Labyrinth: Lord Barrington's Folly

Labyrinth - Lord Barrington's Folly is not content with a simple escape. Escape Brum has built a game around the four elements, a maze-like structure and a scoring system that turns the whole hour into a proper hunt for tokens as well as the exit. It feels inventive from the outset, with enough structure to keep a team moving and enough side business to reward anyone who likes to search properly.

This is very much a room for puzzle fans. The best version of the experience comes from splitting the group across searching, solving and chasing extra points, because the optional challenges and collectables are where the room really stretches its legs. As one sharp summary put it, "The token hunt makes the whole game feel fresh, rewarding, and deliciously devious."

The puzzle design sounds broad and satisfyingly odd, with a good mix of tech, physical and dexterity elements rather than a parade of standard locks. Several enthusiast teams have singled out the inventive twists, and that matters here because the room’s charm comes less from theatrical immersion than from the quality of the game itself. Themed polish is solid, but this is not a room that lives or dies on story.

That makes it a strong shout for experienced teams, families who enjoy a challenge, and anyone who wants more than a straightforward get-out puzzle. Newer players can still have a good time, but the unusual rules and the appetite for thorough searching may be a bit much if you want something simple and obvious. The room is not a scare piece, and it should suit players who prefer momentum, teamwork and a touch of competitive score-chasing over atmosphere-heavy drama.

For enthusiasts, though, it looks like a very worthwhile booking. The token hunt gives the game a fresh edge, and the room’s long-running TERPECA attention tells you where its strengths lie. If you want a clever, slightly mischievous Birmingham challenge with real appeal for teams who like to squeeze every last point from a room, this deserves serious consideration.