The Top Live Escape Rooms Games in Swindon (2018)

## Clue HQ – The Live Escape Game (Swindon): what to expect before you book

If you like experiences where communication beats brute force, Clue HQ – The Live Escape Game in Swindon is built around timed, puzzle-led teamwork: you’re locked in a themed room and have 60 minutes to work out how to escape. HQ – The Live Escape Game

This venue sits at Shaw Ridge Leisure Park alongside Laser Quest (same leisure park address), which makes it easy to roll this into a bigger “one-location” outing if your group likes high-energy activities. HQ – The Live Escape Game

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## Fast facts (so you can decide quickly)

– Address: Laser Quest Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon SN5 7DN, United Kingdom HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Typical team size: 2–6 players (they recommend 4) HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Game time: ~60 minutes (plus briefing + debrief) HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Total time on site: briefing 5–10 minutes + game + debrief ~10 minutes (includes a free group photo) HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Parking: Shaw Ridge Leisure Park offers free parking HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Age guidance: 7+ welcome; they suggest under-10s may find it too difficult; under-16s must have a paying & participating adult (18+) in the team HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Rating note: Your provided dataset lists 4.5/5.

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## The four escape games currently listed for Swindon

Clue HQ Swindon lists four rooms. All are designed for 2–6 players with 60 minutes on the clock. HQ – The Live Escape Game

### Bunker 38
A survival scenario: you’ve been living underground after a radiation leak, you’re now “cleared”… but locked in with oxygen running low and 60 minutes of breathable air left. HQ – The Live Escape Game

### Detonation
A detective-style mission: your team has tracked a long-wanted criminal (“Danny Badd”) and finally has a lead on his location—but he’s known for booby-trapping anyone who gets close. HQ – The Live Escape Game

### The Betrayal of Cluetankhamun
An archaeology adventure: a newly discovered tomb, a missing expedition, and your team sent in to recover the Cluetan Crystal—with the warning that something went wrong for the last group. HQ – The Live Escape Game

### A-I-9
A sci-fi/tech scenario: an AI “peacekeeping program” (A-I-9) rolls out nationally via “9bots,” then an anomaly crashes global communications and the system turns hostile—your objective is to destroy the corrupting core before it escalates. HQ – The Live Escape Game

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## Pricing (transparent, per-player)

Clue HQ Swindon publishes a simple group-size pricing table: HQ – The Live Escape Game

– 2 players: £30 pp (£60 total)
– 3 players: £28 pp (£84 total)
– 4 players: £25 pp (£100 total)
– 5 players: £25 pp (£125 total)
– 6 players: £25 pp (£150 total)

A practical implication: once you hit 4–6 players, the per-person price is flat at £25, so bigger groups get better value (as long as everyone stays engaged). HQ – The Live Escape Game

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## Booking rules and timing details people often miss

### They’re “advanced online bookings only”
Instead of fixed daily opening hours, Clue HQ says they open for advance online bookings only, and availability varies—so you’re expected to use the booking calendar for “live” slots. HQ – The Live Escape Game

### Arrival window matters
They recommend arriving 5 minutes before your start time. If you’re late, they may allow play with a reduced time limit; if you’re more than 15 minutes late, the game can be cancelled and not refunded/rescheduled. HQ – The Live Escape Game

### Refund policy is strict
They state bookings are made online in advance and they have a strict no-refund policy, including when using gift vouchers (their own or third-party). HQ – The Live Escape Game

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## Accessibility, physical intensity, and comfort notes

Escape rooms aren’t “athletic,” but they can be more physical than people expect.

– Strength isn’t required, but some rooms may involve steps or crawling. HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Smoke/flashing effects: Clue HQ notes there may be smoke and flashing light effects in some games and in the reception area, and they can’t guarantee a smoke/flashing-light-free environment. HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Pregnancy: they say “yes, in most games,” can provide a chair on request, and you can exit via the entrance door at any time—while advising you check the “health” section for each room. HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Claustrophobia: they note it’s uncommon for guests to leave due to claustrophobia and you can exit at any point if needed; you’re encouraged to tell the host beforehand if you’re worried. HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Access statement: they say an access statement exists as a PDF on request. HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Accessibility info: for each game, their accessibility guidance is to contact them for details. HQ – The Live Escape Game

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## Food and drink policy (clear boundary)
Clue HQ states they do serve alcohol, but only after your game, and you must not consume alcohol before playing; if you arrive under the influence you may be refused entry and not refunded. HQ – The Live Escape Game

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## Contact details (useful if you’re running late)
– Phone: 01793 758 758 (they note lines may not be answered while games are in progress) HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Email: [email protected] HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Location: Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN5 7DN HQ – The Live Escape Game

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## Outdated-data flags (so you don’t accidentally publish stale specifics)
– Several Clue HQ Swindon pages show “© 2013–2019” in the footer, so don’t treat that site text as recently updated by default. HQ – The Live Escape Game
– Because opening times are tied to live booking availability, avoid publishing fixed hours—point readers to the booking calendar instead. HQ – The Live Escape Game