QUEENSTOWN PAINTBALL FIELD GUIDE
Time‑travel into an 1860s hotel to outsmart Garrett’s gang
An advanced, tech‑forward escape experience at Queenstown’s Prince of Wales Hotel that walks teams through a race to uncover evidence, defuse a trap and prove a notorious gang’s crimes.
Time‑travel into an 1860s hotel to outsmart Garrett’s gang.
Step into the 1860s at the Prince of Wales Hotel and embark on a mission to uncover Garrett’s gang’s secrets; while the gang is away, teams time‑travel back to explore the hideout, defuse booby traps and gather the evidence needed to prove their guilt.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An escape rooted in the 1860s gold‑rush era
The scenario places players in the Prince of Wales Hotel during the 1860s, with a narrative built around Garrett’s gang and historical robberies and murders.
Advanced, mechanic‑heavy puzzles
The experience is rated Advanced and emphasizes high integrated mechanics that demand teamwork and keen problem solving under time pressure.
Moderate integrated technology
Technology is woven into the room to augment clues and atmosphere, with an emphasis on interaction rather than passive effects.
What the day feels like
What the mission feels like
Teams enter a recreated 1860s hotel hideout and have a single hour of active puzzle time to move through discovery, trap‑disarming and evidence‑gathering stations before the gang returns; the full booking includes briefing and team photos, bringing the total appointment to roughly 75 minutes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total appointment time is approximately 75 minutes, comprising 60 minutes of puzzle time plus briefing and team photos.
Check in at 53 Shotover Street — the Thrillzone check‑in location for the experience.
The experience is rated Advanced and is available to participants aged 7 and older.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is Murder in the Prince of Wales Hotel 2?
The full appointment is about 75 minutes—60 minutes to solve the room plus additional time for briefing and team photos.
Where do we meet for check‑in?
Check in at 53 Shotover Street at the Thrillzone location.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 7 years old.
How difficult are the puzzles?
The experience is classified as Advanced, with a strong emphasis on mechanic‑heavy challenges.
What is the theme or storyline?
Players time‑travel to the 1860s Prince of Wales Hotel to investigate Garrett’s gang—based on a real gold‑rush era band—and must discover the hideout, defuse a booby trap and collect evidence.