Other World Escapes - Escape Room Portsmouth
BEST FOR
Ages 5+
ENTRY
from £27.50
WHERE
Portsmouth
What it’s like
You've got an hour (or 90 minutes) to solve puzzles, climb, crawl and slide your way out, no locked doors involved.
This is a proper escape room, not a soft play version of one. Groups of 2 to 8 get shut in (not literally, the doors aren't actually locked) with a set of puzzles to crack, and the physical side is real: ladders up to 2 metres, crawling through dark spaces, a slide. That's the bit a ten-year-old will be talking about on the way home, not just the final lock.
Under-16s need an adult in the group, one per group of them, and under-5s go free, though with climbing and crawling involved you'd want a confident 5-year-old rather than one who's easily spooked. There's audio and visual effects built into the games and the odd surprising moment, so it's worth knowing that going in if you've got a nervous child.
Games run 60, 75 or 90 minutes depending on which you book, but the whole visit takes up to 105 minutes once you count the 10 to 15 minute brief beforehand and the debrief and photos after. Prices work out cheaper per head the bigger your group: a 60-minute game is £27.50 a head for 4 to 6 players but jumps to £33 a head for just 2 to 3. It's card only, no cash, and parking's at Market Way Car Park nearby.
The booking terms are strict enough to mention: a 25% deposit secures your slot, there are no refunds once confirmed, and cancelling within 24 hours of your start time costs £40 to reschedule. Turn up more than 15 minutes late and you won't get in at all, refund or no refund, so build in time to find parking.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Confident 8 to 14 year olds; under-5s must go free but with an adult
- Booking
- 25% deposit secures booking. Late arrival within 15 minutes allows partial game play, after 15 minutes no entry and no refund
- Parking
- Market Way Car Park, Portsmouth, pay and display
- How long to allow
- 75-105 minutes total including brief, game, debrief and photo session
- Parties
- Birthday parties available, book with 25% deposit from £22.50 per player
- Games include real physical challenges: ladders up to 2 metres, crawling and sliding, with alternate routes if someone can't manage them
- No photos allowed inside the rooms, phones are fine on vibrate
- You can bring a bottled drink with a secure cap but no food in the game room
- Birthday parties can be booked with a 25% deposit from £22.50 per player
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
From £27.50 a head for a 60-minute game with 4 to 6 players, up to £40.50 a head for a 90-minute game with just 2 to 3 players. Under-5s go free.
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, a 25% deposit secures your booking. There are no refunds once it's confirmed, and cancelling within 24 hours costs £40 to reschedule.
Is it suitable for young children?
The minimum age is 5, and under-16s need an adult with them, one per group. Given the climbing, crawling and dark spaces, it suits a confident child rather than an anxious one.
How long does the whole thing take?
Up to 105 minutes in total: a 10 to 15 minute brief, the 60, 75 or 90 minute game itself, then a debrief and photos.
What if we're late?
Arrive within 15 minutes and you'll still get partial game time. After that there's no entry and no refund.
Can we pay in cash?
Card only, no cash accepted.
Is there anywhere to park?
Market Way Car Park in Portsmouth is pay and display and open 24 hours.
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