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You don’t need special gear for an escape room, but a few small choices make the hour go a lot more smoothly.
Closed, comfortable shoes
Some of our sets have uneven flooring, low steps, or dim lighting, so flip-flops and high heels aren’t ideal. Trainers or any closed, flat shoe are your best bet.
Skip anything that dangles
Loose scarves, long necklaces, and dangling bracelets can catch on props or door handles. If you’ve got long hair, tying it back is a good idea too, especially in our more physical rooms.
Dress in layers
Room temperature varies by set — some are cooler for atmosphere. A light layer you can take off or put back on covers you either way.
Leave your phone in your pocket — or with us
Every room is timed, and hunting for a lost phone signal or trying to photograph clues eats into your hour. Lockers are available at reception if you’d rather not carry anything at all.
Beyond that: come as you are. We’ve had guests play in office clothes straight after work and guests in full costume for a birthday — both are fine with us.
What to leave at home
Skip anything you wouldn’t want to run, crouch, or kneel in — heels, restrictive skirts, and long trailing scarves are the most common regrets we hear about at check-in. Chunky jewellery and long necklaces are also worth leaving behind; our rooms involve reaching into tight spaces and the occasional prop that catches on loose accessories. If you’re coming straight from work, a quick change of shoes alone solves most of the problem.
Dressing for the theme, if you want to
Some guests like to lean into the theme — a flat cap for Prison, all black for Hannibal — and we’re always happy to see it, but it’s never required. Comfort beats costume every time when there’s a 60-minute clock running.
Temperature and season
Funchal’s climate is mild year-round, but our rooms are indoors and air-conditioned, so a light layer is worth bringing even in summer — you’ll be moving around, but standing still to think through a puzzle can get cool fast in an air-conditioned room. In winter, a jacket you can take off and hold onto (rather than one that needs a locker) works best, since we don’t want anything bulky getting in your way mid-game.
One more thing: check your booking confirmation
Room-specific notes, if there are any — like an optional warning about strobe lighting in Hannibal — are included in your booking confirmation email. It’s worth a quick read the night before so there are no surprises when you arrive. For general advice on what a first escape room visit involves, our FAQ page covers the basics too.
Footwear matters more than you’d think
Trainers or flat, closed shoes are the safest bet for any of our rooms. You won’t be sprinting, but you will be crouching, reaching for props on the floor, and occasionally standing on a step stool — none of which is comfortable in sandals or heels. If you’re coming to us straight after a flight or a day of sightseeing, swapping into flat shoes for the hour is worth the extra bag space.
What we provide, so you don’t have to
A few things are covered on our end regardless of what you wear: lockers for bags and coats, water if the session runs warm, and any protective gear a specific puzzle might call for. You genuinely don’t need to bring or wear anything special beyond comfortable shoes — everything else is taken care of the moment you walk in.
None of this needs to be overthought — most guests show up in whatever they wore that day and are perfectly comfortable. These are just the small adjustments that make a noticeable difference once the timer starts.