Cryptic Escape, Norwich: Hours, Address, Cryptic Escape Reviews: 5/5
Cryptic Escape
Cryptic Escape
5
Escape Games • Historic Sites • Game & Entertainment Centres
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10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:45 PM
About
Cryptic Escape is the first real-life escape game in Norwich, UK. Based in the historic Augustine steward House. You are locked in a room for 60 minutes and you need to find a way to escape. There are a lot of objects, codes, hidden hints, that can help you to get out. You have to be smart and think out of the box to solve the puzzles you find. In a team you have to think together, work together and most importantly laugh together.
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1-2 hours
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Mick A
1 contribution
Family
Not been to anything like this before it was very entertaining for all ages, we needed some help but the experience was good a very enjoyable challenge
Written 17 August 2022
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mim w
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Family
This is our 3rd escape room with done with Cryptic Escape, Egyptian room played today with family of 2 adults and 3 children, friendly hosts as always and happy we escaped within the hour.
Written 17 August 2022
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JaydenKenny
Beccles, UK28 contributions
Couples
We did the ‘Magic School’ escape room, which was fantastic, the props & puzzles were brilliant & really got your mind working.
Matt was fantastic & a great host, special mention & thanks to him for making it a fantastic time.
We got out with 3 minutes to spare, & would recommend the place to anyone who enjoys Escape rooms.
Matt was fantastic & a great host, special mention & thanks to him for making it a fantastic time.
We got out with 3 minutes to spare, & would recommend the place to anyone who enjoys Escape rooms.
Written 14 August 2022
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Harriet Jelfs
Norwich, UK2 contributions
Family
Thoroughly enjoyed our experience! Franky really set the scene for us and knew just when to step in and help. This is my third escape room here and each one has trumped the last; they're all very different and continue to suprise me. Would always recommend Cryptic Escape over any other escape room in the area. I will be back!
Written 13 August 2022
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Helen A
Norwich, UK5 contributions
Family
What a fantastic experience from start to finish! We attended the Tombland Cryptic escape room as a family of 5 yesterday, despite turning up a week early, My mistake, they were so accommodating and offered us the room we had booked so the children weren't disappointed, and brought our booking forward, which was so kind! The kids and adults loved it, and we only needed a couple of helpful hints! Great fun for all the family and such a friendly team at Cryptic Escape!
Written 9 August 2022
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Jann
Ashford, UK30 contributions
Couples
Excellent . Really good fun . Thank you . Great host and room . Really glad we took the time to go x
Written 8 August 2022
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Simon
1 contribution
Family
Really fun and appropriate level for a family. The staff were friendly and made it a good overall experience! We will definitely come again
Written 3 August 2022
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Caroline H
Cambridge, UK2 contributions
What a great hour of fun and challenge! We loved this escape (and we've done a few), as it had lots of original, creative ideas that we hadn't seen before, was truly creepy and because we solved it with minutes to spare. Just as it should be! I would definitely recommend - a fantastic setting and a good quality game.
Written 31 July 2022
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Sarah P
1 contribution
Couples
Absolutely brilliant! Staff were great and the escape room itself was challenging without being impossible! We had a really great time and would definitely return.
Written 31 July 2022
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Michelle C
Colchester, UK8 contributions
This was an amazing take on the virtual escape room experience. We played as a group of 2 and thoroughly enjoyed each and every puzzle. It was tricky in some parts but that just made us more determined to complete it!
I would highly recommend these virtual games if you're into the whole escape room genre! Nice addition to the live actor as well! :)
10/10 will do more of these rooms again!
I would highly recommend these virtual games if you're into the whole escape room genre! Nice addition to the live actor as well! :)
10/10 will do more of these rooms again!
Written 29 July 2022
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johnmiles70
Norwich, UK1 contribution
Can you get wet in any other games do you need suitable clothing ?
James T
Norwich, UK9 contributions
No you do not get wet :)
KloeMcKernan
King's Lynn, UK100 contributions
Are any of the rooms suitable for a group of 7? Trying to find something to do for my birthday and it will be the first time my dad meets my boyfriends family so want it to be fun!
James T
Norwich, UK9 contributions
Hi
Sorry none of the rooms take 7. Lev Pasted and Greenbeard take 5 people max, and The Haunted takes 6.
aparkin_101
Norwich, UK17 contributions
Is there a chance to get out earlier if you do not like it?
I panic in small and confined spaces.
Thank you in advance
James T
Norwich, UK9 contributions
Hi. You can leave anytime. However, there are no small or confined spaces. :)
Rosie-Laura H
Norwich, UK26 contributions
Is it wheelchair accessible?
James T
Norwich, UK9 contributions
Sorry, Due to the nature of the building being 500 years old there are steps at all entrances and within the building. One of the rooms can be negotiated via one large step and one small step,but wheelchairs actually inside the room would not be viable.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cryptic Escape
- Cryptic Escape is open:
- Sun - Sun 10:00 am - 6:45 pm
- Mon - Mon 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
- Tue - Sat 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
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