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Step back in time to New Zealand's 1860s and 70s gold rush era with Escape Quest's immersive escape room experience!
Step back in time to New Zealand's 1860s and 70s gold rush era with Escape Quest's immersive escape room experience!
Highlights
- Challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills
- Complimentary Escape Room photos
- A fun and exciting experience for people from all walks of life
- Solve a series of mysteries with your team
- Immerse yourself in the adventure bringing the 1860s gold rush era to life!
Step into the heart of the gold rush era in Gangster’s Gambit – The Great Gold Escape, an immersive escape room adventure packed with mystery, puzzles, and high-stakes fun. Locked away in the shadowy cellar of a Coromandel town pub, you’ve been robbed blind by Coromandel's most ruthless gang and left with one mission: find your stolen gold and escape before they return.
Work together to crack hidden codes, solve clever puzzles, uncover secrets, and outsmart the gang as the clock ticks down. Featuring integrated technology, authentic handcrafted props, and a richly themed environment inspired by New Zealand’s gold rush history, Gangster’s Gambit delivers a thrilling and unforgettable experience for friends, families, and team groups alike.
Can you reclaim your stolen fortune and make your escape in time?
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
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Kimberley Anderson from New Zealand wrote on 02 October 2025
We had an excellent time
We loved our VR headset experience, and the Gold Heist escape room. The staff were lovely and helpful, and we had lots of fun. Highly recommend.
From Gangster Gambit - The Great Gold Escape - Team of 2 to 6 People - Escape Quest Auckland
Kia Ora Kimberley, Thank you so much for the glowing 5-star review! We are so thrilled that you enjoyed both your VR experience and Gold Heist in the Gold Rush! It is awesome to hear that the staff made it such a memorable experience, and we really appreciate the recommendation. We hope to see you again in the future for more awesome experiences! Best regards, The Escape Quest Team
Effie Guo from New Zealand wrote on 23 December 2024
Fun Night
Great fun! Will come back to do other rooms!
From Gangster Gambit - The Great Gold Escape - Team of 2 to 6 People - Escape Quest Auckland
Hi Effie, Thank you so much for the awesome review! It’s so great to hear that you enjoyed your time in our escape rooms and that you are eager to come back and test your skills in another of our rooms! We can’t wait to welcome you back! Best Wishes, The Escape Quest Team
Yoonhee from New Zealand wrote on 20 July 2024
Exceptional experience
The staff was friendly, and it was a lot of fun!
From Gangster Gambit - The Great Gold Escape - Team of 2 to 6 People - Escape Quest Auckland
Hi Yoonhee, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a fun and exceptional experience with us. Our friendly staff always strive to make your visit memorable. We hope to see you again soon for more fun times! Best wishes, The Thrillzone Team
carolb15 from New Zealand wrote on 30 June 2024
Great fun
Great fun for the whole family. Staff were lovely and escape room was challenging and fun.
From Gangster Gambit - The Great Gold Escape - Team of 2 to 6 People - Escape Quest Auckland
Hi Carol, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad your whole family had a great time and enjoyed the challenging yet fun escape room. It’s fantastic to hear our staff made your experience even better. We look forward to welcoming you back for more family adventures! Kind regards, The Thrillzone Team
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Nat from New Zealand wrote on 08 February 2026
Escape Rooms
Great experience and lots of fun. Only thing that was a bit fustrating was that they market the escape rooms as being 90 mins, when in reality they only allow 60.