What is
an escape room?

Escape rooms are a fairly new type of entertainment, that provides an unforgettable experience and a great way to spend free time. Each escape room is a different story set in a specific category, that can be chosen by players according to their preferences. There are various types of plots, like adventure, criminal or horror - thanks to that, every visit in an escape room will be something unique.

You can go to an escape room on various occasions - they are great entertainment for families, groups of friends, kids or co-workers. On our web page, you can find every available escape room, sorted by various criteria, such as price, game duration, difficulty level, number of players and much more, so even the most demanding players will find something for themselves. You can easily find and book a visit in an escape room on Lockme.

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Who are
escape rooms for?

Diversity in room offers makes them a perfect entertainment for everyone. They are mostly popular within those groups of people:

Families - escape rooms are a multigenerational form of entertainment, in which a whole family can participate. Solving puzzles together can be fun, educating, and develops creativity regardless of age.
Friends - there's no better way of spending an evening, than going to an escape room with your friends. It can be a good trust test or a way to know each other from a completely different side.
Co-workers - escape rooms are great for integration after working hours. Lately, they are often used during job interviews. The game tests the interpersonal skills of potential future employees and shows their leadership predispositions.
Children - many escape rooms offer a game prepared specially for children. A parent can always go inside and make sure that the game is safe. Many companies also offer qualified caregivers as animators watching over the group.
Lovers - a visit in an escape room can help you to know each other better. There is no better way of figuring out if this is the one, than solving puzzles together.

Where can I find
an escape room?

Although based on American point-and-click games and the idea of putting players in a real room comes from Japan, escape rooms are all over the world. You can find them in bigger cities, or small towns, tourist places, and unusual locations.

How much does playing in an escape room cost?

Price of the game is dependant upon many variables, like city, time of the day, day of the week or number of players. Details about pricing of specific rooms can be found on particular room profile.

FAQ - frequently asked questions

What is an escape room?

Escape room is a room full of puzzles, where you can experience an amazing adventure together with your friends. You will enter a place full of tasks and riddles to solve. Rooms can have different plots, difficulty level - the choice is really wide, so you will definitely find something for yourself.
What is lockme?

We're not an escape room, but an online service with a list of available escape rooms and an easy way of booking visits. Thanks to our filters, we help to find escape rooms near your area, and select the one that fits your needs, for example, a room adapted for disabled people.
How can I book a room on lockme?

If you decide to visit an escape room, you can go to its profile and pick the date and time that you're interested in. Then add the selected date to cart and fill the booking form and select payment method. Make sure that all data is correct. After selecting "Opłać Przez Przelewy 24", you will be asked to select your bank, so you can make a quick transfer. After that, you'll receive an e-mail with a confirmation of your order.
Can I book a room via e-mail or by phone?

In order to book a room in any other way than on our website, please contact the company that owns the room you're interested in. You can find the company's contact info on its profile on lockme.
What categories can I choose?

Currently, on lockme you can choose rooms in nine categories. Abstract rooms are most often related to the subject of magic, games, numbers, shapes, colors or forms. Adventure rooms are nothing more than scenarios in which one can - as the name suggests - experience an adventure. Crime rooms are most often about crime investigation, collecting evidence and solving a criminal mystery. Fantasy is for RPG, fable and fantasy fans. Rooms from "for children" category are fully adapted to the needs of the youngest ones. Historical rooms offer a plot set in a specific historical period and are very often based on facts, so they can be a great way to learn through play. Horror rooms will be best for the ones who like to get scared. Thriller is for everyone that likes to feel chills throughout the game. I narrative rooms, the players will play specific characters and become part of the plot.
Can I go to an escape room with a child?

There are rooms that allow entering wit kids, or even have plots prepared specifically for children. If you would like to come with a minor, you can filter the room list by checking the "children-friendly room" mark. If you're looking for a room with a plot and difficulty created specifically for children, select "for children" category.
Are we being monitored in the room?

Yes - the game master is watching and listening to you throughout the game and makes sure you're safe and having fun. In case of any problem, you can call him, and ask for help. You're safe during the game.
What if we don't finish the game within the given time?

If there's not much game left to finish, and no one booked the room after you, the staff may let you finish the game. If there's no time, the staff will most likely explain to you how to solve the remaining puzzles.
Can I buy a voucher?

Of course - our vouchers let you book a visit in a room marked as "partner with lockme". You can buy a voucher here.

Vouchers are not limited to a particular room or company. You can select the value and book any room you want. In order to buy a voucher, you have to choose the value, type in a dedication (if you want to) and choose the form of a voucher - as a gift in an envelope, or as a pdf file sent via e-mail. The voucher will be sent as soon as we receive the payment.

Escape rooms have much more to offer!

How to plan a visit in an escape room

Collect the team

Depending on the category, you can go to an escape room with a family, friends, or co-workers

A common team going to an escape room consists of 2-5 members. It's good to have someone observant, who's good at searching, because most of the items used in game are hidden, and you'll have to find them before you even start solving the puzzles. In addition, a person who likes to solve logical tasks and is good at connecting the dots. A person with leadership skills will help you keep organized. But don't worry. It's supposed to be fun, not a race!

Choose the room

Make sure the category and difficulty suits your team

There's a lot of rooms and you will find something for yourselves for sure. Before booking a room, It's good to make sure that every team member is fine with the choice - for example if you want to choose a horror, make sure that none of the members doesn't like to get scared. Pick a category that all of you are going to like. If you have any more specific preferences, you can use filters on our website, so it can list the rooms that match your needs.

Going to the room

In order to make the visit an unforgettable experience, you'll have to follow a few rules

Escape rooms are most of all an adventure and puzzles. But there are some rules, that you have to follow.

Don't be late. After booking a room, you will get information about the time you should show up and if you should come earlier.
Every escape room has its own rules, that you will have to respect.
Hints are an important element of the game and you should not hesitate to take them.
Have fun!

Escape rooms in media

Escape rooms are more and more often present in the media. We've chosen the most interesting articles for you and we'll keep the list updated.

Find an escape room for yourself

Now you know everything about escape rooms. It's time to put your theoretical knowledge into practice - find an escape room for you and your team!

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