Online escape room launches to support Eastbourne Foodbank

The Locked Room, based in Gildredge Road, has adapted to lockdown by developing its own virtual escape game called The Heist.

Launching on the company’s second birthday on Monday (May 11), The Heist is a game escape room fans can play from the safety of their own home.

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It should take between one-three hours to complete and is aimed at keeping people entertained in these strange times.

The Locked Room is donating £2.50 from every purchase to the Eastbourne Foodbank –and if you complete it they will raise this to £5.

Successful escape artists will also be put in a draw to win an Exit Game, an escape room in a box.

Visit thelockedroom.co.uk for more information and to play the game from May 11.

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