Newest room
The Brickening
Homework first. That has always been the rule.
Atmosphere
Bright, nostalgic and playful
Challenge
The gentlest of our rooms, good for first timers
Dunedin Central · 50 metres from the Octagon
You have 60 minutes to get out.
6 themed rooms. One locked door. A team of 2 to 6 and every second counting. Escape Artists is Dunedin's home of escape rooms, puzzling families, friends and workmates since 2017.
Time remaining
60:00
Every team gets one hour. Most need every second.
220+
Five star Google reviews
6
Themed escape rooms
7 days
Open every week
Tonight's programme
Choose your escape room
Each room is a hand built world of puzzles, props and secrets, designed and made here in Dunedin. No two are alike. Not sure where to start? The Brickening is the gentlest of them.
Newest room
Pirates Bounty
The crew returns at sunrise. Be gone by then.
Atmosphere
Salt air, lantern light and buried treasure
Challenge
Our toughest, and it takes a whole crew
R13
Kidnapped
Jerry is missing. And you heard the screams next door.
Atmosphere
Tense, dim and genuinely unsettling
Challenge
Suited to confident teams
R13
Room 238
Hundreds of check ins. Not a single review.
Atmosphere
Neon sign hum and motel dread
Challenge
Twisting puzzles for teams who like a mystery
Mysterious Cabin
Free the trapped souls before you join them.
Atmosphere
Deep woods folklore and lantern smoke
Challenge
Hands on puzzles with a supernatural twist
Hi My Name Is NOVA
Every AI needs one final test.
Atmosphere
Clean lab light and quiet machine logic
Challenge
Logic first, great for analytical teams
Opening 2026
Room eight
Still under wraps
In the workshop now. We build every room in house, so it takes a while.
How it works
From booking to breakout
Book your room
Pick a room, date and time online. It takes under a minute. Walk ins are welcome when there is space, but booking guarantees your slot.
Arrive 15 minutes early
Your game master briefs the team, sets the scene and answers any questions. Bring nothing but your brain. Everything else is provided.
Beat the clock
The door closes and 60 minutes start counting down. Stuck? Your game master is watching and can slip you a hint whenever you need one.
Admission
Simple pricing, no surprises
Every booking is a private room for your group alone. You will never be paired with strangers.
2 to 4 players per room
$35
per person
Add a fifth player and everybody drops to $30.
Best value
5 to 6 players per room
$30
per person
The best value for a full room.
Children 12 and under
$25
per person
An adult must play alongside them.
Booking for a bigger crew or a workplace? See team building packages or full pricing details.
Workplace escape
Team building they will actually talk about
Run up to 36 people across all 6 rooms at once. Teams race head to head, and an hour later everybody has a story. From $150 per room, which covers up to 6 players.
Plan a work event
Find us
36 Bath Street, Dunedin
Fifty metres from the Octagon, in the middle of town. Easy to reach on foot, with parking close by on Moray Place and George Street.
Open 7 days
- Monday to Friday 1:30pm to 8:30pm
- Saturday and Sunday 10:00am to 8:30pm
8:30pm games require advance booking.
Ready for the challenge?
The clock starts the moment the door closes. Book online in under a minute, or call us on 03 470 1113.