A Surreal Trap.
A Broken Heart.
45 Minutes to Escape.

Love is a puzzle. Step inside a captivating pop-up art installation and see if you can untangle the bonds of failed romance before time runs out.


The Story

"Love is a trap. Literally."

Or at least, that is what elusive artist Ross Thorne has come to believe. His latest installation, Jar of Hearts, is a physical manifestation of a broken heart. It features all the ways in which love trapped him: from overwhelming magnetic attraction to the dangers of idealised imperfection.

Now, he is inviting you to lock yourself inside his mind and try to escape the bonds of his failed relationships.

Forget everything you know about traditional escape rooms. Jar of Hearts is a surrealist art installation turned immersive puzzle experience. Housed entirely within an enclosed, pop-up pavilion, the laws of logic are twisted, the aesthetic is dreamlike, and the only way out is to work together. Align your hearts and minds to break free of Thorne's twisted art.

The Experience

A Surrealist Challenge. This travelling pop-up experience transports you out of a bustling market and into a mesmerising, tactile dreamscape.

  • The Canvas: You will be physically enclosed within a specially designed mobile gallery. The canvas walls hold Thorne's secrets, and the art itself is the puzzle you must unravel.
  • The Abstract: Pure logic will not always help you here; you will need to think laterally. Decipher abstract symbols, manipulate the physical forces of attraction, and tune into the rhythm of the room.
  • The Bond: Communication is key. This is the ultimate test of teamwork. Can your group keep its cool and untangle the artist's tragic history while the clock is ticking?

Need to Know

  • Is this a Horror event? No. There are no jump scares, zombies, or gore. The vibe is "Surreal Fantasy." Think Alice in Wonderland or a Salvador Dalí painting come to life. It is mysterious, melancholic, and highly challenging, but never scary.
  • Who is this for? Groups of friends, unique date nights, and puzzle lovers looking for a truly immersive adventure that goes far beyond a standard market visit.

✦ Important Ticket Notice ✦

Market Entry Not Included: The market requires a separate general admission fee. Your escape room booking does not include entry into the market, and you will not be granted access to your escape room timeslot without a valid market entry ticket.

Group Sizes: Our experiences hold a maximum of 6 players per tent. Groups of fewer than 6 may be joined by other players to fill the tent.


"The clock is ticking. The heart is beating."

Event Details

Date: 04/09/2026
Location: Benoni Northern Sports Club
1 Brodigan St, Northmead, Benoni, 1501
* Ticket sales close on 4 September 2026 at 16:00.

Available Timeslots

Time Slot Price Quantity Action
17:15 - 18:00 Public Session
Remaining Spaces: 6
R150,00
18:15 - 19:00 Public Session
Remaining Spaces: 6
R150,00
19:15 - 20:00 Public Session
Remaining Spaces: 6
R150,00
20:15 - 21:00 Public Session
Remaining Spaces: 6
R150,00
21:15 - 22:00 Public Session
Remaining Spaces: 6
R150,00