THE WARP CORE: THE ONLINE ESCAPE ROOM GAME
Inside this new and exciting online escape room, you can discover the world in 360 images, with new items to discover as you progress through the game.
Explore independently, then work together. You can see your team mates cursors in real time so you know exactly where everyone is looking to help you solve puzzles as a team.
Like a real life Escape Game, The Warp Core is fully interactive. You’ll unlock new items throughout the game which can be manipulated with your cursor to drag and drop items, click to change item states etc. You clicking on one item, may change it for another teammate on their screen.
Climb aboard The Warp Core and join a team of time travelling treasure hunters as they aim to amass a collection of artefacts that have been lost to time. In Part 1, travel to 1986 Chernobyl and find a Plutonium Power Rod before the infamous nuclear meltdown destroys it for good.
Come back aboard The Warp Core and head even further back in time on your hunt for more historical items to add to your collection. This time, visit the Dungeons of Camelock as you try to track down King Arthur’s legendary sword: Exkeylibur. You’ll need to breakout of your cell before battling your way back to the portal for a safe return.
A Warp Core team ventured back to 1692 Massachusetts, the location of the Salem Witch trials, in search of a magic wand and spell book but they never made it back to the ship. Will you join the rescue mission to bring them, and the magical artefacts, home safely?
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WHAT IS IT?
HOW IT WORKS
Book an online escape game
Book an online escape room game and receive an email right away to play. The PDF attached to the email will hold your link.
Log on any time
Start when you’re ready. You don’t need to book on to a specific time or date.
Grab some pen and paper (you’ll need it) and setup a video call
We’d recommend using Skype, HouseParty, Zoom, or other types of video calling apps if available to you so you can work as a team. The pen and paper will help when you’re solving puzzles.
60 minute in-game countdown timer
There is a timer inside the game, but if you need longer you can keep playing for up to 24 hours.
Your objective is to retrieve the artefact
At the end of the mission, your objective should be complete. There will be a finishing screen which displays your time at the end which you can share.
LET’S BOOK
Questions & Contact
What device can I play on?
The bigger device the better. We recommend a laptop, tablet, or PC. Unfortuanately, mobile phones are not recommended for this game. Tablets may suffer some issues with auto-playing videos (you have to press play each time).
We recommend using the latest versions of Google Chrome on Windows/Andriod as web browser, or Safari on iOS. This is due to older browsers not supporting some of the functions inside the game, whic may make it harder to navigate.
Will my internet be good enough?
The game is constantly downloading images and videos in the background, therefore a good internet connection is required to play. We’ve tested the game on a 20mb connection, and it works without issue. You can check your internet speed here (website not linked to Clue HQ) – speedtest.net
If you run into a little trouble here’s a few tips.
– test your speed via the site above
– change your video call to an audio only call to reduce the bandwidth being used
– make sure you have a good/strong WiFi connection
Do I need to prepare anything?
Grab some pen and paper to help you jot notes down and solve puzzles.
Setup your video call and ensure everyone is logged in before you start the game!
When does the game start?
Just click the link in your voucher – all the players in your game should use the same link. You don’t need to start at a specific time!
How difficult is it? Can my children play?
Our guidence is that the game is suitable for those 10 and above, with adult supervision to assist with some of the harder puzzles. There is no graphic/adult content in the game.
How accessible is it?
If you have any questions prior to playing, we highly recommend getting in touch prior to purchasing in order for us to give you the best advice.
Inside the game there is:-
– The use of flashing lights within videos
– Audio only puzzles (headphone use is advised but not essential)
– Colour puzzles
Where can I find help for clues - like a games host?
All hints for the game can be found inside the game – press the ? icon. No live support is offered via Facebook Messenger. You can email our team at warrington@cluehq.co.uk for any booking issues.
No "Game Code" has come through via email, what do I do?
After you order, you’ll recieve a PDF voucher via email with your link inside. Click the link, start your game.
Always check your junk folder for the PDF, as they do sometimes creep into there.
How similar is this to our real life games?
Whilst The WARP Core utilises our real life games sets, we have a brand new set of puzzles and codes in this game. Even our games hosts who have tested the game agree its completely different!
In each of The WARP Core games you’ll start in the same place. You’ll then (hopefully) ‘WARP’ to a new place each time.
When are future parts coming out?
We’re working hard on getting future parts out as quickly as possible. It will also depend on the success of the parts prior.
Terms and Conditions
‘The Game’ references the game or service from Clue HQ, provided through the Telescape platform. This is known and sold as ‘The Warp Core (Parts 1 to 4)’.
1.0 Terms of Use
- 1.1. All persons participating in The Game and engaging in use of the Clue HQ & Telescape website or the app are admitted subject to the following terms.
- 1.2. Any persons not complying with these terms may have their game cancelled, without refund.
- 1.3. Tickets are priced per group. There are no single or adult/child tickets available.
- 1.4. Anyone purchasing a game through the Clue HQ website or through a partner retailer must be over the age of 18. Those aged 10 and over may participate in games operated by Clue HQ. Under 10s can play the with an adult over the age of 18, however, the games are not designed for this age group.
- 1.5. Clue HQ may, without prior notice and without refund or compensation change the operating hours of games due technical reasons, or any other reason, at short notice.
- 1.6. Technical devices are required in order to use service provided by Clue HQ. It’s the responsibility of the player to ensure their device is able to run the game. If they are unsure, they should contact Clue HQ before purchasing.
- 1.7. Clue HQ reserves the right to amend or alter the terms of participation at any time without reason or prior notice.
2.0 Conditions of Online Sales
- 2.1. Ticket purchaser is agreeing to inform all in their party about the following terms and rules.
- 2.2. It is not the responsibility of Clue HQ to inform the rest of your party about the following terms and rules.
- 2.3. Your e-mail address may be used for promotional e-mails from Clue HQ in accordance with our privacy policy. You can be removed from this mailing list at any time by emailing the company. You will be contacted regarding your booking automatically, however you will only receive marketing emails should you be opted in.
3.0 Summary of Conditions of Sale
- 3.1. Tickets are NON TRANSFERABLE for any reason once booked, subject to listed exceptions during the point of sale.
- 3.2. Tickets are NON REFUNDABLE for any reason, subject to listed exceptions during the point of sale.
- 3.3. You have warned all the members of the group you are booking for that all team members can play via their compatible device and the requirements.
- 3.4. Clue HQ accept no responsibility for any liability, harm, injury or death, cost or expense whatsoever that may arise directly or indirectly from participating in a Clue HQ event.
- 3.5. Your ticket remains property of Clue HQ and can be revoked with or without refund at any point, for any reason. It cannot be resold.
- 3.6. Once a purchase is made it cannot be cancelled.
- 3.8. Terms and Conditions are applicable for all tickets for Clue HQ, including those purchased in person or over the telephone.
4.0 Full Terms & Conditions of Sale
- 4.1. Please read these carefully, making a purchase from this site indicates that you accept these terms.
- 4.2. Pre-bookings are accepted through the website, then payment is made.
- 4.3. All payments must be made in full before the event. Failure to pay will mean that your game will be cancelled.
- 4.4. Payments are to be made using Braintree Payments or Stripe (our payment processors). No account is required.
- 4.5. Cancellations due to technical issues may occur. Where reasonable, we will reschedule events for free for all affected players. This will remain the decision of Clue HQ and their decision is final. This does not include devices not being able to be used from the player side.
- 4.6. All players need a valid internet connection. Playing over mobile data is possible but not recommended due to the amount of data used. Data rates with network providers may apply.
- 4.7. Although we advise using remote conferencing software to communicate between teams, we cannot be held responsible if this 3rd party software does not work as expected. No refunds can be given due to this failure.
- 4.8. There is no time restrictions on games being played. The game will be live until at least the end of 2021.
- 4.9. Clue HQ reserve the right to cancel the event at short notice or during due to technical issues that are the responsibility of the event organisers. Clue HQ will provide an alternative date or refund at it’s discretion, depending on the level of interruption. This does not include individual device compatibility.
5.0. Ticket Terms and Conditions
- 5.1. This ticket is issued subject to these terms and conditions.
- 5.2. Mistakes cannot be rectified unless we are contacted within 24 hours of the order time.
- 5.3. It is the responsibility of the ticket holder to ascertain whether an event has been cancelled and the date and time of any rearranged event. If an event is cancelled or rescheduled, we will use reasonable endeavours to notify ticket holders of the cancellation.
- 5.4. Please note that we cannot guarantee that ticket holders will be informed of such cancellation before the date of the event. Cancellation of events will be stated clearly on our websites. Where possible, an attempt to contact the ticket holder/guest will be made.
- 5.5. The management reserves the right to refuse admission should patrons breach any Rules and Regulations of the venue, event organiser or promoter. The management may on occasions have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
- 5.6. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase. The Management cannot be held responsible for any tickets which are lost or stolen. Clue HQ reserves the right to cancel ticket bookings which it reasonably suspects to have been made fraudulently.
- 5.7. Tickets are sold subject to the management’s right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
- 5.10. All of these terms and conditions are governed by English Law.
- 5.12. Breach of any of these conditions or any unacceptable behaviour will result in the cancellation of the ticket holder’s game.
- 5.13. Tickets may be restricted to a maximum number per person, as indicated on the ordering system. We reserve the right to cancel tickets purchased in excess of this number.
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