Who Can Play

Everyone’s a hero here

From nine-year-olds to work teams, first-timers to fanatics — and yes, well-behaved dogs too — our rooms are built for all-comers. Here’s who can play, and how the ages work.

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Ages

The age guide

Under 7

Play free

Along with the family, at no charge.

Under 14

Adult in the room

One grown-up plays alongside them.

14–16

Adult nearby

An adult in the group, not necessarily in the room.

16+

Play solo

Old enough to take on a room on your own.

Good to know

Before you come

Do we need any experience?

None — most players are first-timers. Your games master matches the hints to your group, so it’s good fun for complete first-timers.

Is it scary?

Only as scary as you want. The Lamorna Brown Affair has no scares at all; 28 Pasties Later has a fun zombie edge; nothing ever touches you.

Is the venue accessible?

The rooms are in a characterful basement reached by a flight of stairs, and one puzzle asks you to bend down low. If you’d like to chat about access before booking, call us on 01736 691049.

Are there toilets on site?

No toilets in the rooms themselves — but the gallery upstairs (when it’s open) and several spots on New Street are all a minute away. Pop before you play, as the clock keeps ticking.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes — we’re proudly dog-friendly, which is rare for an escape room! Well-behaved dogs are welcome in every room, so the whole family can play. We just ask owners to clean up any mess and cover any damage, but four-legged players are usually the best behaved of all.

How many can play?

2 to 8 per room, or up to 23 across all three rooms at once for bigger groups.

In more detail

First time? Read this

Nobody expects you to have done one before — most people in our rooms are first-timers. There is no general knowledge, no physical strength and no trick you are supposed to already know. Everything you need is in the room, and your games master is watching the whole time, ready with a nudge the moment you want one.

You are never locked in against your will. The door opens from the inside at any point, so if someone needs to step out they can.

No experience needed

Most players have never done an escape room before.

Hints when you want them

Ask and you get one. It is your hour — there are no prizes for struggling in silence.

Dogs welcome

Well-behaved dogs are welcome in every room, which is rare for an escape room.

Access

The rooms are in a basement reached by a flight of stairs, and one puzzle asks you to bend low. Ring 01736 691049 to talk it through before booking.

Is it frightening?

Only if you choose it to be. The Lamorna Brown Affair has no scares whatsoever; 28 Pasties Later has a playful zombie edge. Nothing ever touches you.

Can we leave if we want to?

At any time. The door opens from the inside.

Are there toilets?

Not in the rooms. The gallery upstairs and several spots on New Street are all about a minute away — go before the clock starts.

What should we wear?

Whatever you are comfortable in. There is a bit of moving about and one low bend, but nothing strenuous.

Round up your crew

From £60 a room, seven days a week in Penzance.

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