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AshT
41 escape rooms
Fantastic room. Recently revamped. Feels fresh. Great references
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Minimum age
21+
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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?
- 2-8
- 75 mins
- Expert
- Not scary
Awards
- Best of Morty (2023) - Morty
- Nominee (2023) - TERPECA
- Nominee (2022) - TERPECA
- Nominee (2021) - TERPECA
All (354)
Overwhelmingly positive
- Gameplay
- Very positive
- Atmosphere
- Very positive
- Customer service
- Very positive
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melzy2022
27 escape rooms
It was a fun, I liked how it was a bit non linear so if you have a big group you can work on things separately
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bec664
53 escape rooms
This was my second favourite at Next Level, I had a great time. It’s apparently their hardest room which I didn’t feel was the case. The variety of puzzles was fantastic and easy to follow. It allowed enough room to stop and think without being overly complicated. The way they incorporated the live actor in this story was one of my favourites.
Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Story
Difficulty
Easy
Game tech
High tech
Ideal number of players
4
Scary
Not scary
Minimum age
13
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
Physically active
Not at all
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Limited
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Damo
39 escape rooms
Did Ex Libris the last time we were in Sydney 3 years ago, and had so much fun that we had to return to Next Level Escape. GM, Tyla, was high energy and enthusiastic. The room itself was full of a variety of puzzles, many of which were high tech, and others that were plain wacky solves (am I really doing this?)... all good fun though! Not particularly difficult (finished with 20 minutes to spare), but challenging enough. Until next time we're in Sydney!
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Ideal number of players
4
CamBendy
25 escape rooms
This was a very enjoyable experience, our first in Sydney for this week away. Our GM (Zak?) was great and very enthusiastic. I love an experience that doesn’t use a walkie talkie for hints, and this room delivers in spades. The puzzles all flow well and all in all we had a great time.
Gameplay
This room flowed very well, with interesting puzzles that were all gated and signposted extremely well. My teenage sons did find the “AI” a little bit corny, but as older teenage boys, they’re too cool for that sort of thing.
Atmosphere
Well decorated environment, which certainly worked well.
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different
No
Story
Difficulty
Hard
Game tech
High tech
There were a couple of codes to work out, but also had some high tech components - a good mix.
Ideal number of players
3
Scary
Not scary
Minimum age
13
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
Excluding the smarmy AI!
Physically active
Not at all
Accessibility
I think this game would be fully acessible.
Easy to find location
Yes
Parking
Limited
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ClaraG
15 escape rooms
The staff at this place are great, and add to the enjoyment of the experience. The room had various kinds of puzzles, which were interesting enough but not too difficult for a group of 3 - got out with time to spare and had a nice time.
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Atmosphere
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Particularly interesting or different
No
Some interesting elements but not more so than most good rooms I've completed
Story
Difficulty
Medium
Ideal number of players
3
Scary
Not scary
Minimum age
10
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
Yes
At the beginning before going in
Physically active
Somewhat
Tiny bit of going back and forth but can be avoided by speaking loudly with teammates
Easy to find location
Yes
Vitro
32 escape rooms
First room we have played at next level and it was amazing! Every puzzle was great, and challenged your communication with your teammates. Our gamemaster, Simon, was a great storyteller and made the experience very immersive!
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Simon was an awesome and passionate gamemaster!
Minimum age
12
star2b00
33 escape rooms
Highly recommend. Great team of Game Masters and realistic puzzles. Not endless locks.
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giselleeeeeee
120 escape rooms
Artefact is definitely a fun room! Puzzles with high-tech elements add to the theme and are very interesting to solve. Everything makes sense and flows well. Part of a puzzle requires teamwork and is certainly hilarious. Players have to constantly interact with an AI which makes the experience unique to everyone. The set is great and nothing is worn off. Next Level definitely utilise their limited space well. Would recommend!
Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different
Yes
Story
Difficulty
Medium
Game tech
High tech
Ideal number of players
4
Scary
Not scary
Was anything broken?
No
Live actors
No
Physically active
Not at all
Easy to find location
Yes
rhydon88
37 escape rooms
Ideal room if team work/communication is what you’re looking for. Meaghan was our GM and gave us a stellar experience- she never disappoints with the theatrics and maintaining mood throughout. The puzzles were very clever and the storyline was linear and clear. Sci-fi and adventure nerds will love the references throughout- this room paid homage to a lot of classics. Great GMs know how to spot and tap into a group’s dynamics and Meaghan accomplished that in spades. One of our trio’s all time favourites.
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