Prison Island Haarlem brings escape room games to Haarlem. Team building and company events can be arranged on top of the regular games, and the venue lists parking and a bar on site. You can book online, by phone or by email. Games differ: some involve physical effort, so read about them before you go. The details you need before booking are collected on the profile. Whatever the occasion, knowing the format and theme in advance saves surprises.
About
Teams move from cell to cell, each with its own timed task, and have to combine quick thinking, agility and teamwork to rack up points. Marty's, formerly Bison Bowling Haarlem, moved to its new home with 16 new bowling lanes and introduced Prison Island alongside them, so a visit can easily combine both, plus dinner. The venue organises bachelor parties, company parties and teambuilding with activities and food, school trips, children's and teen parties and regular pub quizzes, and it is open every day until late.
The games
1 game to choose from
Prison Island at Marty's, Bars & Bowling is a points-based team challenge rather than a classic escape room. A complex of 28 themed cells, each with its own task, is yours to tackle in any order. Every cell has three levels that unlock as you score full points, so a single cell can become a new game in the same room. Cells differ in theme, difficulty and minimum team size, and the aim is to rack up the best score, not simply to get out.
The experience
The atmosphere and the groups this venue has in mind.
Atmosphere
Fast, noisy and competitive: this is a mix of dexterity tasks, logic and teamwork where you run from cell to cell against the clock. Because it sits within a bowling and bar complex, the visit easily becomes a whole evening of games, food and drinks.
Who it suits
Families with children from age 8, groups of friends, stag parties, school trips and company outings who want something active and competitive. Three or four players per team works best, though two can play and will reach about 80 percent of the cells.
Good to know
Intensity, accessibility, booking and facilities, as the venue lists them.
The challenges call for agility and speed. Some cells use changing light programmes, so people with epilepsy are advised not to play.
Shown only where the venue confirms it. A feature missing here is not confirmed either way.
The building has a lift to the upper floor, an accessible toilet and a disabled parking space by the door. The Prison Island cell complex itself is too narrow for wheelchair users. Free parking is available around the building.
Book online or call to reserve. Teams of three or four are recommended, and five can play with a split of two and three, except families with young children, who may stay together. Combination deals with bowling, food and drinks are on offer, and companies can arrange invoices by phone or email.
Location
Brand: Prison Island
Operator: Marty's Bars & Bowling
Details come from the venue’s own published information. Check with the venue before you book.
FAQ
Quick answers from the venue's own published details.
Games at Prison Island are for groups of 2 to 5 players. Individual games can have their own limits, so check the game you want to book.
Prison Island lists a minimum player age of 8. Younger players can sometimes join together with an adult, so ask the venue before you book.
Prison Island runs 1 game, so groups can come back for a different game.
Yes. Prison Island welcomes families. Check the minimum age for each game before you book.
Yes. Prison Island welcomes company teams, with team building, company events, and catering among its services. Ask the venue about group sizes and packages for your team.
Prison Island takes bookings online, by phone, and by email. Check the official website or contact the venue for available times.
Prison Island lists lift. Contact the venue to check the specific game you want to play.
Prison Island is at Badmintonpad 5, 2023 BT Haarlem, Netherlands.
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