Escape room 6+

The Artefact

2 - 8 people75 minutesDifficult

Join a crack team tasked by the CIA to decipher an enigmatic alien artifact. With quirky AI support, uncover mysteries where intrigue meets comedy—because what could go wrong with an alien puzzle and a snarky AI sidekick?

Large groupsFor prosWith children

Company Next Level Escape

Difficult

Not scary

Without actorsActors

EnglishGame language

Escape room awards

Nominee (2025)TERPECA

Best of Morty (2023)Morty

Nominee (2023)TERPECA

Nominee (2022)TERPECA

Nominee (2021)TERPECA

About the escape room

Your team of investigators has been conscripted by the CIA to investigate an alien artefact they've discovered. Sure, the artefact is doing strange things, but you'll have a non-malevolent, smart-ass AI to help you out. What could possibly go wrong?

Brief assessment

Navigator AI

Go for the cheeky AI, pop‑culture zingers, and smart high‑tech puzzles that actually make your team talk. It’s light, clever sci‑fi with grin‑inducing moments and a tidy flow.

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5.0

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Location

Paid and Free Parking

Wifi

Wardrobe

AI Overview

AIReviews consistently praise the live GM roleplaying a snarky AI, which personalizes the humor and hinting without breaking immersion. Puzzles feel varied, logical, and often techy, with teamwork highlights and generally smooth flow. Despite being billed as the hardest room, many groups finished with 16–35 minutes left, so perceived difficulty skews medium to upper‑medium. The set sells a secret lab and dig‑site vibe well, packed with references for sci‑fi and gaming fans.

WeaknessesA few players found certain sections too wordy, with more reading than they’d like, and one alien‑language puzzle felt opaque. Some felt it wasn’t as tough as advertised, with occasional early bottlenecks and compact rooms.

StrengthsActor‑driven AI interaction is a standout and makes the experience feel bespoke. Inventive, mostly high‑tech puzzles with good signposting and only a few padlocks. Strong theming, comedic beats, and Easter eggs that land.

SecurityStandard indoor escape experience with low physical demand based on reviews. Staff are attentive, give clear briefings, and the in‑room AI channelizes guidance cleanly.

Level of fearNot scary at all; it leans playful and witty over tense or dark. Good for teens and mixed groups who prefer laughs to frights.

Actors' gameGame Masters get rave reviews for sharp improv and in‑character banter as the AI, guiding while keeping immersion intact. Hints and quips come diegetically, not via walkie‑talkie, which players loved.

Quality of riddlesClever, fair, and diverse, often using high‑tech elements and clear mapping from solution to input. Team communication matters, with at least one cooperative set piece that’s genuinely funny. A minority mention word‑heavy moments and one tricky cipher.

PlotYou’re drafted by the CIA to poke at an alien artefact while a smart‑mouthed AI “helps,” which naturally spirals into mischief. The story stays clear and propulsive without taking itself too seriously.

Difficulty levelMarketed as the hardest, but most players report medium to upper‑medium, especially smooth for groups of three to four. Duos can do it, though they’ll feel the time more; veterans may find it brisk.