In search of the crossguard

The quest is easy and pleasant, but one password puzzle made us break a sweat. A special delight is the thoughtful separation of the decor into purely atmospheric pieces and elements you can interact with—it makes you want to touch everything. A large group may find there aren’t enough concurrent tasks, but lore knowledge isn’t required.

We went as an all-adult group and realized this escape room shines more as a family adventure. The set design is gorgeous, some mechanics are refreshingly nonstandard, but a few puzzles can be brute-forced, and it’s not always clear when a trigger has fired. Only a few tasks are available at once, so we spent some time waiting around, and one important prop malfunctioned right before our slot. Ove... Expand

My 10-year-old son loved it—not scary and very magical. The hints were given gently, without spoilers, and the ending was clear. We’ll come back for the other locations.

From the very first step, everything feels meticulous and heartfelt: the details are well thought out, and the excitement builds from room to room. Probably the best in its genre in the city; we’re looking forward to new locations.

Very atmospheric and beautiful—it felt like we stepped into a world of magic. The puzzles are logical, the music fits, and the host helped subtly and right on time. We left satisfied and with photos.

The atmosphere is like in a movie; the details and equipment are thought out to the smallest detail, and the music hooks you. The tasks aren’t confusing, though we did trip up a couple of times. Adults will enjoy it too — I can confidently recommend it.

Nice family-friendly format: beautiful, logical, and cozy. One small mechanism didn’t work for us, and it was also unusual that the answer had to be shouted by the whole team. The operator was wonderful and helped us sort things out without any pressure.

We went as a group of four adults. The immersion is strong, but there aren’t many puzzles open at the same time, so two of us were periodically bored. Still, I recommend it for the atmosphere and the neat mechanisms.

I liked the mechanics without the usual padlock clichés and the pleasant delivery of hints. Some tasks require attentiveness, and a couple call for dexterity, which is invigorating. Excellent organization.

I went with three children of different ages, and each found something to do. There are several locations; everything is beautiful and well thought out, with tasks for all levels. A wonderful immersion into magic.

The tasks are linked into a single chain; we completed them very quickly, which showed us to be experienced players. For those unfamiliar with the Potterverse, it can be a bit harder to navigate in places, but overall everything is clear.

You don’t have to be a Harry Potter fan to enjoy it. No rusty locks—magnets and electronics instead; everything is smooth and vivid. The magical atmosphere greets you from the moment you step inside.

The escape room was great, but it felt a bit short — we finished in under an hour. In one spot the audio was too quiet; we could barely make it out. Otherwise, everything was awesome — the ambience was spot on.

The set design was so impressive that we sometimes caught ourselves admiring it instead of solving the puzzles. Against that backdrop, the puzzles could have used a bit more spark, but the overall impression is excellent.

Interesting, but a bit short; it took us a little over forty minutes. The talking painting’s voice-over was quiet, so we had to really listen. Just right for beginners.