About us
Welcome to Tairāwhiti's first escape room powered by Tāiki E! Next Gen.
A group of local rangatahi from the Tāiki E! Next Gen Entrepreneurship Club came up with the idea to create an escape room to combat the lack of entertainment for people in the area.
Next Gen Escapes was born and for the next 12 months they worked hard to develop their business idea and skills to bring it to life. A big focus of Tāiki e! Next Gen is the Sustainable Development Goals and generating positive impact in our community.
In 2022 the “Salvation Rising” escape room was launched!
It’s been an incredible two years since the launch of “Salvation Rising,” and Next Gen Escapes is now ready to expand the adventure with three new outdoor escape games!
These fresh experiences will take players on a thrilling adventure through the heart of Tairawhiti, where they’ll need to work together to solve puzzles and uncover clues in the stunning outdoors. These outdoor challenges will take participants on a journey of discovery, combining puzzle-solving with the thrill of exploring Tairawhiti’s scenic spots.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, these new challenges promise to deliver fun, excitement, and a deeper connection to the environment.
Our Games
WHAT IS AN ESCAPE GAME?
Who can play?
Our indoor escape room has a maximum capacity of 4 players - this means that there is enough fun for everyone.
If you have a larger group we can split the groups and have one team compete against the other. Get in contact with us and let us know what you need and we’ll try to accommodate as best we can.
For our outdoor escape games we recommend a maximum of 6 people, but can accommodate more.
What is an escape room?
An escape room is a game in which a team of players are (not actually locked in!) in a room and must work together to discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks that will allow them to escape in a limited amount of time.
What is an outdoor escape game?
Our new outdoor escape games involve similar challenges, but take place outdoors in the area around Next Gen Escapes and involve some light walking.
How to play?
Make your booking online via our website.
Arrive 15 minutes before your time slot to avoid wasting some of your booking time.
Take part in a short safety briefing. Enter your room or get started outside and the time will start.
Work together to escape the game before the time runs out.
What’s the story of the game?
Your city power plant was hacked by an unknown group of hackers, causing one of the biggest threats in modern times:
a citywide Blackout!
The consequence is the complete collapse of the modern world as we know it. Unknown to the population, your city is currently already running on emergency power.
You have just 90 minutes to stop the hackers, restore the power supply, and avoid the biggest catastrophe in modern history!
What’s the story of the game?
The central heating system of the North Pole is completely broken, casting the land into an unforgiving chill, and the grand machinery of Christmas logistics has ground to a halt.
Your Mission:
Help Santa and his Elves!
Find the lost recipe and create a legendary potion that will keep everyone warm. Will you be the team of heroes that can save Christmas?
You have 90 minutes to brew the magic potion, rescue the elves, and save Christmas!
What's the story of the game?
Our enemy is hiding behind the name Spider Technologies. This company created a virus capable of taking over the human brain and released it into our drinking water.
Your mission:
Gather the notes left by Dr. Bergmann and make the antivirus needed to save the world.
You have just 90 minutes to make the antidote and hack the system to stop the virus activation.
Salvation Rising
The year is 2050 and the effects of climate change have been more catastrophic than originally foreseen. Humans have been forced underground where the carbon dioxide remains at levels habitable for humans.
You have been given information about an old climate change researcher who was working on an invention to save humanity.
You have one hour to figure out the secrets to obtain this invention in order to save humankind.
Suitable for new players, a great room for the whole family with challenges for all ages!
Under 15s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Play in teams of 2-4 people.
THE LEADERBOARD
Team Name
Elapsed Time
Sapco
1st Place
35:53 minutes
Stiffany
2nd Place
37:22 minutes
Zesty Lemons
3rd Place
42:34 minutes
RoastBeaf
4th Place
44:04 minutes
Chickens
5th Place
45:11 minutes
Proctologist Pinch
6th Place
45:23 minutes
UN ON A BUDGET
7th Place
45:52 minutes
Ace Of Spades
8th Place
45:57 minutes
Flame Throwers
9th Place
46:15 minutes
The Best Players
10th Place
47:00 minutes
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
Click here to koha to our Rangatahi Entrepreneurship Fund