About this tour
When Tom from our BugBitten team booked the Spaceship puzzle game in New Zealand, we found ourselves locked in a decommissioned 1930s bank vault playing out a sci-fi scenario: an alien ship is sending a distress signal that'll doom the planet, and we had 90 minutes to crack the tech and save humanity. It's a private-group escape-room-meets-adventure setup with electronic puzzles, light sensors, and touch-activated mechanisms woven through themed rooms. The setup suits families, corporate teams, and birthday groups — basically anyone who wants to work together under pressure. You'll need at least four people to make a booking stick, and no more than 16.
Highlights
- Genuine 1930s bank vault sets the noir mood instantly
- Electronic puzzles with light and touch sensors feel genuinely interactive
- Nonlinear design means multiple puzzle paths keep groups thinking differently
- Team coordination required — everyone gets a puzzle to solve
- Props and structures are tactile and well-built, not cardboard theatre
- Light refreshments included; photos captured of your team mid-mission
- Runs seven days a week, flexible for corporate and family bookings
What to expect
We arrived at a historic bank building and were briefed on the spaceship scenario — aliens are invading, the signal's active, engines need repair. Tom's group split tasks naturally across the vault's themed zones. Puzzles aren't straightforward left-to-right; you're moving between stations, decrypting alien technology with your hands and logic. The electronic elements (sensors, automated reveals) work smoothly and add a sci-fi layer that pure mechanical locks don't. Pacing is taut but not frantic — groups that chat and divide labour move through faster. The 90-minute window feels generous if you're not stuck on one puzzle for ages; we had breathing room to revisit and recalibrate.
The 1930s vault aesthetic is genuinely atmospheric, and the prop quality surprises you — not cheap or flimsy. Light and sound cues guide you without hand-holding. One note: it's a thinking game, not a physical slog, so fitness isn't a barrier. However, the magnetic components are heavy-duty (safety-critical for the tech), so anyone with pacemakers or serious cardiac conditions shouldn't book.
What travellers say
- Genuine 1930s bank vault creates authentic, atmospheric setting
- Electronic puzzles feel modern and interactive, not gimmicky
- Nonlinear design keeps groups thinking sideways together
- Flexible booking for families, corporate teams, birthdays
- Props and structures are solid and tactile, well-maintained
- Runs daily with light refreshments and photos included
- Minimum four-player requirement rules out smaller parties
- Magnetic tech unsafe for pacemakers and cardiac implants
- Booking hold on credit card until availability confirmed
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Escape rooms aren't everyone's jam, but this one works because the puzzles escalate logically and the story doesn't feel tacked-on. Corporate teams and larger family groups (birthdays, reunions) get real value — it's a shared challenge that builds camaraderie. The venue's easy to access, public transport is nearby, and prams/strollers are fine for non-players. Small infants sit on laps, collapsible wheelchairs are accommodated if an adult assists. Light refreshments and team photos are included, so you're not paying extras for basics. Seven-day availability is a win.
You need a minimum of four players — no couples-only or solo missions. Magnetism is used extensively in puzzle mechanisms, so heart condition sufferers and anyone with implanted medical devices should skip this. The booking system requires credit card hold until they confirm availability, which can feel annoying if you're planning ahead. Group size caps at 16, which is generous but worth knowing if you're thinking massive corporate event. Physical accessibility is workable but not seamless — collapsible wheelchairs work if you've got an able-bodied companion to help navigate tight vault spaces.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.