However, it turned out to be much more interactive and required a lot more concentration. Overall, it was an extremely fulfilling experience. Each room gives you a very impressive hour to complete it. On the first visit, I did the Prison Escape room - this room had two rooms to complete before escaping. The scene was that of a prison cell and office, with complementary lighting and sounds that added to the ambience of the story. It gave a real impression of what I would imagine an American prison cell to look as well as how I'd imagine the escape from a prison cell would feel like. I felt truly engrossed in the story, and without giving any of the tasks away, I was truly drawn into the element of having to escape the room so much that I started to panic as the timer for the room began to near its' end. The music used certainly added to the aesthetic ambience of the room. I was challenged a lot in this room, but fortunately, there's an option to press a button so a member of staff can give you a hint. This was extremely welcome during the most complex puzzles.
On the second visit, I got to experience the CSI room. This has been my favourite so far. It was the most intellectually stimulating and required the most physical effort out of those that I've experienced. There were quite a few rooms in this one, set out as though it's the home of a serial killer. Each room was much more stimulating than the one before it. The tenor had a horrifying feel to it, with the use of accurate lighting and soundtrack. I was truly drawn into the fear factor of this one. I remember one room, where the murderer spoke out over a tannoy and it genuinely made me fearful and I had to have my friend enter the room before me as I was too scared to do so! The whole premise made me feel like I could've been in an episode of Criminal Minds or Bones.
Included in the price is a photo with your friends after the completion of the room.
Overall, Escape Rooms UK, Newcastle under Lyme, makes for an enthralling interesting evening. I'd highly recommend it for those who enjoy working as a group and team building activities. To find out more about the Escape Room, please visit their website.
