Paradox Parlours - Guildford

Paradox Parlours - Guildford

Paradox Parlours - Guildford
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Wednesday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Come enjoy an immersive escape room experience - perfect for teams of 2-6 people. Use your combined brainpower and enthusiasm to find clues, solve puzzles, and save the day! Whether you want to embody the detective you always knew you were, rescue the world from a rogue A.I., or save a DJ's career at a radio station, you'll be sure to enjoy Paradox Parlours' Guildford venue.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • tasia23m
    Farnham, United Kingdom1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun
    We went to the escape room to celebrate my daughter's 13 th birthday. We were doing "Case of missing gun". The girls (5 of them) have enjoyed it and have had really good fun! The host was very good too. I totally recommend this activity.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written March 27, 2023
  • Lisa G
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great fun
    Had so much fun doing the Venus escape room lots to think about but got some useful hints and we were buzzing when we completed it. Staff really welcoming and friendly and helpful instructions before we got started especially as it was my first attempt at an escape room. Going to book for recording studio next!
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 2, 2023
  • HappyWanderer89
    Guildford, United Kingdom17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun activity with friends
    What a great experience. I had never done an escape room before but I’ll certainly be back. We investigated The Case of the Missing Gun and the room was really well constructed, the clues were very clever and entertaining and our host, Amber, was great at feeding us a hint whenever we had lost the trail. We all enjoyed ourselves and it was a lovely thing to do with friends but I am now looking forward to trying one with family as I know that our grandchildren would love it too.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 12, 2023
  • Matt G
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great social event
    great experience, our games master anika was amazing made it personalised and fun. The room was very well put together with exciting and new puzzles throughout. Would recommend to anyone looking for an escape room!!
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled on business
    Written April 25, 2023
  • Char15M
    31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing time in the Venus room!!
    We had the absolute best time in Venus with our excellent host Hugh - easily the most funny escape room we have done and a variety of clever puzzles. Look forward to coming again for another room! We have now done 3 rooms with Paradox Parlours and would highly recommend :-)
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 7, 2023
  • worldcitizen
    89 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The staff makes the difference!
    This was our second time here and for a web glitch we ended up booked in the same escape room as last time. They let us play, not to disappoint the children along, but issued a free voucher for next booking: I could not have asked for any better customer service! The rooms are quite complicated, but the staff gives as many clue as you ask for, so players, especially children, leave happy. Sofie was the sweetest host and made it a great experience: we did several escapes also in other Countries and she is one of the friendliest and most professional we ever had. These rooms are probably best from young adults age up and a little expensive, but a positive experience that we will do again. If they add easier rooms for preteens players and offer family packages prices … it will be a sure hit in the area.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written May 28, 2023
  • ivory200
    Bristol, United Kingdom19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Summer fun
    First time at an escape room, a really fun intro! Lots of clever puzzles to solve. Friendly host. Room was pleasant and airy, and we weren’t locked in which I was pleased about. Thank you!
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 29, 2023
  • noodlesausage
    Haslemere, United Kingdom132 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really good fun
    Went here on a Saturday afternoon in June 2023 to do the Case of the Missing Gun. Friendly staff met us and took us to the room on time. Informative and useful pre-talk from the very helpful Amber Lily. Wasn’t sure what to expect but ended up have the best time. Really cleverly thought out and cryptic clues. Loved the way it made you all think and communicate to get through the clues. We will definitely return and try the other rooms. It really is a great way to spend an hour one afternoon and cannot recommend enough.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written June 11, 2023
  • LJH
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    AMAZING
    We attended as part of an away day- only a team of 5. We weren't sure what to expect. The team were extremely friendly and gave us some top tips. Soooooooooooooo much fun! We all came out beaming we laughed so much during the 1 hour investigation. Some really tricky puzzles but it was a blast. We will all be back.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled on business
    Written June 12, 2023
  • Tracey D
    Fleet, United Kingdom5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely fantastic
    We did The case of the missing gun. Fantastic from start to finish. We all absolutely loved it and was great working as a team together. Would highly recommend it to anyone, our lovely lady who hosted us was brilliant too. So well done, we’d never done an escape room before but can’t wait to do another. Brilliant time had by all.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written June 18, 2023
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Mark J
Aldershot, UK6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Family
As escape room virgins we were not sure what to expect, but can say we are truly converted.
COVID first, they have taken this seriously and we felt safe in this strange time (distancing, good cleanliness, hand gel, masks).
Our host Pete was amazing and gave us a warm welcome and talked us through proceedings and what was expected with real passion.
The room was really authentic (20s private detective office) and the puzzles were challenging but not outrageously complicated. With two teens it was great to see the family talking and working together with a few laughs along the way.
Highly recommend this, we’ll be back for ‘Venus’.
Written August 30, 2020
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Thanks for taking the time to write your brilliant review. As hosts we all delight in indoctrinating new players into the world of escape rooms and I am glad to hear that Pete's warm welcome and passion helped to make your experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon to take on Venus for the fate of the world!
Written September 4, 2020
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TL123
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Booked both rooms, split the family in two and had an absolute blast!

The staff are wonderful and are the best of many good things about these rooms. They manage to be infectiously enthusiastic without going over the top - all while giving you essential information about the room and general safety. These guys must have to give the same briefings every day and yet they never come across as bored or disinterested at any point. Plus, when we completed our rooms, they seemed genuinely pleased we achieved the goal - not a hint of the ‘oh great, now I have to reset the room again’ sentiment I’ve had at other escape rooms.

The rooms themselves are tricky to talk about without giving anything away. Though I will say they are some of the best I’ve played with a perfect mix of difficult puzzles and straight forward tasks. Both are very different from each other too. So our plan is to all come back next year and swap over who does what.

Already looking forward to it!
Written April 2, 2020
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How brilliant to return from lockdown and read your fantastic review. I am really pleased to hear that you and your family had a blast competing against one another. We agree that our hosts and the most enthusiastic around. They do give out the same information to every team, but the joy of our job is that no team is the same, so there is never the chance to become disinterested. Now that we are back up and running we look forward to your return to swap rooms. And keep an eye out for our new rooms coming soon!
Written August 22, 2020
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themonkey2016
Greater London, United Kingdom5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
This is a smaller escape room than previous others we have played, but don't let that fool you- the clues in here are fiendish.
Our host greeted us at the door with a very warm welcome and excellently set the theme and explained what was required.
We were a family of four, with two teenagers and two adults, and the Venus game was brilliant. We managed to escape with about 5mins to spare, (but this was our fifth game in the past year). Being a new venue for us, it took the first 5-10mins to understand what was expected in here, and even once we got going it wasn't easy. To add to the clues, our host The Venus AI computer kept trying to distract us, which didn't help!
I understand they have another room as well in Guildford and further games soon to open in Dorking, so we will return.
Written August 16, 2020
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Congratulations on saving the world! And thank you for being one of our first post-lockdown teams. I am delighted to hear that you and your family had a fiendishly brilliant time and that Izzi helped to make your experience with her warm welcome and story telling. We certainly look forward to welcoming you back to play again in Guildford (and Dorking soon) to try your hand at our other rooms.
Written August 22, 2020
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Antony C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
We booked the case of the missing gun for our daughters 13th birthday as a family event and it was excellent! Having never done an escape room before I was really impressed with how Paradox Parlours managed to get just the right balance to make the game difficult enough to tax us all, yet doable. We did solve the case in the time we had but there was just the right amount of tension without feeling rushed and we always knew we had the Clue button if we needed to use it. Thoroughly recommend it others, and as a guide, our kids were 13, 15 and 18. Jess, our host was also excellent, making us welcome and settling us into the game as well as keeping an eye on us throughout. All in all and great experience and we'll be back!
Written January 10, 2022
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Thank you for your excellent review, we are so glad that playing 'The Case Of The Missing Gun' was such a fabulous way to celebrate your daughters 13th birthday as a family. Our co-founders, Tom and Steven, put lots of thought into ensuring the games are hard enough to be satisfying, but not too tricky to be impossible, so it is brilliant to hear that they pitched the level perfectly for you and your team. We agree Jess is a fabulous host, and we are very proud to have her in our team. We look forward to welcoming you back to take on our other challenges at both our Guildford and Dorking venues!
Written January 12, 2022
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Alex G
Lightwater, UK75 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
We did the The Case Of The Missing Gun with a group of 10-12 year olds and 2 adults. Thoroughly enjoyable experience. The facilities were decent, our guide was super friendly and the clues were sent through in sufficient volume that we could complete the room in time. I would recommend at least 1-2 adults if you have kids involved, but most of the puzzles were not too tricky to solve. Thoroughly recommended!
Written March 1, 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, we are thrilled to hear that you and your team thoroughly enjoyed cracking 'The Case Of The Missing Gun'. We take great pride in our wonderful staff, so it is fabulous to hear that your host was super friendly and that their helpful nudges were just right to get you to the finish line just in time. We look forward to welcoming you back to take on our other escape room experience at both our Guildford and Dorking venues!
Written March 3, 2022
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worldcitizen
89 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Family
This was our second time here and for a web glitch we ended up booked in the same escape room as last time. They let us play, not to disappoint the children along, but issued a free voucher for next booking: I could not have asked for any better customer service! The rooms are quite complicated, but the staff gives as many clue as you ask for, so players, especially children, leave happy. Sofie was the sweetest host and made it a great experience: we did several escapes also in other Countries and she is one of the friendliest and most professional we ever had. These rooms are probably best from young adults age up and a little expensive, but a positive experience that we will do again. If they add easier rooms for preteens players and offer family packages prices … it will be a sure hit in the area.
Written May 28, 2023
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Ben G
Hanoi, Vietnam11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Friends
The host was fantastic really played the character well and made it a very immersive and enjoyable experience. The Venus escape room itself was fantastic with a real range of tasks and puzzles to work out, which really catered to our whole group. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone and will definitely be coming back to try the other room.
Written June 27, 2021
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Thanks for your brilliant review. We completely agree that our hosts are the most fantastic around so it's brilliant to hear that your host added to your experience. Our co-founders, Tom and Steven, put huge amount of thought into making sure the puzzles in our rooms have something for everyone so its really brilliant to know that their hard work paid off for you and your team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to play our other rooms in both Guildford and Dorking!
Written July 3, 2021
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caffreycosmo
Hindhead, UK15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
This was our first time trying an escape room and had no idea what to do. The instructor was very good in explaining what it’s about without giving anything away. We also had good tips on how to make the most of the hour and to work together. What I also liked was that we could ask for hints if we needed. Being total novices it was quite difficult to work out what exactly to do with clues we had so the hints helped. What we also appreciated was that they weren’t fixated on time keeping. We were just minutes away from solving it and so we could continue and we solved the puzzle. This was more satisfying for us than having the door closed on us at exactly 60 minutes and never knowing what to do. For our teen daughters it was also important for them to get the result and know where they were going right and wrong. It was good for their confidence and very interesting to see how all of our minds were working to solve the puzzles. We will go back and try their other room.
Written January 3, 2020
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Thank you for your lovely review and it is brilliant to hear that you had great fun. We are very proud of our games host so I am pleased that yours was able to help put you at ease and offer just the right help along the way. We look forward to welcoming you back to play our other room.
Written January 12, 2020
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Emma M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Family
We did the Case of the Missing Gun escape room today for my daughter’s 14th birthday and it was absolutely fabulous. Jamal was our host and he set the story scene brilliantly as well as giving us cryptic clues when needed (and perfectly timed too!)
We loved the story and the way the clues and props all worked together and we will definitely be back for Venus and your new room. Thank you.
Written September 12, 2021
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Thank you for your fabulous review, it is wonderful to hear that playing 'The Case Of The Missing Gun' was such a fun birthday activity for your daughter. We think our hosts are some of the most enthusiastic people around so it is great to hear that Jamal's briefing and clever clueing helped make your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to play our other rooms at both our Guildford and Dorking venues!
Written September 17, 2021
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JBird316
Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks District, Kent, England14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
Having done a few of these before I hoped it would be challenging enough for four of us and it did not disappoint! We did the 'case of the missing gun' and there was a great balance of items to find, things to figure out and physical puzzles to solve; we needed a couple of clues with the final one but otherwise finished in good time. The staff were friendly and didn't interfere until asked. Our young teens were able to get stuck in as well and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely be back :)
Written May 2, 2022
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