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‘Library of Broken Books’ is an exciting hybrid of escape games, interactive theatre, storytelling and game shows. Unlike a traditional escape game, you do not choose a single game to play, instead, you experience multiple adventures in Fantasy and Adventure genres. Within these dynamic experiences, your goal is to collect as many keys! Can you and your team help save our Librarian's magic?
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Beck G1 contributionBest day out in LeedsReally great experience, totally unlike other escape rooms I’ve been to before. The set was super immersive and the staff were all funny, friendly, and attentive. Definitely recommend for all groups of any ages or sizes! Lots to do for a broad range of people.This is just amazing to hear and thank you for the recommendation! Our Librarians work very hard to ensure you have a great time! We look forward to seeing you again very soon Sincerely, A. AdlerWritten 28 March 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 28 March 2023
- Denise THabrough, United Kingdom18 contributionsBrilliant staff and roomsWe visited today after I booked the wrong date and turned up a day early. The staff were fantastic and rectified the issue instantly. We were greeted by two very in character young women who made the escape room what it was. If you are a fan of escape rooms, this is very non-traditional. Not in a bad way, but in an exceptionally thought outside of the box kinda of way. Puzzles are not necessarily the most challenging in some aspects, but they are fun. This can definitely be played by families or friends. Highly recommend.Thank you so much for your recommendation! It was our absolute pleasure to host you and your team and we are so glad you enjoyed the time in the Library with us! We hope to see you again in the future Sincerely, A. AdlerWritten 18 April 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 15 April 2023
- Eleanor TKingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom10 contributionsHen Do ActivityThe overall experience was very good, we had 15 of us in 3 teams at the same time so we all started & finished at the same time, competed against each other & had a great time doing it. Due to the bride being pregnant we needed to find an activity that didn't involve drinking, this was perfect for the amount of people it accommodated. The only issue was I did explain 4 times that the bride was pregnant to the staff in the lead up & they put her in an awkward position to come down a slide out of one of the rooms when she requested the door to be opened. Overall I would recommend this place to large groups, hens/stags/birthdays etc, it was really good fun!Oh I am so glad you enjoyed our time with us down here in the Library! Thank you very much for the recommendation and we hope to see your adventuring party again in the future! Sincerely, A. AdlerWritten 11 May 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2023Written 9 May 2023
- Anthony WKeighley, United Kingdom12 contributionsReally interesting and different puzzle roomHad a wonderful team building day in the Library of Broken Books. The rooms are much more interesting than other escape rooms I have visited. Puzzles have a great difficulty curve, with some being very simple to solve but leading to increasingly complex challenges. We competed in two teams, swapping rooms between three rooms and scoring points by collecting keys. The rooms were well designed and immersive. Whilst the entrance may be unprepossessing, the actual activity was a fantastic experience. Highly Recommended!Thank you for your kind words! All that magic you found us has proven itself mighty useful indeed. We hope to see your adventuring parties again soon... Sincerely, Lilith.Written 13 May 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2023Written 11 May 2023
- LMLehanYorkshire, United Kingdom2 contributionsAlice's GirlsI took my daughter and her friends for her 12th birthday. The girls had an amazing time - I booked tick tock as liked the idea the girls went into different rooms as opposed to getting stuck in one room. All the staff make the whole activity so effortless and it runs so smoothly. I would absolutely go back.And we look forward to seeing you again! So happy to hear that the girls had a fab time and thank you for the recommendation! Sincerely, A.AdlerWritten 27 May 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2023Travelled with familyWritten 24 May 2023
- AR100020 contributionsThe best escape room we've done in a long timeThis was the best escape room we have done in a long time. The format is slightly different in that you have about 15 to 20mins in each room to find as many bronze, silver and gold keys doing varying puzzles that are well thought out. Obviously gold key puzzles are harder. The rooms were well themed and the actors were really into their roles which added to the experience. I wasn't looking forward to this as we'd done an escape room recently and it didn't flow well. However, this was just perfect and I hope they do more rooms with the same format as I would go back. Location is perfect from the train station and then you're in Leeds City centre where the rest of the night can continue with many eateries, pubs and bars to fill your boots.We definitely hope you will come back when we have more broken books; we need your heroic skills! We are so happy that you had a great experience with us in the Library and thank you for the lovely feedback! Sincerely, A.AdlerWritten 27 May 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 26 May 2023
- dunkbrad1Holmfirth, United Kingdom1 contributionLibrary of Broken BooksWe loved it. Our librarian, Franz was amazing and set the scene so well. Guiding us through the various books/levels of the experience. We liked that everyone in the team could be doing different things to help and you felt an achievement when you handed in the keys. Thanks, Franz. We would defiantly recommend it.Oh we are so glad you enjoyed your time with us in the Library and I shall be certainly pass on these lovely words to Franz! Sincerely, A. AdlerWritten 10 July 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten 8 July 2023
- Lyndsay S1 contributionBookets loads of FUN!Yes that’s a cheesy pun in the title, but it was loads of fun. Really enjoyed the experience and will hope to return soon as some of the keys escaped us. Thanks so much, very well produced rooms and puzzles. Franz was also great at his part and we enjoyed ourselves.That's so fantastic to hear! Thank you so much for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you in our Library again soon! Sincerely, A.AdlerWritten 12 August 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 August 2023
- hjyoudanLeeds, United Kingdom1 contributionLots of entertainmentWe had a wonderful time at the Library of Broken Books. Fantastic concept, a really fun and enjoyable adaption of an 'escape room'. Teddy our host was witty, wonderful and brought life to the whole experience. We hear they are building out additional rooms, and we can't wait to come back again to try more.And we cannot wait to have you back in the Library! Thank you for these lovely words :) Sincerely, A.AdlerWritten 19 August 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Written 15 August 2023
- Jadder32Huddersfield, United Kingdom3 contributionsLoved it!We all really enjoyed our time spent in the three different puzzle rooms. The theming was fantastic and there were great little details in each room which really fit with the themes. My only issue was that we were so engrossed the time went by way too fast! I would definitely recommend this experience.Well I guess you'll just have to come back to the Library then! :) We are so glad that you loved your time here, thank you for your kind words. Sincerely, A.AdlerWritten 22 August 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 19 August 2023
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sarah O
Bradford, UK27 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
This is not an escape the room. This is a find keys only 15 mins in each part type thing.
When asking for help using the keys to pay they said we had everything?!? But yet not everything was open, not helpful at all. Didn’t really explain what the ending was just that we did well but not on the top leaderboard. Seemed no real point overall. I love games but this was not good, would not recommend
When asking for help using the keys to pay they said we had everything?!? But yet not everything was open, not helpful at all. Didn’t really explain what the ending was just that we did well but not on the top leaderboard. Seemed no real point overall. I love games but this was not good, would not recommend
Written 17 December 2023
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Chris J
Leeds, UK7 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Great fun and a more unique concept compared to the other escape rooms available in Leeds. A shout out to Teddy who was accommodating after we were late due to taxis, and his brilliant sense of humour in character added quality to the experience.
Written 1 November 2023
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Sargants
6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
I visited with my daughter at the weekend and we had a fantastic experience. The puzzles and rooms are well thought out, fun, and engaging. Our hosts were incredible and very talented. A big thanks to Franz, who really made the visit even better!
Written 16 October 2023
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jenmcg26
Skipton, UK12 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Highly recommend the Library of Broken Books!! I took my other half as a surprise for date day and we had a great time! Different to the usual escape rooms in that you’re not locked in, you’re trying to find as many keys as you can, and you get to go in more than one different themed room! The theming was great, the puzzles ranged in difficulty within each room, and the staff (or librarians) Franz and Stew were fun and stayed in character throughout. Would definitely do again!
Written 4 October 2023
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Oh it is fantastic to hear that Franz and Stew made your time in the Library thoroughly enjoyable! If there is anything we could do to make this a 5 star review, please contact us with any more feedback at beattheclock@ticktockunlock.com
Sincerely
A. Adler
Written 6 October 2023
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michell b
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Amazing experience!! We’ve done a lot of escape rooms and this is a fun twist that we will return to. We were all busy, all the time and it was totally immersive. Proper great quality. Please make more books soon!! Thank you Eddie and Teddy
Written 1 October 2023
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We think you're proper great quality! Thank you for these kind words and hopefully we shall see you again in the future for more magical tomes!
Sincerely,
A. Adler
Written 6 October 2023
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DawnM08
Huddersfield, UK58 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
I took my daughter aged 14 and her friends and they had a great time. Franz was a great librarian and let me and my husband watch them play upstairs on the cameras. The girls loved it and were really pleased that they got a golden key.
Written 17 September 2023
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hello, friend! Its lovely to hear that everyone had a great time helping me get the magic back. It was a pleasure to meet all of you and It means a lot to hear such kind words. I hope we can see you again some day!
Sincerely, Franz!
Written 20 September 2023
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Cruiser57896108782
Leeds, UK2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Really impressed with Franz from start to finish. Made us laugh the whole time and book rooms were brilliant. Though we did well we didn't fully complete any of the three rooms and will definitely come back with friends to make sure that happens. 5*
Written 15 September 2023
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I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your time helping me at the library! it was fantastic meeting you and hopefully we can see each other again soon as we always need helping hands at the library.
Sincerely, Franz!
Written 16 September 2023
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Ben
Harrogate, UK4 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Fantastic experience - we all really enjoyed this and would highly recommend! We went as a family of 4; 45, 45, 14 and 11 for a birthday event and all had a great time!
Written 13 September 2023
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It's amazing to hear that the entire family had a great time in our Library!
Thank you for your kind words and hopefully we shall see you again in the future.
Sincerely,
A.Adler
Written 15 September 2023
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Dan
8 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We had such fun playing this escape experience! Not just one room and very different to your more traditional escape rooms. Teddy was a brilliant host and had us laughing throughout the whole time we were there
Written 12 September 2023
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Ah yes, Teddy can be quite humorous (at times) and I am so glad they made your time in the Library so much fun!
We look forward to seeing you in the future.
Sincerely,
A.Adler
Written 15 September 2023
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Chloe P
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We had such a great time at TikTok Unlock! Our librarian was absolutely fantastic and each book was so cleverly designed. We weren’t so great at solving the puzzles, but had an amazing time and will definitely be back!
Written 11 September 2023
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You having an amazing time is our top priority...and we succeeded!
Thank you for leaving these kind words and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Sincerely,
A.Adler
Written 15 September 2023
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Hi, me and my friend have booked to do the asylum escape room and got an email saying to meet a staff member to be taken to a secret location. Is this legit?
Tick Tock Unlock
Leeds, UK
Hi,
Yes it is! You can see on your confirmation email where to meet your gamesmaster, an extra email is sent to give you a little more information!
Hi I’ve booked the Alice in wonderland for a group of 13 year olds, would you recommend an adult goes in with them?
Tick Tock Unlock
Leeds, UK
Hi, we only recommend an adult going into the room for ages 10 and below so no, it is not a requirement!
Thanks,
Amy TTU Team
Jess I
Bradford, UK
If we are going out in leeds afterwards, would you advise a change of clothes? Do you get dirty and dusty?
Tick Tock Unlock
Leeds, UK
Hi, a change of clothes is not essential! You will not get dirty but we do advise that you are comfortable for the games so the decision is up to you!
Thanks
Amy TTU Team
Kalcurly
United Kingdom233 contributions
Hi
Due to weather conditions can I rearrange my booking without any extra cost. My friends due to come up from the south.
TickTockUnlock
London, UK1 contribution
Hi - Thanks for your message. If you are already booked with us, then please drop us an email as shown on our website. For some reason, I'm unable to include our email in the response here.
Damo K
London, UK85 contributions
Hi we have done some in other towns and like the scary orientated ones, are any of the games here scary and interactive with your host as such?
TickTockUnlock
London, UK1 contribution
Hi - Thanks for your question. Yes, our haunted Asylum game is quite scary if you want it to be and has the option of including an actor!
We have new experiences due to be launched soon and will be offering more options.
Let us know if you've any further questions.
sandy h
Welwyn, UK
Can I take my 7yr old son
Tick Tock Unlock
Leeds, UK
hi! our games are suitable for ages 6 and above apart from our asylum game which is for ages 15 and over
Does anyone know how long the Hyperreality VR experience lasts? Thanks!
Martyn
2 contributions
About 20 minutes roughly.
How much is it for this attraction, I couldn't see a price!!
NICK D
100 contributions
The rooms range from 30-80 pounds a group of 18 of us attended and was around 78 quid per room
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