Trapped In...
The Forbidden Room
of Fun
Nostalgic childhood games…
…reinvented!
The perfect experience for large groups, families and children
Game Info
60 mins
Your time to escape
Ages 8+
With lower prices for ages 8-16
2-8 Players
Or up to 9 children in Basingstoke’s biggest escape room
What to expect
A fun-filled, story-driven escape room
Puzzles based on reinvented nostalgic, classic childhood games
Game Stats
Difficulty Options
Choose the level of challenge of the puzzles when booking our games
Same as Beginner but we give you more clues.
Recommended for children-only groups.
Our entry level puzzle combination.
Recommended for groups new to escape rooms, or who consistently escape rooms in about 55-60 mins.
Some puzzles from Beginner are replaced for some more tricky puzzles.
For groups who have done a few escape rooms, and tend to get out in about 45-55 mins.
Or if you are new to escape rooms and want a challenge.
Our most challenging level of puzzles.
For groups who normally complete rooms well before time, e.g. before 40-45 mins, and want to have an experience closer to 60 mins.
Not sure which to pick?
Don’t stress! You can change your mind when you arrive, plus your host will always give you clues if you get stuck.
GAME FAQs
Experience Basingstoke’s biggest escape room
Find a way into the forbidden room and discover nostalgic childhood games with a puzzling twist
Bigger groups, corporate team building, and birthday parties where you don't want to split everyone up. And smaller teams also really enjoy it as well due to our mutiple difficulty options!
With up to 8 adults or 9 children in one team it's our most flexible room for larger bookings, and the biggest capacity in Basingstoke.
Also great for families and friend groups of any experience.
Recommended ages 9/10+
Think of the games you played as a child - on rainy afternoons and family holidays - and then imagine them turned into escape room puzzles.
Familiar and nostalgic, but set within an immersive original story.
A great introduction to escape rooms for first-timers to experience puzzles with a bit more fun and physicality than a traditional escape room.
And an experience which is genuinely different to other escape rooms for experienced players.
Please be aware there are a few colourful puzzles. So please contact us to discuss if you have difficulty with the colour spectrum.
You become the main characters in a story and follow their journey.
More physical skill puzzles than your average escape room.
And most importantly, the focus is on having fun!
KIDS - Same as Beginner but with more clues. Recommended for children-only groups.
BEGINNER - Our entry level puzzle combination. Recommended for groups with limited experience of escape rooms
STANDARD - Some more challenging puzzles. Normally complete rooms quicker than an 55-60 mins
CHALLENGING - Our most challenging level of puzzles. Normally complete rooms in under 40/45 mins
Not sure which to pick? Don't worry, you can always change your mind when you arrive, and our expert Games Hosts will give you clues along the way if you get stuck.
The Story
Dare to Look? Spoilers Ahead
What People Say About Us
rodneyandjones
Such a fun way to spend an hour. I was really impressed with the attention to detail and the story. A lovely warm welcome and made to feel relaxed from the start.
The Andersons
We loved the whimsy and the twists on familiar games, there is something for everyone here and we loved it.
Lottie
Lots of lovely little details included that really envelope you in the world and a really good story running through. I’d HIGHLY recommend visiting.
Steve H
If you are looking for a unique and memorable day out this place is an absolute gem.
Tom
Full of original ideas and unlike any escape room I’ve done before!
Cyandie Pie
Puzzles were fun and made sense. Highly recommend!
Steve H
The storytelling and attention to detail were exceptional, and it really felt like we were stepping into another world.
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