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Unleash Your Sherlock Holmes with The 3 Best Escape Rooms in Hong Kong

  • Quality and Difficulty: We evaluated the variety, originality, and logical flow of the puzzles. We looked for the perfect balance between fun and difficulty. It’s also essential that the puzzles are ideal for both beginners and experienced players.
  • Set Design and Atmosphere: We looked into the details, design, and realism of escape room environments. For specific details, we evaluated lighting, props, and sound effects to see how much they enhanced immersion.
  • Game Master Support: We assessed how attentive, responsive, and helpful the game masters were throughout the experience. In particular, we looked for support through timely hints, briefings, and deferring.
  • Location and Accessibility: We examined how convenient the locations were in Hong Kong. Easy access via public transport or central placements is crucial. We also considered whether venues have good facilities.
  • Value for Money: We evaluated the cost of each escape room against the overall quality of the experience. The best ones offered fair pricing with clear value for the length, design, and uniqueness of the game.

When friends overseas come over, they always talk of the same things: wanting to walk along the avenue of stars, see Victoria Peak for the 9th time, and take the cable car to Ngong Ping – this time, in the all-glass ride!

I say, ditch the idea and let’s play Sherlock – Hong Kong has a couple of escape rooms that are just as thrilling as the tourist spots. No other experience will have you laughing at your cluelessness or have your heart throbbing like you’re on a zip line!

Now, we’ve done the detective work for you (it’s the not-so-fun part, don’t worry!), and we have some of Hong Kong’s best escape rooms to check out. See if you can win with time to spare!

How much does it cost to book an escape room in Hong Kong?

The cost of booking an escape room in Hong Kong averages at about $200 per game. Different rates apply for certain options like team-building or private event packages.

1. Fox in a Box Hong Kong Escape Rooms

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Location: Flat 5, 9F, Eastcore, 398 Kwun Tong Rd, Kwun Tong 

Contact: +85298546664

Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM, Friday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Website

Google5/5
Trip Advisor5/5
Total reviews5/5
Score consistency5/5
Quality and Difficulty4/5
Set Design and Atmosphere4/5
Game Master Support4/5
Location and Accessibility4/5
Value for Money4/5

We find Fox in a Box a great option for those who love a variety of escape room options. They offer a solid range of themes, including Life Sentence, Zodiac Killer, and the Zombie Lab.

If there’s one word to generally describe each puzzle, it’s that everything feels realistic. From the decorations and atmospheric lighting to the highly detailed props, every game room feels like stepping into a movie set.

We liked that the puzzles are also versatile. The experiences work well for beginners, children, teens, and even seasoned escape room fans. For reference, kids as young as 8 years old all said they had a great time here.

However, some rooms feel too challenging without hints, causing frustrations here and there. Game hosts will offer hints anyway, so it’s best to stay calm and organized.

With prices ranging from $240 to $260 per person, they provided good value for a full-hour exclusive room. Corporate packages are also available if you want to book for special events.

If you want to book a slot, we recommend reaching out at least a week in advance as slots fill up quickly, especially on weekends. Take time choosing the right game for you too, as there’s limited replay value in the room.

Pros

  • Wide range of immersive escape rooms
  • Realistic set design and themes
  • Suitable for beginner and experienced players
  • Great for corporate events
  • Fair pricing with discounts
  • Players are monitored with cameras all the time
  • Friendly and professional staff

Cons

  • Some rooms are too challenging
  • Limited replay value
  • Difficult to book during weekends

Excellent and engaging

“I took my team to Fox in a Box for our monthly team building event.  Needless to say we were not disappointed; we did Life Sentence, Zodiac and Bunker and all 3 rooms required effective communication, teamwork and problem solving, ideal for our needs.  The host Viv was excellent and engaged with us flawlessly, making not only, for an educational but also thoroughly enjoyable experience. Well done Fox in a Box!!!”

Jason Crisp | Google Review

Looks real!

“Came here during my day off in July. The game was very nice which made me really think a lot lol the props looks real and the host Viv was very patient and nice! Will definitely come again and recommend to my friends!”

Thomas Chan | Google Reviews

2. LOST Causeway Bay

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Location: 6 Sharp St E, Causeway Bay

Contact: +85228922393

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Saturday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Website

Google4.5/5
Trip Advisor4.4/5
Total reviews4/5
Score consistency5/5
Quality and Difficulty3/5
Set Design and Atmosphere4/5
Game Master Support5/5
Location and Accessibility4/5
Value for Money4/5

LOST offers a wide range of escape room themes of varying difficulty levels, making them a great choice for beginners and experts. They provide English and Cantonese support for many of the games, ideal for local and international players.

The game experience is solid, thanks to the staff who are friendly, helpful, and willing to provide hints without giving away full solutions. They even offer extended playtime in some cases, so guests can still enjoy even if they don’t escape in time.

Corporate customers may find them a solid option too. This is because they offer 6 specialized team-building modes, including Team Battle, Escape Run, and Virtual Escape. Options can be scaled up to accommodate up to 100 participants.

We find the replay value to be great as well. Post-game debriefs are not only comprehensive, but the games are also regularly updated. Players can expect to see new concepts, technologies, and mechanics from time to time.

Unfortunately, these games may not be the best option for kids – certain puzzles have been said to be “illogical,” requiring trial-and-error instead. Prices are also on the higher side, so budgeting is advised.

Pros

  • Diverse game themes
  • Accessible in English and Cantonese
  • Multiple team-building packages
  • Able to host large groups and events
  • Frequent game updates
  • Convenient location
  • Solid replay value

Cons

  • Relatively higher prices
  • Some puzzles may be illogical

Clever and adequately challenging

“I had a pretty good time at LOST overall. The space itself is a bit on the smaller side, so it felt a little crowded, especially when it got busy. But once you get into the games, it’s clever and adequately challenging. LOST has lots of engaging scenarios that keep you thinking and working together. Definitely worth a visit.”

Ruth Somuah | Google Review

One of the best

“A great experience, occasionally some jump scares. But overall, it’s one of the best escape rooms that I have played so far”

Yuki Wong | Google Reviews

3. Freeing HK! 

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Location: Hong Kong, Kok1A-1K Sai Yeung Choi Street South4TH Floor Pakpolee Commercial CentreRm408

Contact: +85236130013

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Website

Google3/5
Facebook4.8/5
Total reviews4/5
Score consistency5/5
Quality and Difficulty5/5
Set Design and Atmosphere3/5
Game Master Support4/5
Location and Accessibility4/5
Value for Money4/5

With its location in Mong Kong, Freeing HK! is a convenient and accessible option for both locals and tourists looking for indoor entertainment. At $168 to $218 per game, their rates are reasonable for a small group of friends.

There are various types of themed escape rooms too, including options like Girls’ Dormitory, Haunted Hotel, and Kidnapping. There are various levels of difficulty, so players can choose based on their skill level.

Games are fun and challenging – most players said they found the atmosphere thrilling. There’s a good bit of challenge in each one as well, so it doesn’t feel impossible to solve.

The staff members also got our attention, as everyone is kind and helpful. Booking slots with their help is easy, even accommodating adjustments wherever possible. Even the game hosts keep a good energy, providing hints when needed.

The downside is that there were instances of poor English communication, though it’s not something a simple translator app can’t solve. Some props appear poorly maintained as well, which takes away from the experience.

Pros

  • Wide variety of escape room themes
  • Convenient location in Mong Kok
  • Friendly and supportive staff
  • Reasonable pricing
  • Good for groups
  • Easy to book

Cons

  • Some props look poorly maintained
  • Poor English communication

Thrilling experience

“female staffs were really nice,played the ‘girls dormitory’ room and the experience was thrilling as hell,highly recommended !!”

Eli Clark | Google Review

Fun and challenging

“This is really fun and challenging. My friends and I can get out of the room at last. It is really challenging because the time limit is a bit tight. We can only have 45 minutes for each game. The price is also quite resonable. There are many rooms for you to choose and you can choose them according to their themes or the difficulties. Worth to visit again! Highly recommended!”

Hauyung1210 | Google Reviews

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