Enigma Rooms Pontefract: Escape From Oz

Good room, with logical puzzles. Overall a fun game. 

This game looks amazing and I’d recommend. 

But 90% of the puzzles involved reading and just following instructions which very quickly became a slog. Would prefer to solve things myself, rather than just be told what to do. 

And for a game named Escape From Oz, you spend a very long time, not actually in Oz. 

Nonetheless the game had some very nice set design and creative elements I’ve not seen before. 

Enjoyable room with some great set pieces and tech elements. Bit too much reading in parts and the cover host was poor. 

Right from the start, Chris, our Games Master, made the experience exceptional. He was incredibly friendly and chatty, instantly putting us at ease and getting us excited for the adventure ahead. His enthusiasm and knowledge about escape rooms were great, and he had a knack for making everyone feel welcome.

The escape room itself was something out of a dream. The detail in the design was astonishing—you could tell that significant resources were invested in creating this immersive experience. Every prop, every puzzle, and every inch of the room was carefully crafted to transport you into the magical world of Oz. It felt like stepping into the movie, with surprises and thematic elements that kept us captivated from start to finish.

The puzzles were challenging but fair, with a great mix of logic, observation, and teamwork required to solve them. We appreciated that the room was designed to be enjoyed by both experienced escapers and those new to escape rooms. The balance between solving puzzles and immersing yourself in the storyline was perfect, creating an experience that was as much about the journey as it was about escaping.

Chris was attentive and supportive throughout the experience, offering just the right amount of guidance when needed without giving too much away. It was clear that he genuinely enjoys his role, and his positive energy added to the overall fun of the escape room.

We highly recommend this Wizard of Oz-themed escape room at Enigma. It's one of the best we've ever done, and we're already planning our next visit to Enigma. If you're looking for an escape room that will leave you talking about it for days, this is the one!

Beautifully themed room let down by simplistic puzzles although this may be a product of the family-friendly nature of the room. Worth ticking off if you happen to be in the area.