Useful context
A playful option for mixed-age teams
Hands-on puzzles give adults and younger players different ways to contribute together. Consider individual comfort with clown imagery.
Christchurch escape room
Under the Big Top
Find your ticket to the grand performance.
A playful circus mystery with hands-on puzzles, lively moments and plenty for the whole team to join in on.
Quick decision guide for Under the Big Top
GroupRecommended for 2–6 players.
ChallengeWelcoming, collaborative challenge
AtmospherePlayful circus mystery
Visit60-minute game
Story and atmosphere
A circus mystery built for teams who like to get involved.
While exploring the circus, your team has lost its ticket to the grand performance. It is light-hearted rather than scary, though clown imagery may matter for some players.
Room suitability
A playful choice for groups who like to get involved.
Useful context
A lighter challenge for teams ready to join in
Big Top suits workplace groups seeking an approachable, interactive experience with broad participation. Groups prioritising higher difficulty may prefer another room.
Strong choice for
- Families and mixed-age groups
- First-time players
- Teams who enjoy interactive puzzles
- Groups who are happy to be playful
Consider another room when
- You want the most difficult challenge
- Your group prefers mostly analytical puzzles
- Someone strongly dislikes clown imagery
- You want a darker or more intense atmosphere
Before you book
What your group needs to know.
Booking and arrival
- Booking numbers
- 2–6 playersGroups larger than six should contact the Christchurch team to discuss splitting across rooms.
- Arrival
- Arrive 10 minutes before your bookingAllow approximately 75 minutes in total. If you expect to be late, phone the venue as soon as possible.
Group suitability
- Families
- Great for familiesThe playful, interactive style suits many mixed-age groups, while clown imagery may matter for individual players.
- Corporate teams
- A lighter team challengeA strong option for teams seeking an approachable, interactive experience with broad participation.
- Age and supervision
- Ages 11 and under require a supervising adultPlayers aged 12 and over can participate without a required supervising adult.
Access and comfort
- Physical intensity
- Medium physical intensityExpect some bending down to retrieve objects.
- Fear, darkness and sensory
- Playful and light-heartedClown imagery may matter for some players. There are no flashing lights, complete darkness, loud or sudden sounds, jump effects, fog, unusual smells or confined spaces.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access availableWheelchairs can move freely through the room. Individual access needs vary, so contact the Christchurch team before booking for specific guidance.
Before you arrive: Wear comfortable everyday clothing and arrive ready to explore together. If you expect to be late, phone the venue as soon as possible.
Ready to play?
Book Under the Big Top.
You are booking Under the Big Top directly. It will already be selected on the booking page, so you will not need to choose the room again.