Wasps Rugby players recently swapped muscle for mental agility in a thrilling visit to Escape Live Coventry. The Aviva Premiership team sent 12 players to the popular escape room venue at Fargo Village for a high-pressure team-building session designed to test their communication and problem-solving skills.
Rugby Players Face Off in Coventry Escape Room Challenges
Players were split into two teams to take on different escape room challenges. One tackled the Prison Break experience, while the other attempted the Casino Heist. Both rooms are known for their complexity and demand strong teamwork.
Rugby stars Josh Bassett, James Gaskell, Guy Thompson, Rob Miller, and Jack Willis were among those testing their puzzle-solving skills. The Prison Break team escaped with three minutes and 17 seconds left—using just one clue. Meanwhile, the Casino Heist group cracked their final puzzle with only 23 seconds remaining, managing to “steal” £440,000 out of a possible £500,000.
Inside the Escape Live Coventry Experience: Player Reactions
Guy Thompson, who joined the Prison Break team, shared:
“It was totally unexpected, but we really enjoyed it. We didn’t know what to expect but were left to figure it out. Being part of a team sport helped us massively—we talked a lot, didn’t argue, and stayed calm.”
Rob Miller, who took on the Casino Heist room, said:
“We were surprisingly good! A few brutes in our team made us think we’d struggle. It was challenging, but we built up clues and got competitive quickly. Everyone had a great time.”
Why Escape Live Coventry Is Perfect for Team Building
Rory Bailey, manager at Escape Live Coventry, praised the Wasps rugby players for their performance and teamwork:
“They delivered two of the best results we’ve seen. Their organisation, communication, and leadership were excellent. The way the Prison Break team solved puzzles with barely any clues was impressive. You could sense the friendly rivalry between the teams.”
He added that escape rooms provide an excellent platform for testing collaboration under pressure. Even teams like Wasps, who work closely on the pitch, benefit from this kind of lateral-thinking challenge. Rory noted an increasing number of businesses are choosing Escape Live Coventry to boost their teams’ communication, focus, and trust.
Plan Your Coventry Escape Room Challenge Today
Escape Live Coventry continues to be a top choice for corporate events, team-building sessions, and competitive days out. Whether you’re an elite sports team or a local business, escape rooms help groups improve collaboration and creative thinking.
For more information or to book your team’s experience, visit www.escapelive.co.uk
