Escape room 9+

Revolt At Lock Academy

2 - 6 people60 minutesMedium

Back to the future - Escape Room Paris

BeginnersWith childrenLarge groups

Company THE ONE Escape - Escape Game Paris

Medium

Any level of fear

Without actorsActors

FrançaisGame language

Escape room awards

Best of Morty (2025)Morty

Nominee (2025)TERPECA

Best of Morty (2024)Morty

Finalist (2024)TERPECA

Best of Morty (2023)Morty

Finalist (2023)TERPECA

Finalist (2022)TERPECA

Finalist (2021)TERPECA

Finalist (2020)TERPECA

Finalist (2019)TERPECA

About the escape room

Will Lock Academy, detective school in Paris, become THE new spot for the most dangerous criminals?! It seems so: its founder, the great Professor Lock, has decided to sell his academy to his worst enemy, the criminal Jim Key! He is to the Professor Lock what Moriarty is to Sherlock Holmes: a brilliant adversary with diabolical plans! For the students, the hour for a revolt at Lock Academy has rung! Dear adventurous detectives, your mission will be to discover what this dangerous sale is hiding for the sake of the world and prevent it from happening. In 60 minutes, this investigation worthy of Back to the Future, will transport you through different ages between retro 70s and the future, with incredible special effects! With your team of 2 players minimum and 6 players maximum, embark on a unique mind-blowing adventure!

Brief assessment

Navigator AI

A high-energy time-travel romp at Lock Academy, with wow-worthy sets, a crystal-clear storyline, and an actor who ramps things up. Perfect for a 2-6 team, bilingual FR/EN, with effects that put stars in your eyes.

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AIMost praise the highly polished sets, the coherence of the story, and the quality of the game masters, often in character and funny. The game adapts well to the group’s level and works great for two. However, several reviews flag mandatory interactions with the actor/GM and a time-machine section that feels overly guided. Overall, it’s smooth and fun, with a few dips in pace in the middle.

WeaknessesPuzzles that require pinging the GM or very precise phrasing can frustrate. The time-machine segment sometimes feels too 'follow-the-manual' and breaks the rhythm a bit. Some players find a few puzzles a tad simple.

StrengthsMeticulous scenography with genuine wow moments and a story that holds from start to finish. Warm staff, committed actor, and FR/EN switch without a hitch. Adjustable difficulty that keeps the adventure accessible without stripping it of its bite.

SecurityClear briefing and real-time monitoring by the GM; you feel supported without being drowned in hints. FR/EN as you prefer, which ensures the instructions are understood.

Level of fearNot scary, more a good-natured sci-fi adventure. Suits families and sensitive teens; no heavy horror reported.

Actors' gameThe game masters are often cited as excellent, funny, and in character, which drives immersion. A few players find the actor’s mandatory involvement intrusive when it blocks progress.

Quality of riddlesOverall logical, varied puzzles, with some original ideas and good readability. One segment feels like guided tasks, especially mid-game. Dynamic tuning helps beginners, but experts may want more bite at times.

PlotStop the sale of Lock Academy to a supervillain by traveling from the '70s to a murky future. Light, retro-futuristic adventure tone, no twist spoilers.

Difficulty levelMedium difficulty, very playable as two or four thanks to GM adjustment. Beginners welcome; seasoned players will mostly revel in the sets and peaks of immersion.