Don’t Be Put Off by the Chairs. Our Sit‑Down Escape Room Will Still Melt Your Brain
Why the sit-down format is fooling everyone - and why our recent award proves it’s anything but boring.
We’ve heard it more times than we can count “I wasn’t sure about a sit-down escape room...”
Before they play AI Apocalypse, people often imagine it’s going to be a slower, easier, maybe even boring experience. After all, how stressful can it be if you’re sat down the whole time?
Turns out, quite a lot.
The Calm Before the Chaos
It starts with a calm, seated welcome. You’re in a sleek control room, the kind of place that feels like it’s all going to be quite civilised. The lights are low, the screen flickers to life… and then all hell breaks loose.
AI Apocalypse isn’t a typical escape room. It’s story-driven, tech-heavy, and things go wrong fast. You’re trying to prevent a rogue AI from taking over, and it throws everything it can at you. The pressure builds. Alarms sound. Systems fail. And all the while, yep, you’re still in your seat, gripping the edge of it.
Can you crack the code before time runs out?
“I Didn’t Expect It to Be That Exciting”
That’s the line we hear most when players come out. “That was so much better than I thought,” “I wasn’t expecting to get so into it,” “That was actually really stressful - in a fun way!”
What makes it work is the immersion. Because you’re seated, you’re locked into the experience. You’re part of the system, part of the ship, and every decision feels like it matters. It’s not about crawling through tunnels or running around – it’s about teamwork, logic, communication and staying calm under pressure.
So... Is It Just for People Who Can’t Stand Up?
Not at all. The room was originally designed to be fully accessible, but what we discovered is that it’s just really fun for everyone. Whether you're looking for something different, or just want a challenge without all the running around, it’s a completely unique experience in Wales. There’s nothing else like it.
Meet PIMMS - Our Robot Barman
Oh – and Snacks
You may have seen him on our homepage, our resident barman PIMMS (Puzzled Industries Marvellous Mechanical Server) will be on duty for your game. Every team gets a soft drink and a snack during the game. Just because it’s the end of the world doesn’t mean you can’t have a can of Coke and a packet of crisps while you're trying to stop it.
And yes – there’s an old industrial fan to keep you cool. It might not save you from the AI meltdown, but it’ll stop you overheating while you're thinking three steps ahead.
Come See What All the Fuss Is About!
If you’ve never tried a sit-down escape room before, don’t write it off. AI Apocalypse isn’t just a player favourite – it was also voted Best of Morty 2024, putting it among the top-rated escape rooms in the World! (We're not kidding you!)
It’s intense, story-driven, and completely different to anything else out there. And the best bit? You don’t even have to get out of your chair.
Book now and see what makes AI Apocalypse an award-winning experience.