Are you tired of mindlessly scrolling through Instagram or binge-watching endless series on Netflix? It’s time to level up your adventure game! If you’re in Chennai and seeking a real, heart-pounding thrill, Mystery Rooms should be at the top of your list. Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience that will challenge your wits, test your teamwork, and leave you craving more. And guess what? You don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to crack the code – bring your A-game and your friends, and the mystery awaits!
Mystery Rooms, Nungambakkam
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If you’re looking for an escape room experience that’ll make you feel like you’ve stepped into an action-packed thriller, Mystery Rooms in Nungambakkam is the place to be. Established in 2014, this brainchild of Shikhir Bhutani, Sapna Bhutani, and Prateek Panjwani has quickly become a favourite in Chennai. Mystery Rooms offers several thrilling themes, all with a unique storyline and varying difficulty levels. If you’re a fan of the iconic series Prison Break, don’t miss their Lockout theme, which has a success rate of just 27%. It’s as challenging as it is exciting! Other popular themes include Hangover (with a 25% success rate) and A Night in Bhangarh, the latter of which is designed to test your wit and teamwork. What makes this experience even more fun is the team-oriented nature of the game. Gather your gang, solve puzzles, and escape the room before the clock runs out!
Where: No.24, Second Floor, BBCL Magnum, College Road, Nungambakkam, opposite the Meteorological Institute
When: Daily, 11 AM to 11 PM
Price: Rs. 750 upwards (Weekdays), Rs. 850 upwards (Weekends)
Breakthru, Nungambakkam
At Breakthru, located in the heart of Nungambakkam, the stakes are high, and the puzzles are even more challenging. The real fun begins as you and your friends are locked in one of their intriguing themed rooms. Among the favourites are The Crypt (a horror-themed room that’ll give you chills) and Asylum Aftermath, a murder mystery where your deduction skills are put to the test. This is not just about escaping; it's about teamwork, observation, and finding hidden clues in the most unexpected places. Are you ready to test your puzzle-solving skills?
Where: 11/6, Ground floor, College Rd, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai
When: Daily, 11 AM to 10 PM
Price: Rs. 1,800 upwards
Freeing India, Nungambakkam & Besant Nagar
Freeing India offers an exciting blend of mystery and challenge, with branches in both Nungambakkam and Besant Nagar. They offer four thrilling escape rooms at each location, including Poseidon, Alice in Wonderland in Besant Nagar, and The Lost Chamber and Mirror of Love in Nungambakkam. What’s unique here is that players are divided into two teams, creating a collaborative experience where you’ll need to work together across two separate rooms. The puzzle-solving becomes more intense as you race against the clock and your competitors!
Where: E21, 16th Cross St, GOCHS Colony, Besant Nagar, Chennai
When: Daily, 11 AM to 9 PM
Price: Rs. 750 upwards
VR Galaxy, Nungambakkam & OMR
For those who want to experience an escape room with a twist, VR Galaxy is a must-visit. Located in Nungambakkam and OMR, this VR gaming centre offers virtual reality escape room experiences. Say goodbye to physical rooms and dive into a world of immersive horror-themed puzzles and challenges, all without leaving your seat! This VR experience is a great option if you’re looking for something less traditional but still adrenaline-pumping. With 30-minute and 60-minute slots, you’ll be fully immersed in a heart-stopping adventure. Just don’t get too caught up in the game – after all, the virtual world can be just as intense as the real thing!
Where: 123 Ispahani Basement, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai
When: Daily, 10 AM to 9 PM
Price: Rs. 200 upwards
Nassa Uth Hub, Besant Nagar & ECR
If you’re looking for a place that combines fun arcade games with thrilling escape rooms, Nassa Uth Hub is your go-to destination. Their themed escape rooms are nothing short of thrilling. Try your hand at Taken, The Perfect Abduction, where you must escape from kidnappers, or Vampire Lair, where you have to evade bloodthirsty creatures! The adrenaline rush of escaping from a dangerous situation will leave you and your friends talking about the experience long after the game ends.
Where: 5th Avenue, Elliot's Promenade, Besant Nagar, Chennai
When: Daily, 11 AM to 11 PM
Price: Rs. 700 upwards
Dare 2 Escape, Coimbatore
For a truly heart-pounding experience, Dare 2 Escape offers one of the most exciting and challenging escape rooms in Coimbatore (just a short drive from Chennai!). With a format similar to others, you’ll be locked in a room with your teammates, and you have 60 minutes to crack puzzles, find clues, and make your escape. Their themed rooms promise an unforgettable experience – whether you’re trying to outwit burglars in Panic Room or break out of a high-security prison in Prison Escape, the stakes have never been higher!
Where: New no 4, Old no 23, E 4th Main Rd, Kamaraj Nagar, Chennai
When: Daily, 10 AM to 9 PM
Price: Rs. 300 upwards
Resqroom, Tiruchirappalli
For an intense crime-thriller experience, Resqroom offers several high-stakes escape room scenarios. In Murder @Singhania Mansion, you’ll play the role of a CBI agent trying to solve a high-profile murder. Or, if you prefer a heist, try your hand at Bank Heist, where you and your team must break into a secure vault and escape before the alarm goes off! The game scenarios are designed to keep you on your toes, and the puzzles are cleverly crafted, making each mission a true test of your problem-solving abilities.
Where: No. 97, Bharathiyar Salai, Vaikarai Block, 1st Floor, St. Paul's Complex, Tiruchirappalli, Chennai
When: Daily, 11 AM to 9 PM
Price: Rs. 250 upwards
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