The Rombo Code

The Rombo Code is an escape game company based on Calle Meléndez Valdés, in Chamberí, between Argüelles and Quevedo. Its hallmark is duplicated rooms: several of its games exist in two identical versions, so two teams can play the same story at the same time, each in its own room. Under the Hermético brand it runs another five rooms in the same neighbourhood, covering horror, mystery, fantasy and adventure.

What a game is like

You arrive, they explain the rules and the story, and you have 60 minutes to solve it; allow about 75 minutes from welcome to goodbye. Teams range from two or three people to a dozen or more depending on the game, and for large groups they combine several rooms at once. The house recommends the games for children from about eight to ten years old and has versions for schools and companies.

Bookings and changes

You book on the website, which shows free slots by day; with less than four hours' notice you need to call. The price is per group and falls per person the larger the team. To cancel without losing your booking you must give 72 hours' notice. If you do not know how many of you there will be, you can secure the time with a deposit and adjust later.