Thinking Outside The Box
Its Saturday evening and I am on a desert island with my sister Jaymee from The Mum Diaries and 2 of my children.
Our only hope is to work together to solve a series of puzzles and games to get out of the room within 60 minutes. Otherwise we will be STRANDED.
Ok, not really but this is the story behind tonights game at the Thinking Outside The Box Escape Rooms. An interactive and immersive experience like nothing else I have ever experienced. Col who is turning 16 today has been asking to have a go for weeks so is a very happy boy.
Upon entry to the building (located near Peterborough market on Cattlemarket road – us cool kids will know the building from its days as the Stamford Music Shop) we were greeted by an exuberant man who introduced himself as James and introduced us to Jason and Richard.
TOTB is their brainchild and you can really see the hours of work which has been poured into every single bit of the rooms.
After a short briefing and the offer of refreshments we were asked to line up and handed a blindfold each to wear on our walk into the room to add to the experience. We did as asked and off we went.
What followed was surprising from start to finish.
I won’t spoil your trip by giving much away but wear a t shirt (when they say immersive, they mean it. The room is warm) and take a couple of kids or at least grown ups who think like kids!
I had admittedly been awoken by Moose at 4:30 this morning so I wasn’t in the best of shape to be tackling anything like this.
Even if I hadn’t though I could not have competed with Col and Bess’s ability to work together to solve the puzzles set for us. It was lovely to see them take a break from plotting one and others demise even for an hour.
I did my bit (by that I mean I mostly held stuff and shouted out the odd helpful contribution) and Jaymee who has always been a very practical sort of a thinker was absolutely on point! I was very happy with my team.
Inside the room was a variety of puzzles and problems to solve. The minimum number of players is 2 but I think its a case of more the merrier really.
Our ever friendly Gamesmaster was on hand to help us if needed with a clue or 5 without giving us the answer of course!
I Wish I Could Tell You More
But to do so would be doing you a disservice. If you haven’t tried an escape room yet then you must. Happily we managed to get out of the room eventually but even if we hadn’t it was just so much fun!
The game is suitable for children aged 8 and up making it a good choice for families.
But the escape rooms would also be a great option for a stag or hen party or just as a great way to spend time with friends or work colleagues on a team building exercise.
You can really see the passion which has gone into creating this live action game even down to the smallest of detail. The staff are quick to make you feel very welcome and just add to the whole experience.
A great addition to Peterborough and we cannot wait to come back to try the Merlin themed room!
TOTB are offering 10% off when you quote THINKBOX10 so go try it, you won’t regret it!
Disclosure: We were invited to try TOTB Escape rooms in return for writing a review. As always, all opinions are my own.
Oooh how exciting! I love the idea of escape rooms but fear I’d be really rubbish at it. Perhaps I’ll arrange a trip for my daughter and her friends for the next half term holiday. Glad you all had a great time.