Locked Case Escape
The chest is locked, the clock is running and the code is out there somewhere.
About
Few formats raise the energy in a room quite like an escape challenge, and Locked Case Escape brings that thrill to your own venue without any special set-up.
It opens with a cryptic video in which an unseen voice dares your teams to play. In front of each team sits a sealed metal chest, and inside it, a sequence of smaller locked cases, each guarding its own mystery.
Only by cracking one case can a team reach the next. Combinations must be found, puzzles worked out and clues pieced together, all while a countdown ticks away in the background.
The last obstacle is an electronic combination lock. Teams must decipher a final code, which can only be found by sharing clues with the other teams in the room, and enter it before the clock reaches zero.
Learning outcomes
Success relies on teamwork and a collaborative mindset. Participants bring different skills to each puzzle, and the best solutions usually come from combining several perspectives.
The pressure builds quickly, and there will be moments when teams doubt themselves. A calm head, a logical approach and self-belief make all the difference, and teams that pause to regroup usually break through.
Teams learn to work efficiently within tight time limits, dividing tasks sensibly and keeping track of every clue so that nothing is overlooked. Good note-taking quickly proves its worth.
In the final stage, teams across the room must cooperate and combine their clues to find the code. That shared breakthrough shows how much more is possible when teams stop working in silos and start pooling their knowledge.
Program flow
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The challenge
A mysterious video dares the teams to play and reveals the locked metal chest.
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First lock
Teams study their clues, solve the first puzzles and open the first case.
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Case by case
Teams work through each locked case as the countdown continues.
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Pool the clues
Teams across the room cooperate and combine clues to work out the final code.
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Open the chest
Teams enter the code into the electronic lock and race to open the chest.
What is included
Included
- Expert facilitators throughout
- Locked metal chest and puzzle cases for each team
- Mystery video and game materials
- Timing and scoring
- Final results
Not included
- Venue hire
- Meals and refreshments
- Audio-visual equipment
- Transfers to and from the venue
- Bespoke printed materials
Frequently asked questions
How big can the group be?
From 10 to 500 guests, organised into smaller teams.
How long is the programme?
The programme typically lasts about 2 hours.
Do we need escape room experience?
No. The puzzles reward logic and teamwork, and every kind of thinker can contribute.
Indoors or outdoors?
It is designed for indoor spaces such as a hotel function room, ballroom or conference hall.
Do teams work alone or together?
Both. Each team works on its own chest, but the final code requires clues from across the room.
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