Escapade NZ
Escapade NZ
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11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
About
Escapade is a live escape game with a difference: you get to experience some classic Kiwi culture as you go. Using your observational skills, problem solving ability, street smarts and common sense, you need to decipher a set of clues and puzzles as you and your team race to find the answers and escape - in 60 minutes. Located in the heart of the CBD, Escapade is an exciting and totally different New Zealand experience, with five completely unique Kiwi culture-inspired rooms to choose from plus a new OUTDOOR ESCAPE GAME. Bookings are highly recommended, so please feel free to visit our website to check out our escape rooms and making a booking.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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alyshathomasnz
Port Douglas, Australia30 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Highly disappointed. We will not go back to this company. We were a group of 4 adults doing the Bach. This escape room seems to be set up for children. There are instructions around the place telling you what to do so you don't even have to work it out or hunt hard for the clues. We didn't ask for any help and were out in 25minutes. When you pay $160 for 25 minutes it doesn't feel like an accomplishment it feels like you've been ripped off. There was no challenge to this room and no indication on the website as to how challenging each room is to pick a better suited one. The best time photos are just red flags at how easy the rooms are. I've done 2 escape rooms at escape rooms takapuna. Their 60 minute was so challenging we failed even with some clues. And their other rooms are 90 minutes instead of 60. Which is a good indicator that they are more challenging as you need more time to solve them . The rooms in takapuna are also far cleaner. I will not return to escapade. I can recommend takapunas rooms though.
Written 8 July 2023
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Scott Marks
Auckland Central, New Zealand341 contributions
Jun 2020
It was our first time to Escapade and I can happily say it won't be our last.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and made the experience more enjoyable.
My partner and I did the The Bach and found it was a compelling story that kept us on track and solving puzzles, with really fantastic & surprising twist. We manged to beat the room and escape with a few minutes to spare.
We thoroughly recommend Escapade NZ
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and made the experience more enjoyable.
My partner and I did the The Bach and found it was a compelling story that kept us on track and solving puzzles, with really fantastic & surprising twist. We manged to beat the room and escape with a few minutes to spare.
We thoroughly recommend Escapade NZ
Written 6 September 2020
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Maopa
2 contributions
Mar 2022
We were a group of 12 (aged between 25-35) and every single person had great fun and raved about the amazing experience. Even the quiet ones got rallied up in the discussions! We did the Old School rooms. Amazing! Also want to commend the staff who are absolutely friendly from the first greeting to the farewell. Thank you for your patience with one of our teams hundreds of clues LOL
I'm very impressed with Zavier who I corresponded with via phone and email for booking. He was quick, extremely helpful and very clear with instructions both written and over the phone. Thank you Escapade NZ! We look forward to returning!
I'm very impressed with Zavier who I corresponded with via phone and email for booking. He was quick, extremely helpful and very clear with instructions both written and over the phone. Thank you Escapade NZ! We look forward to returning!
Written 27 March 2022
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Robyne M
Gisborne, New Zealand58 contributions
Aug 2020
This was a first for all members of our team of four. Kelly was a great host. We found ourselves in the Old Tavern & loved solving the wide variety of puzzles. On leaving we were given a discount card for a return visit which we have arranged for September. A great experience and would totally recommend having a go.
Written 16 August 2020
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Flyer781212
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Friends
This is a really fun activity. Been to several other escape rooms in other countries. The one we played at Escapades was really challenging. The puzzles were difficult but progressed logically. We all enjoyed it. Great central location and very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended!
Written 13 February 2020
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KidfromUpNorth
1 contribution
Nov 2022 • Family
First time doing an escape room. We did the Bach - myself, my husband and our son (12 years) and loved it! A range of different puzzles to suit a range of different skills.
Staff are all great, really clear communication about the rules and how everything works.
We found the actual building a bit tricky to find (Google Maps said we had arrived but the door was around the corner, a tiny bit up a hill)
Overall it was so so fun. We can’t stop talking about it. We’ll definitely be back.
Ngā mihi!
Staff are all great, really clear communication about the rules and how everything works.
We found the actual building a bit tricky to find (Google Maps said we had arrived but the door was around the corner, a tiny bit up a hill)
Overall it was so so fun. We can’t stop talking about it. We’ll definitely be back.
Ngā mihi!
Written 26 November 2022
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Giovanni Mamea Suafa
Auckland, New Zealand55 contributions
May 2021 • Business
Our team (Youth Employment Pathways Program)at Te Whanau O Waipareira loved every moment of the experience. Our team got to explore the new Galactic Cantina room (so fun!) and after, we got to explore our team and their individual behaviors through the elementary package. Guiding us through this journey was an amazing young expert named Maxine who made the whole process smooth and easy. Highly recommend for everyone/events, whether it be a birthday or a corporate event, to make EscapadeNZ their spot. You will find fun, team bonding and overall satisfaction. Thanks EscapadeNZ!
Written 9 May 2021
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SimonMacB
Auckland Central, New Zealand65 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Took son and daughter (9 and 12) for school hols adventure.
This escape room seemed well organised, with good themes and challenging puzzles. Pleased to say we made it out just in time and everyone was very happy.
Children really enjoyed the experience and were good at cracking clues.
Game masters were on hand to help when needed and didn’t give too much away when hints were given.
Overall a good time was had by all and we’re already talking about doing another one.
This escape room seemed well organised, with good themes and challenging puzzles. Pleased to say we made it out just in time and everyone was very happy.
Children really enjoyed the experience and were good at cracking clues.
Game masters were on hand to help when needed and didn’t give too much away when hints were given.
Overall a good time was had by all and we’re already talking about doing another one.
Written 28 January 2020
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S Kim
1 contribution
Apr 2022
The staff were all very friendly and made it easy to make a booking and to change our booking details at a short notice. The value was great and the puzzles involved were really different to what we had seen previously. Would highly recommend it for all groups! Keen to come back to try more rooms!
Written 20 April 2022
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Joe Nock
11 contributions
May 2021 • Solo
I’m an escape room enthusiast and do them solo. I did “the Bach” and came across 2 puzzles that didn’t function correctly (the host had to intervene) and the rest of the room was showing it’s age.
We’re talking about bits of paper and cardboard, very easy and inexpensive to replace - it’s disappointing that so much of the room was damaged in some way. The 3rd pool ball got stuck and the view master was completely broken. The hosts apologised and were regretful but it obviously killed the experience.
The puzzles themselves were very simplistic and didn’t link together well. Once you’d solved a puzzle you had to try the solution in a few locks as there was no narrative or symbolic link from padlock to puzzle.
Overall 2/5, poor experience and do not recommend.
We’re talking about bits of paper and cardboard, very easy and inexpensive to replace - it’s disappointing that so much of the room was damaged in some way. The 3rd pool ball got stuck and the view master was completely broken. The hosts apologised and were regretful but it obviously killed the experience.
The puzzles themselves were very simplistic and didn’t link together well. Once you’d solved a puzzle you had to try the solution in a few locks as there was no narrative or symbolic link from padlock to puzzle.
Overall 2/5, poor experience and do not recommend.
Written 4 May 2021
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Is not suitable for kids? Mine are 8.
Written 29 July 2018
Hi there,
It is suitable for kids with their parents, our escape games are perfect for some family team building! For children under 15 it is required for an adult to be in the room with them.
I hope this is helpful!
Kind regards,
Maeghan | Escapade NZ
Written 31 July 2018
Hi,
I'll be travelling on my own and I want to do an escape game - Can just 1 person play a room?
Thanks.
Written 15 December 2015
Jayne L
Auckland, New Zealand
Hi there,
Our games take between 2 and 6 people in each room. So you need one other person to play.
Cheers.
Written 26 December 2015
Jayne L
Auckland, New Zealand
Update:
Monday – 1.00PM – 8.30PM
Tuesday – 1.00PM – 8.30PM
Wednesday – 11.30AM – 8.30PM
Thursday – 11.30PM – 8.30PM
Friday – 11.30AM – 8.30PM
Saturday – 9.30AM – 8.30PM
Sunday - 11AM – 8.00PM
Written 3 December 2016
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