Going Underground
Escape game 12+

Going Underground

4.84
2 - 6 people90 minutesAverage
Alarming observations in Vienna - is there a risk of an unexploded bomb from the 2nd World War? Experience a immersive 90-minute premium adventure in a live escape room and play the main role in your own story.
BeginnersWith childrenBeginnersBeginnersLarge company

Average
Not scary
Without actorsActors
DeutschGame language
Escape room awards
Best of Morty (2025)Morty
Finalist (2025)TERPECA
Best of Morty (2024)Morty
#84 - Top Rooms (2024)TERPECA
Best of Morty (2023)Morty
#61 - Top Rooms (2023)TERPECA
#45 - Top Rooms (2022)TERPECA
#27 - Top Rooms (2021)TERPECA
Nominee - Best International Room (2020)
#10 - Top Rooms (2020)TERPECA
#13 - Top Rooms (2019)TERPECA
Best Escape Rooms (2019)Golden Key Award
About the escape room

Alarming observations were made in the middle of Vienna during seismic measurements: there is a risk of an unexploded bomb from the Second World War. The operator sends you to the area of the suspected unexploded ordnance for the first inspection. But there is more to it than you think. This is hardly any longer a classic live escape room, but rather an immersive 90-minute premium adventure, in which you play the main roles yourselves.

AI
Brief assessment
from Navigator AI
Cinematic 90‑minute adventure in the heart of Vienna: huge sets, many rooms, strong story with twists. Not super tricky, but extremely immersive and technically polished — ideal if you want an experience rather than code‑cracking.

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Location

Paid Parking
Wifi
Wardrobe

Overview of artificial intelligence

AIMost praise the Hollywood‑like sets, frequent scene changes, and tight storytelling; TERPECA acclaim is seen as deserved. Puzzles are rather easy and often linear, with good flow and little frustration. Some criticize weaker light/sound atmosphere, occasional lack of exploration, and a somewhat inflated price feeling. A few call the final puzzle polarizing and trickier at times for two.
WeaknessesToo easy and too linear for hardcore puzzlers; exploration is lacking in places. Lighting and sound can feel flat in spots, and pricing with a minimum headcount can feel expensive. The final puzzle divides opinions.
StrengthsSpectacular set design with a tangible wow factor, cohesive atmosphere, and clever transitions between areas. Tech runs reliably, the story carries the game and even adjusts intensity to the group at times.
SecuritySolid build and clean tech; climbing, crawling, or sliding occur, but under supervision and after a briefing. Comfortable clothing helps, and the run feels controlled and safe.
Level of fearNo horror; more tension and adrenaline from effects and setting. Family‑friendly, fine with tweens as long as tight passages and loud moments are okay.
Actors' gameLive acting is rarely mentioned; interaction runs primarily via environment and tech. The gamemaster supports discreetly and steps in helpfully when needed.
Quality of riddlesVaried, fair, and logical, with team, physical, and thinking elements, but overall in the easy‑to‑medium range. Mostly linear flow with good pacing and little searching. For two, some tasks can be trickier, especially at the end.
PlotYou investigate a possible WWII unexploded bomb under Vienna and end up in a story bigger than expected. There are twists and scene changes that keep the tension consistently high.
Difficulty levelEasy to medium, ideal for beginners and mixed groups; enthusiasts should play small to stay busy. Two players can manage, but some passages may be slower.

Reviews

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Eva_M
Beginner
5
Keeps you constantly on your toes and ranks among the best storytellers out there. Several twists, a very immersive setting, and clever tech that changes the environment along with you. The puzzles are fun; only the last one can be frustrating depending on the team; pros should go in a small group of up to four.
Deutsch
09.08.2025
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Vera S.
Beginner
4
Fun with many sections; the puzzles are fairly linear and mostly not too tricky. Requires teamwork; the props and atmosphere are top-notch, and everything ran flawlessly on the technical side.
Deutsch
19.09.2025
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Familie K.
Beginner
5
Played with two teens and everyone was immersed in the story. Gamemaster was super attentive, the tech ran without hiccups, several surprising rooms. Absolutely recommended!
Deutsch
24.07.2025
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Jan P.
Beginner
3
A bit overhyped for me: great decor, but the exploration and light/sound are rather flat. Plus, the minimum-payer policy makes it pricey for two. Still okay overall, but not mind-blowing.
Deutsch
23.11.2025
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alex_89
Beginner
4
Good flow and fair tasks; only the very last puzzle dragged on for the two of us. Still, a strong experience with a cool atmosphere.
Deutsch
30.03.2025
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Dome
Beginner
5
The coolest room I've had so far. Countless rooms; the tasks are rather easy, but the experience is great.
Deutsch
14.06.2025

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