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We were a party of 6, of whom 5 have also visited other Escape Rooms, mixed ages 20-40. Certainly up there with the best Escape Rooms in Bournemouth (we did the Macguffin Project, but they have two other Escape Rooms at time of writing). It was quite hard - have visited a lesser room with my 13 year old, but suggest this one suitable for over 16's. Recommended! | 0 |
I was originally looking into various escape rooms around Bournemouth for a Christmas present for my friends. At first, I was very hesitant to book due to The MacGuffin Project not being open too long but I am SO glad we did!First off, I had to reschedule my booking due to personal circumstances which was done without hesitation and they were very happy to do so. Gina on the desk who does your briefing is absolutely lovely and always willing to get involved with the excitement of the group before going in! When we did finally get to go, we did the Fortune Teller room which blew all expectations out of the water. Our group of 3 had the best evening out for a long while and we knew immediately that we wanted to do all the rooms available. We booked our second room before we left and were offered a 25% discount to do so which was good. Yesterday we went back and did the MacGuffin room which was much trickier but still gave an amazing and genuine experience. Yet again, we left having booked the third and final room for the end of the month! Horatio will hopefully be excited to see us again...!All of the puzzles really fit together in a sequence and everything starts to fall into place and make sense as you go along! The rooms are really well put together and the quality of the props really do add to the experience!All in all, we could not recommend The MacGuffin Project enough - if you're looking for an escape room experience or even just an evening out with friends, DEFINITELY consider booking here! | 1 |
Fantastic! Had a fab time and would definitely recommend. The staff were very friendly. Played the MacGuffin, didn’t quite escape but loved it anyway! | 0 |
Great puzzles, great staff, great day out. Would highly recommend the venue to anyone looking for something exciting and unique to do in Bournemouth. | 2 |
Just finished the Macguffin room with 3 minutes to spare. A really enjoyable experience, rooms are very well themed and add to the overall experience. Had a great time, brilliant fun an excellent way to spend an hour with friends or family. First time in an escape room, and expectations were exceeded. A+ | 2 |
So as a group we have now done between 20 and 30 escape rooms. This one looked great online and when we turned up we were initially very impressed. The theming of the building was fantastic. We had to wait awkwardly to be allowed to use the toilet (which was a bit smelly and there was no soap).The room itself was good fun. It was on the trickier side, but once we got going we managed to get a respectable time. Unfortunately we felt very let down after the game. Once we finished we came out to the main reception where another group were waiting to go in. We were quickly told our time, then pretty much ignored. We tried to say goodbye but it fell on deaf ears. We were left feeling pretty silly standing there so we just walked out without the usual photo or friendly chat that we have been used to with other escape rooms.The room was good, but I don't feel like I would rush back to do more here. | 0 |
My first Escape Room experience. The staff were wonderfully welcoming. Perhaps a little pricey but great fun. We were 3 and failed miserably but I got the bug and would do it again. There are 3 rooms to choose from. They have peak and off-peak times and there’s a deal if you want to eat at Revolutions too. | 0 |
Great atmosphere! There were a few technical issues with our game but the friendly staff styled it out very well and so it didn’t make the experience any less fun. | 0 |
Over the last three weeks my boyfriend and I completed each of the escape rooms as after you do one they give you the option of 50% off your next one if you book straight away for the next week. Having been to a few other escape rooms already, I was really impressed with the amount of effort that has gone into the decor and the atmosphere in general.Our favourtie was definitely the Fortuneteller room. There was so many interesting and challenging things to do in that room, and the challenges fit together really well. It probably helps that we are both so competitive, but we were so immersed that we were almost running around the room to try and figure the clues out! This was the perfect amount of difficult, but actually logically solvable clues!I would say that the Macguffin room and the Magician rooms weren't quite as good, if you got stuck on one thing, it completely stopped you being able to do anything else because the clues all had to be completed in order. In the Macguffin, in particular, there is a challenge that I can't see anyone being able to figure out without help as it just wasn't logical. Even when we got help and got told what to do, we both admitted that we would never have figured that out even if we'd have had no time limit.Overall, this is a fantastic series of escape rooms and you can see how much effort has been put into making it a great experience. It is also really reasonably priced compared to a lot of (less good) escape rooms locally. | 1 |
Although we quite enjoyed the Magician, we were given clues before we asked. We got out with 15 minutes to spare so certainly didn't need clues near the end. It felt like we were being rushed through. I fed this back to them but no response so hence putting this on as a review.Unlike most escape rooms no-one chats to you at the end so the experience sort of fizzles out. The staff don't seem that enthusiastic.We liked the Fortune teller best. The McGuffin was not so good - didn't seem to fit together very well. | 1 |
We visited The MacGuffin Project in October 2017 as a group of friends looking to challenge ourselves, have fun and (most importantly) see which one of us had the best brain!We were not disappointed! From the minute we entered the building, we were immersed in a different world. Everything about the place has been immaculately thought out and it is very clear the creators/designers have worked very hard to make this is experience extremely high quality. The staff there are friendly, helpful and obviously take great pride in their work. The amount of effort they put into their jobs really shows and the experience would not have been the same without them. I’ll not say much more because I don’t want to give too much away, but I cannot recommend The MacGuffin Project enough to anyone and everyone - whether you’re a group of friends, family, a workplace looking for team building opportunities, MacGuffin is the place to go! | 1 |
Five of us - three adults and two 12 year olds - did the MacGuffin yesterday. The whole set up is brilliant and really immersive. The staff and 'others' were great, really friendly and helpful. The kids found it a bit scary, mostly anticipating something really frightening was about to happen, but it didn't and they said afterwards that they would do another again. Adults totally hooked. We made it with three minutes to spare, very chuffed with that! Will be back to try the other two. Thank you! | 1 |
We went out for a team event to this place, and it was absolute delight. Everyone enjoyed it to the core and just loved the whole puzzle solving experience and certainly all now know the unknowns of each other.Must visit at least once , more would be good :) | 1 |
Going to keep this basic.... ABSOLUTELY AMAZING EXPERIENCE.!!!! Well done mcguffin. Staff were amazing, very helpful. Will be back again, shame you don't have one in Brighton 👍👍 | 1 |
Friendly professional staff with an outstanding sense of humour! Absolutely loved our experience there! | 1 |
We tried the Machine room. The staff were very helpful and entertaining. You have to think and figure out how to solve the different puzzles. Great for teamwork, perhaps a 12+ birthday party. Was very fun and would definitely do it again. The hour limit puts some pressure on you which always makes it more stressful and exciting! | 0 |
Was a very fun experience. Was immersed in all the action and had a laugh with friends. Would recommend and would go again. In general a very very very fun experience | 1 |
We played all the rooms this place had to offer in 1 day! with breaks in between it meant we spent the whole day challenging ourselves and having great fun doing it.As a couple rather than a larger group some of the games needed a bit longer but we got there in the end and we didn't get locked-in at all. The effort they've put into the decor & theming of the place is truly incredible. every room feels authentic. the music playing and the way the staff talk is so immersive. Absolutely loved it. the genre really works and I can't think of anyone I wouldn't recommend the place to. Top banana | 1 |
Great fun at this escape room as a family for 4 for my dad’s Birthday - quite a challenging escape room compared to others I’ve done before but the set up and the staff were fantastic! | 2 |
Ok . Good reception . Boys enjoyed it but weren’t as buzzing about it after as I thought they would be. They weren’t that engaged and that may of been due to age group 12/13 . They did macguffin room . Nowhere for parents to go while waiting . Not the best if areas to hang around either. Ended up having a coffee in subway .. had hoped to be able to view the boys whilst in the escape room so we could have ball talked about it afterwards. | 1 |
We visited with a group of friends and most of us have never done an escape room before. The whole experience from when you enter the building to the very end is fantastic. The actors, the props, the puzzles, the music and light effects are all very carefully thought out.We were all smiling and excitedly discussing it after we managed to escape the room in 52 minutes. Highly recommend it! | 1 |
A team of 3 of us did all 3 rooms back to back. We are quite experienced and escaped all 3 rooms in under 40 minutes but found them to be excellently done. The staff were lovely and the decor was great. My favourite was the magician room, the hint system had me in stitches I loved it. The other 2 rooms are more mechanical and what I call man brain so the 2 men in my group favoured those rooms. I would make a small suggestion of providing torches as I found the rooms quite dark with no means to add light. Great fun. Thanks | 0 |
Found by chance this was an excellent and fun way to spend an hour. It started with a little bit of dressing up and just got better and better. Have never done anything like this before and the hour flew by. There were 4 of us and we completed the challenge within an hour without any help from the staff. We did the MacGuffin room and will return to do the other changes when we are back in Bournemouth again. | 1 |
Beautifully styled inside and out, this is a great place to lose yourself for an hour. The atmosphere and decor coupled with the interaction with live actors is an absolute winner. Can't wait to go back and try another room. Definitely worth a visit with friends or work colleagues. | 0 |
A fantastic activity, the concept, the backstory, the staff/actors and the attention to detail all drag you in, keep your interest and encourage you to come back for more. It's a really well polished setup with a huge amount of thought put into it. We're booking to head back to do the other two rooms as soon as we can. Can't wait to see what other treats await us. | 1 |
This is by far the best escape game in the UK. Unlike similar concepts, the MacGuffin project is a classy, theme-led, stylish, immersive event from start to finish. I highly recommend The MacGuffin Project, an exciting, entertaining, fantastic experience. A MUST DO! ***** | 1 |
This was a great event. The staff were friendly and the whole set up very professional. There were 10 of us, split into 2 teams. Our team of 5 had great fun solving the myseries of The Fortune Teller room, while our colleagues were in the MacGuffin room. I will definitely go back again with friends as I think it's a great evening out and something to do that doesn't just involve food and drink. Well done guys. | 1 |
I took the management team from work and we had a blast in the 2 magician rooms. None of us had done anything like this before and we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We thoroughly recommend it for both work colleagues and groups of friends. | 1 |
Never don even anything like it before very professional taking care with health and safety and reassuring everyone no nasty surprises Cleverly done and you have to really think time flies by and yes we did it in a modest 50 mins but seemed like 20 Really worth a visit particularly if you love puzzles | 1 |
I went here with a couple of friends from work, and it was great! We'd never done anything like this before, and we were pretty useless at figuring out the puzzles, but it was hilarious fun, and an hour well spent. The staff were really friendly, and the whole set-up was well thought through and really nicely presented. Highly recommended, and we'll be back for the other games. | 1 |
Myself and my family went to the Macguffin Project recently and really enjoyed it. We only had a few seconds to spare so can say we definitely didn't find it easy! The layout of the room and the props inside it were really well thought out and it definitely set the scene. The guy at the front desk was friendly and informative. The only thing I would say is that the other staff member who was in character seemed to let his role slip slightly which took you out of the experience momentarily but other then that it was great and we would visit again. | 1 |
Wow! What an amazing place!! Perfect for a team building event with a difference. Our team was a group of 20 and worked perfectly in sub groups of x5 doing two activities each in rotation of all four rooms. 99% of us had never done an escape room experience so we were completely green, but MacGuffin team were super helpful and didn't make us feel foolish in anyway; encouraging & advising when stumped with a gentle push in the right direction. Jasper's helper was hilarious 😂Not for those who have a super-sensitive disposition as can be a little jumpy on the odd occasion. The props are great and well engineered. Our staff loved it and was something outside the normal CPD box. Clare was really helpful, professional and very accommodating throughout the booking process for such a large group; as were her team who looked after us on the day. Dan (our host) was explaining they plan to completely re-theme one of the rooms in the future to keep the challenges ever-changing - I wish them all the best. A great experience, well executed. Thank you 👌🏼 | 1 |
Do not even think twice - book it and be part of a fun, interesting and thought provoking experience which will have you laughing, thinking and working in a team the whole time through. Time flies and you get so caught up in what you are doing that it isn't until you escape that you realise just how much you have actually discovered and achieved. The actors are absolutely fantastic and completely in character, the rooms are well designed and themed in such a way that you become part of the experience itself. The props and decor are fantastic and the storyline interesting.I will definitely return to complete the remaining rooms and I highly recommend this to all. You will not regret it and it is worth every penny. What a fantastic idea....thanks to all the hard working staff and their efforts! | 1 |
My first ever experience of an escape room, it was brilliant!! The staff were friendly and helpful, the rooms themselves were great, how they were set out and decorated.the time just flew, all the clues and trying to work things out was a challenged but good fun. I would definitely recommend this place, and will definitely be coming back to try another challenge. We managed to finish the challenge which was good,a definite experience to try, well done Macguffins! | 0 |
Our family team (2 adults and 2 teenagers) took on the challenge of The Magician room and were left a little underwhelmed. Having seen such great reviews for the MacGuffin project we were excited to take advantage of the special offer for the new room. The staff were good, we received a warm welcome and were efficiently booked in and briefed regarding our experience. The theming of the venue was effective with props and music and created a great atmosphere however we felt that the briefing video was somewhat redundant as it didn't really relate to the room that we were doing. Once in the room, we liked the method for communicating with the game controllers and enjoyed the magical theming but felt that there were simply not enough puzzles, or variety of challenges in the room to engage us and the game didn't flow particularly well This was reflected in our escape time of just 38 minutes. Not having a clock in the room meant we could not gauge whether we were on track and took away some of the excitement of trying to beat the clock and escaping that we have experienced elsewhere.Overall slightly disappointing experience when compared to other escape rooms that we have done. | 1 |
We had a great time, kept our family of five challenged from beginning to end. A little pricey but you can see where the money has been spent. Well designed and thought through. | 2 |
Originally booked the Fortune Teller game only to be told 24 hours prior to our slot that there was a flood so we had to change rooms or wait until the room was fixed. Not a problem as these things happen and cannot be helped. Rearranging wasn't really an option for us as we had already planned to be in Bournemouth on that day.That meant we were doing the Magician game which was the new one and one we wanted to do anyway. Having already completed the Macguffin room we were really excited for our second room here but unfortunately it was a massive let down.They had an offer running on social media for the game we had switched to for 60 which we asked if they would honour as we had paid 104. They explained that we couldn't have the discount as the offer had finished. Fair enough on face value, however, a quick attempt trying to book online showed that it hadn't ended which was misleading and very disappointing.When we arrived there seemed to be a confusion as to whether our party was a 3 or a 4. A few uncomfortable minutes later our group of 4 was able to play. I was quite surprised this new room had opened so quickly bearing in mind they had only been open 3 months - it soon become apparent how. Same starting video and the puzzles had no flow at all and were just a load of locks within a single room. No exciting props, no wow moments, no logic and broken puzzles. Had to ask for clues to keep the game going as nothing followed or made sense. This game seemed thrown together and a complete money maker. After escaping in 43 minutes felt thoroughly ripped off. What a shame as the Macguffin room was amazing. | 2 |
first time ever doing this, well spent hour trying to solve the puzzles and destroy the machine. Took 14 year old great niece, who amazingly did not think about her tablet or phone once. Great way to 'up' the communication lines. Staff wonderful and thankfully gave us the right amount of support when needed.Recomend this for 10 - 100 year olds. | 1 |
The MacGuffin project is a carnival themed escape room that offers an completely immersive experience and unique challenge like no other. A painstaking level of detail brings the Macguffin world to life through a haunting atmosphere, superb hosts and meticulous design. We completed the The MacGuffin with only minutes to spare and can't wait to return to complete The Fortune Teller! | 1 |
Visited with work group as part of a team building outing.The fit out looks great and the staff were brilliant.We did the Fortune Tellers room and it was challenging. Guys were good with various pointers when you get slightly stumped.If your looking for a team building activity or something to do with friends this is a great hour out, or less if your quick enough!! A great new Bournemouth attraction, will definitely be back to do the other rooms. | 1 |
Had a look at a number of other places and this one was defiantly worth it. The offer via the website was a nice touch, reasonably prices. The staff were fun a very helpful. The room was difficult but not impossible just required some thinking. Have booked a different room to improve Columbo's time. | 1 |
I visited The MacGuffin Project as a treat with some of my colleagues at digital agency, Createful. As the visit grew closer on that rainy afternoon, we got more excited about what would be awaiting us, and nervous about how we'd cope under pressure!The venue itself has clearly had a lot of thought put into it, ensuring visitors are fully immersed in the atmosphere of the challenge. Once locked inside the room, it is very easy to forget about the Bournemouth surroundings outside those four walls! We were greeted by very friendly staff members, who welcomed us warmly and ensured we were aware of all safety information, and what to do if anybody required assistance during the experience. Our host definitely looked the part, and was clearly passionate about the MacGuffin story.I don't think anyone was prepared for the trickiness of the tasks! After a lot of time was spent fumbling around with the first task, we gradually picked up the pace and managed to escape. Communication was definitely key - if you find something, tell your team mates, even if you think it's irrelevant! A little bit of time was wasted on the cleverly placed red herrings, but at the end of the day, that added to the pressure to make up the lost time and prove we could do it!The MacGuffin project was a great way to end the week. Challenging, and ultimately, a brilliant way to have a laugh with your workmates. I'd definitely return again, for a something new day out with friends. | 1 |
We were immediately impressed with the decor and design of the whole place; you could see how much effort had gone in to it. The background music was in keeping with the theme and helped us to get in the zone. We took part in the original room as the newer Fortune Teller experience was fully booked (but one to try another time hopefully). The room itself is quite busy and threw us off a little bit with all the codes all over the place. We're ashamed to admit that we found most of the puzzles difficult to solve and had to ask for help. We often made the mistake of thinking we had to stick to each station until it was solved, rather than looking around the whole room to discover clues and items which would be of value later.All in all, once we got the hang of it we had a great time and the props were realistic and fun to activate. I would recommend the experience and hope to try the other rooms. | 0 |
We did a hen do at the McGuffin project this weekend and tried out two of their rooms between us - everyone absolutely LOVED IT. I thought an escape room would be good fun but this was another level! They have put so much effort into making the whole experience exciting - the rooms and corridors are all wonderfully decorated and they get you really involved in the theme with audio, props and staff dressed up in character. We laughed, screamed, thought really hard, practiced our team work skills, got quite confused but made our way out with minutes to spare (with a bit of help!). The staff were brilliant and helped to keep the experience a great surprise for the hen too. Wish we all lived closer so we could come back and try more! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone. | 0 |
We all really enjoyed this escape room and definitely the best one i have experienced so far! Staff were so friendly and welcoming and not too theatrical which can be cringey at times. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. | 0 |
We came across The Macguffin Project while looking for something fun to do on a rainy day in Bournemouth and ended up having the best time! It's such an immersive experience due to the fantastic set and theatrical staff that we all really got into it. Great alternative to the usual cinema/bowling with the family. | 0 |
I visited The MacGuffin Project with my family today as we are on holiday in Dorset and it was such a fun, unique experience! None of us had ever experienced an escape room attraction before, but after this one we are already planning to try out some more.The story behind the attraction was so cleverly thought out, which made it so exciting. The puzzles themselves were also very clever, and weren't straightforward which made it so exciting and fun to do. The whole atmosphere of the attraction was eerie and added to the whole effect of it. The staff were also so kind and acted as their characters well.They have other escape rooms nearby so we are definitely going to book to do them as well before we go home. We came so close but didn't manage to complete the task within the hour, so hopefully we will be able to with one of the others.I would definitely recommend this to anyone, whether it be families, groups of friends or couples. Overall I was extremely impressed with The MacGuffin Project and believe it was definitely worth my money! | 0 |
We decided to check The Macguffin Project out last minute and managed to get a booking before the rest of our group showed up for some time on the beach. The people there were absolutely lovely and understanding when we turned up late due to our train being delayed. The room was immersive and the audio really brought up the spooky factor. While it felt a bit hide and seek at times with the things you had to find the puzzles were great and the room on a whole was amazing fun! I'd seriously recommend checking them out and trying out their rooms. We only managed to do one while there but would really like to go back and try out their other rooms! | 0 |
5 of us (from aged 20-70) attempted the macguffin. It was our 2nd escape experience for us, the 1st being in Bath last year, and this exceeded our expectations. The story was well constructed, fantastic characters before hand to tell us the story along with visuals. We completed the room with 14 seconds to spare, fantastic equipment and props along with some red herrings! Really enjoyable experience, thank you. Look forward to trying the other rooms x | 0 |
Three of us nailed it in 45 minutes. Can you do better?This is great fun and a good laugh. Think crystal maze and crypton factor. Great atmosphere and fun puzzles. I happily recommend it. | 0 |
Best escape room in Bournemouth. Crystal Maze meets Disneyland. Really innovative with interesting challenges to solve, not too taxing and great fun. Would 100% recommend a visit. | 0 |
Great puzzles, exciting, not too hard and not too easy! Would happily do these all day! There are two different rooms to try and we did both. Definitely recommend this! | 0 |
Highly recommend. Very professional. Something different everyone can enjoy. All enjoyed. Look forward to coming back and trying a different room. | 0 |
Went to this place with four people and it was great. We just about did it in 56 minutes which was a bit stressful as the pressure built to complete in time but what a well created set of puzzles and pitched just about right so it finishes on a high. | 0 |
The We Are Interactive gang completed the MacGuffin project as part of a business strategy day. The immersive experience took us right into another world, where we had to work together and communicate effectively to crack the clues. The escape was excellently structured, with enough challenging aspects to keep the pressure on. A really beautifully crafted escape experience, with big attention to detail! Thanks so much, from everyone in the We Are Interactive team! | 0 |
My wife and I, along with 3 friends, did the Fortune Tellers Tent, the second of their rooms, last week and it was great fun and really tests the brain and your ability to work together as a team.We were really disappointed to have not quite completed it, we had solved all of the puzzles but got one of them in slightly the wrong order! (don't want to spoil it).Anyway, they explain what you get wrong, at the end.Best news was we didn't need any hints, many people do apparently, so from that perspective we did very well!We have done Escape Rooms before but this one is in a league of its own! | 0 |
We did one of the experiences today as two couples (a team of 4). Two of our group had done other similar experiences and two of us hadn't. It was lots of fun and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We solved the puzzle in 47 minutes and it was definitely an experience to remember. The team there were lovely and made us feel welcome on arrival and chatted on exit. Definitely worth visiting. Go on and have a go! | 0 |
We just had an amazing time in here, a team of 7, we finished in 45 minutes. The attention to detail is immense, the background story and atmosphere really sets the scene. I would highly recommend this for anyone who wants a unique and fun experience in the heart of b-town! | 0 |
Spent a very enjoyable time here with my wife and teenage son - got us working together to try to solve the puzzles and save ourselves (we failed !!). Like your very own edition of the CrystalMaze - within minutes we were fully immersed in working together to escape. With a bit more self belief we would have done it - Will definitely be back to try a different challenge. Recommended for older teens+ | 0 |
Visited Bournemouth this weekend and my husband booked the Macguffin Project for us and our friends. I was very hesitant but OMG I can't remember when I had so much fun. What a professional set up. The team are very welcoming. I felt like I was young all over again trying to solve the various 'things'. I can't wait to go back and do the other rooms. What a place. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for something a bit different. Even my husband is happy to take me back there, so that says something. Well done Macguffin team! | 1 |
Went last Thursday with some friends. Friendly front of house, great theming with lots of attention to details. Looking forward to trying the other rooms when they are up and running! | 1 |
Visited the Macguffin project a week or so ago and would highly recommend it .The team there have obviously put a huge amount of thought and time into the theming of the experience and it is so immersive, the puzzle itself was well thought out and had some great innovative features i have never seen in an escape room before.Cannot wait to try our luck on the Fortune teller ! | 1 |
I have done quite a few escape rooms but this one is the best. The attention to detail and the props were amazing! It was difficult however achievable. I'm pleased to say we succeeded! | 0 |
What a great night!. Very well organised, great atmosphere and attention to detail. The game is set to a great level. We went in a team of 5 which was perfect.We missed escaping by 20 seconds!....We'll get you next time Mr MacGuffin! Mwah ha ha har! (evil face rubbing hands together!) | 1 |
Went with two of my mates and had a brilliant time on the MacGuffin room. The booking process online is nice and easy, the staff you can tell are invested in making the experience memorable and the escape room itself really challenges you. Solved it with 7 seconds to spare. Can't recommend it enough. You might wonder why I gave it only 4 stars but after talking to them I know they'll continue to improve the experience. Plan on going again for some of their other challenges as soon as possible. | 1 |
Just escaped The MacGuffin project and found every second exhilarating! Attention to detail was evident as we were drawn back in time to the carnival and immersed in the puzzle. Can't wait to experience the next episode - what happened to the others! Great fun - built bonds and provided plenty of challenge. | 0 |
What an amazing experience!!! Clare and Gareth not only geniuses but perfect hosts! Brain feels tired after solving our quest but such a fantastic addition to Bournemouth! | 0 |
We escaped by the skin of our teeth - top puzzles, brilliant props, an excellent atmosphere, heart racing excitement and tension. All put together by a friendly team with a great eye for detail. Can't wait to come back when the new rooms are ready :) | 1 |
The Escape Room at The MacGuffin Project was so so good!Entering the building sets you right into the mood and gives you a very mystical vibe. We were greeted by one of the owners Claire who made us feel very welcome and prepared us before getting started - She couldn't be any nicer! The room itself was stunningly made with a lot of attention to detail which contributed greatly to the whole experience. The hour we were in there flew by, as you are on a breathtaking journey puzzling your way through the room. The lights were flashing and the music was playing while we approached the last few minutes. Eventually we managed to escape the room with 7.30 minutes on the clock! The ambience, the pressure, the suspense; It couldn't have been any better!!It was such a great experience for all of us :) | 1 |
We've just played the MacGuffin and it certainly did not disappoint! We played as a group of 3 and got out with less than 2 minutes left on the clock. Such a fun environment to be in. The staff couldn't have been nicer and we felt fully immersed into the story as soon as we walked through the door. The attention to detail was brilliant and some of the tasks were not like any we'd seen in other escape rooms. Can't wait to come back and play the other rooms when they open. | 0 |
This really is a completely immersive escape room experience. The scene is set, the story bought into by all of us as participants. There's a great range of props and 'machines', seamlessly blending the seemingly ancient with the latest modern tech, very clever indeed. A race against the clock, it builds to a real go,go,go crescendo. Totally different and really good fun. | 0 |
Full disclosure - I was part of the first testing group. However I don't know any of the company directors or shareholders. I only know a personal friend who did some artwork. I got a group of people together to test the main game before opening so the owners could work out where the difficulty lies for newbies.The production value on this is very high - the props & decoration are excellent in the MacGuffin room. There's clearly been a lot of thought put into the narrative and aesthetics that adds to the immersion of the experience. There's a bit of everything - scavenger hunt around the room, observation, non-verbal reasoning, playing with props, reading, maths etc. Red herrings as well! Something for both thinkers and doers. Would recommend a well-rounded group of people. Difficulty was high, partly due to it not being too obvious where to start! We were though told of a few tweaks that that weren't yet implemented; these might make it a slightly more directed experience, which wouldn't be a bad thing. Our feedback was also very well received. It's a shame I can't really play it again now and see the completely finished article! Some things can be changed but once you know the 'gimmick' for the core puzzles then they will have lost any replay value. Thankfully there are 2 other games (Fortune Teller & Magician) that we didn't get to see. If they are up to the same standard then this will be a place well worth revisiting.All in all I'd happily pay the entrance fee with a group of mates to do something different. Stag do, day out on the coast, whatever you like, this is the with the cash, it'll have you thinking for days afterwords, whether you win or lose | 0 |
This place is infested with local police and government officials, they are using the resort as their private holiday camp, more like mafia..security guard was rude, when asking for direction, they just pointing at the place and drove awayreceptionist was not helpful as well, when came to asking for housekeeping svc, says this and that chargeable bla2..rooms facilities rather old and not properly maintain, overall building conditions for all villas and hotels are definetly 20 plus years old..more suitable for thrill seekers, bcos of the haunted feeling in the resort vicinity.. | 1 |
Went during COVID19 outbreak hence there's not many guests here!Nonetheless lovely stay here, 5 minutes ride from NongsaPura ferry terminal via hotel shuttle busManaged to check in early, took the sea view room and view is beautiful ! Breakfast is from 7 till 10am, widespread of food :) restaurant is 24/7 in case you're lazy to travel out to find for foodDifficult to get Grab here as the location is quite far from City, but hotel provides transportation, payment as per One way or 4 hours, and the drivers are hotel own staffs to ensure of our safety and our belongings! Walking distance to Turi Beach, water activities are mostly there, pool is very clean! Hotel toilet has bidet spray, hot water works fine!No bugs or lizards in the room despite having a balcony!I'm quite particular with cleanliness hence I'm really happy here !There's no elevator or lift here as it's only 2 floors, so do pack light ! Staffs are very friendly, approachable and polite! You can visit Nagoya mall and do some shopping there! Just ask the counter staffs for help if you don't know where to go (like me !)If you're looking for a quiet and relaxing getaway, this is the place to book :))) | 0 |
I like Nongsa Point Marina good places, everything beautiful, i am traveling with my friend we having fun stay here.I was stay at NPM room 215. The Staff are very friendly, they greet me well when I was checking in, thank you very much for housekeeping becuase room very clean and they provide my request and it was given fast to my room and thank you for the welcome card provided in my room, I enjoy the facilities, the all View is very beautiful. | 0 |
We were a group of 10. Since the villa was for max of 6pax, we anticipated the additional payment which we oblige upon check-in. We settled into the villa given to us. It was a 3 bedroom villa, one room with king size bed, second roon comes with a queen size bed and the 3rd room with two single beds. We opt to get an additional bed, to our disappointment, the staff was bringing in the mattress that we saw at the back of the villa earlier. We politely refused the bed and informed them that it was the same mattress standing behind. Since we are going to pay 500,000 IRD for the bed, we were expecting a decent mattress. Not a mattress that has been sitting outside for we don’t know how long and being exposed to all the insects and bugs. We paid for the WIFI access to our villa as well for 150,000 IDR but it was slow and intermittent. A technician was send to check on it. This we let it pass but I think they can do better since it’s not free.For the breakfast, we give it a thumbs up. It was far much better from where we went last month. Though they need to do a proper coordination among the staff. They keep asking for our breakfast voucher when I have given it to one of them when we arrived.Though we were disappointed that we are not able to have an extention since they claimed that the resort is fully booked, I commend them for rebooking our ferry ticket for an earlier timing. Upon check out, we need to call twice before they fetch us from our villa back to the reception. And we have to ask 2x for our transport from the resort to the port. We still enjoyed our stay. And there is always a room for imporvement. And by the way, we never received the bucket of ice. | 2 |
Room was fine with a nice and quiet garden view as per seen in photo. However, would definitely recommend Turi Beach Resort instead which is just a 10 min walk from Nongsa Point if you are looking for a stay near the beach and there is also the iconic bridge just beside it. | 2 |
Again the toilets need improvement. The bar now looks nice and clean, but the ladies toilets have gone down hill again. | 0 |
A quiet place that's not flooded with tourists. A good place to chill and relax to take in the sun sea and sky. | 0 |
Lovely location, very relaxing, nice restaurant and beautiful staff, enjoyed our relaxing stay. Would recommend | 0 |
It was a nice way to be able to commute from Turi Beach hotel to Nongsa point We were there for their saturday night market with full buffet -- lower price that at Turi..Nice to walk aroung and see the sailing boats very secure place | 0 |
Am staying at a beach resort nearby and took a short stroll over. It was nice view of the pier with my boyfriend being all envious about those people leaving for their dive trip. Nice setting with seats available near the pier for a romantic dinner and even to throw a graduation party. | 2 |
A really beautiful and classy stay. The chalets are really private and spacious. Staff are very helpful. | 0 |
The marina is next to the Nongsa Ferry terminal. It is quiet and is dotted with little villas including some that overlook the river. The units near the main lobby look rather nice and well kept. There is a fairly large pool and one or two large restaurants but didn't eat there. There is also a spa. The staff are helpful. They helped call for a cab after we met the Marina manager who took time to indulge our whim to look at the boats docked there. The marina seems well managed and secure for boat owners. | 1 |
We love the marina , everything there is magic and so relaxing We will be back again and half hour ferry from Singapore the best get away place Staff are pleasant | 0 |
Take some photos in here while riding a segway around Nongsa area. It's located next to Turi Beach Resort. It's quite a nice scenery in here to take some photos. | 0 |
Located at Nongsa Beach (white sand) that centrally for resort area. It is outskirt of town and suitable for relax and stress relief. I preferable to access this place from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Nongsapura Ferry Terminal. This is the fastest way. There are a lot of yatch parking at the harbour. Really recommend to beach lover. You can see sunset with Singapore background as well. When you eat lunch / dinner, you can try nasi goreng (fried rice) the traditional Indonesian food. | 1 |
Enjoyed the buffet style lunch. Roast Lamb perfectly cooked. Not a massive choice compared to Singapore Brunch, but very good. | 0 |
great resort if your lads on weekend or couple gateway. the staff to be friendly and enjoyed the setting, we can enjoyed sunset or sunrise view from balcony (especially we can see it in front of yatch port), about the room, so clean. far from traffic and from can be stressful, I Would definitely stay again, good location at a good price | 0 |
The marina is located at Nongsa resort. We stayed at Turi Resort and came here by a free shuttle provided by the resort. They do not allow you to walk towards the marina as the same is only for members however one can sit at the restaurants and enjoy the sunset view. | 0 |
Was living at the next door Turi Beach when we chanced upon this place. There's a lovely Marina Cove where ships are docked. An excellent restaurant is also here with good food at very reasonable prices. It's opened 24 hours. They were also kind enough to send us back to Turi Beach after our meal. All In all very highly recommended and we shall certainly consider a stay Here in near future. | 0 |
Located 10 mins drive from Nongsa Terminal. The hotel has a Marina where yachts are parked. A pleasant Colonial Style Resort. Rooms are comfortable with some facing the Marina. WiFi and coffee/tea marker available in the room. Ideal for couple and those who appreciate cosy medium size hotel resort. | 0 |
Was here to meet friends at the marina and sail on into Indonesia. We arrived by ferry from Singapore and took a free shuttle to the marina. It was a bit confusing at the ferry terminal but a we were told to get on a shuttle to Turi Beach resort and finally ended up at Nongsa Marina so it worked out. On arrival we were greeted by one of the workers on the dock who instantly recognized us since he had processed our paperwork the day before. He took us down to the boat. The facilities are part of the resort so other than the marina itself there is a lovely swimming pool and restaurant as part of the resort. The pool was lovely. We had a nice float and cool down in it shortly after we arrived. We had dinner in the restaurant. It was a bit expensive but the food was excellent and the selection on the buffet was amazing. Not many people were there but we enjoyed it. We got fuel and the staff were efficient and helpful filling up our jerry cans. According to the friends we met the marina wasn't cheap (on a par with Singapore) but the facilities were excellent and that made it a worthwhile stop. Since it is also an entry point to Indonesia it was a good stop. It was also convenient for us arriving in Singapore to come across to and enter Indonesia via the ferry terminal. | 1 |
This marina located on the beach side or North part of Nongsa Point Hotel. I was staying in the Turi Beach Hotel next door when I visited this Marina or boat docking terminal. There are two activities that people do in this Marina. First, of course, as your final stop when travelling with a boat or a yacht to Batam Island. And the second, like I and my family did, were enjoying the beautiful post card view of the Marina. You may not go to the end of the jetty if you don’t have any matter to go to the boat or yacht. But you are always can enjoy the view of the Marina with the calm sea and lots of boats and yacht as background.Just spare some times to enjoy the scene of this marina if you’re happened to stay in one of these two hotels; Nongsa Point Hotel and Turi Beach Hotel, because this attraction is free for these two hotel guests. Its breath taking, you won’t regret it. | 2 |
Marina at Nongsa Point has very beautiful view and safety place. It is also a comfortable place. In Batam, Marina at Nongsa Point is the only international marine that owned by a resort. I love walking along the jetty and enjoy the sunset. I also love sitting near the Marina and drink coffee or reading a book. When I visited the Marina, I saw the old ship Vega Valetta from Norway. This ship was built in 1892 or 125 years old already. I also told to the captain Shane Granger. He told me that there were no regret and difficulity reclaned in this Marina. The ship documents can be submitted by electronic system and the officer were really helpful. I was so happy visit this Marina and always missed it. | 2 |
Stayed for 2 nights for my cousin's weddingThe room are clean and huge. Loved the bed, it's really comfortable, I was finally able to sleep after our long flight from SFO.We got the room that facing swimming pool but I personally love my sister's room that facing the boat/yacht dock it's so awesome, you can relax in your small porch and see the sunset. This resort located in outskirts area of the city so be prepared. | 0 |
We didn't notice this place and was very close to Turi Beach Resort ..We passed by and saw The Nongsa Point Marina was very beautiful place, we had a wonderful time there and we love the view very much.. The food was nice, staff was friendly too. P/S : We will plan it for a short trip in the Nongsa Point Marina for next time. Thank you. | 0 |
Stayed for 1 night. Checked in was fast with a welcome drink. We stayed in room 101 where we can view the marina from the room and the room is just beside the pool. Given a complimentary paddle boat voucher for 1 person. Love the bed and pillows, which were really comfortable...It was a relaxing weekend stay, away from the city life. Will definitely come back for another stay when we are coming to batam. | 0 |
Nongsa Point Marina resort is a wonderful and beautiful resort with a sunset marina view. The rooms are clean and beautiful, the pool is big and clean and nice. Restaurant t and bar is proper setup and modern furniture. | 2 |
Just a stone's throw away from Nongsa Point Resort, the marina is a great place to take scenic photographs, especially during sunset. Worth a visit if you're staying at the nearby resorts. | 0 |