Minotaur
Escape game 18+

Minotaur

4.71
2 - 6 people60 minutesDifficult
Your companion has disappeared after a pub crawl. He was last seen at the "Minotaur" bar. Can you find him?
ProfiProfiLarge companyHorror

Difficult
A bit scary
Without actorsActors
РусскийGame language
About the escape room

You and your friends went on a trip. In one provincial town, your friend decided to have some fun and hit the pubs. But by morning he had not returned. Seriously worried for your friend, you went searching for him, which led you to a cozy bar with a strange name "Minotaur". This is where your friend was last seen...

Important information and features of the escape room

Требуется предоплата на ночные сеансы (22:20, 23:55) в размере 500 рублей.

AI
Brief assessment
from Navigator AI
Minotaur is a large, very atmospheric no-contact horror: lots of rooms, unexpected transitions, powerful music, and an actor who appears exactly when you don't expect it. A good balance of adrenaline and logical tasks — both for newcomers and those who've seen plenty of quests.

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Location

остановка «Улица Луначарского»
Wifi
Wardrobe

Overview of artificial intelligence

AIMost praise the bar's atmosphere, lighting and sound, the unusual movement mechanics, and the actor's work keeping tension without physical contact. The difficulty feels above average, especially the starting room — many linger there the longest. It's scary from the element of surprise and constant pursuit, but some expected more horror or a more cohesive finale. Criticism includes loud music, stuffiness, occasional technical hiccups, and bruises from active transitions, while the staff flexibly adjusts the fear level and helps on request.
WeaknessesThe start often feels chaotic — unclear where to begin in the first room. Sometimes people complain about a crumpled ending, loud music, stuffiness, and a somewhat simple actor costume. Because of crawling, bruises are possible, and some want more contact and more story.
StrengthsSetting and well-thought-out location with lots of rooms and passages, strong music and lighting. Puzzles are mostly logical, and hints are unobtrusive — on request. The staff is responsive, and you can regulate the degree of intensity.
SecurityYou'll have to climb and crawl a lot, there are tight places and even 'transport' — wear something comfortable. You can get bruises, but they brief you thoroughly beforehand, the venue is clean, the fear level is adjustable; sometimes people complain about stuffiness and loudness.
Level of fearA no-contact horror with sudden appearances and constant pressure — from moderately scary to very, depending on the team. Not for small children or those with pronounced claustrophobia; the impressionable should warn the administrator and lower the fear level.
Actors' gameThe actor is most often a strong side: appears unexpectedly, keeps the pace, doesn't touch players, but creates a sense of chase. Occasionally the costume is criticized and the 'comes-and-goes' without developing the scene.
Quality of riddlesPuzzles are varied: from simple to hard, mostly logical, but under pressure and music it's harder to think. There aren't too many, but they're woven into the process, and the first room can become a bottleneck. Hints — only on request.
PlotYou are looking for a missing friend, the trail leads to the Minotaur bar, where coziness quickly turns into a dangerous labyrinth. The story is revealed through locations and tasks, without extra spoilers.
Difficulty levelOptimal to go as three to five: enough brains without too much fuss. Newcomers will be helped by a calm start and hints; experienced players will appreciate the nonstandard transitions and dynamics, though strong teams may finish quickly.

Reviews

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Екатерина Л.
Beginner
5
Minotaur stands out from the usual horror rooms: it doesn’t just scare you, it makes you think. The puzzles are well-designed and logical, the no-contact actor keeps you on edge, and the sets, lighting, and sound are a treat. The staff flexibly adjusts the level of fear; hints are only given on request. We didn’t make it in time, and they calmly let us finish. For us, this is one of Lokap’s strong
русский
09.11.2025
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Марьяша Новикова
Beginner
5
At first it’s a cozy bar with music—you relax and work through puzzles—but then it suddenly hits you: it’s a full-on adrenaline ride. There were six of us, and even as a group it was tough: sudden appearances, tight crawl spaces, and a constant sense that a predator was nearby. We had to step out a couple of times to catch our breath, but overall—it’s a powerful experience.
русский
25.09.2025
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anna_quest
Beginner
5
The first room really put us on pause — we had to ask for a hint, since the operator doesn’t push them on you. After that, there were cool transitions, lots of rooms, and a good pace. The actor is non-contact; I’d have preferred it rougher, but it was still scary. Special thanks to the administrator for a calm and friendly welcome.
русский
17.11.2025
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Егор Медведев
Beginner
5
Very atmospheric escape room: the lighting, sound, and transitions all work to build tension. The actor appeared right on cue, with no contact, yet we consistently got goosebumps. Some puzzles are tough but fair, and the hints were given unobtrusively. We had an excellent hour.
русский
26.12.2025
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Nika
Beginner
5
This is one of those quests where everything is polished: musical energy, details, transitions, cleanliness, and safety. Lots of moving around and a great actor who keeps their distance yet presses with their presence. Thanks to the operator—they helped me reach the end when I felt like giving up.
русский
05.10.2025
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Георгий М.
Beginner
5
The quest is packed with activities and team challenges, with plenty of locations, so there’s no time to get bored. It’s not as “top‑scary” as the ratings suggest—focus on the atmosphere and the mechanics and you’ll have an 8–9 out of 10 experience. Especially good for beginners.
русский
31.07.2025
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Саша В.
Beginner
2
Honestly, we expected to be more scared. The pre-game story was told rather half-heartedly, the music in the first zone gets you pumped more than it scares, and the actor didn’t make much of an impression. On the plus side, the puzzles are challenging and original, though the crawling left bruises. I’d recommend it for beginners and a small group.
русский
28.07.2025
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Ирина Z.
Beginner
4
Overall, we're satisfied: the ambience fits the theme, the music and lighting work well, and the actor scares without physical contact. We'd like more puzzles — it feels like there are about a dozen, but there's still enough to think about. There's a lot of crawling and climbing; we bumped into things a couple of times, but the administrator is tactful and doesn't push hints.
русский
30.07.2025
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Роман П.
Beginner
2
For us, the escape room ended up being rather dull: the locks malfunctioned a couple of times, and the finale felt muddled. An actor in regular clothes with a mask doesn’t create the needed immersion — not scary at all. We left feeling like there was no real climax.
русский
28.06.2025
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Виктория
Beginner
5
We've done many horror escape rooms, and this one stood out for its balance: plenty of rooms, puzzles that aren't dumb, and an actor who appears unexpectedly at just the right moments. Ksenia at the front desk is a gem; the welcome and support were on point. Highly recommend.
русский
10.05.2025
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Петя Киселёв
Beginner
4
The start felt chaotic—we couldn’t figure out what to tackle for a long time, and the music was blaring way too loud. After that, though, it got dynamic, with unexpected passages and a good adrenaline rush. Overall we’re satisfied, but I’d make the beginning clearer.
русский
18.09.2025
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Ростик Васнецов
Beginner
5
Better to go with a small team — it's scarier that way, and everyone gets tasks to do. The operator doesn’t dish out hints unless you ask, and that’s great. We came out tired and happy.
русский
19.07.2025
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Maxim.S
Beginner
4
There were four of us, and the 40–45 minutes flew by. I liked the “transport” idea and the element of surprise, but there wasn’t enough interaction with the actor — we wanted more. Otherwise, it keeps you engaged, especially at the beginning.
русский
03.03.2025
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Надин Зимина
Beginner
5
Lots of rooms, with some very unusual transitions — we even “rode” at one point. Our knees remembered the quest for another day, but it’s worth it. The actor kept us on our toes without being rude. I recommend wearing something comfortable.
русский
13.02.2025
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Алина Т.
Beginner
4
The atmosphere is excellent, the actor is considerate, yet the sense of presence is there. I wouldn’t say it’s the scariest horror, but the tension never let up. I liked the technical puzzles.
русский
02.04.2025

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