Find the hidden sword and stake your claim to the throne
Play together as one group or bring rival teams into the challenge. The medieval setting gives every success a sense of ambition, while the competitive format offers a lively option for friends and colleagues. Concentrate on the mission, share your discoveries and find out who has what it takes to rule.
The king has died without leaving an heir. The throne is empty, the future is uncertain and more than one claimant believes the kingdom should be theirs. In that uncertainty lies your opportunity: recover the hidden Sword of Britain and prove your right to rule.
Ambition alone will not carry your team through. You must make good use of different viewpoints, keep track of what matters and avoid letting rivalry cloud your judgement. The prospect of victory can be motivating, but only if it helps you think more clearly.
Overthrone offers a medieval challenge with a competitive spirit. Whether your group works as a single team or races another, the story gives your efforts a clear destination. A crown is easy to imagine and harder to earn. Bring the people who will help you make your claim count.
Recover the hidden Sword of Britain and secure your team's claim to the vacant throne. Follow the challenge through as a united group, or take on another team in the competitive format. The objective is the same: earn the right to rule before the opportunity is lost.
Sixty minutes, one mission
A claim worth making
The search for the Sword of Britain turns your team's progress into a contest for the kingdom's most powerful empty seat.
Choose your format
Play as one team of up to six, or split four to twelve players between two rooms for a competitive race.
Shared ambition
The medieval premise gives friends and colleagues a playful reason to cooperate, compare ideas and take a little friendly rivalry seriously.
Always just your team
Every booking is private — only the people you came with.
The details
No flashing lights, smoke or loud sound effects are reported for this room.
Recommended 9+; ages 9–11 play with an adult or in-room Games Master. A responsible adult must be onsite or within five minutes and reachable by phone for all players aged 9–15. Ages 16–17 can check in and play independently.
You can step out and rejoin at any time, but the clock keeps running. Questions? Call us on 0330 122 8877.
- Venue
- Escape Leicester Horsefair House
- Address
- 3rd Floor, Horsefair House, 1-5 Horsefair Street, Leicester, LE1 5BP
- Players
- 2–12
- Recommended age
- 9+
- Duration
- 60 minutes in-room
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5
- Fear level
- Low
- Theme
- Medieval throne contest
- Private game
- Yes — always
- Flashing lights
- No
- Artificial smoke
- No
- Loud or sudden sounds
- No
- Physical
- No crawling or climbing
- Wheelchair access
- One of the two rooms — ask us to arrange the accessible room
- Live actors
- None
- Fastest escape
- 17:43 · E$[@peR5
3rd Floor, Horsefair House, 1-5 Horsefair Street, Leicester, LE1 5BP
- –Arrive 15 minutes early, press the buzzer (no entry code) and take the lift to the third floor.
- –Access: a ramp bypasses the steps to the lift; one of the two Overthrone rooms is wheelchair accessible — ask us to arrange it.
- –Train: Leicester railway station is around a 10-minute walk from both venues.
- –Parking: Dover Street Car Park, 31-33 Dover Street, LE1 6PW (entrance on Calais Hill). Open 24 hours; the council currently lists £5 for up to 3 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is it scary?
The fear level is low. Choose it if your group prefers a gentler atmosphere, while remembering that puzzle difficulty is a separate rating. There are no live actors. Check the listed sound, lighting and smoke effects before booking, and contact the team about individual concerns.
Is it suitable for kids?
The recommended age is 9+, and ages 9-11 can play with an adult or in-room Games Master. A responsible adult must be onsite or within five minutes and reachable for all ages 9-15. Under-9 suitability must be discussed with the phone team before booking.
How hard is it?
The difficulty is 3 out of 5. Teamwork, clear communication and careful observation will help your group make progress. Your Games Master can provide hints if you get stuck; fear level is shown separately.
Anything to know before booking?
No flashing/strobe, artificial smoke or loud/sudden sound effects reported. No crawling/climbing reported. Wheelchair access: One of two rooms only; arrange correct room. Contact the team before booking if you need advice about access or sensory needs. You may step out and rejoin, but the clock continues.
What is the best number of players?
Overthrone accepts 2-6 players in one room, or 4-12 across its two competition rooms. It is the only game bookable for eight or more players. Ask the team to organise the room allocation for your group.
