Would you like to open your own escape room?
Join the Enigmarium® family!

We offer a franchise opportunity that allows you to open your own escape room center quickly and easily with our fun, innovative, and completely original concepts. Join our thriving community and benefit from our expertise.

Who are we?

Escape Room Enigmarium® is the first and most popular escape room brand in the region, founded in Ljubljana in 2014. Our escape rooms are the best-rated in Slovenia (see here) and have been nominated annually to the TERPECA list of the world’s best escape rooms.

In addition, we have developed 8 external projects, including gamified castles and museums, solidifying our position as leaders in gamification and immersive experiences.

Our award-winning gamification projects include museum experiences like “Escape to the Bivouac” at the Slovenian Alpine Museum and the Snovalec-winning Escape Igloo®, the world’s first igloo escape room. These achievements reflect our dedication to excellence, passion for innovation, and ability to create unforgettable experiences.

Why choose Enigmarium®?

It is not enough to open an amazing experience. In fact, it’s just the beginning. That’s why it is important to know that our team brings over 30 years of experience in marketing, advertising, and branding, and includes brand architects, communication strategists, web marketing and IT gurus, game designers, robotics experts, and more – a mix that ensures every project is unique and successful.

By joining our franchise, you’ll gain access to our extensive know-how, including:

A proven business model, branding, and marketing strategies.
Support with game design and development, including dramaturgy, puzzles, and scenarios.
Access to hi-tech gadget development by our in-house team.
A fully optimized system for bookings, gameplay management, and player hints.

Operating under a recognized brand like Enigmarium® means:

Stronger brand recognition.
Cost-effective operations through shared resources.
Higher customer loyalty and protection against competitors.

What do we expect?
Choosing the right location is crucial, and we can guide you on key parameters to ensure success. While the initial investment is substantial, building a thriving escape room requires continuous engagement to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

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Are you ready to join the Enigmarium® family? Email us at franchise@escape-room.si with your location and a short CV to start your journey with us!

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ENIGMARIUM® – EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Escape Igloo® – Winner of the Snovalec Award 2015
Escape to the Bivouac – Gamified museum experience at the Slovenian Alpine Museum (Honorary Valvasor Award, Živa International Award for Innovation)
“Best Practitioner Paper” at the AIRTH International Scientific Conference (Alliance for Innovators and Researchers in Tourism and Hospitality), March 2017, Portorož
Conventa Best Event Award 2019 (Audience Winner) for the Axe Throwing Europe project
Every year’s finalist at #bestofljubljana InYourPocket guide
Every year our rooms are nominated at TERPECA the world’s best escape rooms list
Best escape rooms in Slovenia – according to escaperoomers.de
In addition to over 20 of the most popular escape rooms in Slovenia and abroad (rated 5 stars on Google, FB, and TripAdvisor), our in-house team has developed numerous gamified and digitalized projects in cultural tourism and heritage revitalization.

Key Projects

A) Gamification of Castles under the “Escape Castle®” Brand:

Gamified experience at the Morosini Grimani Castle, Svetvinčenat, Croatia
“Free the Dragon” game at Ljubljana Castle LINK >>
Innovative digital game based on local history with a digitalized model at Prem Castle LINK>> and VIDEO LINK>>
Gamified (digitalized) family adventure trail at Vurberk Castle: Follow the footsteps of the dragon Vurko LINK>>

B) Gamification of Cultural Heritage in Museums:

Slovenian Alpine Museum: “Escape to the Bivouac” – Honorary Valvasor Award and Živa Award for Innovation LINK>>
Prem Castle – Digitalized game Escape Castle (Provincial Museum Koper)
Park of Military History Pivka – Gamified digital guide: Knight’s Challenge LINK>> and VIDEO LINK>>
Gamified guide at the Noordung Center for Space Technologies, Vitanje

C) Gamification in Cultural Tourism (Including Digitalization):

10+ Unlock® games (gamified city history tours) in 7 major Slovenian cities, Croatia, and the USA
Digital game / guided city tour “Dragon’s Code” in Ljubljana (up to 400 participants)
Gamified e-bike tour of Bled’s Legends
Gamified (digitalized) Funcruiser tour on e-scooters in Sevnica (co-financed by the Creative Industries Center 2020–2021)
Gamified 4D experience mission: “Journey to the Source of Life” (Dolenjske Toplice)
Gamified e-guide in Ankaran

D) Gamification in Education / Edutainment:

Development of gamified career presentation: “Mladi in Castra” (Ajdovščina Development Agency, 2021–2022)
Professional mentorship in the “Product Management” course – development of gamified experiences (EF 2021, 2022)
Consultation on the development of the digital escape room game ESCAPE SIMULATOR (Pine Studio, 2020)

E) Professional Associations

Enigmarium initiated the creation of the world’s first Economic Interest Association for Escape Room Activities (ER.SI) in 2016, promoting quality and recognition in the industry. We collaborate with providers worldwide, attend real-life gaming conferences (often as speakers), and participate in scientific research. Nataša Potočnik and Peter Arčon with over 300 escape rooms played, are also the only TERPECA nominators in the region.

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Why Enigmarium?

We understand that today’s visitors seek active experiences where they play the main role, rather than being passive observers. Gamification provides exactly that – and more. It enriches educational processes, revitalizes tourist attractions, old town centers, castles, tangible and intangible cultural heritage, congresses, and various other experiences, including playful gatherings and team-building events.