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DO you think you have what it takes to bust your way out of an escape room?

Whether you are an experienced operator or novices, they are a great way to kill an hour or two.

A boom in recent years has seen a number of escape rooms open up across Portsmouth and the rest of Hampshire.

If you are thinking of trying your hand at one, or looking for your next adventure, here is a list of ones to try in our area.

Why not give an escape room a try? Picture by: Malcolm Wells (181121-7150)

Other World Escapes

Located in the city centre in Commercial Road, it is easily accessible – however getting out might be a different question!

It offers a number of different themed escape rooms, including Vermilion Diamonds which has a 1930’s steampunk vibe or you can try your hand at getting out of the Chipshop, the Pub or the Divide.

For those who book to try the Divide escape room 10 per cent of your booking fee will go to The LifeHouse to support their efforts to help homelessness and those suffering with addiction in Portsmouth.

Dare you try to escape from 'Other World Escapes' like this poor soul. Picture by: Malcolm Wells (181121-7186)

The number of people who can participate vary from room to room, so check with Other World Escapes before booking.

You can learn more about the fish and chip themed escape room here

239 – 241 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4BJ – visit Other World Escapes website here.

Other World Escapes also has a site in Southampton – it is located in 22 East Street, Southampton, SO14 3HG.

Exciting Escapes in London Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Supplied

The Real Escape

Also located in Commercial Road in Portsmouth city centre, this company also offers portable escape room games called MindSet.

It offers four different themed rooms for customers to choose from.

This includes the spy style Mission HQ, the nautical Chamber of the Deep, the fantastical Guardians of the Elixir and Dr. Ryddle’s Memories.

Andras Szabo, managing director at the Real Escape, pictured with wife Agnes. Picture: Ross Lucas-Young

All rooms are for between two and six people.

The portable MindSet offers up to 12 unique and perplexing challenges and is suitable for any size business, SME up to large corporate – from five up to 250 players.

Find out more about the portable MindSet here

The Real Escape can be found in 257-259 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4BP – visit the website here

Exciting Escapes

You can find out if it lives up to its name by visiting this company in London Road, North End.

It has five different escape rooms including the roaring 20s set Dark Deeds and Groceries, Murder at the Movies, the spooky The Voices We Here… and the Millennium Meltdown.

As well it offers you a chance to go head-to-head with your friends and family, with 'paired’ rooms. Who’s quickest at puzzle solving under pressure? Put your skills to the test!

There is also fancy dress!

Find out more about Exciting Escapes here

11 of the best escape rooms to try in Portsmouth and Hampshire