Embark on a journey back to Queenstown's gold rush era of the 1860s, where you'll delve into the mysteries of the time, decipher intricate codes, and race against the clock to secure your escape!
Drawing inspiration from actual historical crimes, locations, and personalities, you can select from three captivating missions. Escape Quest's games are designed to fully immerse you, blending cutting-edge technology and clever mechanics with meticulously crafted, authentic props. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey into history and mystery!
Choice of the below games:
Murder in the Prince of Wales Hotel 2: This game transports you to the 1860s, where the notorious Garrett's gang, accused of robberies and murders, is hiding out in the Prince of Wales Hotel. Your mission is to prove their guilt by entering the gang's hideout, defusing booby traps, and gathering evidence of their crimes. But time is of the essence, as the gang will return soon. This adventure combines historical elements with an escape room challenge, making it a thrilling experience for history and mystery enthusiasts.
Gold Heist in the Gold Rush: You're transported back to the bustling gold mining town of Queenstown during the 1860s gold rush. The town is reeling from the largest gold heist in the region, with the gold bank's vault now empty. As an elite team of detectives, your task is to unravel the secrets of the Gold Bank, discover the culprits behind the gold theft, transmit this critical information to the authorities, and ultimately escape the room. This immersive experience immerses you in the historical setting of a gold rush town and challenges your investigative skills.
Jackpot in the Miner's Cottage: Plunges you into the world of gold prospecting in Skippers Canyon during the Gold Rush era. A miner has been found dead after discovering an enormous gold nugget from the Shotover River, the world's richest gold river. Before his demise, he claimed to have found the fabled "Mother Lode," the source of all the river's gold. Your mission is to step back in time to the Gold Rush Cottage, hunt for the gold nugget and its origin, and ultimately make your escape. This adventure is tailored for those who love maps and navigation, adding an extra layer of challenge to your escape room experience. Uncover the riches of the Gold Rush while racing against time in this historically inspired quest.
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We unfortunately choose the hardest room on our first try. Didnt see the difficulty levels when booking on book.me. Had a blast though. Really have to work together and have everyone share opinions. Great puzzles and love the mechanics. Would definitely do again. Highly recommended. The instructor upstairs was not very cheerful or welcoming. The lady downstairs at ThrillZone lovely
A grandmother / grandson team, we tracked down New Zealander bushrangers and solved 5he murder mystery. A wonderful thing we could do together and use our different skills
Staff were amazing, had a great time with my friends. It was my first time doing an escape room so it was kind of a weird experience but I think the more you do them, the more exciting they are. Overall would recommend doing one and it’s a good way to pass time
Hi, Thank you for the awesome review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your first escape room experience and had a great time with your friends! We’re glad our amazing staff made your visit memorable. We look forward to seeing you again to try another one of our rooms soon! Best wishes, The Escape Quest Team
Our family loved it. Great staff very friendly and helpful. Thanks heaps.
Hi Angela, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear your family had such a fun time and that our friendly, helpful staff made your experience even better. We hope to welcome you all back for more adventures soon! Kind regards, The Escape Quest Team
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Luna Wilkes from New Zealand wrote on 07 November 2023
Good but a bit dark
Really good puzzles and very fun, although the lighting of some of the puzzles made it hard to do without using our phone torches.