Are you familiar with theescape game concept? It's a game in which the aim is to escape from a room in a limited time, using successive clues. It's a fun and original outing for families, friends or even corporate team building! If you're looking for an indoor activity in Strasbourg, there are several escape games to try out...
1. Escape game A maze in
Our opinion in brief
I liked
- Addictive and fun game
- Consistent clues (that doesn’t mean it’s easy, right!)
- Well decorated room
- Pleasant relaxation area
I liked less
- Nothing!
I was recently looking for a fun activity to do on a rainy Sunday… And I suddenly thought of A Maze In, an escape game in Strasbourg.
Asylum 1920
This was my first escape game, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. Amaze In offers several rooms of varying lengths.
We opted for the Asylum 1920, which lasts 45 minutes, and I can tell you that it went by very quickly… We had a lot of fun trying to get out of the room with the help of the clues we found along the way: we quickly got into the game! The whole thing is very well done (coherent clues) and the decoration of the room really sets the mood…
A game master observes the players’ progress via a camera, allowing him to give a few extra clues when he sees that the players are stuck. This is really good, it can save you from spending the whole hour on a clue! In the end, we did not manage to escape (within a few seconds, but too late anyway!). You’ll have to be faster next time!
Relaxation area
A Maze In also offers a relaxation area for recovering from the excitement of the game. The place is pleasant, with a large bar and board games available. All in all, a good experience that’s a welcome change from more “classic” activities!
Practical information
Rates and reservation
The game costs between €24 and €37 per person (depending on the game and the number of people in your group). You can book directly online.
Access
By car
The address is: 5 quai de Paris 67000 Strasbourg. It’s right on the banks of the Grande Ile (downtown Strasbourg).
By public transport
Ancienne Synagogue/ Les Halles streetcar station (lines A and D)
Hungry?
If you’re hungry, A Maze In’s relaxation area offers some small snacks.
2. Escape game Les secrets du sablier
Our opinion in brief
I liked
- The bluffing decor
- The setting and the original puzzles
- The lack of frustration when you lose 🙂
- The constant presence of the “game master” to help you
I liked less
- It was hard :D)
One escape game, many countries
One Friday evening, I received a very strange message: “Dear archaeologists, by entering the famous Pyramid of Cheops, you will enter a mystical lair built more than 4500 years ago… It may be that the Egyptian pharaohs and gods had not thought about the cleanliness of the place: bring adequate equipment!” I’m already in the mood!
The next day, we were four adventurers to attempt the “Pyramide de Khéops” room at this Strasbourg escape game, Les Secrets du Sablier, whose rooms take you on a journey through several countries.
Hall Les Pyramides de Khéops
The “Pyramid of Cheops ” room features, as you may have guessed, a scenario revolving around ancient Egypt and the gods… I can’t tell you more than that, so as not to spoil the experience! But I can tell you why I loved the “Pyramide de Khéops” room.
An escape game with a difference
For a start, there are no keys and no locks to solve the riddles… The Hourglass Secretsteam has managed to break out of the somewhat tired pattern of “you find a key which leads to a locked chest in which there is a key, which leads to another locked chest etc”.
Then, thanks to a rather daring system, the interventions of the “game master” who helps you in case of problems (and he really helped us a lot!) don’t take you out of the atmosphere at all. And when it comes to atmosphere, the scenery is particularly well done.
Finally, whether or not you succeed in the escape game, you’ll get to the end of the scenario. If you lose, there will be no puzzle or room that you haven’t done. This avoids big frustrations… And our team is well placed to speak about it: we lost the game but we keep a great memory of it.
Two little tips for the end: listen carefully to the clues and don’t rush…
Les Secrets du Sabliers escape game has a second room, “Le Bar Clandestin”, on the theme of alcohol smuggling. I can’t wait to try it out!
Practical information
Rates and reservation
The game costs between 27 and 38 euros per person, depending on the number of participants (from 2 to 6 players). You can book directly online on the website.
Access
The address is: 17 rue Vauban, 67000 Strasbourg.
Observatoire stop (tramway line C, F or E or bus line 2)
Obviously accessible by bike or on foot.
3. Dooz escape game
Our opinion in brief
I liked
- Very well done decorations
- Interesting puzzles
- Friendly staff
- Bar with board games
I liked less
- Riddles a little too difficult (for Vivine and me anyway!)
Dooz offers a wide range of rooms, both in Strasbourg and Vendenheim.
Not easy, not easy!
I thought the settings were really well done, plunging us straight into the atmosphere (I won’t tell you more, as it’s important to preserve the element of surprise), with immersive dialogue. As for the puzzles, I have to admit that I found them a little difficult (and Vivine too), but I have to say that I’m not a big fan of these games. It’s certainly a logical step to take!
Fortunately, as in all escape games, you don’t get stuck for too long, as a camera allows the game masters to observe you and slip in clues when they see you’re not making any progress.
In any case, we had a great time with friends, thinking in a good mood! If 1 hour seems like a long time, you should know that time really does fly by (too?) fast!
Relaxation area
After the game, you can have a drink in a large room (again, nicely decorated) and discuss the experience (“why didn’t we think of that?” and other existential questions), while remaining discreet so as not to reveal anything to subsequent players… Come on, next time we’ll test another scenario!
Practical information
Rates and reservation
The game costs between €15 and €34 per person (depending on the game and the number of people in your group). The games are reserved for adults and children over the age of 14. You can book directly online on the Dooz escape game website.
Access
The addresses are: 12 and 19 rue des Magasins 67000 Strasbourg (near Place de Haguenau) and 20 rue du Commerce 67550 Vendenheim.
4. Destroy room at DooZ in Strasbourg
Our opinion in brief
I liked
- The completely fun and regressive side of the destroy room
- Destroy everything with music
- The game bar where you can have a drink
I liked less
- Not easy to find the entrance!
What is a destroy room?
It’s not an escape game, but this Destroy Room is located at DooZ, which already runs escape game rooms in Strasbourg. Broken furniture, boards, bottles and 15 minutes to destroy it all with sledgehammers, axes or crowbars… When Dooz invited us to try out their destroy room, we didn’t hesitate for long.
Before indulging in this curious experience, it is necessary to equip oneself accordingly: safety shoes, helmet with visor, shin guards, chest protections… We do not joke with safety. A lattice jacket and pants complete the immersion.
After a reminder of the safety rules, here you are in a room where equipment is just waiting to be smashed to bits… Which we did with a lot of energy and fun, driven by music that was just right for us!
The destroy room, an unusual experience in Strasbourg
The room is soundproof, so if you feel like screaming at the top of your lungs, no one will know (except your teammates, of course, so choose wisely ;)). Suffice to say, we didn’t do ourselves any favors. You can also “customize” your destroy room by bringing in photos, for example, or requesting more equipment, for an additional fee.
All in all, we had a great time, very regressive and liberating. We laughed, shouted and tested all the equipment, leaving the destroy room exhausted and appeased. A word of advice: start with the “light” tools before testing out the lumberjack’s axe and demolition hammer. 15 minutes may not sound like much, but with the weight of the equipment and the energy expended, you’ll be sweating in no time. By the way, there’s a shower available for the more energetic 😉
A destroy room and a game bar
It’s important to know that the broken furniture and planks come from a scrap yard, and that nothing is new or purchased, of course. The wood is then recovered and crushed by a specialized platform for reuse.
We also really appreciated being able to have a drink or share a cheese or charcuterie board after the destroy room. This room is located in the DooZ game bar, which is very well decorated and offers lots of entertainment. I’m sure I’ll be back for one of them.
The destroy room is available for 1 to 4 persons, from 18 years old.
Practical information
Rates and schedules
Here you can find the rates and schedules for the Destroy Room in Dooz.
Access
By car
The address is 12 rue des Magasins, Strasbourg. You need to count:
- 72 km from Colmar (about 55 minutes)
- 115 km from Mulhouse (about 1h15)
By public transport
Streetcar lines A, C and D, Central Station stop.
Hungry?
If you’re hungry, you can grab a bite to eat at Dooz’s game bar.
5. Sensas, a sensory adventure in Strasbourg
Our opinion in brief
I liked
- The originality of the challenges
- The benevolence and constant attention of the master of the senses
- Suitable for people not used to escape games
- Small memories of the adventure
I liked a little less
- Nothing!
Between escape game, Koh Lanta and Fort Boyard!
It’s halfway between an escape game, Koh Lanta and Fort Boyard! The Sensas concept? Test your five senses – sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste – with fun challenges. All of them are carried out in cooperation with the members of your team and the guidance of the very friendly “master of the senses”.
2 hours to complete several challenges
The adventure begins with explanations and a fun, original photo shoot. You then have 2 hours to complete several challenges in darkened rooms, solve riddles and collect amulets. I can’t tell you more about these challenges, as it would be a real shame to spoil the surprise. It’s fun, it’s unusual and… it’s so much fun!
Sensas Strasbourg, putting your 5 senses to the test
You leave Sensas Strasbourg with a practical gift, and a few days after your visit, the sensory master will send you photos and videos of some of your challenges. I thought it was a great idea to have a souvenir of the day.
Another strong point: my mother and my brother, with whom we did Sensas, are not used to escape games or this kind of concept. They loved it and it went really well.
The accompaniment of the Master of the Senses, who stays with you during all the tests via audio and video, means that you are never stuck. That said, having good reflexes and knowledge of escape game mechanisms is clearly a plus! Sensas Strasbourg can be played with family or friends.
Amulets converted into gifts
Finally, the amulets you collect will be converted into donations, which will go to theAutisme aujourd’hui association. All the more reason to get as many as you can. Sensas also aims to raise awareness of different types of disability, and this is reflected in the events. Have a great adventure!
Practical information
Schedules, rates and reservations
Sensas Strasbourg is open 7 days a week. Reservations must be made here, and a minimum of 4 people is required. The rate is 29€ per person.
Access
By car
The address is as follows: Sensas Strasbourg 4 rue de l’industrie 67450 Mundolsheim. You need to count:
- 10 km from Strasbourg (about 10 min)
- 80 km from Colmar (about 1h10)
- 145 km from Mulhouse (about 1h40)
By public transport
Bus line 76 or L6, stop Fort Desaix. You can calculate your route on Fluo Grand Est.
Other escape games in Strasbourg
Here are the other escape games in Strasbourg that we haven’t yet tested:
- John Doe
- The little red door
- Closed escape game
- Escape yourself