Escape room(s) by Escape Hunt

As an escape-room virgin, I was not quite sure what to expect when friends decided to book an "adventure" for all of us at a university meeting. But I shouldn't have worried. Located on the top floor of the newly designed Westgate Centre in the heart of the city, the Oxford branch of Escape Hunt offers some wonderful views of the classic university towers as you approach the venue. Once inside, there is a stark contrast where clean lines, intelligent fittings and electronic tableting scream modern comfort. Visitors to Escape Hunt have a choice of escape scenarios, from the delights of Alice in Wonderland to the thrills of the Wild West with a good dose of Doctor Who magic. Soft drinks (for a small price), books on Magic Eye's optical illusions or traditional Jenga blocks are available while you wait for your room to be completed. And for those who may be claustrophobic or for whom the idea of spending an hour with their loved ones in cramped quarters can cause a feeling of panic, an impressive and much-admired health and safety briefing and a panic button provides much-needed relief. And so to the escape room itself. The hosts welcome you and explain the rules in their character to get you in the mood for the event ahead of you. The rooms themselves are superbly equipped, and the games are really fun and exhausting enough to keep the brain busy. There are enough distractions to keep you busy as you wander down blind allies, and real minis triumph every time you - or a member of your team - solve a clue. The team skillfully inserts time updates that let you know how far you are progressing on the one hand, and that put pressure and create danger on the other. The result is an hour of fun where you can laugh, curse, think and commit, regardless of age. As I said in the introduction - you are never too old to have fun!

My wife and I had never had one of these experiences before and were treated with teeth by our daughter and partner. We were booked in the "Doctor Who 'Worlds Collide" room. Tina was our gamemaster and guided us through all the instructions and advice. Then into the room. It was great fun and a hectic experience. We needed some encouragement, but we managed to escape in time, as we were stopped by a piece of the "puzzle" that made us sweat. We really enjoyed it and would certainly leave again.

What an excellent hour at Escapehunt. I didn't know what to expect, but I had a fantastic time. Harry, the game master, was very enthusiastic and explained everything we needed to know and we managed to escape in 51 minutes.

Went last week with my roommates. Was really fun and very cleverly designed. The staff was friendly and helpful and gave us glasses of water when we arrived. The actual escape room was pirate-style and the details were amazing. We solved the puzzles in just enough time, but it would have been a great experience even without them. I would definitely recommend it!

This place was absolutely charming. We came with neutral expectations and went home happy and content. The puzzles were challenging, but not impossible, and we had 15 minutes left. I would leave again, but unfortunately we didn't have the time! P.s. A greeting to our gamemaster Klaudia, who felt fantastic while giving us hints, but not too obvious. Since I've been a Gamemaster for 20 years, I can recognize the good ones. Also very friendly, funny, dedicated, great at improving the immersion and definitely the cutest gamemasters I have ever met.