Author: Charlie Butcher

The holiday season is a time for togetherness, laughter, and creating lasting memories with loved ones. As Christmas approaches, many families seek unique ways to bond and celebrate the festive spirit. One extraordinary activity that has gained immense popularity in recent years is the thrilling adventure of escape rooms. These immersive experiences offer more than…

As we get into Christmas Party season, the pressure is on to find an ideal activity for all. But, don’t panic, the team at Cipher have got you covered! Take a read below to find out why Hut 17 is the perfect activity for your cooperate event:   1. Team Building: Escape rooms offer an…

Ever looked at the leaderboard of an escape room and wondered how a team completed the room in such good time? Or just fancy knocking down your escape times some more? Take a look at our top tips to solving Escape Room’s like a pro: 1 . Read your written clues carefully! Whilst reading any…

In the world of team building activities, escape rooms have emerged as a powerful tool for fostering collaboration, communication, and camaraderie among team members. Beyond the thrill of solving puzzles and unravelling mysteries, they offer a unique and immersive experience that brings teams together in a fun and challenging environment. In this blog post, we’ll…

If you’re an escape room lover looking for another activity to engross yourself in, this blogs for for you! Here at Cipher, all our Games Masters consider themselves “Enthusiasts”. We asked them for alternative activity recommendations for Escape Rooms fans. Read on to find out what they had to say: 1. The TikTok Sensation: Cryptic…

This Pride Month, we want to take a step-back in time to pay tribute to the thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals that made up the war effort. Today we provide the opportunity to celebrate those who cannot celebrate themselves, and emphasise a key message: Queer people have always existed. Below we delve into 3 LGBTQ+ stories…

Get ready to go behind the scenes with our very own Room Designer, Charlie Butcher, as he takes you on an exciting journey into the making of our top-rated escape room, Hut 17. The Cipher team dedicated a whole year to bring this captivating room to life, from its initial conception to the actual construction.…

Cipher Escape Rooms, located in Bletchley, is home to a unique collection of WW2 artifacts. These artifacts offer a glimpse into the equipment and technology used during one of the most significant conflicts in history. We have picked a few of our favourite items and dived into their history on how they provided help or…