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We are Breakout Chester

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…
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Top Tips for Breaking Out of Escape Rooms

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,…
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Valentines Day

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…
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Easter things to do in Chester

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…
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Mother's Day at Breakout Chester

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…
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An interview with the Breakout Chester owners

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…
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The Ultimate Christmas Party Team Building Experience

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

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…
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Merry Christmas from Breakout Chester!

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…
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