4 Time taken: 35 Outcome: Successful escape!
family friendly

Candyland 1 and 2 was played back to back. The first part of our journey was about saving the production of 4 sweets. It started fairly linear and then branched to the 4 different machines. The room had props, searching and links between solving puzzles. It was colourful and entertaining. We were 58 seconds from the fastest time and didn’t expect it as we don’t normally worry about time! 

matt_keds expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 10 Aug 2023 Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
originallots of puzzles
Jess_keds expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
great hostingfamily friendlymagical

We had so much fun at this venue and were very lucky to have Kerry as our wonderful host. She very kindly let us play all 4 rooms back to back. We felt like little children racing around with playful and traditional puzzles. You can see the love gone into creating the area. 

Jen Wells (Get Wells Soon) expert rated this:Rated between 5 and 5 out of 5
Played: 29 May 2023 Team size: 2 Time taken: 39.06 Outcome: Successful escape!
beautifulcleverimmersive

A glorious, candy-coloured puzzle bonanza. We had high hopes for this one, having read such great reviews and we were not disappointed; we found ourselves tearing around this room to get to more delicious puzzles!

It's a nice challenge for a team of two enthusiasts and there are plenty of puzzles to go round. 

EmmaSmiley rated this:Rated between 5 and 5 out of 5
Played: 10 Feb 2023 Team size: 2 Time taken: 55 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalgreat hostingmagicalquite difficult

One of the best rooms I've done. Top 5 for sure. You must do candyland 1 and 2 back to back for the true epic-ness of these rooms. You can tell this very unique room was a labour of love by the owner. It's a little tough for 2 people and they advise you should do it as a team of 4 as there is so much to be getting on with. 

benny1664 experienced rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
Played: 20 Jan 2023 Team size: 4 Time taken: 55 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalimmersivemagical

We loved both the Pressure Point games we have done previously so this one had a lot to live up to and it did not dissappoint.  Really clever and a massive range of puzzles to try.  In fact I am not sure I have done any room with so much to do!  Great theming and a very clever idea.

FranklyOscar experienced rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
Played: 30 Dec 2022 Team size: 3 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalimmersivestory-driven

huge quantity of puzzles and very fast pace, along with a good storyline... really enjoyed this room.  Although there is a sequence, there is plenty of room for teams to split up, keeping the whole team involved.... highly recommended

🦡cipherdelic virtuoso rated this:Rated between 4.5 and 4.5 out of 5
Played: Nov 22
funnycleverfamily friendly

I loved Candyland, from the epic briefing video (and apparently he was completely sober!) to the brightly coloured sweets this is a warm hug of an escape room. It perfect for 4 people, but I think its doable by less if you're experienced and are prepared to split up as it doesn't look like theres alot but the puzzles are plentiful. Loved it.

🔐James Bloodworth expert rated this:Rated between 4 and 4 out of 5
Played: 19/11/2022 Team size: 5 Time taken: 00:43:00 Outcome: Successful escape!
funnycleverfamily friendly

A fun family puzzlefest set in a magical land of candy and chocolate.  A video briefing perfectly sets the scene and you're off to save Candyland.  This is another puzzlefest style of game where there are a lot of puzzles that can be tackled in a non-linear manner.  The game builds to a skill based denouement that varies with the size of the group you take in.

Reviews by escape room review sites

We’ve played a few sweet shop/factory games now and, although they have been enjoyable, they’ve never quite hit the Willy Wonka spot for me, in terms of capturing the wacky creativity I’d love to see

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