Sneaky Dog Escapes
Sneaky Dog Escapes
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Challenge yourself and your friends, family and colleagues to a feat of escapology. Work together to solve puzzles, discover clues, and untangle riddles to achieve your objective. Alongside our Escape Rooms, Sneaky Dog Escapes is proud to offer the only VR Escapes in Southampton. Powered by ArviVR and Ubisoft, we have an impressive catalogue of Virtual Reality Escape Rooms for you to conquer. Travel between worlds. Experience a different time. Delve into fantastical temples. So much more is possible with Virtual Reality. No experience is necessary. You will be fully briefed before your experience and a Game Master will be on hand at all times to help if you have any problems.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- AlexEdinburgh, United Kingdom3 contributionsFantastic date nightMy Wife and I booked a visit for her birthday after struggling to find escape rooms for two people. We had a whale of a time despite booking the hardest of all the games, whoops! Staff were friendly, helpful and trustworthy. A must have and a fantastic date night!Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 January 2024
- M0neyPenniPortsmouth, United Kingdom2 contributionsFab family time on a rainy day!We had a fab family time today doing a VR escape room at Sneaky Dog Escapes! It was really good fun and for us 'older kids' (50+ year olds), we tried something different and loved it. The kids ribbed us mercilessly for being rubbish, but jokes aside we all really enjoyed it. The games master introduction support and advice was on point and during the actual game, only adding support comments when he could see we were stuck. The graphics and visual experience is great. Highly recommend for all ages!Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 25 February 2024
- Explore510790956111 contributionExcellent, Great, ExceptionalFirst time VR experience ….went with family and that was a great choice to spend evening together, good fun also nice and friendly host make you go true everything’s. Definitely be back there again to try different games. Highly recommend. EdyVisited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 28 March 2024
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Louise
Kingston8 contributions
Apr 2021
If you are looking at hiring VR headsets then look no further than Sneaky Dog Escapes. My Son has been talking about VR headsets for such a long time, when my birthday came around I thought, ‘let’s see what all the fuss is about’. We hired 2 headsets for the day, competitive pricing particularly thinking about the service we have received.
On the day the headsets arrived at my front door nice and early. Adam was super friendly, wearing his black marigolds and a mask the whole experience was clearly very ‘COVID secure’. You can smell that the headsets and equipment have been thoroughly cleaned and sanitised which is really reassuring at the current time.
Everything was in the boxes and there were clear and easy laminated instructions. Now, I’m not the most tech savvy person but I was able to follow the instructions and get us all up and running. There is great email communication, including clear and concise videos to also help with the set up process.
The headsets came loaded with some wicked games, ‘Beat Saber’ was a firm favourite and my kids loved the ‘Job simulator’ and played this for hours! This is honestly great for children and adults, my kids were stood up playing this for hours and were far more active than sitting on a computer!
On the day of collection communication was fantastic, Adam arrived back at my house at an agreed time, wearing the famous black marigolds and took the headsets away. I really couldn’t ask for anything more, so happy to help support a family business - 5 stars from us!
On the day the headsets arrived at my front door nice and early. Adam was super friendly, wearing his black marigolds and a mask the whole experience was clearly very ‘COVID secure’. You can smell that the headsets and equipment have been thoroughly cleaned and sanitised which is really reassuring at the current time.
Everything was in the boxes and there were clear and easy laminated instructions. Now, I’m not the most tech savvy person but I was able to follow the instructions and get us all up and running. There is great email communication, including clear and concise videos to also help with the set up process.
The headsets came loaded with some wicked games, ‘Beat Saber’ was a firm favourite and my kids loved the ‘Job simulator’ and played this for hours! This is honestly great for children and adults, my kids were stood up playing this for hours and were far more active than sitting on a computer!
On the day of collection communication was fantastic, Adam arrived back at my house at an agreed time, wearing the famous black marigolds and took the headsets away. I really couldn’t ask for anything more, so happy to help support a family business - 5 stars from us!
Written 5 April 2021
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I love my black marigolds!!
Thank you for the fantastic review! I'm glad you all had a great time with our headsets!
You mention the cleaning. Thank you for this. We go to great lengths to ensure our equipment is as clean and safe as possible, so it's nice to know you felt safe and reassured. In fact, we clean so much that I have to regularly replace my marigolds. Always a sad day when I have to say goodbye to a pair...
Thank you again, and hope to see you at our store now that we are open again!
Thanks,
Adam
Written 14 June 2021
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john c
Fareham, UK3 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We highly recommend Sneaky Dog Escapes. Friendly staff, very helpful if you're new to this sort of thing. Give it a go, you won't regret it. Great fun, a few surprises. Going back for more.
Thanks to all staff for a good time.
Thanks to all staff for a good time.
Written 24 May 2021
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Thank you for your recommendation, we're glad you had a brilliant time and tried out our VR adventures. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 7 June 2021
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Natalie C
Fareham, England, United Kingdom8 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
We went to Sneaky Dog escapes earlier in the month for my birthday and they were absolutely incredible. We did 'escape from the pyramid' and it was amazing!
They were completely Covid safe which for me was great as I'm high risk and they made me feel so safe being there.
As for the game/escape room itself it was crazy good! This was our first time in a VR escape room and I won't try and explain it because I can't, all I can say is go try it!!! Also the gentleman running it was so lovely and because we finished so quickly he let us have a go on an extra archers game (Thank you). I have recommended SD Escapes to everyone I've seen since and hopefully we will be back soon 😊
They were completely Covid safe which for me was great as I'm high risk and they made me feel so safe being there.
As for the game/escape room itself it was crazy good! This was our first time in a VR escape room and I won't try and explain it because I can't, all I can say is go try it!!! Also the gentleman running it was so lovely and because we finished so quickly he let us have a go on an extra archers game (Thank you). I have recommended SD Escapes to everyone I've seen since and hopefully we will be back soon 😊
Written 26 September 2020
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Hi Natalie.
That's a fantastic review, Thank you!
I'm really glad you enjoyed yourself as much as you did, it makes it all worthwhile!
And you called me a gentleman!!
I have a new game coming that is an arena battle game, that I might be able to let you try if you finish quickly again! We're really keen on value for money, nobody should leave too soon!
Thanks again!
Adam
Written 23 October 2020
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Stuart
1 contribution
Jan 2020
We were a bit unsure whether the Virtual Reality experience would be suitable for our kids (aged 8 & 10), but the hosts informed us that it would be a good activity for them to participate in, so we gave it a go.
Our host for the day was Adam, and he was great with the kids, explaining how everything worked, before becoming the guide within the game, at which point he changed character and became part of the experience.
Clearly I don't want to say anyhting about the plot, but it's worth mentioning that in the 'lobby' of the game, I was able to pick up an object and play 'catch' with one of the kids - it's that reactive and realistic!
A great time was had by all, & we'll definitely be going back soon.
Our host for the day was Adam, and he was great with the kids, explaining how everything worked, before becoming the guide within the game, at which point he changed character and became part of the experience.
Clearly I don't want to say anyhting about the plot, but it's worth mentioning that in the 'lobby' of the game, I was able to pick up an object and play 'catch' with one of the kids - it's that reactive and realistic!
A great time was had by all, & we'll definitely be going back soon.
Written 21 January 2020
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The interaction between the team mates is one of our most favourite things about virtual reality, it really is something you have to see for yourself. Thank you so much for joining us, we are so happy to hear you had such an amazing time with us. We hope to see you again soon, we have lots of new games you may enjoy.
Written 15 June 2021
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jennied44
Portsmouth, UK49 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I went with a group of work colleagues who had very mixed feelings about VR, not being gamers or nerds, but having enjoyed an escape room or two previously.
I’ve done quite a few escape rooms, and went into it expecting something similar, but virtual.
But it wasn’t. Of course it wasn’t because in an escape room, the walls are the limits. But in VR, the only limit is the programmer’s imagination!
Adam is a great host, very welcoming and knowledgeable, and has the beginnings of a fantastic business here with more escape rooms planned and other ventures unlimited by reality.
We booked two back to back slots, but actually ended up there for about 3 hours, with some cheeky little mini VR games whilst waiting for the other team.
Tips: wear contacts rather than glasses if you can; wear comfortable clothes that aren’t too hot; parking on street locally free after 6 (or maybe 5?); bring a drink for afterwards you’ll be thirsty!
Thanks for a great evening, will certainly be back with the kids...
I’ve done quite a few escape rooms, and went into it expecting something similar, but virtual.
But it wasn’t. Of course it wasn’t because in an escape room, the walls are the limits. But in VR, the only limit is the programmer’s imagination!
Adam is a great host, very welcoming and knowledgeable, and has the beginnings of a fantastic business here with more escape rooms planned and other ventures unlimited by reality.
We booked two back to back slots, but actually ended up there for about 3 hours, with some cheeky little mini VR games whilst waiting for the other team.
Tips: wear contacts rather than glasses if you can; wear comfortable clothes that aren’t too hot; parking on street locally free after 6 (or maybe 5?); bring a drink for afterwards you’ll be thirsty!
Thanks for a great evening, will certainly be back with the kids...
Written 27 January 2020
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An amazing description of virtual reality! Thank you very much for this review and perfect recommendation. We are very happy to hear you had such a great time with us here at sneaky dog escapes. Ah those tips are very useful, although the headsets can be used with glasses sometimes contacts can be more comfortable but not a deal breaker. Hope to see you again soon.
Written 16 June 2021
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nikkiwj1001
Southampton, UK2 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
We hired 2 headsets to use at home for a 14th birthday treat when we couldn’t leave the house. Awesome service as well as fun - headsets delivered with full instructions and easy to set up, collected the next day. Highly recommended
Written 31 March 2020
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We are delighted that we were able to bring some fun and laughter to your home for a lockdown birthday. If you enjoyed our VR headsets, you're going to love our VR escape games in our shop! We look forward to sharing an adventure with you soon.
Written 14 September 2020
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LeaAnn0611
Lee-on-the-Solent, UK20 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
We hired 2 VR headsets for my son's birthday. Adam arrived at the time agreed for drop off and put his mask and gloves on, sanitised his hands before removing the two boxes and placed them on the doorstep. He then stood 3 metres away and talked us through how to set them up and how to get the most out of them. Each headset came with clear instructions. The children aged 8,11&12 had a fantastic day and I was able to watch them play on the games, via the chromcast that came with the package. Everything has been thought of and maybe next time we how then I maybe allowed to have a play too.
Written 23 January 2021
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Thanks for your lovely review. We are always looking at ways to improve the customer experience and we think the chromecast makes it an excellent spectator sport too.
Thank you for explaining our covid proceedure - we take our customer's safety seriously and want to make sure everyone feels at ease.
Glad the kids had a brilliant time - and you definitely need to have a go too! It's not just for kids :-)
Written 25 January 2021
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K Bedo
2 contributions
Feb 2020
My husband and myself did the Beyond Medusa's Gate challenge and we had a great time. The host was very welcoming, did not rush us and only intervened when it was necessary. The puzzles were not too difficult to figure out once you got the hang of it, but were still challenging enough to give you a thrill once you solved them. Great place, great experience.
Written 18 February 2020
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Congratulation on your escape!
So happy to hear you both had such an amazing time, hope to see you back soon to try our other amazing VR games
Written 16 June 2021
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Phoebe
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Couples
An absolutely incredible evening. My partner and I went for an anniversary date night, and it was the most incredible experience. The game was a riveting challenge, and our host Harry was wonderful in every way. 11/10 would recommend this experience to anyone looking for an electric adventure
Written 16 October 2021
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Thank you for your review and recommendation, we are very happy to hear you had such an amazing time!
Written 18 October 2021
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Miss Cadburys
Southampton, UK3 contributions
Dec 2021 • Business
We had an absolutely brilliant experience playing Elf School. It was fun for all the family from age 4 up to 73! The puzzles offered a good challenge and there was plenty to do so we could all get involved. Our GM was excellent and considering he’d only started very recently with the company he was absolutely great at offering hints at just the right time. He was particularly good with the children - directly speaking to them and giving them little tasks and hints to make sure they were involved and felt important. Thanks a million.
Written 30 December 2021
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Thanks for choosing us! When creating Elf School we made sure that it would be fit for people of all ages. We are so glad to hear that children of such young ages enjoyed the puzzles and experience of Elf School. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Written 4 January 2022
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Please can you let me know your prices
Written 12 October 2019
£26 per person and the experience lasts approximately 60-90 mins (there is two hour free parking behind the building). Occasionally we run promotions and these are normally found on our facebook page.
Written 13 October 2019
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