Mr Pepper’s Toy Shop

This room was amazing and had some elements over and above what I've seen elsewhere in Sydney. Atmosphere and a couple of jump scares had us afraid to solve some puzzles as we didn't know what would happen next - do not let Toy Shop get you thinking this is warm and fuzzy!! Excellent experience!!

One of the best by cipher rooms. Great spooky vibes with fun jump scares.

I had heard amazing word of mouth reviews of cipher rooms and particularly Mr Pepper's Toy Shop even from my home in another state and it certainly lives up to the expectations. This is just one of those rooms that you have to play if you're in the Sydney area and you like escape rooms. It features a very camp horror theme and drives it further than I've ever seen before through the use of some very unique tech and wonderful application of the venue's space. These elements come together and leave a sense of wonder in your eyes at what is possible inside an escape room. If you're lucky enough to have Callum as your game master, then I believe you have been blessed. He was kind, charming and gave us the kind of positive experience you don't forget. Please play this game, you'll leave pondering the possibilities of escape room design and knowing that people out there are definitely pushing this industry to new limits.

Another absolutely incredible experience at The Cipher Room. The theming and atmosphere were expertly crafted, with exquisite props and clever/unique puzzles. There's actually quite a lot of tech but it's all so well-hidden that it doesn't affect the immersion. No live actors but multiple jump scares to keep you on your toes. There were so many instances where we were left in awe of the design and revelations. And the ending was once again a jaw-dropper. All the rooms we've done at here have been mindblowingly fun for the whole family. If there's one escape room establishment to recommend in Sydney (or perhaps all of Australia) it would invariably be Cipher.

We had been to a few rooms in Sydney while on holiday for a few days and always ask what the best company other than them is. They all said Cypher rooms. So we booked into Mr Peppers Toy Shop. The first thing I noticed was the atmosphere. I really felt immersed in the room. The second thing I noticed as the game started was the build quality of the puzzles. All of the electronics were beautifully hidden, to the point where I'm still not sure how their sensors worked and where they were hidden, and as someone that has built escape rooms before that is surprising. The theatrics were great and in keeping with the theme and story. Staff were good but I felt that their system of providing clues via speaker was a bit tricky as the background noise in the room makes it hard to hear them. Excellent room A+

I was a little apprehensive about this room given the spooky element however was pleasantly surprised that whilst the atmosphere felt spooky and there were some scary elements they flowed well within the game and did not take our focus away from being able to progress through the room. The puzzles and effects were like nothing we have seen before. This room definitely lives up to its hype!! Can’t wait to see cipher’s highly anticipated new room!

What a great company! The sets and props were so cool that it was fun just to look around and take it all in. The puzzles had a wonderful flow and were unique. It was always clear what should be happening next. The plot developed throughout the game play to lead to a very satisfying end. There are a few jump scares, but we took our somewhat wimpy 12 year-old and he made it through AND enjoyed it. The best is that there is a big surprise that had me screaming with excitement when it happened. I won't say more so you can enjoy it just as much as we did. Also, the staff and owners were delightful. I love meeting awesome creators around the world.

Like all the rooms in this location, just an incredible set up and game. Highly recommended.

This was my fiftieth room, and I am so glad I travelled interstate to experience ‘Mr Pepper’s Toy Shop’. The props, set design and storyline provided a rich foundation to the experience, allowing the puzzles to propel you along to the terrifying conclusion of the room. It was incredible — there’s a reason this room ranks so highly.