Les Secrets du Sablier - Escape Game Strasbourg

What Les Secrets du Sablier - Escape Game Strasbourg does

Les Secrets du Sablier is a privately held escape game and immersive entertainment operator headquartered at 17 rue Vauban in Strasbourg, France. Founded in 2018 and registered as SARL LPZ, the company designs, builds, and delivers themed indoor escape rooms, outdoor urban treasure hunts, and time-limited immersive events for individuals, families, corporate groups, schools, and tourists in the Alsace region. Its core portfolio comprises five themed interior rooms (Egypt, Canada, Mexico, China, Las Vegas) distinguished by handcrafted mechanical puzzles, absence of electronic locks or screens, and live Game Master accompaniment throughout each 60-minute session. Two outdoor smartphone-based city games and a recurring program of ephemeral events at iconic Strasbourg venues (BNU library, Bains Municipaux, Ibis Style Hôtel, Colmar ice rink) extend the offering beyond the primary headquarters.

The underlying technology is intentionally low-tech and physical: custom-built room sets, in-venue audio/video monitoring for Game Master guidance, and a web-based platform for outdoor treasure hunts that requires no app download. The company monetizes through transactional per-session pricing (€24-€38 per player indoors depending on team size, €49 per team outdoors, €32-€36 per person for events), quote-based corporate packages for team building and seminars up to 60 participants, prepaid gift certificates, and bespoke custom scenarios (€50 EVJF/EVG add-on). Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer via the company website, phone, on-site bookings, and partner venue ticketing platforms, with payments processed via Stripe and ANCV holiday vouchers. Sales channels are entirely domestic (France/Alsace) with no international distribution infrastructure.

The customer base spans individual leisure consumers (the primary segment, including bachelor/bachelorette parties and family outings), corporate clients (with ODDO BHF as a named enterprise reference), schools/educational groups, and tourists. Marketing relies on organic social media (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn), a Google Business Profile sustaining a 4.9/5 rating across 1,600+ reviews, content marketing via a blog, public event participation (e.g., Europe Day with Eurométropole de Strasbourg), and gift certificate gifting. The business is founder-operated, bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding or parent company, and currently employs 1-10 people.

Name

Les Secrets du Sablier - Escape Game Strasbourg

Legal name

SARL LPZ

Website

https://lessecretsdusablier.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Les Secrets du Sablier is a Strasbourg-based, privately held escape game operator founded in 2018, offering five themed indoor rooms, outdoor smartphone-based city treasure hunts, and ephemeral immersive events at landmark venues for individuals, families, corporate groups, schools, and tourists in Alsace, France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Escape Games / Immersive Entertainment

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Amusement Arcades (71312), Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries (713)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Party Games, Activities & Interactive Entertainment (HSACACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Entertainment Centers & Indoor Amusement (Arcades, Trampoline Parks, Indoor Play) (THAAAAAD), Escape Room Games & Mystery Puzzle Boxes Retail (CRALALAM)

Keywords

• Escape game venue
• Immersive entertainment experiences
• Outdoor treasure hunts
• Corporate team building
• Themed adventure games

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Interior Escape Game Sessions: One-time paid sessions for themed escape rooms (60 minutes), priced per person with volume discounts. Revenue is transactional and on-demand, with online prepayment required to confirm booking.
2. Outdoor Treasure Hunt / City Game Sessions: Flat-rate team purchase (2–5 players) for self-guided smartphone-based urban treasure hunts, purchased online with no scheduled time slot — valid indefinitely after purchase.
3. Ephemeral Event Tickets: Time-limited immersive events at external venues (BNU, Bains Municipaux, Ibis Style hotel) with live actors; priced per person and requiring advance booking through the company's platform or the host venue's ticketing system.
4. Gift Certificates (Bons Cadeaux): Prepaid gift vouchers sold online, valid for one year, redeemable for any escape game session. Provides upfront cash flow and drives future bookings.
5. Corporate Event Packages: Custom escape game and team-building experiences tailored for businesses (seminars, team building, custom scenarios); priced via bespoke quotation based on group size, duration, and complexity requirements.
6. Customized Mode (EVJF/EVG/Birthday): Premium personalized escape game variant for special occasions (EVJF, EVG, birthdays) with custom puzzles, personalized elements, and dedicated Game Master; sold as a €50 add-on to standard booking, requiring minimum 10-day advance notice.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Les Secrets du Sablier designs, builds, and operates immersive escape game experiences in Strasbourg, including five themed interior rooms (Egypt, Canada, Mexico, China, Las Vegas) featuring handcrafted mechanisms and live Game Master accompaniment, plus outdoor smartphone-based city treasure hunts and ephemeral immersive events at iconic venues (BNU library, Bains Municipaux, Ibis Style hotel). The company also delivers bespoke corporate team-building scenarios, custom EVJF/EVG celebrations, birthday parties, and educational treasure hunts for children.

Product overview

Les Secrets du Sablier is an immersive entertainment company operating since 2018 from Strasbourg, France. Its core offering consists of 5 themed indoor escape rooms (La Pyramide de Khéops, El Día de los Muertos, La Cité Interdite, and Las Vegas: Nuit de Folie, plus a fifth unlisted room referred to as 'Le Bar Clandestin'), each featuring live Game Master accompaniment, narrative-driven scenarios, and no traditional locks or screens. The portfolio is complemented by outdoor city exploration games (Les Gardiens de la Cathédrale, L'Héritage caché de la Petite France) and a range of ephemeral events held at landmark venues (BNU, Municipal Bains, ice rink, hotel). Specialized children's educational games (Mission Europe: La Route des 27, L'Europe contée à Strasbourg) and corporate team building offerings (La Tournée des Bons Vivants, custom adventures) round out the portfolio. Pricing is tiered by team size, with per-person rates from €24 (6+ players) to €38 (2 players), plus event-specific rates and add-on customization options.

Differentiator

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Brands

• La Tournée des Bons Vivants: A team building activity combining urban exploration, riddles, and gourmet tastings in Strasbourg.

Products and services

• ÉGYPTE : La Pyramide de Khéops Indoor escape game set in ancient Egypt where players help pharaoh Khéops pass to the afterlife by solving puzzles and deciphering hieroglyphs. Available in two versions: classic (14+ with adult) and adapted (8+ with adult). Available in English.
• CHINE : La Cité Interdite Indoor escape game set in Beijing's Forbidden City where players investigate the disappearance of imperial gold and must choose between siding with the Emperor or supporting the architect. Two versions: classic (14+) and adapted (8+). French language only.
• El Día de los Muertos Indoor escape game set in the village of Pichucalco, Mexico, where players bring back the magic of the Day of the Dead festival. Accommodates 2–7 players. French language only.
• LAS VEGAS : Nuit de Folie Indoor escape game set in a Las Vegas hotel-casino where players retrace the events of an uncontrolled night out to reduce an astronomical bill. Strictly for adults 18+. Accommodates 3–7 players. A custom mode (€50) adds personalized puzzles and challenges for the guest of honor.
• Le Bar Clandestin (Canada room) Indoor escape game themed around a clandestine bar in Canada, part of the company's five themed interior rooms.
• L'Héritage caché de la Petite France Outdoor city exploration game (treasure hunt / outdoor escape game) in the Petite France district of Strasbourg. Players follow clues from an old family notebook to rediscover the quarter's forgotten history. 2–5 players, ages 6+ with adult. Available in French and English. €49 per team.
• Les Gardiens de la Cathédrale Outdoor escape game around Strasbourg Cathedral where players uncover architectural clues left by an ancient protective order. Teams of 2–5 players. Available in French and English. €49 per team.
• L'Affaire du Collectionneur (BNU event) Immersive escape game event held within the Bibliothèque Nationale et Universitaire (BNU) of Strasbourg. Players track down characters who escaped from books after a forbidden tome was opened, and recover the stolen book. Features professional actors. Ages 12+.
• Le Mystère des Bains Immersive escape game at the Municipal Baths of Strasbourg where players must recover a magical relic stolen by a former banned client. At least one team member must enter the water. Ages 16+.
• Enquête à l'Hôtel (Ibis Style Schiltigheim) Immersive murder investigation event set within the Ibis Styles hotel in Schiltigheim (near Strasbourg). Players interrogate professional actors playing suspects and explore normally inaccessible areas to solve a crime. Includes one complimentary drink and access to the Hôtel Honig restaurant. Ages 12+.
• Panique sur la Glace (Colmar ice rink) Immersive adventure combining an escape game with ice skating at Colmar ice rink. Skates and anti-slip overshoes provided. Ages 8+ with adult.
• Offres Professionnels (Corporate Packages) Tailor-made corporate packages including team building, seminars, meetings, cocktail events, and custom-designed escape adventures. Includes live city games, giant Cluedo, and large-group events for up to 60 simultaneous players. Priced via bespoke quotation.
• La Tournée des Bons Vivants Team building activity combining a city exploration game with food and wine tastings through Strasbourg's streets. Teams solve riddles and unlock gourmet stops featuring local wines, cheeses, and artisanal products. Designed for corporate groups, promoting cohesion and communication.
• Mission Europe : La Route des 27 Outdoor educational game for children (ages 6–12) combining a treasure hunt with a tour of Strasbourg's European Quarter. Children collect flags from all 27 EU countries and fill a European travel booklet. Covers geography, European institutions, and teamwork. €15 per child.
• L'Europe contée à Strasbourg Outdoor story-based treasure hunt for children ages 6–12 set in the Cathédrale, Place Broglie, and République districts. Children help a character named Mannele recover belongings lost by fairy tale characters. Available in French, English, and German. €12 per child.
• Bon Cadeau (Gift Certificate) Gift vouchers valid for one year, redeemable for any escape game or outdoor adventure offered by Les Secrets du Sablier. Sold online via the 'Offrir' page.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5 Google rating based on 1,600+ reviews
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Eurométropole de StrasbourgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 May 2026Les Secrets du Sablier participated as an animator at the Europe Day celebration organized by Eurométropole de Strasbourg at Place du Château on May 9, 2026. The company offered free bilingual (French/English) educational game activities for children aged 6–12, distributing over 400 educational booklets. This was a community outreach and brand awareness partnership at a major public event.
• ODDO BHFcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Les Secrets du Sablier designed and delivered a bespoke urban team-building experience for ODDO BHF employees in Strasbourg. The custom scenario ('Qui a hacké le système d'ODDO BHF?') had employees divided into two teams racing through the city using a dedicated mobile application. This represents a strategic co-creation partnership where Les Secrets du Sablier delivered a fully customized corporate event tailored to the client's industry context.
• BNU (Bibliothèque Nationale et Universitaire de Strasbourg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Les Secrets du Sablier partnered with the BNU de Strasbourg to create 'L'Affaire du Collectionneur', an immersive escape game held entirely within the historic library building. The BNU provides its unique architectural and heritage setting as the venue for this ephemeral event (3 dates in 2026: July 4, August 8, August 29). This is a strategic co-development partnership combining the BNU's prestigious venue with Les Secrets du Sablier's immersive game design expertise.
• Ibis Style Hôtel Honig (Schiltigheim)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Les Secrets du Sablier partnered with Ibis Style Hôtel Honig in Schiltigheim to host the 'Enquête à l'Hôtel' immersive murder mystery event. The hotel provides exclusive access to its rooms, corridors, and typically inaccessible areas as a live crime scene. This partnership enables access to a unique branded venue for a recurring ephemeral event. Note: the Ibis is wheelchair accessible, making the event accessible to PMR guests.
• Bains Municipaux de StrasbourgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Les Secrets du Sablier partnered with the Bains Municipaux de Strasbourg to host 'Le Mystère des Bains', an immersive escape game set within the historic municipal baths. At least one team member must enter the water during the adventure. The partnership provides access to the venue's pools as an integral part of the gameplay. Sessions are scheduled for August 22 and October 17.
• ANCV (Agence Nationale des Chèques Vacances)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorANCV holiday vouchers (both paper and Connect format) are accepted as payment for escape game sessions. This partnership expands payment accessibility for customers who receive ANCV vouchers as part of French employee benefits, lowering a key barrier to purchase.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• OZ Cap'Escape (France/Alsace region): Regional Alsace escape room operator serving similar consumer and corporate segments within neighboring French/German border markets; comparable product offering with regional rather than Strasbourg-city focus.

Direct peers

• The Game Bunker (Strasbourg): Local Strasbourg escape room operator targeting the same metropolitan consumer and corporate demand; comparable product (themed rooms, live Game Master, 2-7 player groups) and overlapping pricing structure.
• HintHunt (Chambéry/Paris): French escape room chain operating indoor themed rooms across multiple French cities; directly comparable on product format (live Game Master, themed rooms, group bookings) and target market (urban consumers and corporate team building) to Les Secrets du Sablier.
• Get Out! (Strasbourg): Strasbourg-based escape room operator with themed indoor rooms; direct local competitor for the same consumer base and tourist traffic, offering similar group-priced 60-minute experiences.
• Escape Game Strasbourg (John's Factory / Lock Academy): Lock Academy operates branded escape rooms in multiple French cities including Strasbourg, offering similar themed indoor experiences for individuals and corporate clients; direct head-to-head competitor for consumer and B2B bookings in the same city.
• Enigmatic (France): French escape room operator with themed indoor rooms and corporate team-building offerings; comparable pricing, room count, and target segments to Les Secrets du Sablier in the French market.
• Team Break (France): Multi-site French escape game operator with immersive themed rooms and corporate team-building packages; competes for the same Strasbourg/Alsace business and leisure customers with similar 60-minute session formats and group pricing tiers.
• Phobophobia (Strasbourg): Independently operated Strasbourg escape room business in the immediate local market; directly competes for consumer leisure bookings and tourist traffic with comparable themed interior rooms.

Broad incumbents

• Escape Hunt (United Kingdom / France): Original UK-founded escape room franchise that has expanded across Europe with themed indoor rooms and outdoor games; broader incumbent that competes on similar product but with portfolio and brand scale advantages.

Emerging players

• Dive (Immersive Game / Cosmopolitan): Newer immersive experience formats (large-scale immersive theatre and adventure concepts) that overlap with Les Secrets du Sablier's ephemeral and outdoor adventure lines; comparable on technology use and storytelling depth, though at different scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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