Escape Artists NZ

New Zealand's
best rated escape rooms

2-6 players. 60 minutes on the clock. One way out. Choose your city to get started.

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Choose your location

Where will you play?

Each venue is independently run with its own rooms, pricing and booking. Pick your city to see what's on and plan your visit.

  • 7 Original themes
  • 2 Great locations
  • 10 Years operating
  • 1000+ Five-star reviews

1000+ five-star reviews

Loved by teams across NZ

"Had the best experience. Was so much fun. The staff were absolutely amazing. Can tell they enjoy their jobs and are passionate about the game."

Google review · April 2025

"We had such a great time. We had no idea what we were doing (1st timers), but the host was so good."

Google review · June 2025

"It was so engaging and so much fun!! All the clues were hard enough to be challenging but not too hard that you spend ages figuring them out."

Google review · January 2026

Why Escape Artists

Premium from start to finish

Original rooms, built in-house

Every theme is designed and built by our own team. You will not find these rooms anywhere else in the world.

New Zealand's best rated

More than 1,000 five-star reviews across Christchurch and Dunedin. We are consistently rated among the best.

For every occasion

Friends, families, first dates, birthdays, corporate teams - there is a room and a plan for every kind of group.

Friendly expert hosts

A real person guides your game from start to finish, keeps everyone included and gives hints exactly when you need them.

60 minutes. One way out.

How it works

1

Choose your city

Pick Christchurch or Dunedin, then a room and a time that suits your group of 2-6 players.

2

Crack the clues

Search the room, solve the puzzles and follow the trail. Your host has hints if you need them.

3

Beat the clock

Escape before the 60 minutes runs out, then celebrate your winning time.

FAQs

Good to know

Each room is built for teams of 2 to 6. Got a bigger group? We can run several rooms side by side so everyone plays at once - just ask.

Not at all. Your host briefs you beforehand and is on hand with hints whenever you need them. First-timers do brilliantly.

You will have 60 minutes inside the room. Allow around 75-90 minutes for the full visit including the briefing and photos.

Yes. Our family-friendly rooms suit children from around 8 upwards, and younger kids are welcome playing alongside an adult.

Simple per-person pricing with discounts for larger groups and children. See each location's page for exact prices.

We have venues in central Christchurch and central Dunedin, with more locations on the way. Pick a city to see details and book.

Ready to escape?

Choose your city and lock in a time.