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2025 UNWRAPPED!

19/01/2026 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

It’s time to see what 2025 has had in store for us over the year. Time to look back at the highlights, celebrate our wins, and get excited for even more fun in 2026! Welcome to BREAKOUT UNWRAPPED – 2025 We’re kicking things off big! We hosted an incredible 27,745 players, all putting their brainpower and teamwork to the test. From friends and families to colleagues and classmates, we truly had a grand year! 70.68% of teams successfully broke out, while 29.32% didn’t quite make it, but with a brand-new year ahead, maybe 2026 is where you take on the challenge and make your new…

Spend your summer with us!

04/08/2025 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Summer is here! It's that magical time of year when we get to swap school books and office desks for sunglasses and adventure. But while barbecues and beach days are great, there’s one activity you might be overlooking: Escape Rooms! If you’ve never tried one, or even if you're a seasoned puzzle-solver, here's why escape rooms are the ultimate summer holiday activity for friends, families, and adventure-seekers alike. We're open 7 days a week for all your summer activity needs with the family and kids. Whether it's a creepy Murder Mystery tale or surviving a Zombie Apocalypse, come and have…

Unlock Love This Valentine's Day at Breakout Chester: The Ultimate Escape Room Experience

13/02/2025 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re tired of the same old dinner-and-movieroutine, it’s time to switch things up! This year, why not escape the ordinary and create anunforgettable memory with a thrilling adventure at Breakout Chester? Whether you’re a couple,a group of friends, or even planning a fun date with a twist, we’ve got the perfect experience tospice up your Valentine’s Day. At Breakout, we offer immersive escape rooms designed to test your wits, teamwork, andproblem-solving skills. What better way to bond with your partner than by working together tocrack codes, solve mysteries, and unlock hidden…

Challenge Point Chester Is Here!

31/01/2025 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Challenge Point Chester Brings the Ultimate Gameshow Experience to the City Ever dreamed of starring in your own gameshow? Challenge Point Chester, a brand-new interactive experience, is here to make that dream a reality. Officially open at 48 Bridge Street Row, this adrenaline-packed attraction invites teams of 2-6 players to battle through a series of insane mini-games—from mind-bending trivia to skill-based challenges—all in a race to rack up points and secure a spot in the final round: The Point! Created by the team behind Breakout Chester, the city’s largest escape room, Challenge Point offers an entirely new kind of entertainment. Whether you're looking for a…

2024 Breakout Unwrapped!

16/01/2025 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

It’s that time of year again where we round up all of our stats, celebrate our achievements, and wish for even more fun in 2025! It’s time for BREAKOUT UNWRAPPED 2024 EDITION… This year we’re starting off with a big one, we hosted games for a whopping 23,583 players, testing their brain power and communication skills. We hosted games for everyone! From friends and families to colleagues and classmates! 70% of you broke out, which means that 30% didn’t quite make it out in time, but with the start of a brand new year we can set our goals high -…

Merry Christmas from Breakout Chester!

14/11/2024 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

The holiday season is almost here, bringing with it festive fun, family time, and plenty of excitement! This year, we’re bringing back our two limited-edition Christmas-themed escape rooms that are perfect for celebrating with loved ones. Whether you’re a seasoned escape room enthusiast or trying it out for the first time, our holiday adventures are sure to create lasting memories. A Crimson Christmas After its huge success in the last 2 years, A Crimson Christmas is back by popular demand! Step into a mysterious world with a fresh twist on the classic Dickensian tale. You’ll need to solve puzzles and uncover secrets…

Face Your Fears in our Horror-Themed Escape Rooms This Halloween

30/10/2024 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

As Halloween approaches, the air thickens with anticipation for all things spooky. Among the myriad of ways to embrace the season, horror-themed escape rooms stand out as an exhilarating experience that combines suspense, puzzles, and a dash of fear. If you're looking to delve into a thrilling adventure this Halloween, here’s why our horror-themed rooms should be at the top of your list. Our horror rooms, Vacancy, Cursed Carnival, Captured, Dead End and Forsaken, are designed to immerse you in a narrative, - think a haunted circus, zombie apocalypses, or sinister satanic rituals. The appeal lies in the unknown; as…

The Ultimate Christmas Party Team Building Experience

23/09/2024 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

It’s never too early to start planning your work’s Christmas Party, and we believe that here at Breakout our escape rooms are the perfect activity for any team of work mates looking for something different! Our escape rooms are immersive, interactive, and highly engaging experiences that offer the perfect blend of challenge, excitement, and festivity. Here’s why: Christmas Themed Rooms - Not only do we offer a memorable and entertaining activity, but we change TWO of our rooms to Christmas themed games during the festive season! It’s a fun and immersive experience that will get all of your colleagues in…

Two New Escape Rooms have launched at Breakout Chester

02/09/2024 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

We’ve got some fantastic news for you! We have launched not one but TWO brand-new escape rooms here at Breakout Chester. Whether you’re a seasoned escape room enthusiast or a first-time participant, these new experiences are just the challenges you need. Here's what awaits behind the doors of our latest rooms. First up is "Captured" If you love the uncertainty and suspense of a thriller movie like Saw, then Captured is the room for you. One minute you are leading a normal life, going about your daily business, the next minute you have been captured! You wake up in an abandoned basement…

Which rooms at Breakout Chester are the most family friendly?

12/08/2024 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

We have 9 rooms here at Breakout Chester, which means there’s lots of choice when it comes to planning your perfect escape room day out. As it’s the summer holidays, we’re often asked which rooms are most suitable for families to enjoy. Although our rooms are designed primarily for adults, there’s some which are more appropriate and a lot of fun for teams with children in! The following rooms are the ones we’d recommend for groups of all ages. Click on the links on their names to watch the trailers for the rooms! Cursed Carnival: 3 / 5 difficulty A wonderful family…

6 Reasons Why Breakout is the perfect activity for the family in the Summer Holidays

22/07/2024 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Summer holidays are the ideal time for families to bond, create unforgettable memories, and engage in exciting activities. The immersive adventures we offer at Breakout Chester are a unique blend of entertainment, education, and teamwork, making them a perfect family activity for the summer holidays. Here's why escape rooms should be at the top of your list this summer: 1. Suitable for All AgesOur escape rooms come in a variety of difficulty levels, making them suitable for all ages. However, no matter what you choose, Breakout Chester is one of those rare activities where all ages can enjoy the experience…

Unlock Fun and Savings: Family Discount at Breakout Chester

24/06/2024 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Looking for an exciting family outing that combines fun, teamwork, and a dash of adventure? Breakout is the perfect destination! And now our exclusive family discount has extended until July 24th. Your next adventure awaits!Breakout is here to challenge your mind and foster teamwork, an ideal activity for you and your family and we’re excited to offer a special discount for you and the kids that wont break the bank. Every Wednesday kids (anyone under 16) go half price with two full paying adults!! So come and book your experience today before time runs out!Visit our centre or give us…

Unlock Adventure on a Student Budget!

08/04/2024 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Calling all students! Are you ready to break free from lectures and textbooks and embark on an unforgettable adventure? Look no further than Breakout!We're thrilled to offer an exclusive student discount that makes our immersive escape experiences more accessible than ever. Every Tuesday, starting from 9th April 2024, if you book for two players, up to three more players can come and play for free as long as every team member brings their valid Student ID card along with them when you come to play. Our discounted rates ensure that adventure is within reach without breaking the bank.Test your teamwork and problem-solving skills…

Unlocking Love: Valentine's Day at Breakout

15/02/2024 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate this romantic season than with an adventure that challenges both your wits and your heart? This Valentine's Day, Breakout invites you to embark on a journey unlike any other. Step into our world of mystery, puzzles, and excitement, where love is the key to unlocking every enigma. Picture this: you and your beloved are locked in a room, surrounded by clues and puzzles waiting to be solved. As you work together to unravel each mystery, you'll discover new facets of your relationship, deepening your bond with every clue cracked…

Breakout Chester 2023 unwrapped!

29/01/2024 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

It's time to unveil the highlights and triumphs of Breakout throughout the last year - it's Breakout Chester UNWRAPPED! 2023 was a rollercoaster of fun challenges and many victories for our customers... In 2023 we hosted a staggering 10,065 games. Testing the minds of our loyal and brave escapees. 69.62% of you successfully broke out! Our most popular room was Dead End, which enticed zombie fans far and wide with a whopping 4021 bookings. This might be your sign to take on our most terrifying 4 star difficulty room. We hosted multiple events this year, raising money for charity and engaging with the local communities. -…

Our Christmas room are now open!

27/11/2023 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Merry Christmas! It's the time of year for family and fun festivities so why not come down to play one our exciting, limited edition, Christmas rooms. This year we have two to choose from. Returning after its huge success last year is A Crimson Christmas, a mysterious adventure with a twist on the classic Dickensian tale. New for this year is Night Before Christmas. A magical event awaits you in a snowy cabin in the woods, do you have what it takes to make Christmas come to life? Could you be the best Santa in the land? Solve…

School's out and family time is here!

24/07/2023 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

It's you vs the kids, how competitive are you? At Breakout we have many uniquely themed rooms available to test yourself with some crazy locks and puzzles. From the castle walls of Camelot to the mysterious tombs of Egypt, we have you covered! Situated in Chester City Centre, we are very easy to find and close to Chester's best restaurants and shops. No matter what the weather (hopefully sunny!), why not come take an hour out of your day to see if the kids can finally prove they are smarter than the parents? There is something for everyone with difficulty…

Our 10 best things to do this summer in Chester City Centre!

12/06/2023 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Here's what we believe to be the best things to do in Chester City Centre this summer! Storyhouse - Chester's number one building for all things arts related. Located on Exchange square the building is home to a large theatre that changes capacity depending on the season. A cinema, Library plus restaurant and bar. The venue holds clubs, activities and workshops weekly. Over summer the company hosts an outdoor cinema and open air theatre. You can sign up for a membership here to get exclusive deals and discounts. River Dee Boats - Chester boat hire: Open from Easter until the end of September. The best…

Don't Break Up … Break OUT!

14/02/2023 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Share the love this Valentine's Day with an escape room as your chosen date destination! We at Breakout believe that an escape room is the perfect place to spend quality time with your significant other. Being locked in a themed room for an hour solving puzzles and cracking codes is the best way to find out if a second date is on the cards! Our escape rooms are a great choice of activity for couples this Valentine's Day because you can combine your teamwork skills to successfully break out. We can guarantee that your relationship will be stronger after doing…

An interview with the Breakout Chester owners

28/04/2020 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

1. FIRST things FIRST, what inspired you to open Breakout Chester? The way Breakout Chester came to being is a strange story that begins with music! We DJ'd over in Ibiza for Ed, the owner of Manchester, Liverpool and formerly Cardiff, and he told us about his escape rooms. On returning home we went to Manchester to visit the rooms and were instantly hooked. We'd often spoke about our different business ventures with Ed, and he asked if we'd be interested in opening a Breakout in Chester. Having had so much fun playing them we couldn't say no and the rest…

A glimpse into Game Development...

08/01/2020 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

As we’re close to opening our NINTH room, we thought we’d ask our Game Development whizz Paul a few questions about the process! Let’s delve into the world of Game Dev… (mystical noises) What’s the most important thing when you’re in the first stages of designing a room? The most important thing would have to be coming up with a theme that is exciting and engaging with many possibilities of puzzles etc! Do you find some of your own puzzles tricky? The trickiest part of puzzles that you’ve designed yourself is being able to come up with the…

Mother's Day at Breakout Chester

26/03/2019 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Spring is here – the days are getting longer, the sun brighter and the temperature higher! Say goodbye to the winter blues and hello to the summer sunshine. With Spring comes Mother’s Day – the one day a year that Mothers can sit down, relax, and put their feet up. Or maybe not… If you’re looking to splash out on your Mum and treat her to something a bit different to a scented candle or pair of slippers, why not grab her a Breakout gift voucher so she can spend the day solving puzzles, riddles and rhymes under the…

Escape the cold this Christmas!

12/12/2018 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

With Christmas on the horizon, the pressure is on to find that perfect Christmas gift. Instead of fighting your way through the shops during this busy festive period, why not head over to the Breakout website and buy your loved ones a voucher for one of our escape rooms. It's the perfect way to spend time with your family and friends! So, what is Breakout? Breakout is the real-life escape room experience which puts all your skill and mental ability to the test. You'll have to solve a series of puzzles, riddles and clues in one of our themed rooms…

Bring your Christmas Party to Breakout!

20/09/2018 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

So it’s nearing the end of the year, the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting darker. Entering Autumn only means that we’re one step closer to Christmas. Christmas means many different things for many different people, but one thing that’s certain is the Christmas do with work. This year, you might be bored of the office party or the sit-down meal – so why not try something different at Breakout Chester! We offer a unique experience, with individuals being locked inside a room for sixty minutes and having to solve a series of puzzles, riddles and clues…

A Family day out in Chester this summer!

25/07/2018 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

With the summer holidays finally upon us you may be asking yourself ‘What shall we do this summer?’ Never fear! We are here to help! In a city steeped in history, why not try the Dewa Roman Experience? Starting within a fierce roman fortress; you and your family can have a tour around the beautiful city by a roman solider! Visiting the incredible amphitheatre right through to legendary barracks, you’ll feel as if you were there yourself! Just remember your left and right! Chester isn’t all about the Roman Heritage, it also boasts the stunnings Chester Zoo! With hundreds of…

Sick of getting Dad socks for Fathers Day?

15/06/2018 | By Breakout Manchester | Category News

Sick of getting the generic socks present for your Dad? We have the solution! Why not treat him this Father’s Day by buying a Breakout gift voucher and locking him up in a room, instead? We’re aware that one of the greatest difficulties is booking a room in for a specific time (especially one in which suits everyone!). The good news is, if your lives are as busy as ours are, you can now purchase a gift voucher for your dad, so that he can reclaim the room whenever his schedule permits. Gift vouchers can be easily purchased on our…

Breakout at London Comic Con 2018

22/05/2018 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Amongst the Orange is the New Black cast, Lucifer stars and The Walking Dead crew, if you're lucky enough, you might spot our very own Breakout staff at this week's MCM London Comic Con! Congregating from Cardiff, Liverpool and Manchester, our Breakout managers from these sites will be manning our very own stall at the Comic Con event. Following our subsequent success at Birmingham Comic Con, we will be utilising three 'pop-up' games, all of which will last 30 minutes (differing slightly from our standard 1-hour escape room games). A brief overview of the games can be displayed below: Vigilante…

Easter things to do in Chester

22/03/2018 | By Breakout Manchester | Category News

Easter is upon us and the children are off school, if you’re looking for a family day out in Chester then here are a few ideas to keep the kids - and not forgetting the adults – entertained! If you’re looking for a cheap day out why not head over to DEWA Roman Experience, located just off Bridge Street behind us here at Breakout, you can expect to learn all about the ins and outs of life as a Roman Centurion. You can get hands on with various pieces of Roman clothing and equipment and view genuine artefacts which…

Valentines Day

09/02/2018 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Love is in the air ! Which can only mean that Valentines day is just around the corner, so now is the time to start searching for things to do with your significant other! Breakout Chester is the perfect place for you this Valentines day, there is no better way to spend your time than by testing your wits working together against the clock. Being locked in a room for sixty minutes, solving what you can in order to escape is definitely the way to spend a date. With a wide array of different themes…

Excalibur awaits . . .

07/11/2017 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

After months of development our new room Excalibur is opening on Friday the 10th of November 2017! It will be our first original room at Breakout Chester and is not available at any of our other sites. The staff who have played the test games so far have loved it so we can't wait for it to open to the public. The room will unleash the knights within us.... "You and your fellow knights have been kidnapped from Camelot and are being held captive in a tower whilst the intruders allege to be you. You’ll need to find a way…

Breakout's next Charity Day is Thursday 30th March 2017

15/03/2017 | By Breakout Manchester | Category News

It’s that time of year again where Breakout try to pay back to the community. The two charity days we hold each year are really important to Breakout and who we are, because we’re aware we wouldn’t be here without the people of the cities we’re based in. We held our first charity day in April 2015 at our flagship Manchester branch and each time we’ve done one since it’s got bigger and bigger, and now involves the sales of all of our rooms becoming charitable donations and a way of getting local charities actively involved in what we do.…

Top Tips for Breaking Out of Escape Rooms

11/02/2017 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

Escape rooms are sweeping the nation and becoming an increasingly popular activity. People willingly lock themselves in rooms for 60 minutes, and set themselves the task of solving all the clues and puzzles to escape in the given time frame. Some people manage it and some people don’t, but what are the top tips for breaking out? 1. Carefully Selecting Your Team Members An integral part of escaping, you have to choose your team before you enter the room based on their individual strengths. You need someone who is good with words for the riddles, numbers for the maths puzzles,…

Popular Breakout Cardiff room “Disturbed” comes to Chester

18/01/2017 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

The popular room “Disturbed” is set to open in Chester on Friday the 27th January. With Vacancy, Wanted and Identify having come from the Manchester site, our next additions will be courtesy of our Welsh counterparts over in Cardiff and offers something for the thrill seekers amongst us. As the name may suggest, the theme to the room is one of a more unnerving nature…. “Your colleague, and friend, PC Richards has been missing for over a week. His last known location is an old abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town which he had gone to investigate one…

Why not lock up a loved one this Christmas?

07/12/2016 | By Breakout Manchester | Category News

Stuck for Christmas present ideas? Why not try Breakout! Christmas is fast approaching, and everyone knows at least one person who is difficult to buy gifts for. Whether you're sick of buying soap, candles and socks, a game at Breakout can be a great alternative present. Our games are the perfect gift for that fussy friend or family member - we lock them in a room for an hour and test their brain power with our puzzles, riddles and clues to see if they can escape. It's much more exciting than yet another rainy-day boardgame, with the bonus of our…

We are Breakout Chester

26/11/2016 | By Breakout Chester | Category News

We are Breakout Chester, we are a live room escape game situated in the heart of Chester. We challenge members of the public to be locked in one of our puzzle rooms for 60 minutes while they attempt to escape. With the clock ticking down rapidly the challengers search franticly to find clues and solve puzzles to hopefully piece together all the elements they need to Breakout. Opening to the public on November 11th 2016 we launched with just our Vacancy room in which players raced to escape the room before the serial killer motel manager returns and you are…