Ancient Temple | Escape Mate

THE ANCIENT TEMPLE

Fancy an Indiana Jones-style adventure?

Become a secret agent for the day and embark on a daring journey to explore this newly unearthed, mysterious archeological site just beneath Wellington’s streets. Get ready for the thrilling challenge of the Ancient Temple in our custom made Egyptian/Mayan themed escape room.

Your mission:

Step into the heart of an ancient mystery and uncover the secrets of long-forgotten temple ruins. Decrypt ancient messages using high-tech Mayan-inspired puzzles. Solve intuitive, hands-on challenges and uncover the hidden knowledge of a lost civilization to prevent the rise of the Death Gods!

Join Forces:

An ancient seal has been broken, awakening mighty Gods from their 10,000-year slumber. You and your team have just one hour before the Gods unleash the Apocalypse.

We need the bravest and kindest souls to infiltrate the ancient temple grounds, decode the ancient messages and seal away the Gods for all eternity. Your team of fellow adventurers will have to bring peace back and save the world from the wrath of the Death Gods!

Our most exciting room for groups of 2 to 6 players. This mission was designed for smaller teams, but is jammed with magical and interactive puzzles.

Perfect for date nights, mates nights, families, kids and first-timers.

$40/player ($25 under 12)

Difficulty level: 6/10 based on a team of 4

60 min game play, activity lasts 90 mins

Suitable for 2-6 players

12 Johnston st,
Wellington Central, 6011

All appointments require either full payment or a deposit in order to be finalised. By placing a booking with us you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions.

Highlights

DIVE INTO ADVENTURE WITH THE
ESCAPE EXPERTS

Small Group Friendly:
Designed for 2-6 players, a non-linear game structure ensuring everyone stays engaged
High-Tech, Player-Triggered Puzzles:
Our games feature beautifully themed, immersive environments with cutting-edge puzzles.
Unique and Exciting Game:
Interactive and immersive experiences that keep players on their toes.
Exceptional Customer Service:
Our team is available 7 days a week, offering easy online booking and a variety of payment methods.
Expert Game Masters:
Our enthusiastic and experienced game masters ensure a memorable experience for your team.
Suitable for All Ages:
Our games are recommended for ages 8 and up, perfect for all occasions.
Impeccable Game Elements:
All puzzles are meticulously maintained and designed to immerse you in the adventure.
Always Open:
Open 7 days a week, suitable for all ages and occasions, recommended from 8 years old.
All Occasions:
For a special occasion or just for something fun?
Take your date, your mates or family or colleagues for an epic adventure and work together to untangle the mysteries of an ancient tribe. The Ancient Temple room can be booked for two or more, and you will have the whole space to yourselves for the duration of the mission.
Special Occasion?
Reserve the meeting room for an hour for no extra charge. Our meeting room is connected with a well-equipped kitchenette. BYO snacks and drinks welcome, we just kindly ask to leave the room tidy and clean after the celebration. Please contact our friendly team to make a booking.
Do you have a larger squad?
Reserve the Spaceship and the Ancient Temple at the same time slot for no extra charge! Perfect for teams of 13 or over! Split up between the two games and race for the best time for a next level challenge and a friendly competition!
Kids welcome:
At Escape Mate we are kid friendly! Bring the whole family to play the real-life version of a puzzle-solving board game in Indiana Jones style. The immersive displays and props and the challenges will get everyone excited, kids and adults alike.
Team Up!
Practice team work in an abstract environment – bring your small team, solve puzzles, mysteries, interact with cool gadgets, play and laugh and see who’s boss in an escape game!
Rainy Day?
Bad weather ruined your plans? Have an indoor adventure instead! Bring your fellow adventurers to an exciting and unique puzzle-solving mission!

THE GAMEPLAY:

This game features plenty of electronic, player-triggered challenges, tons hidden compartments, and surprising outcomes. Just like all our other games, The Ancient Temple also has a nonlinear structure, which will keep all players engaged and entertained for the duration of the game.

The solutions to obstacles will require a mixture of approaches, some will test your observation and pattern-recognition skills or your attention to detail, some will need your critical thinking and the ability to make abstract associations.

There will be light puzzles and sensors, interactions with all sorts of switches, visual and audio clues, information hidden in plain sight, trippy buttons and levers and gadgets – this game caters for all tastes and mindsets.

ABOUT THE ANCIENT TEMPLE
ESCAPE ROOM

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

Terms and Conditions

For the full terms and conditions, please see below or refer to the confirmation email upon booking.

Age Recommendation:

Recommended for players aged 8 years and older.
Children under 8 can join their parents for free, but must be closely supervised. Some game elements are fragile and may not be safe for young children to touch or handle.

Facilities:

Toilets are available on-site for your convenience.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the booked time will be eligible for a full refund.
When possible, we will reschedule your booking and do our best to accommodate.

Booking Requirements:

Bookings are essential to secure your spot. We recommend booking in advance to ensure availability. However, we will do our best to accommodate last-minute bookings when possible.