PALMERSTON NORTH ESCAPE ROOM FIELD GUIDE
Locked in the Morgue: Criminal Minds 2 — The Missing Nurse, Palmerston North
A one‑hour, narrative escape room for 2–12 players that strands you handcuffed in an abandoned morgue; this guide lays out the scenario, flow, and what to bring.
Locked in the Morgue: Criminal Minds 2 — The Missing Nurse, Palmerston North.
Criminal Minds 2 — The Missing Nurse thrusts you into a forensic thriller: your missing roommate hid a forged nursing degree and practiced in an abandoned morgue, then vanished. You and your friends are captured, wake handcuffed in that same morgue and must piece together clues, tools and keys to work through a series of tests and escape before your kidnapper returns.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A vanished nurse and a morgue full of secrets
The scenario centers on a roommate who bought a fake medical degree, practiced in an abandoned morgue, and then disappeared after being threatened — the narrative drives the puzzles and atmosphere.
Timed, cerebral puzzle solving under pressure
You are locked in a room with the single objective to escape: observe, gather information and tools, and solve a series of riddles and tests to break out.
Short, social, designed for small teams
The game runs as a compact, one‑hour experience intended for small groups; teamwork and clear thinking are essential.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
The run begins with the story context and quickly moves to the physical reality of confinement: you find yourselves handcuffed in an abandoned morgue, search the space for information, tools and keys, then progress through a sequence of puzzles and tests until the final solution lets the group escape.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience is right for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The timed portion of the game lasts one hour; this excludes any pre‑game rule and lore reading.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring your thinking cap.
The experience accommodates 2–12 players; book according to your group size to ensure a complete session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the game?
The game runs for one hour; that duration is exclusive of any rule and lore reading beforehand.
How many players can participate?
The experience is for groups of 2–12 players.
What is the primary objective?
The sole goal is to escape the locked room by observing, finding information and tools, and solving the puzzles presented.
What should I bring?
Bring comfortable clothing and your thinking cap.
How difficult is the experience?
The scenario is rated at an elevated challenge level (noted as 6/7), requiring sustained puzzle solving and teamwork.
How do you play?
You are locked in a room; walk around, observe and find information, tools and keys, then solve a series of tests and riddles to ultimately crack the room and escape.