New competitive social experience launches in Holborn : Escape Arcade

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New competitive social experience launches in Holborn : Escape Arcade

New competitive social experience launches in Holborn : Escape Arcade

A brand-new competitive social experience has just launched in Holborn, London. The Escape Arcade features 30 distinct micro-challenges, blending the immersive visuals of escape rooms with the replayability and variety of an arcade.

Unforgettable adventure

Founded by the renowned escape room company Enigma Quests, the Escape Arcade is set in a sinister underground laboratory. Each door transports players to mysterious rooms, ranging from real-world locations to fantastical realms. Environments include a high-speed train, a spooky forest, a retro dance floor, a child’s bedroom, Area 51, and more.

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Challenging and fun mini-games

Located on Fetter Lane, the venue is filled with stimulating mini-games that test physical and mental skills, creativity, and teamwork. Participants can play and replay as many games as they can within an hour. Leaderboards for each game allow players to compete with friends, family, colleagues, or the public.

Unique social experience

Nargiza, co-founder of Enigma Quests, stated : “Escape Arcade offers players the chance to break free from their daily routine and enter a world of fantasy and excitement. We’ve made our love for escape rooms more accessible to a wider audience with a variety of mini-games, ensuring there’s something for everyone. We can’t wait for people to discover what’s behind each closed door!”

Photos : Enigmaquests/London/DR

Additional features

The Escape Arcade also boasts a themed bar serving custom cocktails and snacks. Larger groups can order food from local restaurants. Upon entry, players receive RFID bracelets that connect to the games, allowing participants to track scores using custom-developed software. Games are designed for up to four players, with some playable solo, and each lasting about five minutes.

Practical information

The venue spans two floors, with a 3,000-square-foot ground floor leading to an 11,000-square-foot basement housing the Escape Arcade. It is open seven days a week, from 11 AM to 9 PM Monday to Friday, and from 10 AM to 10 PM on weekends. Tickets cost £25 per person for 60 minutes of play and are suitable for children aged 8 and up.

Enigma quests’ legacy

Enigma Quests, the creator of the Escape Arcade, was one of the first escape room companies in the UK, opening its first site in Shoreditch in 2015. Founders Nargiza Murodova and Dmitri Chihaiglo recognized the potential of these interactive games for families, friends, and colleagues. Each room and game they create undergoes a rigorous design and testing process to ensure the perfect level of challenge for players. Later this year, Enigma Quests will launch new escape rooms in the same building as the Escape Arcade. More details will be announced soon.