An escape room is a real life adventure game, where the players must find clues and solve puzzles to "escape" the room before the 90 minutes is up.
CTRL ALT ESC is a ‘technology based escape room’ which means we use technology behind the scenes give you a wider variety of puzzles and games. We are proud to be one of the only PADLOCK FREE escape rooms in the UK!
You will have a maximum of 90 minutes to escape the room. Can you beat the clock and make our leader board?
Please allow 15 minutes before the game. Allowing for 2 hours for parking etc, should be fine.
Each room requires a minimum of 2 players and a maximum of 8.
Please note that for Spacescape we STRONGLY recomened only using all 8 spaces if you have children in your party, as physical space will be limited.
For larger groups we can run two rooms simultaneously - Please call us to make arrangements for this.
Escape rooms are perfect for adults, teens and children!
Players must be 10 years old or over. Each group must be accompanied by an adult (over 18) – however, in some circumstances we can allow the chaperone to supervise the group from CCTV with our staff. (this request needs to be mentioned at time of booking – please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 030303 000 00)
No. The rooms will be exclusive to your group for your 90 minute game.
No, you are not locked in. You can leave the room at any point.
Please note: If you choose to leave the room for a toilet break etc, then you can just resume where you left off, however the game time will continue while you are not there!
Cameras in the room will monitor you at all times, to make sure you are safe, and to follow the progress of your game. This will allow us to deliver you clues if you need them.
Yes, but all effects can be turned off when requested before the game.
Frankenscape: Smoke and flashing lights.
Spacescape: Motion and small spaces.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your game. This is a live event, so the time of your booking is the time it must start. This time cannot be made up, so late comers may not be admitted.
This depends on the amount of people.
2 players - £50
3 players - £65
4 players - £80
5 players - £90
6 players - £100
7 players - £110
8 players - £120
Please note: If one of your team cannot make it on the day we cannot refund their space.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to add extra players.
No, all mobiles and photography equipment is to be left outside the rooms. This is so we can keep our rooms top secret for future players. If needed, your mobile can be left with the room controller, who will contact you if your phone rings.
Don’t worry, you will not need general knowledge for this game, google won't help you here! Lockers are provided for you to safely store your belongings.
We suggest casual and comfortable. You may need to crawl or look under desks etc. Heels are not recommended.
Fancy dress is highly recommended.
As our rooms are themed we have tried to make them as realistic as possible. Although we do not class the rooms as scary, we do use sound and light to give a realistic experience, this can cause jumps.
We do not use live actors, except in special cases like Halloween.
This is very unlikely. Bookings are made in advance, and it is rare to have a spare slot when there is a member of staff there.
Yes, we have a gift shop where you can purchase memorabilia and tokens of you escape experience.
All our gifts are hand made by us!
We can also offer personalised gifts!
We do not have disabled wheelchairs access, however if you are mobile you may still be able to play.
Frankenscape. Requires capability to go down stairs and to go through a 4ft (0.65 meter) height restriction.
Spacescape, requires large step and access to 4ft(0.65 meter) height restriction, all other more physical parts of this room can be made by a more physical member of the team. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 030303 000 00 for more details
Congratulations! We are more than happy to welcome you to play, as long as you are comfortable to do so.
Frankenscape: There are loud noises, and jumps.
Spacescape: There are crawl spaces (but this can be done by other members of your group) and motion.
We offer all players complimentary bottled water for their game.
We also offer full catered events, and alcoholic drinks after 6pm!
Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your requirements and we will be in touch!
