PALMERSTON NORTH ESCAPE ROOM FIELD GUIDE
Race the Hourglass: Prince Of Persia — The Dagger of Time at The Cave Palmy
A one-hour VR escape-room in Palmerston North where 2–4 players enter the Prince of Persia Fortress of Time, solve cooperative puzzles and wield time-control powers to stop an evil Magi.
Race the Hourglass: Prince Of Persia — The Dagger of Time at The Cave Palmy.
Prince Of Persia: The Dagger Of Time is a one-hour VR escape-room at The Cave Palmy in Palmerston North. Set in the Prince of Persia trilogy, players (2–4) are summoned to the Fortress of Time by Kaileena and given the Dagger of Time to reach the Hourglass Chamber and stop an evil Magi — an experience built around close cooperation, puzzle-solving, and the fiction of time control.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Prince of Persia narrative, up close
The scenario places your team in the Fortress of Time from the Prince of Persia Trilogy: Kaileena summons players, restores the Dagger of Time, and charges you with reaching the Hourglass Chamber to stop an evil Magi.
Cooperative puzzles and time-control mechanics
Success depends on teamwork—2, 3 or 4 players must listen and communicate to solve puzzles that require interacting with objects, climbing and using time-control powers; the experience is rated hard.
Hosted setup, in-game help and leaderboards
Hosts at The Cave Palmy brief you, set up the VR arena and equipment, and remain available during play to give tips and hints. After your session you can grab a selfie and have your finish time compared on the venue leaderboards.
What the day feels like
How the hour unfolds
You check in at The Cave Palmy, receive a short briefing and any tailored suggestions from the hosts, then are fitted into the VR arena with an introduction to the equipment. Once inside the Fortress of Time you and your team tackle tightly designed puzzles that require physical interaction, occasional climbing and coordinated use of time-control powers; hosts remain available for hints, and the session closes with photos and a leaderboard comparison.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this fits — and who to think twice about.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Book online via the venue calendar; after booking you'll receive a confirmation email—bring that information to your booking for easier check-in. Aim to arrive 5–10 minutes early to allow time for check-in and setup.
Bring your booking confirmation and arrive early; hosts will provide and introduce the VR equipment before play.
Venue hosts brief your group, set up the arena and remain available during play to offer tips and hints to keep the session moving.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Prince Of Persia: The Dagger Of Time experience?
The session duration is one hour.
How many players does the game accommodate?
Each session is for 2–4 players.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes. The minimum age to participate is 10.
Do I need prior VR experience to join?
The experience is not recommended for first-time VR users; it is rated hard and assumes some familiarity with VR mechanics.
How do I book and what should I bring on arrival?
Book online from the venue calendar, check your inbox for a booking confirmation and bring that information to your booking; arrive 5–10 minutes early to allow time for check-in and setup.
Will staff help during the game?
Yes. Hosts provide an introduction to the equipment and are available during the session to offer tips and hints.