Escape room 12+

The Space Academy

Name: The Space Academy
Brand: Locked In
Rating: 4.86 (9 reviews)

4.86

3 - 6 people60 minutesMedium

Get ready to explore the unknown with SASA, a thrilling Scottish space endeavor that's been two years in the making at Port Edgar Marina. Crafted from sturdy Scottish girders and sheet metal, this is your chance to join the SPACE CADETS on their inaugural training mission. Are you daring enough to step up?

NewBeginnersWith childrenLarge groups

Company Locked In

Medium

Not scary

Without actorsActors

EnglishGame language

About the escape room

You will be aware of the huge achievements of NASA. The lesser known Scottish project, SASA, has been under development for 2 years. Built at Port Edgar Marina from sheet metal and Scottish girders. SPACE CADETS form an orderly queue, we are ready to blast off on our first training mission. Will you be brave enough to volunteer?

Brief assessment

Navigator AI

Come for the space-school vibes, stay for the clever, fair puzzles and the cheeky host energy. It’s polished, techy, and fun without the scare factor.

4.86

9 reviews

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AI Overview

AIPlayers rave about the theming and the playful SASA training-mission angle. Hosts are consistently praised for being friendly, funny, and welcoming. Puzzles are logical with a mostly non-linear flow, though a few sections turn linear. Four players seems ideal; two is possible but tight, and bigger groups may feel cramped.

WeaknessesOccasional linear stretches can bottleneck a team. The room can feel snug with more than four people. Few other complaints surface.

StrengthsImmersive set design with a witty Scottish space twist and some neat tech. Staff bring great humor and warmth. Teamwork actually matters and feels rewarding.

SecurityNo reports of hazards, and staff stay close and attentive. It’s even dog friendly, complete with a pup leaderboard noted by guests.

Level of fearNot scary and fine for families or teens. More sense of adventure than tension.

Actors' gameGame masters are upbeat, supportive, and quick with a joke, setting an easygoing tone. Interaction enhances the run without breaking immersion.

Quality of riddlesFair, varied, and readable puzzles with a couple of novel mechanics and tech touches. Flow leans non-linear but switches to linear at times, nudging teamwork and comms. Difficulty spreads nicely so everyone can chip in.

PlotYou’re space cadets in Scotland’s tongue-in-cheek SASA program on a first training mission. Light story beats connect tasks without getting in the way.

Difficulty levelComfortable mid-level challenge; enthusiasts will enjoy the variety, newcomers may lean on a hint or two. Two players can squeak by, but four is the sweet spot.

Reviews

Jess P.

Beginner

Such a fun run from start to finish. The game master was welcoming and amped us up right away, and while the room was challenging we scraped out with just two of us. Four would be ideal, more might feel cramped, and the venue is even dog friendly with a cute canine leaderboard.

27.01.2025

Maya C.

Beginner

Top-notch theming and build, with puzzles that make sense and hit a nice spread of difficulty. Even with a non-linear layout the solves chained together smoothly. The team here is super friendly, up for a laugh, and makes you feel at home.

13.07.2025

Lena✨

Beginner

Brought two kids and they were buzzing—zero scares, just spacey fun. The tech bits landed, and staff were absolute stars. Bonus points for the dog-friendly angle; our pup got celebrity treatment in the lobby.

26.08.2025

Kara J.

Beginner

Great set and a cool mission vibe, but our group of five felt a bit packed in places. Puzzles were smart and fair, just a couple choke points when it got linear. I’d say four is perfect.

08.09.2025

alex_89

Beginner

Loved the SASA spin and the clean, logical puzzle design. Our host was hilarious and kept the buzz up from briefing to final lock. Flow felt natural and we never hit a dead end. Would happily play again.

01.07.2025

TommyB

Beginner

Our host kept cracking jokes, the backstory was a blast, and there were a couple of smart mechanics plus fresh-feeling puzzles that made it a joy to play.

21.06.2025

Ben W.

Beginner

Team was lovely and the room looks sharp, but it leaned more logic/tech than searching, which isn’t my sweet spot. Still, every puzzle made sense and clued well. Good for communicators.

30.07.2025

ParentOfTeens

Beginner

We went in as a family of five with three teens, and I’d recommend four people ideally, though fewer could manage. The theming landed and it pushed us to communicate like a proper team. Techy in a good way and occasionally quite linear, and we each came out with different favorite moments.

12.06.2025

Sam R.

Beginner

Nice mix of logic and gadgets, with a couple of clever twists I hadn’t seen before. One sequence funneled us into a single track and slowed the team. Still a solid, satisfying clear.

16.10.2025