Exciting Escapes Basingstoke review
Exciting Escapes Basingstoke is located in the centre of the town in Hampshire. It is an hour-long adventure with your family and friends where you can work together to escape your room. You play as a team and in 60 minutes you have to find clues, solve puzzles and complete challenges to complete your mission.
If you’re looking for something fun, different and enjoyably challenging then this is for you. No previous experience of escape rooms is necessary as their team will guide you through the game and be on hand to help if you need it.
At the Basingstoke venue, they have 7 different escape rooms. You can even ‘pair’ against another team and race together in two rooms to see who will finish first. They also have a fancy dress wardrobe if you feel like completely going with the theming. If you escape in time you even get to receive a winners fridge magnet.
Rooms include A Hidden Past where in the midst of the Cold War there is a risk of secrets falling into the wrong hands. You and your team have captured a spy and you must investigate their apartment and interrogate him to find the evidence to convict him. In Breaking the law the room is set in 1977 where international tension is fierce. It is believed that Detective Inspector Monroe has been providing foreign powers with intelligence, you need to break into the police station and collect the evidence.
Other rooms include A Royal Scandal, Dark Deeds and Groceries plus Banking on Trouble (2 rooms). The puzzles are recommended for children around the age of 10 and over although younger children are welcome. They may find some of the puzzles and challenges difficult to understand but the adults are there to help.
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FAQ and Further Information Exciting Escapes Basingstoke
Is there food and drink available?
There is no reference to food and drinks being available at this venue.
What are the main things to do?
Indoor themed escape rooms with a series of challenges, clues and items to find. Can you escape the room in 60 minutes? Suitable for children around the age of 10 and over. There is no reference to toilets.
What are the ticket prices?
*Higher-priced
*Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online. *Higher-priced. Prices are from £18 to 30 depending on the site, day and event.
Is there parking?
There is parking nearby, charges apply.
When are they open?
Their opening times vary. For up to date opening times please visit their website.
Are they accessible?
“We’re in an old building and our rooms are only accessible via stairs. Also, the games may not be suitable for people with severe visual or hearing impairments. If you have any special requirements or needs and are unsure, please contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate you.”
