This site has been following the progress of Escape Live of Birmingham ever since, near enough, Exit Games UK’s first day just over nine months ago. You can track Escape Live‘s progress through its social media; the Facebook was launched quietly at the start of December, posts in early April announced the signing of an address, then a few construction photos have been leaking out month by month. It’s clear that there’s been a great deal of work put in over the year; now to see just how well it has all turned out.
Last week, developments rolled out apace. Thursday asked people if they wanted to be the first to play and Friday revealed a minute and a half’s worth of teaser video. By Saturday, it was revealed that there were no more spots available left to play in December. If you want to play, you’re now looking at waiting until at least the third of January!
Those two games are Dr. Wilson’s Office and Room 13. In the former, Dr Wilson is a master detective who has solved many crimes in his distinguished career. But this case could prove to be deadly for him. One of the suspects he is investigating is threatening his life. Dr Wilson is now relying on you and your team to unveil the identity of the right suspect. He has left clues around his office and it is up to you to find them, solve the mystery and escape. The aesthetic is old-fashioned but high-end: vintage, bordering on antique.
The latter follows up the truism that thirteen is an unlucky number. Certainly it was for Amy, who the video reveals has scrawled a request for help on a defibrillator, gagged with tape. Room 13 is a unique experience which is not for the faint-hearted. Amy is locked in a room and is relying on your team’s wit and skill to get her out alive. You are her only hope. You must piece together clues, solve puzzles and find objects to get the four digit number you need to release her. With just 60 minutes to rescue Amy, will you manage to save her life? The images on the web site suggest a pretty grisly-looking room – certainly somewhere you wouldn’t want to be trapped, all the greater incentive to get out.
The price is £48 for three-player teams (£16 each), £60 for four-player teams (£15 each) and £70 for five-player teams (£14 each). This site looks forward to early reports of what Escape Live’s two games are like to play from those lucky enough to be among the first.
Local to me so will hopefully try it out early New Year!