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The escape games of the Opal Coast

Anne · 7 min read

Fancy some fun living out an extraordinary adventure, being more than just a spectator? Diving into a fantastical atmosphere, a life-size role-playing game? Then escape games are for you. The concept behind these immersive investigations was born in Japan in 2007, and arrived in France in 2013. Since then, many escape rooms have sprung up across the country (there are now more than 800). The idea is simple and can be summed up in three words: a team, a mission, a world. The countdown begins, to sharpen your thinking and make the puzzle even more thrilling ! With friends, colleagues or family, it’s an original activity full of thrills ! In this article, discover the best escape games on the Opal Coast. With playful challenges, you’re guaranteed a unique experience ! Team spirit, togetherness, confinement, obstacles, logic, observation and cooperation: are you ready to take on the challenge ?

Escape Game Le Touquet | ESCAPIA

Just a few metres from the beach, ESCAPIA Le Touquet offers three rooms, three moods: burglary, espionage and piracy!

🧐 group of 2 to 6 players;
⏱️ 60 minutes;
💶 from €18 to €32 (depending on the number of players).

Family Scam

Your grandmother wins the lottery. An idea takes shape: what if you took advantage of her being out to steal her winning ticket? You’re thinking… jackpot?! Don’t be so sure, watch out for the traps, nothing is that simple at grandma’s!

escape game family scam cote d'opale le touquet

 

The Pirates

“All hands on deck!” Yes, you find yourself at the mercy of a gang of pirates who, after robbing you, head off to celebrate, leaving you imprisoned on their ship. Your mission: escape!

The President’s Office

Fancy stepping into the shoes of a spy? Infiltrating the President’s office to plant listening devices? Will you be a match for the special forces keeping watch? Take up the challenge!

 

escape game the president's office le touquet

 

Escape Game Le Portel | BRAIN

Two rooms, with diametrically opposed themes: the 80s VS the psychiatric hospital.
Welcome to Brain, l’escape game du Portel, for two brand-new trails!

🧐 group of 2 to 5 players;
⛔ from age 8 for Back to the 80’s and age 11 for Psychiatric;
⏱️ 60 minutes;
💶 from €20 to €38 (depending on the number of players).

Back to the 80’s

Get out the disco ball and the flashy outfits for this simple mission: change your present! How? By travelling back in time and doing everything you can to get rid of a friend who’s become a bit of a burden today.

back to the 80's escape game le portel

Psychiatric

Your friend’s worrying disappearance, a plot to unravel. This is sure to take you out of your comfort zone! The investigation leads you into the heart of a psychiatric hospital, where your brain will be pushed to its limits to defuse this disturbing situation…

escape game psychiatric le portel

 

Les Énigmes de Vissery | The Saint-Omer Escape Game

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Escape Game Les Enigmes de Vissery © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer

A time traveller comes to meet you. This strange character is called Vissery, and he invites you to join his circle of Savanturiers. The office de tourisme de Saint-Omer combines — through its two escape games — extraordinary investigations with a dive into local heritage!

🧐 group of 2 to 7 players;
⏱️ 60 minutes;
💶 from €15 to €32.50 (depending on the number of players).
les enigmes de vissery escape game saint omer

Escape Game Les Enigmes de Vissery Henry Dupuis © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer

Welcome to Marie Groët’s

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Escape Game Les Enigmes de Vissery Marie Groët © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer

Do you know the legend of Marie Groët? The one told to the marsh’s children: “Don’t go too close to the edge, or Marie Groët will grab you at the bottom of the water!” It’s up to you to solve the mysterious disappearance of a child. Are you ready to enter the territory of this mythical witch?

Henri Dupuis’s Secret

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Escape Game Les Enigmes de Vissery © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer

Magnificent sets and a top-tier puzzle to unravel the mystery of Henri Dupuis. A 19th-century collector, scholar and naturalist, this illustrious resident of Saint-Omer made a remarkable discovery before he died. Can you lead the investigation and gather the clues that will let you uncover his secret?

 

Escape Game Hôtel de la Gare | Lumbres

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Escape Game Lumbres © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer

Tick-tock, tick-tock… Welcome to the 1920s in the shoes of a burglar! A treasure carefully guarded inside the Hôtel de la Gare de Lumbres is the object of your desire.
It’s up to you and your team to convince the receptionist to let you into this secure establishment to track down this famous loot. Will you rise to the challenge?

🧐 group of 2 to 6 players;
⏱️ 60 minutes;
💶 from €15 to €32.50 (depending on the number of players).

Norden Escape | Calais

Two possible worlds to have fun and get your pulse racing. Norden Escape also has a virtual reality room that won’t leave anyone unmoved, thanks to the latest technology offering players complete immersion.

The Dragon’s Treasure

For the length of a game session, take on the role of a group of Vikings. In search of the dragon’s treasure, you’re in possession of an old parchment to solve the puzzles and secure your success.

🧐 group of 2 to 6 players;
⏱️ 60 minutes;
💶 from €23 to €38 (depending on the number of players).

Éclipse, the virtual reality escape game

The vastness of space as your playground, does that tempt you? You are the crew of Éclipse II, with a mission: to rescue the crew of Éclipse I, from whom nothing has been heard. All before a solar explosion wipes you out… An immersive experience with extraordinary sensations thanks to virtual reality:
– freedom of movement within the virtual environment;
– vibrations underfoot.

🧐 group of 2 to 4 players;
⏱️ 45 minutes;
💶 from €25 to €30 (depending on the number of players).

Escape Game de Dunkerque | The Dreamer

Three worlds to choose from that will put your group’s nerves to the test. Communication and team spirit above all are what it takes to succeed in the challenges and investigations offered by The Dreamer Escape Game Dunkerque. Gather your crew and take on the challenge!

Evolving Bank Heist

Gold, millions of euros, safes to raid… all sorts of riches for your team to steal before the security van arrives. Will you have time to pull off the heist of the century in this bank full of surprises?

🧐 group of 3 to 6 players;
⏱️ 60 minutes;
⛔ from age 10;
💶 from €20 to €30 (depending on the number of players).

The Chamber of Mysteries

1923. An epidemic is wreaking havoc among the population of Dunkirk. Your team, specialised in paranormal phenomena, is the only one capable of solving the mystery surrounding this phenomenon, for which a shadowy professor appears to be responsible. But time is running out. Will you manage to save the residents from this strange affliction?

🧐 group of 3 to 6 players;
⏱️60 minutes;
⛔ accessible to children from age 8 (accompanied);
💶 from €25 to €30 (depending on the number of players).

Paranoia

An extreme, stressful and terrifying adventure. Worthy of a horror film, this adventure’s storyline will push your nerves to the limit. You are held captive by Igor, a frightening and dangerous character. Your mission: escape this squalid cell, or face a sinister end…

🧐 group of 3 to 6 players;
⏱️60 minutes;
⛔ not permitted for under-14s, pregnant women, or people with claustrophobia or heart conditions. Not recommended for under-16s;
💶 from €25 to €30 (depending on the number of players) .
Photo credits; with thanks to:
SPL Tourisme
Escapia – Le Touquet
Brain – Le Portel

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