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Think you’re smart? Enigma Escapes Winnipeg will challenge your brain [and your friends!] 

I remember the first time my friends and I tried Enigma Escapes in Winnipeg. 

We swaggered in like we were Sherlock Holmes and Watson (yeah, I know, it’s kind of crazy), but reality hit us hard when that door clicked shut. Suddenly, we were more like the Scooby-Doo gang than supersleuths, fumbling through clues like amateurs.

Needless to say, our confidence took a hit faster than a balloon at a cactus convention!

Lesson learned: Don’t let your lack of detective skills scare you off! Surely, this place will test your teamwork, problem-solving skills, and maybe even your dignity. 

But when you finally crack that last clue? It’s like winning Monopoly without the family feud! 

So gather your crew, leave your egos behind, and unleash your inner puzzle master at Enigma Escapes. Trust me, it’s an experience that’ll have you laughing and sweating all at once!

What is an escape game? 

An escape game is an interactive experience where participants collaborate to solve puzzles, clues, and codes within a time limit of 60 minutes. 

You need to have problem-solving abilities, logical reasoning, patience, teamwork, and a playful attitude to successfully escape the room. 

About Enigma Escapes in Winnipeg 

Website http://www.enigmaescapes.com/
Branches
  • Grant Park - 1120 Grant Avenue Inside the mall. Across from Shopper's Drug Mart
  • Lorimer - 980 Lorimer Blvd Unit 4
  • Keenleyside - 25 Keenleyside St
  • Phone 204 219 0014

    For an adrenaline-packed adventure, I’d recommend Enigma Escapes. 

    It’s an engaging live escape room experience where you and your group of 4 to 10 people are locked in a themed room with only 60 minutes to solve puzzles, crack codes, and hunt for clues to make your great escape. 

    It’s like being in your own real-life adventure movie!

    They’ve got three spots conveniently spread around the city: one at Lorimer Blvd., another at Keenleyside St., and the last one at Grant Park Shopping Centre. 

    Each location has four to five exciting escape adventures, catering to different skill levels. 

    As for the pricing, it’ll cost you $25 per head, taxes included, and you have to pay a deposit for at least one player to secure your slot. 

    If something comes up and you need to change plans, just give them a heads-up as soon as you can. And once you’re booked in, that room is all yours, unless your group size changes drastically.

    Here’s a pro tip: make sure you show up 15 minutes early. It gives you time to get settled and chat with the game master about any concerns you might have. 

    You know, you’ve got to make sure everyone’s on the same page when it comes to the scare factor.

    Escape Rooms Offered by Enigma Escapes 

    Grant Park Branch  

    Address 1120 Grant Avenue Inside the mall. Across from Shopper's Drug Mart
    Phone 204 219 0014
    Operating hours
  • Monday to Thursday: 1 - 9 pm
  • Friday: 1 - 12 am
  • Saturday: 10 - 12 am
  • Sunday: 12 - 8 pm
  • 1. School of Sorcery 

    Recommended number of players: 4 – 8 

    Difficulty level: Moderate

    You’re in a magic school, getting ready for your big final test. If you do well, you might be chosen to be the master’s apprentice. 

    But there are lots of other students hoping for the same thing, so it’s a real challenge.

    2. Butcher of the Catacombs

    Recommended number of players: 4 – 8 

    Difficulty level: Moderate

    Your task is to hunt down a notorious serial killer who’s been haunting the streets of Paris. He is known to have murdered the lives of numerous prominent citizens, including innocent children and entire families, who have vanished without a trace.

    Rumors suggest that the killer lurks beneath the city, within the intricate maze of the Catacombs. Will you have the courage to locate the butcher and bring him to justice for his heinous crime?

    Please note, this experience may contain elements that are intense or frightening, so we recommend a minimum age of 15 years old to participate. 

    Additionally, let your game master know your level of comfort beforehand, especially if you have any concerns about tight spaces or low lighting.

    3. Dark Hedges: A Spooky Fairytale Escape

    Recommended number of players: 4 – 8

    Difficulty level: Moderate

    Once upon a time, the Dark Hedges were such a lovely place to visit that people would go there for picnics and fun. It was full of happy animals and birds and was called the Emerald Forest. 

    However, a nasty and angry leprechaun named Padraig put out a spell, turning it into a dark and scary place. Can you help lift the curse?

    This room is perfect for families with children under twelve or anyone seeking a slightly less challenging escape experience.

    4. What happened in Raven Woods? 

    Recommended number of players: 4 – 8 

    Difficulty level: Moderate

    It was a dark and stormy night. Suddenly, you hear a scream. What happened in Raven Woods?

    This game is designed for players 13 years of age and older due to its potentially scary nature (with added creepy elements). 

    Also, some parts of the game may be frightening, and special effects like strobe lights and sudden prop movements are used; however, players with health concerns can inform the gamemaster to avoid these.

    5. Shady Grove Sanatorium

    Recommended number of players: 4 – 8 players

    Difficulty level: Moderate to Advanced 

    Discover the secrets of the abandoned Shady Grove Sanatorium, where 150 people vanished without a trace. Be prepared for a spine-chilling experience as you solve the mysteries hidden within its walls.

    Lorimer Branch  

    Address 980 Lorimer Blvd Unit 4
    Phone 204 219 0014
    Operating hours
  • Monday to Thursday: 1 - 9 pm
  • Friday: 1 - 11 pm
  • Saturday: 11 - 11 pm
  • Sunday: 11 - 7 pm
  • 1. Poseidon’s Promise

    Recommend number of players: 6 – 8 

    Difficulty level: Moderate 

    Poseidon is mad because people are harming the oceans, so he’s planning to do something about it. Solve puzzles about Atlantis, sea creatures, and taking care of the environment.

    2. Prohibition: The Unlucky Duck

    Recommend number of players: 4 – 6 

    Difficulty level: Introduction to Moderate 

    It is 1925, and alcohol is banned. You’re on a mission to stop illegal activities and chase down criminals involved in selling them. 

    The proof you need to catch the leader of this gang is hidden inside the well-known Lucky Duck Speakeasy. A bomb has been set to blow up the place and all its secrets. 

    You’ve got only 60 minutes to solve everything.

    3. Cypherspace 

    Recommend number of players: 6 – 8  

    Difficulty level: Moderate to Advanced 

    You’re part of a team of Canadian Space Agency astronauts, and your task is to retrieve a probe that’s been gathering data from a wormhole in deep space for the past one hundred years. 

    You need to do this before your spaceship gets destroyed by radiation. You have 60 minutes before your ship is gone. 

    4. Blackbear D’s Brig 

    Recommend number of players: 6 – 8  

    Difficulty level: Moderate to Advanced 

    You’re trapped by the evil pirate Blackbeard. He’s gone to steal stuff, leaving you alone to worry about escaping. 

    You’ve got an hour to get out of there before something bad happens.

    Keenleyside Branch 

    Address 25 Keenleyside St
    Phone 204 219 0014
    Operating hours
  • Monday to Thursday: 1 - 9 pm
  • Friday: 1 - 12 am
  • Saturday: 10 - 12 am
  • Sunday: 12 - 8 pm
  • 1. Tomb of the Red Queen 

    Recommend number of players: 6 – 10  

    Difficulty level: Moderate to Advanced 

    You’re a group of archeologists studying the ancient Mayan ruins in Palenque. Suddenly, you’re stuck in the caves. 

    King Pakal’s voice challenges you to finish his queen’s burial ritual or stay locked in the tomb forever.

    2. Curse of Evil Genie 

    Recommend number of players: 4 – 8   

    Difficulty level: Moderate 

    You are under the curse of the evil genie named Asmodeus, who has imprisoned you in his magic lamp. To escape, you need to figure out which ten stories from the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights he likes the most. 

    3. Rescue From Voodoo Island 

    Recommend number of players: 4 – 8   

    Difficulty level: Moderate 

    You have 60 minutes to save the ambassador’s granddaughter, who’s been taken to Voodoo Island. Find out where she is and rescue her before it’s too late!

    4. Murder at Mardi Gras 

    Recommend number of players: 6 – 8   

    Difficulty level: Moderate to Advanced

    You and your friends are accused of a crime. Someone has been killed, and the police think it’s you. 

    Can you look for clues and figure out who really did it to prove you’re innocent?