Dr Knox's Enigma
Dr Knox's Enigma
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Neighbourhood: Old Town
Few Edinburghers live in the Old Town, but its labyrinth of dank alleys and steep streets suggests this was not always the case. Today, it’s mostly visitors, tartan-flavoured souvenir shops, and pipers that you’ll find on its cobbled streets. This is the place to get a feel for Auld Reekie (Old Smelly), as the town was once nicknamed, and stroll the Royal Mile, the thoroughfare that links the castle with the royal palace – two of Edinburgh’s great set-piece attractions. But there’s lots more exploring to do here down dozens of little alleys, or wynds, while at night the city’s busiest clubs erupt along the Cowgate which is closed to traffic for this purpose.
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Natalie B
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Couples
This is by far the best experience we had and doctor Knox is amazing he made the tour outstanding his acting his humour he made the whole experience 10/10 for us really would advise doing this tour the history is just brilliant 🤩 thanks you
Written 19 June 2021
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SamParkyn
Miami, FL6 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
I have now done about 8 or 9 different rooms in various locations, and Dr Knox's Enigma is definitely up in my top 3.. or even top 2!
I went along with my brother, boyfriend and some friends, so we were a team of five. In previous rooms i've done, 5 people might have been too many. But I can honestly say that we really needed all of us to complete this challenge!
I really dont want to give anything away, but there were alot of surprises and things we were certainly not expecting.. which made it all the more exciting.. and stressful! I believe we made it out with only minutes to spare !
Really a challenging room, lots of different tasks I had never seen in other rooms.. really great fun ! :)
I went along with my brother, boyfriend and some friends, so we were a team of five. In previous rooms i've done, 5 people might have been too many. But I can honestly say that we really needed all of us to complete this challenge!
I really dont want to give anything away, but there were alot of surprises and things we were certainly not expecting.. which made it all the more exciting.. and stressful! I believe we made it out with only minutes to spare !
Really a challenging room, lots of different tasks I had never seen in other rooms.. really great fun ! :)
Written 5 December 2016
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Nik
60 contributions
Sept 2016 • Family
We booked just over a month ago and received a confirmation email of our game time. We all travelled into Edinburgh and were really looking forward to it. When we arrived 15 mins prior to our game time the place was closed with no lights on inside. I tried calling, contacting them on Facebook and Twitter but had no response. We left around 7:10pm, after seeing a Facebook post from an hour earlier by another group who arrived earlier that day only for it to be closed. As we were leaving another party arrived and were as disappointed as us. We had received no email to say it was cancelled. We stay in fife and came in especially to do the escape rooms so you can imagine our disappointment. Unfortunately this doesn't seem like a one off! Very poor experience
Written 16 September 2016
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BaileyBoo73
Balquhidder, UK150 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
What a fantastic way to spend an hour. Not sure what to expect, my daughter and I entered the room with no preconceptions. Loved every minute of it. We escaped with less than a minute on the clock and felt suitably challenged. There were just enough clues to help without making us feel stupid! My only negative would be on the cost. The charge is for the room, so it's expensive for 2 people. Other escape rooms in Edinburgh charge on a per head basis. However, it was thoroughly enjoyable, fits in well with Edinburgh history, something different to the norm and we will go back when the new room opens.
Written 4 September 2016
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Fiona S
East Lothian, UK1 contribution
Sept 2016 • Friends
Very cleverly designed game to bring the team together and think outside the box, was really good value and lots of fun. Can highly recommend.
Written 3 September 2016
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Pauline G
Galway, Ireland17 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
This was great, emailed Tuesday and got a prompt reply for a vacancy! The room was great set up well, nice price- worth every penny! I would recommend every1 who has an hour to go here! Great storyline we got told before we went in, unfortunately we didn't escape in the hour😒
Written 1 September 2016
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Ava
6 contributions
Aug 2016 • Business
I absolutely loved the concept of this game, so clever and full of twists. Once you figure out the pattern of the clues, you're on the roll, however it might take some time, especially if you haven't done this before (the success rate is meant to be rather low). Great fun for the whole group but also a bit stressful at the end, but hey ho we managed to get out last minute so no complaints.
Written 28 August 2016
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Thank you for taking the time to review us! We do like to ratchet up the tension towards the end of ours groups escapes, hopefully this makes it even more of a relief when you are successful! We are so happy that your whole group enjoyed Dr Knox's Enigma.
Written 31 August 2016
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jigginstown
Edinburgh, UK61 contributions
Aug 2016
This is a great concept well executed. Our group,including 2 boys aged 12 and 14 were fully engaged for an hour and they particularly enjoyed it. Have to concede we needed a few hints which came over the screen and we thought we had cracked it but it only got us into Room 2. But we did get out and fully recommend it.
Written 24 August 2016
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We are glad that your group had a great time and solved Dr Knox's Enigma! Having groups of mixed ages can work really well we think. Come back and see us when our new room opens!
Written 25 August 2016
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George B
Earlston, UK53 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
This is probably one of the best escape games we have played. Having played these games on numerous occasions, this one was one of the best. Problem solving at its best. Please if you get the chance go and play this one. You will certainly get a thirst for more. Can't wait for their second game to open.
Written 24 August 2016
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We are delighted that you enjoyed our game so much! We are looking forward to you coming back when our new room opens.
Written 25 August 2016
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Chegaw
Edinburgh, UK287 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
What a way to spend an hour! Loved every minute of this. Very hard, kept all 5 of us interested and involved, very good fun, very innovative. Some of clues were extremely clever. We managed to succeed though!!!
Written 23 August 2016
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Congratulations on besting the devious Dr Knox! He has been in a mood ever since. Come back and cheer him up when our new room opens.
Written 24 August 2016
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Would this be ok for 13 year olds for a 13th birthday ?my husband and I will be there also .
Written 12 July 2016
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