Le Prince

Le Prince

Very Positive (145 ratings)

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  • IRL

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Louis Le Prince was a French inventor known as one of the pioneers of cinema. Many film historians see him as the father of film. Le Prince spent his childhood in the photography studio of his father's friend, Louis Daguerre. Here he learned the mechanical and chemical processes of photography. However, Le Prince wanted to go further than capturing a single image in a photograph; he also wanted to find a way to capture moving images. He first developed a camera with 16 lenses that each took a picture one after the other, so that together they could make a film of 16 images. After many improvements and further developments to this device, he was the first to arrive at a camera with a single lens. He had to apply for a patent in New York for this special invention. He had to be quick because for several weeks he had the feeling that he was being followed, as if someone was constantly watching him… Le Prince decides to hurry and get to the station as quickly as possible. Once he arrives at the platform, he notices that he has his prototype with him but has forgotten his plans. He doesn't dare to go to the studio anymore, so he contacts the only ones who can help him: you! He asks you to go unnoticed to his studio to find his plans and bring them to him before the train leaves.

  • 2-6
  • 90 mins
  • Medium

Ratings

All ratings (145)

Very Positive

Gameplay
Very Positive
Atmosphere
Very Positive
Customer service
Very Positive

Reviews

@MathiasF
MathiasF

62 escape rooms

This room goes straight onto my list of favourite rooms. The set design, effects, story, and puzzles work together brilliantly. And puzzles is an important word here. Nowadays, you sometimes encounter rooms where the experience takes over completely and the actual puzzling fades into the background. Here, however, the puzzles remain a very important part of the room. They were also challenging, which I personally really enjoyed. The puzzles were not linear, which meant that the four of us could constantly work together. At no point did I feel like I was missing out on something. I also never had the feeling that I was simply standing around without anything to do or solve myself. I think that’s ideal in a room for four players. And despite the puzzles being such an important aspect of the room, there is still plenty of storytelling and a lot of impressive effects. The experience definitely doesn’t take a back seat. Everything just works incredibly well together. In my opinion, this is a must-play for every escape room enthusiast. We also had a really nice conversation with the creators afterwards. You can immediately tell how passionate they are about escape rooms, and that passion is reflected throughout the entire experience. They have truly created a beautiful room. And an extra shout-out to the way the lighting and sound work together. I personally think this adds a huge amount to the experience. It’s clear that they have thought about this down to the smallest details, and you can really feel that throughout the room.

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story
Difficulty

Medium

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

4

Scary

Not scary

Minimum age

15

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Safety

Yes

Oct 1, 2026 | Experienced Oct 1, 2026

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BubbleAndSqueak

115 escape rooms

This room was amazing. Fully themed from floor to ceiling, made and run by enthusiasts

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story
Scary

Spooky

Spooky isn't the right word - it has some atmospheric moments

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

Climbing is required for at least one person

Accessibility

People with mobility issues may struggle

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Jun 5, 2025 | Experienced May 11, 2025
@embarrassingdad
embarrassingdad

156 escape rooms

The setting was beautiful, with a wonderful attention to detail. The puzzles, though, ranged from "pretty good" to "frustrating and a little arbitrary."

Gameplay

One puzzle (which reminded me of a classic children's board game) was very clever. Another one felt arbitrary and impossible to get without extensive hints. Most of the others fell in between.

Atmosphere

A beautiful environment that engaged all 5 senses.

Jan 16, 2025 | Experienced Jan 15, 2025
@JotaMatador
JotaMatador

322 escape rooms

Le Princ was our fourth and final stop for the mini Escape Tour in Belgium. It is definitely a step above, showcasing the evolution of Escaping Belgium’s craft. At just 3 years old, it’s a modern masterpiece with extraordinary attention to detail and an incredible theme. The puzzles were a highlight, smart, challenging, and seamlessly integrated into the story. While we played as a group of six, the room would be more enjoyable with four or five players to avoid overcrowding during puzzle solving moments. Wouter, the owner, made the experience even more memorable with his passion and enthusiasm, taking the time to chat about the escape room industry and his creations. This room is an absolute must play and is easily one of my top 5 in Belgium. It’s also very much Terpeca worthy still!

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Gameplay

Perfectly done puzzling, flow and design.

Atmosphere

Superb attention to details.

Customer service

Wouter was really warm and welcoming.

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story
Difficulty

Medium

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

4

Scary

Not scary

Minimum age

16

Was anything broken?

No

Perfection

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Jan 12, 2025 | Experienced Jan 12, 2025

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lissev94

43 escape rooms

Loved all the details in this room, feels like you are walking around in a story. We’ve played it with an experienced team of 4, and we had a lot to do. Highly recommended!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story
Difficulty

Hard

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

4

Scary

Not scary

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

Parking

Easy

Jul 27, 2022

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Editorial reviews

  • “Meticulously crafted environments and creative puzzle design elevate the immersive experience.“

    Room Escape Artist
  • “... clean and polished experience that would satisfy many puzzlers and escape room enthusiasts.“

    Escape Rumors
  • “The first word that comes to my mind to describe this room is beautiful.“

    Escape Roomers DE
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