The Da Vinci Code

We were greeted warmly, but there are some service issues: no lockers, and the restroom is unkempt. We encountered broken items that cost us time, and one combination lock opened by itself—so we skipped a couple of tasks and threw off the sequence. We’d like this to be fixed.

Very atmospheric: wooden contraptions, warm lighting, music — it really feels like you’re in Leonardo’s workshop. The puzzles are logical, no “magic”; we did it as a family — the kids were involved, the adults too. Zero fear, but tons of emotion. We’ll come again.

The attendant was about fifteen minutes late, and then some noisy renovation started nearby — the atmosphere was ruined. There seemed to be too few puzzles; one of them was a dexterity task and ate up a lot of our time. On top of that, they gave us an extra hint at a moment when we already understood everything. Overall, it ended up rather dull.

We went as beginners and didn’t regret it: the two of us finished it with a couple of hints, and the finale really tied everything together. The 12-year-old kids liked it too—no scary stuff or running around. Recommended for a first try.

Great concept, but it felt stuffy in places and the props looked worn out. A couple of times they gave hints too early, and the microphone was acting up. Otherwise fine, but I’d like a bit more attention to detail.

Experienced player here: the escape room impressed me with its mechanics and nonlinearity. There are lots of locks, and the puzzles’ connection to Da Vinci’s style is tangible. Tip: don’t stall at the beginning—the final tasks require time.

We organized a party for 12-year-old kids; there were eight of them. Some really loved it, others were neutral, but later they all discussed it passionately — so it clearly made an impression. The room smelled musty; maybe that was intentional, but it wasn’t pleasant for everyone. Overall, a solid four out of five; I recommend it.

Expected more: about seven puzzles overall, and the ball-in-the-maze section took half an hour and wasn’t particularly enjoyable. We liked the numbers puzzle in the first room, but the one with symbols left us in the dark. In the finale it feels like there’s only one person running things, and the ending is on the weak side. Fine for beginners; so-so for experienced players.

I enjoyed it—especially the maze, which got the nerves going, even if it ate up a fair bit of time. The ambience was pleasant, and the hints were on point. Overall, a solid logic-based escape room, suitable even for beginners.

We played as a team of four: the puzzles aren’t easy but they’re logical, especially toward the end—there are a couple of tough riddles. The key is not to waste time at the start. We liked the atmosphere and the attentive staff; the quest is definitely worth attention.

We chose a non-scary quest and got the theme right, but the condition let us down: lots of wear and tear and some things didn’t work. The restroom and waiting area are very modest and need improvement. On the bright side, administrator Ekaterina did a great job—she guided us clearly and was friendly.

This is my eleventh escape room. The idea is good, the setting is pleasant, but one puzzle was clearly buggy: we tried everything, wasted a lot of time, and the staff never showed us a working solution. Not scary but atmospheric—it still left a bitter aftertaste.

A bit boring in places: there weren’t that many puzzles, and we got stuck on one maze for a good chunk of time; in the end, they guided us past it. There was also a task with rearranging the “pieces” that didn’t inspire. We wanted more variety.

Our first—and apparently last—escape room: seven of us came and finished in half an hour. The props are badly worn; some items literally fall apart in your hands. Didn’t enjoy it.

I’ve rarely seen this: they didn’t leave the key in the designated location, and we couldn’t proceed until someone intervened. Very upsetting, because we were all set to go.