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Christchurch escape rooms
Escape rooms in central Christchurch
You don't have to carry the social energy. The game does.
Private Christchurch escape rooms give your group something to share, with the game creating the momentum and a Game Master ready to help.
- Private group experienceYour booking is for your group.
- 60-minute gameAllow additional time for arrival and briefing.
- Game Master supportHelp is available while you play.
- Central ChristchurchFive Lanes, BNZ Centre, 7/120 Hereford Street
Christchurch’s original escape-room venue, operating since 2015
Looking for an escape room in Christchurch?
Escape Artists has seven private escape-room experiences in central Christchurch, with different themes, challenge styles and levels of intensity. Groups of 2–6 can play one room privately, while larger groups can use several rooms at the same time.
There are approachable choices for first-time players and families, alongside rooms for experienced teams wanting a different kind of challenge. Friends and date-night groups can compare the atmosphere and play style that suit them, while workplaces and larger groups can ask us to help coordinate rooms, timing and team splits. Every booking is private to your group, each game runs for around 60 minutes, and a Game Master can provide hints while you play. You do not need specialist knowledge to begin.
Start by comparing all seven rooms, including their themes, practical guidance and suitability. If you are unsure which experience fits, the Christchurch team can help you narrow the choice before you book.
What is an escape room?
An escape room is a private, interactive experience where your group explores a themed space, finds clues and solves puzzles together.
You don’t need any special knowledge. Everything you need is in the room, and your Game Master can give you hints whenever you need them.
Solve together
Share what you find, connect the clues and tackle the puzzles as a team.
Ask for hints
If you get stuck, your Game Master is there to help keep things moving.
Leave at any time
Despite the name, you’re not physically locked in.
Choose your experience
Start with the room that suits your group.
Compare atmosphere, challenge and suitability. No specialist knowledge is required, and Game Master support is available.
Memories of Nikola
Step inside the mind of an inventor.
- Atmosphere
- Atmospheric invention mystery
- Challenge
- Suited to confident teams
Under the Big Top
Find your ticket to the grand performance.
- Atmosphere
- Playful circus mystery
- Challenge
- Welcoming, collaborative challenge
The Arcade
Complete as many challenges as you can and build the highest score before time runs out.
- Atmosphere
- Fast-paced, nostalgic and playful
- Challenge
- Independent scoring challenges
Non-traditional challenge room
View roomTwo ways to plan
Choose directly, or let us coordinate the details.
Self-service
Choose your room
Compare the rooms and continue to booking when you are ready.
Find your roomCoordinated support
Plan a group visit
For workplaces, schools, organisations and larger groups needing help with rooms, timing, group splits or coordinated payment.
Plan a group visit Team building for workplacesComing as a family?
Choose for the whole group, not only the youngest player.
Mixed-age groups can work well when adults participate and the room fits. Room pages include specific age, supervision and suitability guidance.
Explore family guidance
Christchurch, since 2015
A Christchurch original, built for time together.
History
Welcoming teams since 2015.
We were Christchurch’s first dedicated escape room venue.
Hospitality
Your group, supported throughout.
Private group games with a Game Master available while you play.
Place
Right in central Christchurch.
Five Lanes, BNZ Centre, 7/120 Hereford Street
Useful next steps
A few other ways we can help.
- Gift vouchers Give the experience and let the recipient plan their visit.
- Contact and location +64 3 662 9055 · christchurch@escapeartists.nz
- Pricing guidance Current pricing is shown while you choose your room.