An escape room is a live game: your team plays in a themed room and has 60 minutes to solve puzzles, combine clues and find the way out. It needs neither strength nor prior knowledge. Here is the process as it looks at Escape City in Zurich-Altstetten, from arrival to the drink afterwards.
1. Booking
Choose room, date and time online, pay, done. 2 to 6 players per room, CHF 99 to 210 per group. For events with apéro, meeting room or cake use the form on the event pages.
2. Arrival, 15 minutes before the start
You check in at reception, bags and jackets stay outside, phone in your pocket. Anyone who wants to grabs a drink for afterwards.
3. Briefing by the game master
Five minutes: the story of the room, the rules, what is not part of the game, and how you get hints. Say now if someone is nervous or has a question.
4. 60 minutes in the room
The door closes, the clock runs. You search, find, combine, open locks, discover new areas. The game master follows you via camera and microphone and gives hints when you ask or when they see you are stuck. You can leave the room at any time; the door is never really locked.
5. The end
If you make it, your time goes on the board. If you do not, the game master shows you the last steps. A photo in front of the wall is part of it.
6. The bar
The bar & lounge is next to the rooms: pinsa, drinks, around 100 seats, and the discussion about who missed the key.
The most important rules
- No force against objects; nothing has to be broken open.
- No bags, tools or torches in the room.
- Do not photograph the puzzles, so the next group has fun too.
- Hints are allowed and encouraged.
Numbers you should know
| Escape City | |
|---|---|
| Players per room | 2–6 |
| Playing time | 60 minutes |
| Minimum age | 12, younger with an adult |
| Languages | English, German |
| Rooms | 6, difficulty 4–8 of 8 |
| Price per group | CHF 99–210 |
Frequently asked questions
What is an escape room?
A live game in which a team of 2 to 6 people solves puzzles in a themed room for 60 minutes to find the way out. Strength and prior knowledge are not needed.
Are you really locked in an escape room?
No. The door can be opened at any time, and the game master follows the game via camera and radio.
How do you get hints?
Ask, via radio or the screen in the room. The game master gives as much as you need.
How long does a visit take in total?
Around 90 minutes: arrive 15 minutes early, 5 minutes briefing, 60 minutes of play, then photo and bar.
What happens if we do not make it?
The game master shows you the last steps. There is no loser.
