The Robert Boyle Escape Room: Immersive, Educational & Fun For All Ages
The Robert Boyle Escape Room in Lismore, County Waterford, is based on the story of the natural philosopher, chemist, physicist and inventor, Robert Boyle who was born in Lismore Castle in 1627. Boyle’s contribution to science was so enormous that he became known as one of the ‘Fathers of Chemistry’. Boyle, along with his contemporaries, such as Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei, laid the foundations of modern science as we know it today.
The Robert Boyle Escape Room in Lismore, County Waterford, is based on the story of the natural philosopher, chemist, physicist and inventor, Robert Boyle who was born in Lismore Castle in 1627. Boyle’s contribution to science was so enormous that he became known as one of the ‘Fathers of Chemistry’. Boyle, along with his contemporaries, such as Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei, laid the foundations of modern science as we know it today.
Lismore Heritage Centre contracted our Abarta Heritage team to develop a meaningful but fun way for visitors to immerse themselves in the incredible story of Robert Boyle. Rather than a traditional static exhibition, we created a memorable way for friends and families to connect. A hands-on fun way to explore the story and learn about this titan of science.
The Robert Boyle Escape Room is decorated in the style of a seventeenth century study, complete with a gentleman’s desk, library, experiments table and contemporary music, that helps to immerse participants in the atmosphere of the period. Many of the puzzles relate to scientific principles with players being encouraged to examine, weigh and work with numbers. The room interprets Robert Boyle’s story in a creative and exciting way and encourages players to work as a team, using logic, creativity, strategy and communication skills.
Lismore Heritage Centre contracted our Abarta Heritage team to develop a meaningful but fun way for visitors to immerse themselves in the incredible story of Robert Boyle. Rather than a traditional static exhibition, we created a memorable way for friends and families to connect. A hands-on fun way to explore the story and learn about this titan of science.
The Robert Boyle Escape Room is decorated in the style of a seventeenth century study, complete with a gentleman’s desk, library, experiments table and contemporary music, that helps to immerse participants in the atmosphere of the period. Many of the puzzles relate to scientific principles with players being encouraged to examine, weigh and work with numbers. The room interprets Robert Boyle’s story in a creative and exciting way and encourages players to work as a team, using logic, creativity, strategy and communication skills.
How Does it Work?
Groups of up to six people have one hour in which to find a series of hidden clues, solve mental and physical puzzles, and ultimately find Boyle’s ‘Secret Alchemy Box’ in which they’ll find the exit code for the door. Groups are monitored by a staff member through a 360 degree camera in the room and they may ask the staff member for up to six hints if they are having difficulty moving through the game.
How Does it Work?
Groups of up to six people have one hour in which to find a series of hidden clues, solve mental and physical puzzles, and ultimately find Boyle’s ‘Secret Alchemy Box’ in which they’ll find the exit code for the door. Groups are monitored by a staff member through a 360 degree camera in the room and they may ask the staff member for up to six hints if they are having difficulty moving through the game.
THE DESIGN PROCESS
Researched by heritage experts, designed and constructed by professional prop-makers, this room provides all the fun and challenge of an escape room together with a learning experience about 17th century science.
THE DESIGN PROCESS
Researched by heritage experts, designed and constructed by professional prop-makers, this room provides all the fun and challenge of an escape room together with a learning experience about 17th century science.
The team began by thoroughly researching Robert Boyle’s story. We developed a back story to the game which related to Boyle’s work and decorated the room in the style of the C17 century. Many of the puzzles we developed are related to Boyle’s scientific experiments. However all puzzles are accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds, requiring only the use of logic and creative thinking!
The team began by thoroughly researching Robert Boyle’s story. We developed a back story to the game which related to Boyle’s work and decorated the room in the style of the C17 century. Many of the puzzles we developed are related to Boyle’s scientific experiments. However all puzzles are accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds, requiring only the use of logic and creative thinking!
The room was thoroughly tested by a number of invited groups to check that the game was working as anticipated. We also produced a comprehensive handover document and undertook training with the heritage centre staff so that they fully understood how the game worked and how to reset the game after each group ready for the next brave souls seeking a challenge.
The room was thoroughly tested by a number of invited groups to check that the game was working as anticipated. We also produced a comprehensive handover document and undertook training with the heritage centre staff so that they fully understood how the game worked and how to reset the game after each group ready for the next brave souls seeking a challenge.
Our team designed the logo, brand identity and marketing materials which are used to market the room. The room will be officially launched by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in September 2019 along with a virtual reality experience of Lismore Castle which the centre recently developed.
Our team designed the logo, brand identity and marketing materials which are used to market the room. We also provided support for the launch of the escape room and ideas for games which could be played by attendees at the launch.
PLAYER TESTIMONIALS
“It was my first escape room experience and I loved it. If you ever watched problem solving programs on the tele and thought ‘I could do that’ … Well this is your chance to see! The staff were great fun and lismore is just beautiful.”
“Absolutely great craic! Thanks so much for a brilliant time, I’ve never laughed so much at my own stupidity when trying to figure out the clues.”
“My first escape room, great fun for sure! Definitely need your wits about you, to solve the clues. Would highly recommend this experience!”
PLAYER TESTIMONIALS
“It was my first escape room experience and I loved it. If you ever watched problem solving programs on the tele and thought ‘I could do that’ … Well this is your chance to see! The staff were great fun and lismore is just beautiful.”
“Absolutely great craic! Thanks so much for a brilliant time, I’ve never laughed so much at my own stupidity when trying to figure out the clues.”
“My first escape room, great fun for sure! Definitely need your wits about you, to solve the clues. Would highly recommend this experience!”
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
What our Escape Room clients have to say about working with us:
“Lismore Heritage Company enjoyed working with Abarta Heritage on the development of the Robert Boyle Escape Room at Lismore Heritage Centre. Their planning and development of the room was excellent. The team working on the project were dedicated and worked tirelessly on the historical theme of Robert Boyle.
The attention to every detail while incorporating puzzles and games into the space was a huge task, carried out expertly by Abarta Heritage. The room has proved to be an essential source of income for Lismore Heritage Centre and a means of letting people know about this piece of Lismore’s rich historic past. It is a new and innovative way of getting history to the community.”