Escape House (with kids)
How Kids-Friendly is Escape House?
What makes it 62% Kids-Friendly: Children 8–12 can join if an adult plays, but horror themes may frighten them, there is no discounted child ticket, and no play area exists outside the rooms, yet puzzles still foster teamwork.
Positives:
- Family-Friendly Themes: Rooms like 'Martha' avoid actors and suit children aged 8+.
- Central Location: In central Heraklion, easy to reach after sightseeing.
Challenges:
- Age Restrictions: Children under 8 cannot join games and must stay in the waiting area.
- Limited Waiting Space: Waiting area is small; bring compact toys to keep kids engaged.
What is Escape House?
- A live-action escape room center situated in the heart of Heraklion
- Home to six intricately themed puzzle environments featuring custom-built sets and atmospheric effects
- Operated by a local entertainment company offering timed, group-based sessions for two to six participants
What is so special about Escape House for with kids?
- Family-friendly escape games designed for ages 8+.
- Children under 8 wait in a supervised seating area.
- Popular rooms: 'Martha' (no actors) and 'The Experiment' (moderate challenge).
- Game duration ~70–80 minutes; plan a 1–2 hour visit.
- Advance booking recommended, especially in summer.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: One game lasts about 70–80 minutes plus brief intro and debrief, fitting into a 1–2 hour visit.
Kids-Friendly Activities in Escape House
Play the 'Martha' room:
An 80-minute puzzle experience with a mild creepy theme and no live actors.
Tip: Book online at least one day ahead; recommended for ages 8 and up.
Try 'The Experiment':
A 70-minute game with logical puzzles and moderate challenge.
Tip: Ideal for mixed-age groups; lockers are limited, so bring a small bag for wallets and phones.
Plan waiting-area activities:
Kids under 8 wait in the seating area outside the game rooms.
Tip: Bring a quiet toy or book; ask staff for extra chairs and water.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Escape House
- Book Early: Reserve your game and time slot at least 24 hours in advance online.
- Arrive Early: Show up 10 minutes before your slot to handle check-in smoothly.
- Split Teams if Needed: To let both children play, book two back-to-back rooms and swap adults.
Reviews of Escape House
Jason Kremer
We did 2 rooms "Hagatha" and "Madhouse" Madhouse was definitely our favorite,creative puzzles and Great jump scares, Hagatha had good puzzles but for 60% horror could've been a bit scarier. Overall the staff was friendly and the actors did great performances.
Mike Hanrahan
As someone who has done over 100 escape rooms across many countries, I was disappointed with the quality of the Martha room. The room was very dirty and worn out, and the puzzles were illogical and unintuitive. There were few clear connections between items/clues around the room and how they were to be used to open locks. This made for a very frustrating experience for myself as an escape room ent...
Simon Chell
We was on holiday in crete and fancied something different to do we had a great time in the Halloween room we didn't expect a real person in the room with us and she was scary and the game was great would highly recommend if your in heraklion great for families and groups of friends 👍 😀 book your time on the website before you go though
Pantelis Antonakakis
Great experience, we play “The Woman in Black” and the instructions were given fully in English after we asked for it. We solve it with a bit of help, and we got scared multiple times, the actor was very good and the people very friendly. Totally will try again in the future!
KONSTANTINOS KABITAKIS
It's the best "Escape House" in the world. We had the most wonderful and MYSTERIOUS time!! The actors are playing their roles sooo good and the staff is sooo polite!! We joined "The Experiment". The decoration in this room is so good detailed and the riddles are very studied (Some of them maybe a bit hard but that's good). And obviously we were all scared as it is a horror game :P 5 stars are too ...
When is the best time to visit Escape House (Heraklion, Greece)?
In summer, book 1–2 days ahead as slots fill fast. In winter, weekday afternoons often have open spots.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Martha room (3 players) | EUR 42 |
| The Experiment room (3 players) | EUR 36 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 42 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Koziri 3, Iraklio 712 01, Greece
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