CTRL ALT ESC: Quick-E-Mart

By | June 26, 2021

by CTRL ALT ESC (website)

202 Northdown Rd, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2QU

Margate

2-8 players

Languages: EN

90 mins

Shop smart and shop fast because there’s plenty of points to be won. You and your team will solve puzzles and fill those trolleys, shopping has never been so much fun!

 IT'S TIME TO GO WILD IN THE AISLES!

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Overall rating

Rated between 3.5 and 4.5 out of 5

based on ratings from 17 users
combined with 2 pro reviews

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flyingoctopus expert rated this:Rated between 25 and 25 out of 5
Adam Bravery expert rated this:Rated between 45 and 45 out of 5
Played: 26 Sep 2022 Team size: 4 Time taken: Β£4206 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalfunnyfamily friendly
This was just pure fun! So many stupid puns and silly puzzles that had us laughing the whole time. Enjoyed the injected moments of tension and clue system was cool. Set was feeling a bit tired and could do with a bit of refreshing, but puzzles were very inventive and clever. Highly recommended! 
Robin Harris & Michael Bailey experienced rated this:Rated between 30 and 30 out of 5
Played: 2 Jan 2022 Team size: 2 Time taken: 65 minutes Outcome: Successful escape!
originalfunnyfamily friendly

Not your typical escape room but good fun. Elements of the room could do with improvement as lots of exposed wiring etc and many areas are already showing signs of wear despite it being a fairly new room which let things down a bit.

Simon (The Overthinkers) expert rated this:Rated between 40 and 40 out of 5
Played: 18 Dec 2021 Team size: 2 Time taken: 60:37 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalgreat hosting
markb experienced rated this:Rated between 35 and 35 out of 5
Played: 17 Apr 2022 Team size: 2 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalfunny

Not your average game at all, reminded me more of a treasure hunt with a twist, but, a couple of clever a puzzle nevertheless to give that ah yes moment of satisfaction. Was still a lot of fun to play.

FranklyOscar experienced rated this:Rated between 40 and 40 out of 5
funnyfamily friendlyquite easy
imrahil experienced rated this:Rated between 50 and 50 out of 5
Team size: 2 Time taken: N/A Outcome: Successful escape!
originalfunnygreat hostingquite easy

Odd game to give 5 stars to but just cannot argue with howuch fun we had in the "room". 

This day we did 6 rooms in Margate and this was someuch needed light relief, and so much fun. 

PurpleB expert rated this:Rated between 40 and 40 out of 5
Played: 16 Aug 2022 Team size: 2
originalfunnyfamily friendly

Completely different to your usual escape room but lots of fun.

πŸ”James Bloodworth expert rated this:Rated between 35 and 35 out of 5
Played: 19/11/2022 Team size: 5 Outcome: Successful escape!
funnyclevergreat hosting

Maybe not quite your typical escape game, you don't have to escape as such, but you do have a lot of riddles and conundrums to solve to maximise your score!

Spanishfleas experienced rated this:Rated between 40 and 40 out of 5
Played: 24 Aug 2023 Team size: 4 Time taken: 46
funnyfamily friendly

It’s a very difficult game to rate, as it is very different to other experiences we have played. It definitely has the fun and feel good factor. Everything seems to be themed very well and great attention to detail. I agree that some of the props are tired but that didn’t let the experience down for us. I guess, we all agreed the set would have been better bigger. But did well with the space given. I think any age and experience level will love this game, maybe not for those looking for a tough challenge. 

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We enjoyed our time in the Quick-E-Mart, but it just felt a bit short. We were an experienced team, but for a 90 minute game, we didn’t expect to get out in less than 40 minutes. The experience was fun, just a little too short lived and left us wanting a few extra puzzles to bulk it out.

When all was said and done, this was certainly one of the most fun and innovate rooms I’ve ever played. From the over the top retro theming, the cleverly inserted puzzles, the cracking clue system and the all round fun and entertainment value, this is certainly not one to miss. Brilliantly hosted, all in character, superb setting, and something very different from what you’d expect to see in many escape rooms.

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