Escape Rooms - A Unique and Fun Date

If you’re planning on going out on a date and you’re looking for something a bit different, then perhaps we can help. We think our Escape Rooms here at Colchester are a great way to do something unconventional and fun. If you’re wondering what on earth Escape Rooms are and whether or not you should try it, then let us tell you about them first.

Our Escape Games are perfect for a date.

They’re innovative and different, and a million light years away from another boring night out. Instead you have an hour to play an interactive game where you hunt for clues in a themed room, no time for awkward conversations and embarrassing silences while you struggle for something to say. There’ll be plenty to talk about in your hour together in this Escape Game Challenge! 

Do something fun with someone you really like.

You don’t have to spend time doing something that’ll make you feel like you wish you hadn’t gone out. Why not build up anticipation over what the evening could bring rather than wonder with dread as to how you’re going to get through it sane? In fact, you could even go on a game with your long-term boyfriend or husband as well as a first date. Why not do something fun and exciting with your best friend and fellow ally through life and see who wins?

Memories are made of this, for fun memories you won’t forget.

From navigating the room together and finding those clues, and all the funny things that happen along the way, it’ll will provide you with lots to talk and laugh about later. You’ll be returning to it again and again for light relief in the worst of times and referring to it with friends when you recount how much fun you both had and how you managed to complete the task. Where did it lead? Did you see each other again afterwards? Was it a long time? Did you argue or laugh about it later?

Prepare for the best date of your life.

It could even be one of the best dates you’ve ever been on. And as well as this you’ll be able to enjoy having your adrenaline soar as you enjoy the intense joy and excitement of playing the game – together. The rush of endorphins without the dangerous activities you’d normally have to do to get that, and what’s more you can even dress up if you want. That’s an ice breaker you won’t forget.

Escape Colchester – for a unique night out you’ll never forget with the very best people you share your life with.

And you know what – the chemistry between you and your date could be even better than if you had spent it in a more traditional way. We think you’ll love it and it’s an experience you’re not likely to forget, so why not come on down? Book online or over the phone and we’ll see you here!

History's Most Daring Escapes

We’re going to take you down memory lane to look at some very exciting escapes of those who dared, hopefully, it’ll give you the motivation to fight your way out of the room (but not literally). We have selected a few because we think you’ll love them, and it’ll hopefully provide you all the confidence you need to give our rooms a go.

1 Escape From an ‘Impregnable’ Prison - John Dillinger

As you can imagine John Dillinger was in prison for killing a police officer and robbing a bank. Although the prison was thought to be impregnable, Dillinger proved it wasn’t and escaped. That’s clever you’re probably thinking, however, he was shot much later outside a theatre in Chicago, so he possibly wasn’t that clever after all. 

2 Midnight Express - Billy Hayes

The midnight express sounds romantic, but don’t confuse it with the Orient. This was an altogether different kind of train, more  like a train of thought that led to a plan that led to an altogether complete disaster. A student was caught drug smuggling in Turkey and given a 4 year sentence followed by another 30 year sentence just prior to his leaving prison. He worked on ship docks as part of his sentence but escaped in a rowing boat - which was handy. He travelled to Istanbul, and then on to Greece before deportation to America. He wrote a book about it - well he would wouldn’t he?

3 Helicopter Escape - Pascal Payet

Yes you guessed it, he was French and escaped not just one, but twice. What is also impressive is that he did from high security prisons. Before you get too impressed, he did it with the aid of 4 masked men and a helicopter. He also helped another 3 people escape too - so he gets brownie points for that.

4 Escape From Alcatraz

It’s Alcatraz next, a prison famous for its impregnability. Alcatraz was on an island and therefore considered impossible to escape from. However, 3 people escaped by digging their way out of their cells and climbing out of an air vent, then on to a roof and from there using a drain pipe to reach the ground. They were never seen again and although some believe they may have drowned, others think they escaped to freedom. 

Escape Colchester - For great escapes from imaginatively themed rooms

So now you’ve been inspired by others escapes it may be time now for some of your own. You’ll work against the clock in a themed escape room of your choice with up to 6 friends. You’ll need to find and solve all the clues, and then once you’ve done that use the key to unlock the door. Book your escape room over the phone or online - be ready for your great escape!