A number of live escape game experiences are dotted around the city, challenging you and a team of friends to use your logic and wits to crack the code of various themed rooms, before the allotted time limit. From Alice in Wonderland, to the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, there are plenty of themes to choose from, and these nine venues all come highly recommended. Here’s what TripAdvisor reviewers had to say.
1. Escape Hunt Leeds
'We did Finest Hour and it was really cool! Lots of technology rather than padlocks and a very impressive ending! We needed some nuggets of help but our games master Connor gave us just the right level of hints.' Rating: 5/5 Photo: Google
2. Locked In Games
The puzzles were the right level of difficulty and although we needed clues, it was satisfying to escape with seconds to spare. Rating: 5/5 Photo: Google
3. Kanyu Escape
'This place is mega fun. Beautifully designed puzzle rooms set in a Yorkshire stone building in the middle of a roundabout on the A1. Fantastic staff, great value for money and youll come away wanting to go back.' Rating: 5/5 Photo: Mark Bickerdike Photgraphy
4. Tick Tock Unlock
'The design and execution of the room was very realistic. The puzzles were challenging and numerous and there was a lot to get stuck into. Staff were friendly and explained everything well at the start.' Rating: 5/5 Photo: Shutterstock
5. The Great Escape Game Leeds
Absolutely incredible, stunningly convincing decor, the rooms are designed flawlessly and the staff were great. Rating: 4.5/5 Photo: Shutterstock
6. The Guest House Escape Rooms
'The flow from puzzle to puzzle was excellent and the design was equally impressive. The little hints and clues were subtle enough to not make it easy but just enough to keep us moving.' Rating: 4.5/5 Photo: Shutterstock