WHAT IS AN ESCAPE GAME?
An Escape Game is an interactive
adventure experience. You'll be surrounded in puzzles, clues and codes that you will solve by working together as a team. Problem-solving skills, logic and patience will all come in handy as well as a spirit of cooperation and sense of fun.
Your goal? To escape the room within 60 minutes!
We will ask you to remove your boots or shoes.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Friends and Families
Players ages 12 and up will enjoy solving puzzles and searching for clues.
Younger players will enjoy Dark Hedges, a game created especially for them.
Team Building/Company Events
Learn cooperation and listening skills as our certified team coach guides your corporate team through this fun and effective team building event. There’s no time for lengthy decision-making. Every brain will be needed to be successful.
Gamers and Enthusiasts
Think Enigma Escapes will be too easy for your talented team? Fear not. Forgo any hints and use your skills to compete for time records against other committed gamers.
Your Ticket to Adventure at Enigma Escapes is $25 including GST.
DEPOSIT
We will ask you to pay for one player as a deposit to hold your timeslot. But we ask that you let us know as early as possible if you need to reschedule or cancel please and thanks!
Once booked the room is yours.
Unless your numbers increase or decrease dramatically you may simply arrive and we'll settle up at that time. If, however, you need an additional room or don't have enough players to play - notify us as soon as possible and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
CHOOSE YOUR GAME
When booking multiple rooms please ensure they are all at the same location.
Each of our rooms has been designed to be challenging and fun and to transport you to mysterious Voodoo Island or the Lucky Duck Speakeasy in 1925. Escape Blackbeard's Brig or retrieve the probe from the wormhole in Cypherspace. Break the evil genie's curse.
Solve the puzzles and escape the room before your time runs out.
A SPOOKY FAIRYTALE ESCAPE
BUTCHER OF THE CATACOMBS
A notorious serial killer has been terrorizing Paris. He is known to have murdered several prominent citizens.
A number of children and even entire families have gone missing and are presumed to be his victims. It is believed he hides beneath the City in the labyrinth known as the Catacombs.
Can you locate the Butcher and bring him to justice
for his heinous deeds?
Recommended # of players 4-8
Some aspects of the room may be scary. Please discuss your scare comfort level with your gamemaster before play.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
ADVISORY: 15yr+ is recommended.
Low light. Tight spaces. Please advise your gamemaster
if you have any concerns.
Recommended for families with children under twelve
or anyone who would like a wee simpler escape.
According to the legend, the Dark Hedges used to be an enchanting place to visit, to have picnics and play. It was
filled with happy woodland animals and birds. In those days
it was known as the Emerald Forest.
However, a nasty and angry leprechaun named Padraig cast
a spell on the forest turning it into a dark and frightening place. Can you help to break the spell?
Recommended # of players 4-8
TOP OF THE CHARTS
In a moment of weakness you have signed a deal with the devil to trade your soul for a number one hit! You must find the solution to having your own chart-topping song in 60 minutes before the deal becomes eternal.
Recommended # of players 4-6
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Advanced
WHAT HAPPENED IN RAVEN WOODS?
Test your courage and your puzzle solving skills.
It was a dark and stormy night. Suddenly, you hear a scream. What happened in Raven Woods?
Recommended # of players 4-8
Some aspects of the room may be scary. Please discuss your scare comfort level with your gamemaster before play.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
ADVISORY: 13yr+ is recommended.
This game is an escape room first, with creepy elements added. It is played in the dark and some crawling is required (individuals may opt out of this portion).
This is not a haunted house!
The following effects are used:
strobe light | sudden prop movements
Please let your gamemaster know if these effects cannot be used for health reasons.
PROHIBITION - THE LUCKY DUCK
POSEIDON'S PROMISE
It is 1925 and prohibition is in full swing. You have been leading the crackdown on illegal sales and other nefarious activities. The evidence you need to identify the kingpin of this criminal organization is contained within the infamous Lucky Duck Speakeasy. A bomb has been set to destroy the building and its secrets. You have 60 minutes.
Recommended # of players 4-6
Difficulty Level: Intro to Moderate
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Poseidon has had enough with humans ruining his oceans and is staging an INTERVENTION. Explore puzzles relating to Atlantis, sea creatures and sustainability.
Recommended # of players 6-8
Difficulty Level: Moderate
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BLACKBEARD'S BRIG
CYPHERSPACE
You are being held hostage by the evil pirate Blackbeard. He has gone ashore to pillage and plunder leaving you to ponder a terrifying end. You have 60 minutes to escape that fate.
Recommended # of players 6-8
Difficulty Level: Moderate
As astronauts with the Canadian Space Agency your mission is to retrieve a probe that has been collecting data from a wormhole in deep space for the past one hundred years. You must achieve this before your space ship is destroyed by the radioactivity. You have 60 minutes before your ship will be lost.
Recommended # of players 6-8
Difficulty Level: Two playing levels. Moderate and Advanced
Cypherspace features 2 playing levels: Let your gamemaster know which version upon arrival.
(This room is located on the second floor. Access requires climbing stairs.)
CURSE OF THE EVIL GENIE
TOMB OF THE RED QUEEN
You are under the curse of the evil genie Asmodeus who
has imprisoned you in his magic lamp. You must identify
which ten of the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights
are the genie’s favorites to break the curse and escape
the lamp.
Recommended # of players 4-8
Difficulty Level: Moderate
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You are a team of archeologists, studying the ancient
Mayan ruins at Palenque. Suddenly you are trapped
in the caves. The voice of King Pakal rings out with
a challenge. Complete the burial ritual of his Queen
or remain locked in the tomb forever.
Recommended # of players 6-10
Difficulty Level: Moderate and Advanced
MURDER AT MARDI GRAS
RESCUE FROM VOODOO ISLAND
The Ambassador's grandaughter has been kidnapped
and is being held on Voodoo Island. Can you discover
her whereabouts and rescue the little girl before her
time runs out? You have 60 minutes.
Recommended # of players 4-8
Difficulty Level: Intro to Moderate
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There's been a murder and your group of jazz musicians
are the prime suspects. Can you follow the evidence
to identify the murderer and clear your names?
Recommended # of players 6-8
Difficulty Level: Moderate and Advanced
GRANT PARK SHOPPING CENTRE
KILDONAN PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE
A CHRISTMAS STORY ESCAPE
TINY TIM'S TOY SHOPPE
NOW OPEN
Grant Park Shopping Centre
After Ebenezer Scrooge was visited by the three spirits
and became a kinder more generous man, he helped
Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim open a toy shoppe.
Twenty years have passed and now Ebenezer’s jealous
nephew is threatening to close it down.
Can you find the hidden title deed and save the toy shoppe?
Recommended # of players 4-8.
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Advanced
NOW OPEN
Kildonan Place Shopping Centre
Based on the classic holiday film, we’ve created a family-friendly escape room. Perfect for fans of the film or anyone looking for a fun holiday activity.
You don’t have to have seen the movie to enjoy the room, but it may give you a leg (lamp) up.
Recommended # of players 4-8.
Difficulty Level: Intro to Moderate
Delivered over Zoom.
We enjoyed hosting you last year with our “Unlock the Spirit” virtual holiday party.
We’re back with a new game for 2021! Groups of 6 - 150.
Guests log on 15 minutes before game time. Larger groups will begin together for a quick hello and introduction
and will then be placed in separate breakout rooms each with their own Enigma host.
Games consist of solving puzzles and completing tasks over 60 minutes.
JINGLE McTWINKLE'S CHALLENGE
RESCUE THE OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY
Doris, your traditional office party planner, left on
vacation to the South Pacific as soon as travel restrictions
were lifted. And she's NOT COMING BACK! Now the planning is left to you and you've never had to do it before.
Groups of 6 - 150
One of Santa's Elves, Grinchy McScroogeface, has decided
that Covid-19 has ruined everything. He has locked the
elves’ workshop in disgust. Jingle McTwinkle challenges
you to prove you haven't lost your holiday spirit. Enjoy
this holiday themed game and prove you haven't let
Covid get you down.
Groups of 6 - 150
This is the game developed in 2020.
(If you played last year you’ll want
to choose the other game.)
GLAD YOU ASKED
If you do not find your answer in this FAQ, please give us a call or send us an email.
We recommend you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your start time to remove outer clothing, get comfortable, be properly briefed and ready to go.
We work hard to stay on schedule and it helps if we can start on time so we thank you for being prompt. If you are late, we may have to start the timer at your appointed time.
WHEN SHOULD
WE ARRIVE?
Right here on this website. Choose the game room you’d like to try and then pick a time that works for you and your group.
You are not actually locked in the room. You can leave the room at any time.
HOW DO
I BOOK?
ARE WE REALLY
"LOCKED" IN?
Most Enigma Escapes rooms require no physical demands (crawling, climbing or exertion). The exception is Raven Woods which has a small amount of physical participation.
HOW PHYSICAL
IS THE GAME?
If your participant numbers have changed since your booking, don't worry! Once booked the room is yours. Unless your numbers increase or decrease dramatically you may simply arrive and we'll settle up at that time. If, however, you need an additional room or don't have enough players to play - notify us as soon as possible and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Enigma is happy to host children's parties for kids. For all children under 13 we require an adult attend inside the game room. (We don't charge for the adult.) We ask that you ensure the kids understand the type of activity it is in consideration of all our guests. No running and yelling please. We do encourage cheering and laughing and we get that a lot.
OUR NUMBERS
HAVE CHANGED!
DOES ENIGMA HOST
CHILDREN'S PARTIES?
Enigma Escapes is a largely accessible facility. All locations are located on the ground floor with plenty of adjacent parking.
Washrooms are accessible at our Lorimer and Keenleyside locations. (no public washroom at our Grant Park location) Certain rooms are better than others regarding accessibility. Please call us to discuss.
WHAT ABOUT
ACCESSIBILITY?
Most Enigma Escapes rooms are not scary in any way. The exceptions are What Happened in Raven Woods? and Butcher of the Catacombs which were designed to be creepy with occasional scary moments. All the other rooms are appropriate for younger players.
Enigma Escapes is a fantastic option to put under the tree, for birthdays or other occasions. $150, $100, $50 and $25 gift certificates as well as our special Christmas gift cards available in any denomination available in store or through our booking page.
WILL YOUNGER
PLAYERS BE AFRAID?
DO YOU HAVE
GIFT CERTIFICATES?
No. Once the room is booked it is all yours. We do not book strangers into the room with you.
WILL MY GROUP BE
PLACED WITH
ANOTHER GROUP?
At Enigma we have a dedicated Gamemaster for each room. Their job is to ensure you have the best time possible. They will follow along closely and if you are getting stuck, they will provide you with a hint to set you on the right track. For this reason, most teams are successful in escaping the room. If you do not want hints, that's ok! Simply let your Gamemaster know prior to the game.
Two or three people can play our games but they must pay the room minimum ($100) and the game will be pretty tough for you to complete. Early week and daytime games may be booked at a lower cost for smaller groups at a discounted rate.
WHAT ARE YOUR
SUCCESS RATES?
WE ONLY HAVE
2 OR 3 PEOPLE,
CAN WE PLAY?
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING
Build effectiveness, morale and develop creative energy
in this professionally led session.
Unique, challenging and fun.
Research shows that company investment in team building activities pays in dividends of improved group morale, work efficiency, and productivity.
Enigma Escapes was designed as a unique positive team building experience. Rather than an approach that focuses on gaps or deficiencies in team dynamics, our sessions build on positive core strengths through Appreciative Inquiry and active listening techniques before, during, and after the escape room experience.
Enigma Escapes offers teambuilding and corporate sessions during daytime hours.
Corporate teambuilding may include the teambuilding coach, or, if you prefer, simply bring your gang down to play the games.
Please call to discuss how Enigma can create a unique and meaningful event for your staff.
• 30 minute pre-discussion highlighting central characteristics
of effective teams and the Enigma team building escape rooms.
• Escape rooms for 60 minutes
• 30 minute debrief using Appreciative Inquiry and feedback
on team escape room interaction.
Pricing:
$25 per person.
Team building coach $350.
“Enigma Escapes offers not only a unique gaming experience but corporately you also have the chance to benefit from the input and experience of a seasoned educator and team building pro. We had great fun playing the game(s) but it was also wonderful to have that additional, professional input. I would highly recommend this to any team that is looking for a positive, uplifting experience.”
Heidi Rasmussen, General Manager
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
“Great team building experience.”
"We had a great time as a team of 6 working to solve the mystery at hand. The staff that was there to get us started and help us along the way were amazing and really enhanced the experience. This is something that I would highly recommend and that I am already planning my next visit."
Jason H.
Vancouver, BC
Hours of Operation
Locations
We also offer games outside our regular hours.
Call to inquire.
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
12 pm
1 pm
10:30 am
10:30 am
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9 pm
11:30 pm
11:30 pm
7 pm
Regular Hours
Due to Covid-19, our hours are not consistent. We are open based on a pre-booked schedule. Should you want to play last minute (within two hours) we can often accommodate. Simply give us a call and we will work hard to find you a host. To see when games are available please visit our booking schedule which is updated in real time. Games can be arranged in off hours with notice.
WE'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU
Contact Us
25 Keenleyside St. (Behind Pony Corral)
• CURSE OF THE EVIL GENIE
• TOMB OF THE RED QUEEN
• RESCUE FROM VOODOO ISLAND
• MURDER AT MARDI GRAS
Unit 4 – 980 Lorimer Boulevard
• POSEIDON'S PROMISE
• LUCKY DUCK SPEAKEASY
• BLACKBEARD'S BRIG
• CYPHERSPACE
1120 Grant Avenue
• TINY TIM'S TOY SHOPPE
• BUTCHER OF THE CATACOMBS
• DARK HEDGES
• WHAT HAPPENED IN RAVEN WOODS?
• TOP OF THE CHARTS
1555 Regent Avenue West
• A CHRISTMAS STORY
