ARE YOU READY?
Escape Rooms Cardiff is a real-life escape game which requires up to 6 players to work together to find hidden clues and solve puzzles to escape a themed room before the 1-hour timer runs out. There are a lot of objects, codes and hints to find – you have to think quick, think smart and work as a team if you want to make it out in time!
Choose your team of 2-6 players (per room).
Select your theme from our 7 immersive game rooms.
You’ll be given an objective and you’ll need to find objects, codes and clues in the rooms.
With 60 minutes on the clock, you’ll need to think quick, think smart and work as a team if you want to make it out in time.
COMMON FAQS
ARE THERE ANY AGE LIMITS?
All players aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an 18+ player.
Due to their complexity, we recommend our games to players aged 13+, however, younger players always enjoy themselves (even our creepier games in the basement), so it’s up to them if it sounds like fun and up to you if you think the theme is suitable.
WHERE ARE YOU?
We’re on St. Mary Street – Just down from the Cardiff Castle and across from the Cardiff Market. There’s a map at the bottom of this page and a button under it to give you directions to take you straight to our door.
ARE THE GAMES FRIGHTENING?
All the games in their nature are thrilling, but there’s nothing scary to worry about! Some may contain a small jump-scare. Please contact us if you are concerned.
Although our creepier basement games, ‘Z – The Zombie Apocalypse’ and ‘Oculus The Serial Killer’, are horror-themed, they are not horror experiences. We aim for excellent design, immersion and gameplay, not a high scare factor! We do not use live actors in our games.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Once a game has been booked, it cannot be moved or cancelled.
All of our games are non-refundable and non-transferable.
CAN WE GET HELP DURING THE GAME?
You can get hints from the Game Masters who supervise your game via the cameras and microphones in the room. They will send you help at the appropriate time if you really are struggling!
WHAT TIME SHOULD WE ARRIVE?
Please be punctual and arrive 5 minutes before the start of your time slot.
This will allow time for your brief, lockers & toilets etc. We will do our best to accommodate you if you are late, but we can’t guarantee that you will still be able to play.
ARE YOUR GAMES ACCESSIBLE?
Our games rooms may involve a little crawling, ducking, and climbing up a few steps.
If you struggle with any of these activities, have any health issues you think we would need to know about, or, if you struggle with stairs, please call before you book and we can offer some best advice based on your needs.
Unfortunately we do not have wheelchair access as all our games are on floors 1, 2 or in the basement.
WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER TEAM?
Our rooms are designed for 2-6 players. The more of you there are, the easier and cheaper it is per person. The rooms are private and for your party only and not shared with any of the public.
CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE LARGE GROUPS?
Absolutely. Large groups often come and play our games. Our 7 available game rooms hold 2-6 players, so we can accommodate up to 42 players per hour session. For groups larger than that, please give us a call at 029 2167 9700. Also, we have a great food & drink discount with Franco Manca! Every booking with us gives you 15% off the bill, most of our groups make the most of that offer.
I’M CLAUSTROPHOBIC, CAN I PLAY? I'M PREGNANT CAN I PLAY?
Yes, you can! The rooms are all of a reasonable size and you will not find yourself in an enclosed space. You can leave the room at any point if you so wish. We quite often get players with claustrophobia and we are surprised at how little of an issue it is to them.
None of our games is overly physical, and we have had many pregnant people playing our games. See the ‘Are your games accessible?’ FAQ for details on health.
WHO SHOULD PLAY ESCAPE ROOMS?
One of the things that have made Escape Rooms successful around the world is that they can be enjoyed by everyone for every occasion. From babies to grandparents, we’ve seen all ages of friends and families take on the adventure. We also see gamers, couples and school trips coming by the busload, all enthusiastic about their 1-hour game. Some people celebrate, while others book corporate team buildings for all of their colleagues.
Talking about celebration, we have had 4 proposals here!!!
And OH, don’t forget! We are dog friendly, so bring the pup along!
TRIP ADVISOR, GOOGLE & FACEBOOK RATED WITH 3000+ 5 STAR REVIEWS
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Oculus Escape Room - It was brilliant. Quite tough and exciting because we were right up against the clock at the end. Felt authentic, scary room and lots of touches that it... read more made it feel super scary. Our host Huey was a total star.
December 26, 2022We went as a family for a 21st birthday celebration and we had a really great time.
It was our first escape room experience and we would definitely recommend Escape... read more Rooms Cardiff to friends and family, we opted for The Tomb.
Our Game Master Bebe was excellent and really made it a memorable experience, thank you Bebe, we hope to return again soon.
November 19, 2022Blast off to top marks! - What a great way to spend a raining, cold, cloudy morning! My friends and I do like an Escape Room and this did not disappoint. Booked easily online a few... read more days before we wanted to go, but it's worth booking in advance if you want more choice of time slots as all 6 Escape rooms are popular! Sign-in was simple, all participants scan a QR code and we wait for one of the Games-Masters to show us to the room. Big Shout out to Meg here for being a fantastic host and for providing us with the odd clue when we were struggling! We chose Astro Quest and it was amazing! So engaging, and so much fun! Recommend this 100%.
Group photo after completing the room which is emailed to everyone who scanned the QR code at sign-in which is also uploaded to their Facebook page.
Highly recomment this place. Go enjoy yourself and exercise the old grey matter!
December 18, 2022 -
Really had amazing time Saturday for my partners birthday book the tomb which was a fun hands on room. Then we decided to do z after which was a amazing... read more room. Emz was our host and she was amazing help when we really needed it
February 7, 2023My first escape room experience and I'm glad it was with escape rooms cardiff! It was for my 21st in The Tomb, which I would absolute recommend for its atmosphere... read more - you could really get lost in the scenario, it's very immersive!
Thank you to Bebe who was our host!
November 15, 2022Trying an escape room was something we had been wanting do for a long time. We took the plunge with another company and let's just say it was disappointing. We... read more then decided to give cardiff escape rooms a try and boy what a difference!!!! The whole experience was excellent, welcoming, professional and exciting. Our hosts could not do enough for us and Ayleena was amazing!!!! We now plan to go back and try all the rooms and can't wait!!! If your a first timer or experienced in escape rooms then you must visit this place. Highly recommended and thanks to the team. See you again very soon
October 18, 2020 -
We did Sherlock 2, it was fun and immersive. Thanks, Emily for your help. The last one was really hard.
November 27, 2022An incredible experience ✨️ - Escape Rooms Cardiff is truly absolutely amazing. We played as a two, and each room was as breathtaking as the next! The attention to detail and the tasks are out... read more of this world. No matter which room you pick, you're guaranteed an unforgettable time 🥰.
A massive thank you to Jo and Grey, who both equally did an outstanding job hosting us, getting us in the mood, and most importantly, gave us the right amount of clues when needed! Both are a genuine delight to meet and speak to. Such a credit to the team. Can't wait to do more.
December 6, 2023By far the best escape room I've ever been to, been here twice and will be going again. From start to finish it was fab, meg was really helpful and... read more really set the seen for the spooky feel to the room.
November 21, 2022 -
Lots of fun - We had a lot of fun, even though for two of our group it was their first time doing an escape room. The room was well set up with a... read more nice cross between difficult and more straightforward clues. Out host Amelia was lovely and was clear at the beginning that if she felt we were close to solving a clue, she wouldn't give us a hint even if we asked for it - which was reassuring for us during the game! We're already planning a second trip.
March 4, 2023Amazing 😄 - Very nice experience! First time ever. We nearly made it through.. Thank you Amelia for the hints!!!
February 13, 2023So immersive! - We originally booked to come and play the Oculus room, and we ended up loving it so much we also played Astro Quest and The Tomb! On top of that... read more we’ve booked to come back again next month! The staff were so passionate about what they do and I would wholeheartedly recommend a visit here!
January 18, 2023 -
I went with my friends around late Christmas time, it wasn’t too busy and the service was really good. We went into the first room and got stuck . I... read more am still here now and I am staving help
January 31, 2023Me and my 3 other friends recently returned to play The Tomb, after escaping the chilling Oculus game earlier this year.
Ayleena, (our game master for The Tomb) was... read more kind enough to display the clues that we had already found on screen to help us keep track of our progress. She was also quick to point out that we’d already completed one task without realising it. Without her eagle eyed observation, we wouldn’t have advanced to the next section and escaped.
Both rooms we’ve played are brilliantly made and look incredible! I can’t praise them or the staff enough. We cannot wait to come back! 🙂
December 2, 2020Booked out 3 Rooms - The Heist, The Tomb and Finding Sherlock for our school and they were fantastic. Every one had a really great time. The puzzles, codes were... read more suitable for all ages...we had students age 12-15 and myself...a lot older 😉 and we all found them equally challenging/solvable. Would definitely be looking to book again as a school and personally. Great staff too, nice and and friendly!
June 28, 2019 -
We had a brilliant time! Zombie room was creepy, jumpy but exciting and challenging! Kayleigh was very helpful with us today and made it a fun experience:)
Will be... read more coming back!:)
February 10, 2023 -
I'm from Canada and I've done a lot of the Escape rooms in my town so visiting local rooms in other places is so fun for me! I only got... read more a chance to do "The Tomb" and Im glad I did. The production value was awesome and our host Irina was lovely. If you're looking for a great escape game this is clearly it. I love that you get collectible pins for escaping. Wish I could do all their rooms. More
June 29, 2019Great family activity - Did the ‘Cardiff castle’ escape today, 2 adults and 8 and 12 year old children. Really good fun. Great set and nice mix of puzzle difficulty meaning everyone got involved.... read more Game host Sam was excellent! Thoroughly recommend this escape room!
December 10, 2022AMAZING! - I've been here quite a few times for leaving do's, birthdays, office Christmas etc. The staff are always SO friendly, and the rooms are incredible!! So much attention to detail,... read more and the serial killer room was so scary! The guys who helped us through were so brilliant, Riley I think, and Rauri! Excellent staff 10/10
December 15, 2022 -
Great game even though we were dum dums! Kienan was great! Thanks for a fun afternoon we will be back
April 16, 2022 -
Great first time escape - Great family time, mind challenging tasks, we really enjoyed and,, of course, we escaped Lovely and engaging staff Bebe was our host, she was amazing. First timers, so not sure... read more what to expect, but we loved it. Thank you!
December 4, 2022What a fantastic and exhilarating evening. I Highly recommend it to everyone I've seen since, I will definitely be back to play the other rooms in the near future. The... read more staff were amazing and very cheerful and friendly.
December 5, 2022I brought my three teenagers to do the castle escape room. We all loved it! One has never been too an escape room before. This was a perfect one for... read more beginners. It feels like you are truly in a castle. There is a TV screen that will provide help if you need it. Or guide Matt was amazing! He didn't offer too much help, but just a couple of clues to guide us in the right direction when we got off track. It was the fastest 60 minutes of our lives, but super fun. We will be going back to do another one tomorrow. Thank you for the Finn times!
January 6, 2023