Escape Rooms in Zagreb
You do not stop playing when you get older, but you grow old when you stop playing – right? Therefore, there should exist adult playgrounds. And there are a lot of them in form of escape rooms all over the world, including Zagreb. It is the cult computer game that now becomes a real one – ultimate 5D experience. The themes of the games vary, but they are all based on discovering and unlocking secret items and clues to decipher the codes, discovering the passwords, solving puzzles and riddles in order to reach the ultimate goal – escaping the room. Escape rooms are a great way to spend time with your friends, family or co-workers in a fun and educational way while increasing cognitive skills, improving creativity and encouraging team spirit.
Below is a list of escape rooms in Zagreb, in no particular order. Each one has its specificities and different themes and levels of difficulty, but basic rules vary only a little bit: two to eight players, in 60 to 80 minutes finding your way out of the room! Prices are approximate as well, and they largely depend on the number of people – the range is from 70 to 250 kuna per person. Therefore, it is best to gather a bigger group of people and step into the fun and challenging adventure.
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Exit Games
I will start this overview with, as they said, the most challenging Croatian escape room. One is Teslas Legacy, inspired by ingenious mind of the famous Croatian scientist Nikola Tesla where strange noises and lights, weird contraptions and fun gadgets will both guide and distract you on your way to solving a problem. Other is Countess of Petrinjska Street, inspired by the Croatian very first murder mystery novel where an authentic setting creates a very distinct atmosphere that will take you on an emotional ride while solving a mystery.
Enigmarium Escape Room
Here is another one that is incorporated into the local history. This game will take you back to the times when the people of Zagreb believed in witches. Life and destiny of Barica, a woman that inspired famous writer Marija Jurić Zagorka to write her renowned cycle of novels about the Witch of Grič, will be in your hands!
Portal Escape
Portal Escape offers three completely diverse options. Choose from the one inspired by intriguing Zagreb's history and legends and step into Black Queen Castle to solving classic Dr Malaver cubes that are ultimate mind test or experiencing how it feels to be a gangster in Don Carlos Room.
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Escape Room Arena
This one has the most options when it comes to choosing a theme. There are four options – The Office of John Moore, a famous private detective, Mind Crime based on inception, The Lab of Dr Lev Pasted, mysterious Romanian geneticist and biologist, and The Secret Agent Room inspired by James Bond series. Also, they announced the fifth one – The Museum Robbery.
Room Escape Zagreb by Fox in a Box
Last but not the least, these escape rooms pride themselves as the best ones in Zagreb according to Tripadvisor. Get into a Zombie Lab or a Military Bunker that will give you chills or try classic Bank Robbery.
So many options… But it doesn't matter which one you choose, just play. Because you don't want to grow old, right? So, let the games begin! ;)
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Author: Andela Ivcevic