The Enigma Room
The Enigma Room
4.5
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The Enigma Room is Sydney's most innovative independent escape room venue. Suited for small groups of 2-6 people, you and your team will be given a back story that includes an objective, and you will only have 60 minutes to complete your mission and escape the room by working as a team to solve a series of puzzles that will test your logic, lateral thinking and ingenuity.
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RTMcConnell
1 contribution
Feb 2020
This was our inaugural visit to an escape room , and I had specifically chosen The Enigma Room given its reviews. Our team/family consisted of myself, my wife and our two young adult daughters, and we had chosen "A Temporal Tangle" for our challenge. The experience was great! We were welcomed and briefed on the game promptly by the staff and made it through the challenge with one push hint via our iPad that is provided to participants. I commend The Enigma Room on its ideas and stories and the overall professionalism in their welcome and debriefing of guests. Overall, I would rate this as a perfect introduction to the escape room experience.
Written 2 March 2020
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mrteenee
Sydney, Australia69 contributions
Jan 2020
We had a teenagers party here and Enigma compares very well to some of the other escapee's rooms my kids have done.
They did the room with 1minute to spare so they were very happy to include themselves as above average.
The games master was well spoken and friendly with a bunch of kids some of whom were a little apprehensive and she did well to explain clue prompting if needed. The passive aggressive approach sounded clever "I'll ask you if you need a clue because I think you need one or if you are headed in the wrong direction.
Right near Town Hall station so really well located.
They did the room with 1minute to spare so they were very happy to include themselves as above average.
The games master was well spoken and friendly with a bunch of kids some of whom were a little apprehensive and she did well to explain clue prompting if needed. The passive aggressive approach sounded clever "I'll ask you if you need a clue because I think you need one or if you are headed in the wrong direction.
Right near Town Hall station so really well located.
Written 6 January 2020
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ljgallen
Canberra, Australia2 contributions
July 2016 • Friends
I have never done escape rooms before, but after visiting the Enigma Room I already know I want to do more! It is a relaxed environment when you get there with a very funky reception room. Then you get thrown into the escape room of your choice and it is on to try and complete the room (find precious memory/save the world!) I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone who has done or has never done an escape room before. Really good thing to do with friends.
Written 17 July 2016
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monstermuffinlady222
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
We went to the save the world challenge two days ago... I have done alot of escape rooms in my life and honestly this one probably had the worst quality. The room was not even a room - there were no special effects. the walls were dirty it felt so little effort had been put into it - like we went to one in paddys iwth hidden rooms you had to crawl into and actual rooms and lasers you could play music on?? compared to the other available escape rooms the quality of this one was awful. Frankly I wouldnt have cared so much but they are charging just as much as the other escape rooms? I found it boring compared to other escape rooms and way too overpriced for the qaulity.
On that note if you are going to spend this much money on an escape room spend it on a more memorable one.
On that note if you are going to spend this much money on an escape room spend it on a more memorable one.
Written 11 December 2016
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Bella P
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Dec 2015 • Friends
There's different levels as well for the beginner or the experienced player. The plot and scenery of the whole room(s) was amazing and detailed. Each puzzle was well connected together! I had low expectations, I thought it would be an overly intellectual game but it was more fun than I expected. They were definitely interesting logic puzzles to solve with a exciting story line to follow. (Plus help if you need it)
Give yourself 2 hours the game is an hour but you'll want to be there 15 minutes early for the briefing and you have enjoy some lollies and soft drinks while you wait. At the end they'll explain how the room works which is really interesting in itself. I recommend a group of 6 if you can so you can split up to solve the puzzles otherwise minimum group of 4 to maximize the most fun out of the activity.
Give yourself 2 hours the game is an hour but you'll want to be there 15 minutes early for the briefing and you have enjoy some lollies and soft drinks while you wait. At the end they'll explain how the room works which is really interesting in itself. I recommend a group of 6 if you can so you can split up to solve the puzzles otherwise minimum group of 4 to maximize the most fun out of the activity.
Written 5 January 2016
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Luke M
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
We completed both Dr. Disaster and In Memoriam, and after having done around 20 Escape Rooms across Melbourne and Sydney, they are easily two of the best that I've done.
Firstly, the way they explained things and set up each room was fantastic. A bit of backstory helped set the tone with well-made videos, and that led into rooms that had a great combination of logic puzzles and cool mechanical ways of solving things.
We managed to complete both rooms with In Memoriam being the more difficult of the two. They also did a 'debrief' afterwards, explaining how certain puzzles worked and giving feedback on things we did well and things we missed!
On a customer service level, we were up from Melbourne for the weekend and did a room on the Saturday afternoon. We enjoyed it so much that we asked if there were any bookings available for the Sunday, and there wasn't. They actually made the effort to come in early on a Sunday so that we could complete their second room before we came home, which was above and beyond what most businesses would do!!
Fantastic experience end-to-end, great puzzles and great production values overall. Would highly recommend these guys for first-timers and experienced Escape Room fans alike!
Firstly, the way they explained things and set up each room was fantastic. A bit of backstory helped set the tone with well-made videos, and that led into rooms that had a great combination of logic puzzles and cool mechanical ways of solving things.
We managed to complete both rooms with In Memoriam being the more difficult of the two. They also did a 'debrief' afterwards, explaining how certain puzzles worked and giving feedback on things we did well and things we missed!
On a customer service level, we were up from Melbourne for the weekend and did a room on the Saturday afternoon. We enjoyed it so much that we asked if there were any bookings available for the Sunday, and there wasn't. They actually made the effort to come in early on a Sunday so that we could complete their second room before we came home, which was above and beyond what most businesses would do!!
Fantastic experience end-to-end, great puzzles and great production values overall. Would highly recommend these guys for first-timers and experienced Escape Room fans alike!
Written 8 October 2015
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scottm_1981
Sydney26 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Hi everyone
We went and checked out both rooms at The Enigma Room. The rooms are both fantastic - lots of high-tech and low-tech, innovative puzzles, with great themes and attention to detail.
Both are great rooms, particularly (I think) for those players who have done one or two other escape rooms beforehand.
For my full reviews, see my blog: http://escaperoomsydney.blogspot.com.au/
We went and checked out both rooms at The Enigma Room. The rooms are both fantastic - lots of high-tech and low-tech, innovative puzzles, with great themes and attention to detail.
Both are great rooms, particularly (I think) for those players who have done one or two other escape rooms beforehand.
For my full reviews, see my blog: http://escaperoomsydney.blogspot.com.au/
Written 16 March 2015
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Stephanie S
61 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
This is the 4th Escape Room venue that we have been to in Sydney. This one has it all! From the retro arcade table in the waiting room to the little details in the puzzles this has been the best room experience we've had. The "Dr Disaster" room was extremely entertaining and Barry our host was extremely friendly.
The briefing to explain the story of the room was presented in unlike any other way the other escape rooms have done. The method of clue giving, should you choose to accept them, was also innovative.
The room itself is not your standard treasure hunt of locks to keys - all the puzzles were very well thought out, involved a variety of techniques to solve them and some really cool mechanisms to. Each puzzle was unique in its own way and some really emphasised teamwork so everyone in our group got to have a hand in solving one. The finish point was extremely entertaining and kept the theme going right until the second we got out the door.
Highly recommended for any one who likes a challenge - the puzzles cater for a wide range of groups and you don't need any prior knowledge to be able to do them. The staff are friendly and Barry took us through the room afterwards to point out some interesting easter eggs, things we missed or where we went well/struggled and also noted some puzzles that people commonly got stuck on - an insight that you would not normally get at another venue.
The briefing to explain the story of the room was presented in unlike any other way the other escape rooms have done. The method of clue giving, should you choose to accept them, was also innovative.
The room itself is not your standard treasure hunt of locks to keys - all the puzzles were very well thought out, involved a variety of techniques to solve them and some really cool mechanisms to. Each puzzle was unique in its own way and some really emphasised teamwork so everyone in our group got to have a hand in solving one. The finish point was extremely entertaining and kept the theme going right until the second we got out the door.
Highly recommended for any one who likes a challenge - the puzzles cater for a wide range of groups and you don't need any prior knowledge to be able to do them. The staff are friendly and Barry took us through the room afterwards to point out some interesting easter eggs, things we missed or where we went well/struggled and also noted some puzzles that people commonly got stuck on - an insight that you would not normally get at another venue.
Written 28 February 2015
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Dear Stephanie S,
Thank you so much for the extremely comprehensive and positive review!
We're glad you enjoyed the teamwork puzzles as well. It was fun making those and great to know that someone else enjoyed them.
Look forward to seeing you again soon
Written 4 March 2015
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Roger H
Sydney, Australia782 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Now been to both rooms.
Did "Dr Disaster" a while ago,and failed,it's a tough room and I just did
"In memorium" and this tough too. It we did escape with a few minutes to go. This place has s video introduction which is great add on
You communicate via a tablet
Prices are reasonable
A little hard to find
Would recommend doing these rooms
After you do some easier ones first
Did "Dr Disaster" a while ago,and failed,it's a tough room and I just did
"In memorium" and this tough too. It we did escape with a few minutes to go. This place has s video introduction which is great add on
You communicate via a tablet
Prices are reasonable
A little hard to find
Would recommend doing these rooms
After you do some easier ones first
Written 21 May 2017
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amaanda
Wamberal, Australia33 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
We did Dr Disaster with another couple and it was the first escape room for all of us. It was really fun & a great activity to do with friends. Highly recommended. We can't wait to do the other room!
Written 18 July 2016
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Do you allow one stranger to join an incomplete group?
Written 1 June 2018
Hi there, we normally only run private games where people only play with their own booked groups. If you'd like us to canvas some groups to see if they'd allow another person to join, please get in touch with us via our Contact Us page.
Cheers,
-Matt
Written 3 June 2018
pamalan4
Sydney, Australia
What happens if you can't get the clues and can't get out of the room. Have 2 14 year olds and 2 OAP's
Written 1 March 2017
Hi pamalan4,
When you play at The Enigma Room you have a dedicated game master who's watching over the game to make sure that you get help when you need it.
You can configure the amount of help you get (to make the game more challenging) before you start. But in general the game master is there to provide assistance so that you're not stuck unnecessarily.
We try to provide enough assistance so that you have a really good shot at getting out in time, we won't just leave you hanging at a very early stage of the room. That said, the game is still a challenge and some people don't complete it in time. If that happens, don't worry, you won't be locked in forever. Your game master will come in and let you know how close you came and help you through the rest of the room. If they're feeling generous they may throw in a couple of extra minutes if you're really close.
You also don't have to worry about the game not being suitable or too hard/easy for the members of your group. Our game design is targeted at people of all ages and doesn't rely on any prior knowledge.
Hope that helps, please let us know if you have any further questions.
Barry
Written 2 March 2017
Any good for 11 yrs 13 yrs and adults??
Written 1 January 2017
Hi Jenny, the answer from Thislifelistee is pretty much right.
We constantly monitor the games so that you can be sure that you will not get stuck unnecessarily. The kids will enjoy it because it's a hands on experience with lots of things to solve in the room to keep them occupied.
You don't have to worry about any mature or scary themes as our themes are more sci-fi / comedy.
In terms of difficulty, the games are challenging so you can't just sit back and let the kids do all the work, you'll need to get involved as well.
Please contact us if you have any further questions.
Thanks!
Written 1 January 2017
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