The Signal
Escape game 12+

The Signal

4.88
2 - 6 people60 minutesAverage
Follow a distress signal to an eerie military bunker. The truth isn't as it seems. Will you work as a team, unravel the mysteries, and escape? The truth is in there…
BeginnersWith childrenBeginnersBeginnersLarge company

Average
Not scary
Without actorsActors
EnglishGame language
About the escape room

Following reports of strange lights in the skies over Derbyshire, your team intercepts a distress signal, which leads you to an abandoned military bunker. Once the door closes behind you, you quickly realise the signal was not all that it seemed, the bunker was not abandoned and you are not alone. Work together as a team to solve the puzzles and escape. The truth is in there…

AI
Brief assessment
from Navigator AI
A tense, team-first bunker mystery with a clever twist and hosts who genuinely look after you. Go for the fair puzzles, the story beats, and that endgame adrenaline rush.

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Location

0757 2542451
Paid Parking
Wifi
Wardrobe

Overview of artificial intelligence

AIPlayers consistently praise the welcoming, hands-on hosts and well-timed hints. Difficulty lands differently by group: families often find it on the easier side, while first‑timers still feel challenged but capable. Puzzles and props are called decent and on-theme. The ending stands out thanks to a twist or a player choice.
WeaknessesOne review notes it can feel quite easy, especially for families or seasoned players. Otherwise, few complaints surface in the feedback.
StrengthsFriendly, attentive game masters who personalize the experience and nudge just enough. Solid, fair puzzles with a coherent theme and a memorable finale. Good fun for mixed groups and celebrations.
SecurityClear briefings and close monitoring keep teams comfortable from start to finish. Families report feeling looked after throughout the game.
Level of fearMore suspenseful than scary, with an eerie bunker vibe but no heavy horror. Kids enjoyed it, so it reads as family-friendly tension rather than frights.
Actors' gameHosts get big props for being brilliant, friendly, and responsive, adding personal touches for birthdays and anniversaries. Interaction comes through timely hints and attentive monitoring rather than in-room actor scares.
Quality of riddlesDescribed as decent, fair, and varied with props that support the bunker theme. Clues arrive at the right moments, and the final choice adds a neat twist. Nothing felt unfair or random in the comments.
PlotYou trace a mysterious signal into a not‑so‑abandoned bunker and uncover what’s really going on. The narrative pays off with a clever twist without heavy exposition.
Difficulty levelBeginner-friendly, yet engaging enough that first‑timers still break a sweat and often finish late in the hour. Experienced teams may breeze through parts unless they limit hints.

Reviews

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Sophie & Dan
Beginner
5
Our first escape room and it was tougher than expected, but we laughed the whole way through. The host timed the hints perfectly and we escaped with about a minute left. A standout anniversary night—Utopia next!
30.12.2025
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alex_89
Beginner
5
Great tension, smart puzzles, and our GM kept the nudges perfectly timed. We slid out with seconds to spare and were buzzing all the way home.
16.08.2025
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Ian from Derby
Beginner
5
Took the kids (11 and 13) and they had a blast. Creepy bunker vibes without being too scary, and the hint system was spot on. Would happily do another room here.
26.12.2025
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Guest
Beginner
4
Immersive set, friendly welcome, and a smooth puzzle curve. I wanted one more multi-step challenge, but the finale sold it for me.
23.06.2025
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Emily R.
Beginner
4
Great with kids—they loved it. It leans easy, but the twist at the end landed perfectly for us.
15.04.2025
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Nate P.
Beginner
4
Solid room with fair puzzles and fitting props, and the bunker vibe works. The final choice is a cool touch.
30.06.2025

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