Room Escape Artist

Beautifully engineered

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Date Played: May 28, 2026

Team Size: 2-6; we recommend 2-4

Duration: 80 minutes

Price:  €36.67 – €65.00 per person, depending on team size

Ticketing: Private

Accessibility Consideration: Players need to crouch and crawl

Emergency Exit Rating: [A] Push to Exit

Physical Restraints: [A+] No Physical Restraints

REA Reaction

Londium was a whimsical interpretation of steampunk Victorian London – minus the pollution of the Industrial Age. It also had one of the most beautiful sets I’ve ever seen. This space was simply gorgeous, with a playful, Disney-like quality that revealed itself at every step. Steampunk elements like clocks and gears were infused throughout the experience, giving the set a subtle retro-futuristic feel, yet the interactions with these components were limited.

The attention to detail was truly impressive, from metal rivets on setpieces to a soft, glowing light through a window, or even how realistic the cobblestones felt when we walked on them. From the very first moments, we were immersed in environmental eye-candy that we felt compelled to explore. 

We encountered playful moments of misdirection, and more than once, we expected to go in one direction, but the game had other ideas. It definitely kept us on our toes. In contrast, the story was serious – a moral and ethical conflict played out through actor cut scenes, giving us front-row seats to the struggle at the heart of the narrative.

Many puzzles involved challenges that solved cleanly with mechanical elements, and were mostly straightforward and approachable. Some led to simplistic solves that some players might find a bit basic, but even these were done in a fun, whimsical way.  One early puzzle was complicated by competing background noise, and we had to work it several times to get to the solution. My favorite puzzle was rather understated, but also weirdly delightful as it pivoted the narrative in a macabre direction. The finale brought our team a sense of earned accomplishment, despite some moral ambiguity around our final actions. 

Londium was a blend of thematic storytelling, acting, and puzzling, all wrapped up in a setting that simply shined. It’s no surprise that their set designer also contributed to some of Barcelona’s top escape games, including the popular La Taberna. Londium is the place to be; add it to your must-play list in Barcelona.

Editor’s Note: SAGA Escape Rooms would not let us take our own photos and they refused to send us any photos that demonstrate the quality of the set design. For an experience with an exceptional set – reportedly one of the best in the industry – this is not only disappointing for us and our audience, but a missed opportunity to market these experiences to players. We hope that they will reconsider sharing what makes this experience visually special. Update: We are working with SAGA Escape Rooms on getting photos that represent the experience. We should be able to update this review with photos soon.

Who is this for?

• Adventure seekers
• Scenery snobs
• Steampunks
• Anglophiles
• Any experience level

Why play?

• Gorgeous set
• Whimsical puzzles

Story

On the streets of Londium, turmoil existed between two brothers – one good, one evil.  Our mission was to seek out the evil sibling and put a stop to his sinister activities.

Setting

The game began in a small vestibule containing a darkened ticket booth, and little else. But as the game moved forward, we were introduced to the gorgeous, highly-stylized cityscape of Victorian Londium.

Gameplay

SAGA Escape Rooms’ Londium was a standard escape room with a moderate level of difficulty. 

Core gameplay revolved around searching, observing, making connections, and puzzling.

Analysis

➕ The intro leaned towards theatrical, introducing us to the characters and our mission in a fun way that had our undivided attention. 

➕ Curved paths masked sightlines and beckoned us to explore what lay just around the bend. It was a unique perspective that made the London-themed space seem larger than it actually was.

➕Steampunk-enhanced puzzles often involved interesting mechanics that pushed us to think creatively. While not overly challenging, they were fun and solved cleanly. Misdirection surprised us several times, resulting in amusing “gotcha” moments. 

➖ One creative space was rather uncomfortable to explore; the player wearing escape pants, however, was happily oblivious. 

➕ Dramatic actor segments, though minimal, furthered the narrative in a way that felt almost intimate, allowing us to peek into complex family dynamics. It gave the experience depth as it reinforced our mission.

➕ An early serendipitous interaction made for a sweet moment among players.

➖ One part of the ending was a bit ambiguous and we needed to ask for clarification. There’s an opportunity to provide more details around this part of the story to give players a definite, more emotional conclusion to the adventure.

🎃🎄During fall and winter, the main game space includes decorations for Halloween and Christmas. Given how beautiful the set is the rest of the year, I imagine it would be extra magical during this time.

Tips For Visiting

• Available in English and Spanish
• Londium is located in Montcada, a northern suburb of Barcelona reachable by Metro and local regional train. Street parking and a public garage are also available nearby.
• If interested, check their schedule for dates with holiday-themed decor.

Book your experience with SAGA Escape Rooms’ Londium, and tell them that the Room Escape Artist sent you.