Can You Escape Edinburgh Operation Odyssey Review: November 2018
Can you Escape Edinburgh opened their escape room brand back in 2014 and has since won many awards and accolades including Scotland’s best family day out, has been named the best performing small business by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and received two TripAdvisor certificates of excellence.
Mission: Operation Odyssey, an out of this world, galactic space adventure for all you budding astronauts out there. Lucky to become Space cadets, along with our commander, we embarked on our solar system star gazing mission on the International space station, but things soon took a drastic turn.
“Houston, we have a problem, the escape pod needs to be fixed”. Somewhat a muffled and crackled radio signal, but luckily Houston received our distress signal and concluded that an unexpected meteor shower struck the main ship.
All the main power systems are down, we need to restore, reboot and make our escape in the pod, before we are flung out into a black hole, never to be seen again. Not just gravity to contend with, but time is of short supply too, as the next meteor shower strike is predicted in 60 minutes!!
We would be happy to be beamed up to Scotland anytime to play this super sensational space mission, but the key question is can you defy gravity, fix the systems and escape?
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Launch off
Thank you for reading 😊
Melanie xx
Contact:
https://www.canyouescape.co.uk/edinburgh
The iconic and innovative, Route Master introduced by London Transport in 1956 was in full service until 2005, but then sadly decommissioned. These lightweight aluminium angels of the road used techniques developed in aircraft production during world War II.
Red Bus Bistro’s routemaster RML 2549 originally started service in 1966, fitted with a new engine in 1991, refurbished in 1992 and went through a variety of sales and owners until Red Bus Bistro became the proud owners, who converted and spruced the vehicle up with the help of South East Coachworks.
The 70 – 90 minute tour takes in all Edinburgh’s key attractions including the old town, Palace of Holyroodhouse and of course Edinburgh Castle, all while you sit back, relax and indulge in Afternoon Tea delights.
Using Scotland’s best and finest local ingredients and where possible local produce to produce your Afternoon Tea loveliness.
Fresh and fabulous fancy finger sandwiches, cakes, warm home baked scones with traditional preserves and no need to whip yourselves up in a frenzy as there is plenty of fresh whipped cream to boot.
A whistle stop tour of Edinburgh, experienced on an iconic classic 1966 Route Master bus all while enjoying a sumptuous and sensational Afternoon tea what’s not to like.
Wizards worldwide had been notified that, the dazzling and delightful renowned supplies shop, Garbo’s was suspiciously closed down. Suspecting Evil forces, it was up to us to use our magical mystical marvellous powers to investigate Ms Garbo’s disappearance.
An immersive, interactive, and spellbinding experience whereby we had 60 minutes to chant, cast spells and incantations to find Ms Garbo.
No need for the fun to end, as after escape game play, head to the onsite Noughts & Coffees board game café, a chilled out, friendly and informal hub, for some more game play, a light bite to eat with some tea or coffee to wash it all down.
Prepare to go deep underground under the famous Royal Mile, to the Real Mary King’s Close, delve into the mysteries and myths, but be prepared to hear the authentic truths about Edinburgh’s murky dark past. For a small fee, make sure to pick up your ghoulish souvenir photo at the end of the tour.
Costumed Characters aka your tour guides include previous residents of the Close, The Maid to the cant family 1535 Agnes chambers, head of Edinburgh’s Foul Clengers, who’s uniform bared the Cross of St Andrew motif, as he put is life at risk to clear the disease stench homes of those infected or the renowned physician and pioneer of Medical sciences in Edinburgh Joannes Paulitius aka The Plague Doctor, and the first to officially treat the sick.
On our tour we had the pleasure of the amazing Alex, who played literary genius The Poet 1771 Robert Fergusson, unsung hero 1645 Walter King.
Hearing accounts from the previous residents and what life was really like on the Close, was engaging and entertaining, your guide wanders through alleyways, passages, talking of conspiracy, the plague and murder, bringing the chilling Close to life.
Don’t be too spooked out though, as your guide will watch over your safety, but my only advice if you hear the warning cry ‘gardyloo’ run for cover otherwise you may end up covered with the slops of Edinburgh’s Close residents!
Calling all you Jungle Explorers out there, grab your survival backpack, camouflage and torch to take on Jungala. A rumbling noise could be heard from the attic, cautiously climbing up the stairs, we noticed a dusty cobwebbed game box. As we attempted to wipe through the dust, the game suddenly opens, engulfed by a super strength vortex, we were briefly transported into an alternative realm, which was a terrifying sight, and within minutes back in the attic again.
Immediately, attempting to leave the attic, shook up and scared, but the game had other plans. “The dice have been rolled” now appeared to be embossed on the game, we had no choice, but to play the game and seal our fate, fail and you are locked inside the game’s realm forever. We escaped, but the question is can you?
Pirates at the ready to play the Tortuga Pirates game. Ahoy matey, it was all hands on deck at Port Royal 1718, as there was mutiny aboard the Mariposa ship. My scally crew decided to lock myself Captain Williams and some of my loyal crew members in the ships prison, but this can’t stop us getting over to Tortuga island to find Derdrake’s buried treasure.
Derdrake’s treasure is needed to destroy a curse, that will transform us into a spectre, but we only have until full moon before the curse transforms us for all eternity. Treasure in hand me hearty’s, we sailed off into the sunset unscathed, but can you avoid spectre doom?
Novotel Liverpool Centre, is perfectly situated for exploring all that Liverpool has to offer, check into your cosy city centre Novotel hotel – a 4 star home away from home.
Novotel’s nice executive rooms are the perfect homely hub, spacious with all the mod cons you need during your stay.
Unpack, relax and prepare to head off for your lovely Liverpool adventures.
Designed by the amazing architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott who interestingly was also commissioned to design a telephone kiosk to commemorate the Jubilee of King George V – hence the red iconic telephone box was born.
Hit the track, feel the speed, use your skill and aim for the chequered flag and prepare to clinch victory from your opponent by driving smart. Let Meg, Clo, Hillary and the rest of the team look after your safety while providing a fun on track experience. What will your best lap time be?
Lucardo offer a truly unique, immersive and exciting spellbinding experience in Manchester City Centre. Find your way into a secret room, cast a spell and make a potion. With Professor Emma’s help we graduated, the question is – can you?
We sploshed and splashed our way around the easel like seasoned pros with our friendly skilled artist’s step by step guide. Fancy going off-piste, not a problem, as your artist promotes and supports your inner creative desires.