Escape room 12+
Mr Copplestone's Curiosity Shoppe
4.94
2 - 10 people60 minutesAbove average
Company Escape Quest United Kingdom
Above average
Not scary
Without actorsActors
EnglishGame language
Escape room awards
Finalist (2025)TERPECA
Finalist (2024)TERPECA
#45 - Top Rooms (2023)TERPECA
Best of Morty (2022)Morty
#47 - Top Rooms (2022)TERPECA
About the escape room
Help the Professor find his missing crystals
Mr Copplestone aka “The Professor” is an inventor. His greatest invention is the world’s first time machine, built so he could travel through space and time to find interesting objects and life saving potions to sell in his curiosity shoppe.
The time machine is powered by Time Echo Crystals, these crystals are rare and only a small quantity exist in the world. Without them the time machine won't work.
Such a precious commodity must be stored & guarded carefully to ensure the future of time travel can continue. There's just one problem with that - Mr Copplestone!
He may be a genius, but he's the most forgetful man you could ever meet. This morning when he opened his box of Time Echo Crystals he found only one left inside, where could he have put them?
Mr Copplestone and his wife Margaret live on Chapel Street in the year 1873. We can't rely on Mr Copplestone finding the missing crystals alone so if you're brave enough to jump into his time machine and use the last remaining crystal we have to head to 1873 you could save the future of time travel.
. However the time entry vortex is weak and can only stay open for one hour, get back inside before it closes and bring any crystals you find with you so we can keep them safe back in the future ready for our next time travelling adventure.
AI
Brief assessment
Navigator AIStep onto a Victorian street and race to gather Time Echo Crystals for a delightfully forgetful inventor. Big, non‑linear, lock-forward puzzling meets gorgeous theming and warm hosting, making an hour fly by.
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AI Overview
AIPlayers rave about the immersive set that feels like a real street with multiple shopfronts and a cohesive ChapelGate storyline. The game is collection-based with an early win condition, then optional bonus puzzling that lets you play for the full hour. Puzzles are mostly padlock-driven, clearly signposted, and non-linear, which suits larger groups and keeps everyone busy. A few note mixed feelings about the “escape threshold” and wish for more tech, but praise the hosts and replay potential due to rotation.
WeaknessesIt leans heavily on padlocks, so tech lovers may want more gadgetry. The mid-game “you can leave now or keep going” structure divides completionists, and not every area unlocks in one visit. Rotation means only one game runs at a time, so there can be a wait for returns.
StrengthsStunning, cinematic set design and theming that surprises the moment the door opens. An absolute ton of fair, well-signposted puzzles with variety and flow, so teams can split and conquer. Consistently praised hosts who keep things smooth without over-hinting.
SecurityStandard briefing and calm supervision throughout were noted, with no reports of stunts or risky elements. The challenge is mental over physical, and exits feel clear and staff-led.
Level of fearNot scary and no horror elements reported, just time pressure and adventure vibes. Suitable for families and kids who like puzzles over frights.
Actors' gameReviews highlight excellent GMs and DMs who are friendly, attentive, and keep the pace fun. Interaction is supportive rather than theatrical, with timely nudges when needed.
Quality of riddlesNon-linear, plentiful, and varied, from searching and logic to audio and observation, with clear signposting and no wild leaps. Mostly lock-based by design, which many found satisfying and tactile. The collection mechanic adds momentum and optional bonus goals after the main objective.
PlotJump to 1873 to help Mr Copplestone track down his missing Time Echo Crystals before the vortex closes. Progress opens more shops and layers of the story while you secure as many crystals as you can.
Difficulty levelIndividual puzzles aren’t brutal, but the sheer volume keeps enthusiasts engaged. Great for beginners and families, while larger teams can spread out; determined duos have also had a blast.
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