Roundabout Canada Escape Room
Roundabout Canada Escape Room
4.5
1:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday
1:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
1:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
1:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
1:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
About
You are locked in a themed room and need to find your way out, but hurry time is ticking! By using your physical abilities, logical sense and teamwork, you find clues and solve puzzles that will lead to your big escape! Whether you are escaping a prison, ancient pyramid or even a serial killer’s basement, you are sure to have a good time!
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Lawrence C
1 contribution
Oct 2021
A bird flew up the stairs and terrorized us, but the manager was able to gently catch the bird and safely release it back in the open.
I did the Ninja room and it was a lot of fun.
The puzzles were challenging but not impossible to solve. The room was designed well, and we felt immersed in the room.
A lot of great team work was needed to escape.
Will be coming back again.
I did the Ninja room and it was a lot of fun.
The puzzles were challenging but not impossible to solve. The room was designed well, and we felt immersed in the room.
A lot of great team work was needed to escape.
Will be coming back again.
Written November 3, 2021
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Hi cjacksallinn, thank you for your review! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed our room and service. We’re always looking for ways to improve the experience at our escape room, but it’s great to know that we are on the right track.
Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to make your next visit even better!
Written March 15, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
lilkelvinlo
3 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
Last night we completed Diamond Creed, having experienced each of their five rooms prior. We started visiting Roundabout when they first opened last year and have returned since.
Our experiences were positive for each room, but have overall comments for the venue in general. General observations:
-The staff are very friendly and helpful. We had no problem giving their our business because we had been given exceptional customer service.
-There are unlimited hints provided via radio -- This is particularly useful for beginners and allow players to consider how much a challenge they want from the puzzles (for us, we limited the number of hints as a group to 3 max per room in order to maintain a moderate challenge). They also sometimes offer a little extra time to solve the rooms even after you pass the time limit (should the room not be booked by another room after you). Technically you failed but they really emphasize on making sure you had your fun.
-The entry fee for the rooms are reasonable -- considering the amount of props, mechanics and gadgetry required per room, I can understand the costs of the maintenance involved.
-The rooms are ideal for 4 people. We found that to be our magic number, which allowed us enough teamwork and not be incredibly crowded either.
-The rooms are typically dark, which proves challenging for visibility for those with impaired vision (typically three of us wore glasses and I have poor night vision in general). I would highly suggest the creators to consider adding a second flashlight in each room which typically only has one (or a larger/stronger one). Especially since some puzzles have instructions that involve reading extremely small print.
-Wait times vary but we typically went on off-days (ie: Sunday afternoons, Weekday nights). They also offer bookings through their website.
-Storage is provided for personal belongings (no cellphones allowed in rooms obviously). Storage is quite limited but appreciated.
Individual room reviews:
Butcher's basement -
This was the first room we had done with Roundabout. The theme involves you tracking down a missing friend to a serial killer's hideout and subsequently need to escape before their return. It was our first escape room experience ever and it definitely gave us lasting impressions of what to expect in subsequent rooms. The puzzles were well rounded, and the horror-themed elements were super fun. Similar to most of the other rooms, this one was particularly dark and hard to see... however it didn't pose as much of a complication as the other rooms.
The Prisoner-
The theme of this room involved being blindfolded and handcuffed. You're led into respective jail cells and have to escape. This one had a lot of physical puzzles in contrast to other room and made very effective use of the space. The room also had mechanical elements to it which could pose troublesome if faulty (in a couple situations within that room, the sensors were not particularly responsive). This room really emphasized teamwork and communication as you spend a significant amount of time separated physically from your teammates.
Final Destination-
The theme for this room involves you being a passenger on a plane which is about to crash. There are two conditions in order for your escape requiring you to have both a parachute and codes to get out. This room we only played with 3 people which in retrospect made it difficult to delegate puzzles as a team. The puzzles in this one ranged from logic to very abstract and truly emphasized on being attentive early on. This room felt particularly claustrophobic as the space is a tiny version of a airplane cabin. The room is properly the best lit of all the rooms. However due to the small space, the puzzles were not linear -- We were quite disorganized in this room as a result. I would suggest to the creators to consider having more audio recordings in the background as it would have given a better sense of urgency of a plane crashing.
Back to the Mummy-
The theme of this room involves stumbling into a Mummy's Tomb after an elevator crash. After doing Final Destination we decided to try a room with extra people and went with 5 - as a result it worked against us as the tiny space in the first portion of the room was tight. It made it difficult to see clues around us as we couldn't navigate properly, and due to extremely poor lighting it was especially hard to see. The puzzles were mostly logic and some very abstract. I would highly recommend to the creators to consider having multiple flashlights available in this room, as I feel that sight shouldn't be hindered in this manner to effectively solve the puzzles.
Diamond Creed-
Roundabout's newest room, the theme of the room is essentially a jewel heist, where you're asked to dodge lasers and crack into safes. The puzzles were primarily logic and the props were fantastic. The thematic feel of the puzzle really sold the "Entrapment" (starring Sean Connery/Catherine Zeta-Jones) inspired room . My critique again stems from the lack of lighting which made some puzzles difficult to see but overall a fantastic addition.
Roundabout is definitely worth checking out and suitable for beginners and advanced players. We definitely will return when these guys update their puzzles and rooms in the future!
Our experiences were positive for each room, but have overall comments for the venue in general. General observations:
-The staff are very friendly and helpful. We had no problem giving their our business because we had been given exceptional customer service.
-There are unlimited hints provided via radio -- This is particularly useful for beginners and allow players to consider how much a challenge they want from the puzzles (for us, we limited the number of hints as a group to 3 max per room in order to maintain a moderate challenge). They also sometimes offer a little extra time to solve the rooms even after you pass the time limit (should the room not be booked by another room after you). Technically you failed but they really emphasize on making sure you had your fun.
-The entry fee for the rooms are reasonable -- considering the amount of props, mechanics and gadgetry required per room, I can understand the costs of the maintenance involved.
-The rooms are ideal for 4 people. We found that to be our magic number, which allowed us enough teamwork and not be incredibly crowded either.
-The rooms are typically dark, which proves challenging for visibility for those with impaired vision (typically three of us wore glasses and I have poor night vision in general). I would highly suggest the creators to consider adding a second flashlight in each room which typically only has one (or a larger/stronger one). Especially since some puzzles have instructions that involve reading extremely small print.
-Wait times vary but we typically went on off-days (ie: Sunday afternoons, Weekday nights). They also offer bookings through their website.
-Storage is provided for personal belongings (no cellphones allowed in rooms obviously). Storage is quite limited but appreciated.
Individual room reviews:
Butcher's basement -
This was the first room we had done with Roundabout. The theme involves you tracking down a missing friend to a serial killer's hideout and subsequently need to escape before their return. It was our first escape room experience ever and it definitely gave us lasting impressions of what to expect in subsequent rooms. The puzzles were well rounded, and the horror-themed elements were super fun. Similar to most of the other rooms, this one was particularly dark and hard to see... however it didn't pose as much of a complication as the other rooms.
The Prisoner-
The theme of this room involved being blindfolded and handcuffed. You're led into respective jail cells and have to escape. This one had a lot of physical puzzles in contrast to other room and made very effective use of the space. The room also had mechanical elements to it which could pose troublesome if faulty (in a couple situations within that room, the sensors were not particularly responsive). This room really emphasized teamwork and communication as you spend a significant amount of time separated physically from your teammates.
Final Destination-
The theme for this room involves you being a passenger on a plane which is about to crash. There are two conditions in order for your escape requiring you to have both a parachute and codes to get out. This room we only played with 3 people which in retrospect made it difficult to delegate puzzles as a team. The puzzles in this one ranged from logic to very abstract and truly emphasized on being attentive early on. This room felt particularly claustrophobic as the space is a tiny version of a airplane cabin. The room is properly the best lit of all the rooms. However due to the small space, the puzzles were not linear -- We were quite disorganized in this room as a result. I would suggest to the creators to consider having more audio recordings in the background as it would have given a better sense of urgency of a plane crashing.
Back to the Mummy-
The theme of this room involves stumbling into a Mummy's Tomb after an elevator crash. After doing Final Destination we decided to try a room with extra people and went with 5 - as a result it worked against us as the tiny space in the first portion of the room was tight. It made it difficult to see clues around us as we couldn't navigate properly, and due to extremely poor lighting it was especially hard to see. The puzzles were mostly logic and some very abstract. I would highly recommend to the creators to consider having multiple flashlights available in this room, as I feel that sight shouldn't be hindered in this manner to effectively solve the puzzles.
Diamond Creed-
Roundabout's newest room, the theme of the room is essentially a jewel heist, where you're asked to dodge lasers and crack into safes. The puzzles were primarily logic and the props were fantastic. The thematic feel of the puzzle really sold the "Entrapment" (starring Sean Connery/Catherine Zeta-Jones) inspired room . My critique again stems from the lack of lighting which made some puzzles difficult to see but overall a fantastic addition.
Roundabout is definitely worth checking out and suitable for beginners and advanced players. We definitely will return when these guys update their puzzles and rooms in the future!
Written April 21, 2016
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Eurofire
Toronto, Canada104 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
I've done a bunch (maybe 15) escape rooms and by far Roundabout exceeded my expectations. Loved it so much that we came back and finished all 5 of them. The staff were friendly, and helpful each time had a great experiance. Solid puzzles, great use of technology, props were on point and the rooms looked amazing.
If you have done escape rooms before and enjoy them give this one a try you will be amazed. I first read about Final Destination on Narcity and was excited to check it out. Wow great room!!
The rooms we did at Roundabout are: Butcher's Basement, The Ninja, Final Destination 2.0, The Prisoner, and Back to The Mummy.
Hoping this is helpful! If so, let me know by clicking "helpful". If you have any questions ask away, I'll be happy to answer them. Happy escaping!
If you have done escape rooms before and enjoy them give this one a try you will be amazed. I first read about Final Destination on Narcity and was excited to check it out. Wow great room!!
The rooms we did at Roundabout are: Butcher's Basement, The Ninja, Final Destination 2.0, The Prisoner, and Back to The Mummy.
Hoping this is helpful! If so, let me know by clicking "helpful". If you have any questions ask away, I'll be happy to answer them. Happy escaping!
Written November 26, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you so much for coming to Roundabout and for your kind review! We love our return customers and are so glad you decided to come back again and again. Stay tuned - there might be a new room for you to play in the near future. :)
Written December 14, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rueben N
2 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Average rooms at best and over priced. Customer service stops once they get your money. When we completed our rooms, no one at the exit to greet or congratulate us....we walked BACK to the front desk and were asked, "Did you complete the room "? They had no idea. When we asked for a clue, there was no hints, just told is the answer.....not how this works. we have done over 60 rooms and these rank in the bottom 10% unfortunately. We did 2 rooms, and ONLY did the 2nd one because if we didn't they were going to charge our credit card regardless. We have made a practice of doing all rooms that a company has to offer and we absolutely not be doing that in this case.
Very poor all around. Rooms were run down and dilapidated, sensors weren't working properly in one of the rooms. Very disappointing.
Very poor all around. Rooms were run down and dilapidated, sensors weren't working properly in one of the rooms. Very disappointing.
Written April 2, 2022
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Sagar S
1 contribution
Nov 2016 • Couples
I proposed to my fiance in the final destination escape room at roundabout and it was perfect! The staff was extremely helpful and went above and beyond my expectations to tailor the room for me. They were very responsive to my many emails and requests and even created a custom soundtrack just for our session. They also came in early on the day of the proposal so we could set up the room and make sure everything was in place. Not to mention that the game itself was a lot of fun. My fiance and I are both really happy with how it went and highly recommend roundabout and their staff!
Written November 13, 2016
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StevenLeBar
Mississauga1 contribution
Dec 2015 • Friends
Me and my bf came and did the final destination room and had such a blast to the point he told me he loved me in that room for the first time ever. So thank you and I hope everyone else has as close to or better experience as we did. We are going back again soon!
Written January 27, 2016
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Tyler Austin
Los Angeles, CA99 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
The room escape experience at Roundabout really is not worth the high price, especially considering you only get 45 minutes in each room vs. 1 hour at most places. The airplane level was cool, but the props were worn out and cheap, and we felt like the entire game wasn't that great. The room was also tiny, and because of that, the exit door was the same as the door we entered with, which leaves no element of surprise or adventure.
Written June 27, 2015
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jdg534
Toronto1 contribution
May 2015 • Friends
This place has very good sets, and the staff are wonderful, but the game design isn't very good. We did Final Destination, a plane escape scenario which looked great at first glance, but wound up having a ton of issues. We had to call for hints to clarify whether certain things were broken; the game was too non-linear to make sense, resulting in a ton of wasted time and fun-killing red herrings; parts of the set came apart in ways that created inadvertent red herrings, and so on. With revised game design this place could be worthwhile, but we didn't have a good time and don't plan on returning ourselves unless we hear of major changes.
Written June 25, 2015
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Chris Hibbard
Nottingham, UK24 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
On our second escape of the day we headed to Roundabout Canada to take on the Final Destination 2.0 room. The two staff members were very welcoming and friendly on our arrival.
The room itself was a cleverly constructed environment, with multiple aspects that gave you a good sense of progress through the game. Nothing felt particularly out of place, with a clear mimetic structure that flowed. The puzzles themselves were smart and although we did require a couple clues, these were mostly down to our own ignorance! The linearity of the room was not overbearing, and enabled all three of us to enjoy the full experience.
A great time was had resolving the troubles of flight RA280 and we succeeded with little over 10 minutes to spare.
We shall be returning in the future to check out some of the other rooms Roundabout Canada has to offer!
The room itself was a cleverly constructed environment, with multiple aspects that gave you a good sense of progress through the game. Nothing felt particularly out of place, with a clear mimetic structure that flowed. The puzzles themselves were smart and although we did require a couple clues, these were mostly down to our own ignorance! The linearity of the room was not overbearing, and enabled all three of us to enjoy the full experience.
A great time was had resolving the troubles of flight RA280 and we succeeded with little over 10 minutes to spare.
We shall be returning in the future to check out some of the other rooms Roundabout Canada has to offer!
Written August 30, 2019
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review, we are glad you had a good time!
Written October 8, 2021
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Jackson Lo
New York City, NY975 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
We had some time to kill and decided to do one of the escape rooms. We chose to do the Ninja Room. There was four of us and we managed to escape! Yay!
Written October 1, 2018
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Congratulations on your escape!! We hope you had fun in our Ninja room and that you consider coming back to play one of our other rooms in the future! :)
Written December 14, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Are their lockers to put your bags in while you are inside the rooms
Written July 31, 2019
Yes, a reservation is recommended. The cost for 2 people is approx 56-60. I've done 2 of the escape rooms at Roundabout and highly recommend it.
Written April 19, 2018
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