TLDR: Puzzled Escape Rooms, a Cardiff-based entertainment venue, has been honored with a prestigious global award, being named among the ‘Best of Morty 2024’. The accolade specifically recognizes their ‘A.I. Apocalypse’ escape room for its innovative gameplay and immersive challenge, where participants must outwit a rogue artificial intelligence. This achievement marks significant international recognition for the independent escape room, less than a year after its opening.
CARDIFF, UK – Puzzled Escape Rooms, a local Cardiff establishment, has achieved significant international acclaim, securing a coveted spot among the ‘Best of Morty 2024’ award winners. This prestigious global recognition, announced on September 2, 2025, highlights the top escape rooms from a pool of over 50,000 games worldwide. The award was specifically bestowed upon their groundbreaking ‘A.I. Apocalypse’ experience, which has garnered international attention in less than a year since its debut.
The ‘A.I. Apocalypse’ room stands out in the global escape room landscape for its innovative gameplay and deeply immersive design. It is uniquely described as Cardiff’s only sit-down escape room, presenting a high-tech challenge where players are tasked with outwitting a rogue artificial intelligence. This intricate storytelling, coupled with clever puzzles and immersive set design, has earned it a place among the world’s best, with the MORTY Awards being based on comprehensive player ratings and reviews.
Kevin Steerment, co-founder of Puzzled Escape Rooms, expressed immense pride in this achievement. “This recognition means so much to us,” Steerment stated. “We set out to create something unique that goes far beyond traditional lock-and-key puzzles. To see our Cardiff escape room recognised on a worldwide stage so quickly is incredible.” Steerment’s journey began with a passion for designing community escape rooms for a local church, evolving into a world-class experience where he and his team hand-built every detail, ensuring a level of craftsmanship and creativity that distinguishes them in the industry.
Beyond the ‘Best of Morty’ award, Puzzled Escape Rooms has also consistently received Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award for two consecutive years, reflecting their commitment to high player satisfaction and exceptional customer reviews. In addition to ‘A.I. Apocalypse’, the venue offers ‘Abandon Ship’, an immersive ship-themed escape room known for its cinematic detail and clever puzzles.
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Both experiences are designed to cater to a diverse audience, including families, friends, corporate groups for team-building events, and seasoned escape room enthusiasts. The facility also boasts full wheelchair accessibility and complimentary on-site parking, ensuring an inclusive and convenient adventure for all visitors.
