The Crystal Maze Experience dives into uncharted waters with brand new Ocean Zone

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The Crystal Maze Experience is kicking off 2026 with a splash with the launch of its highly anticipated Ocean Zone, a brand-new environment that answers years of fan requests to bring the iconic TV show’s underwater world to life. 

Now open at the London venue, the Ocean Zone plunges guests into an adventure beneath the waves. Victorian-era submarine aesthetics meet fantastical deep-sea exploration, as teams navigate a vessel where brass instrumentation and vintage exploration equipment contrast with the eerie blue glow of the ocean depths beyond.

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The adventure begins as players descend through a submarine entry hatch onto the vessel's command bridge. Here, they'll find themselves surrounded by the tools of underwater navigation (from working periscopes to aged maritime charts) before venturing deeper into the craft. Throughout their journey, digital porthole windows reveal the mysterious waters outside, while the submarine's connected chambers guide teams through a series of challenges where split-second decisions and group coordination are essential. 

The launch of the new zone marks the beginning of what promises to be a landmark year for the attraction, offering newcomers and dedicated fans alike a fresh reason to take on the Maze.  

Matthew Stubbs, Head of Creative at Little Lion Entertainment, said:

The Ocean Zone has been one of the most requested additions from fans of the original show, so we wanted to honour that while creating something that feels entirely new. Every detail has been designed to add to the experience’s sense of immersion and excitement, with challenges that test teamwork, timing and decision-making like never before. It feels unmistakably like what regular guests of the Crystal Maze have come to know and love, but brought to life through a new lens.

The Ocean Zone continues The Crystal Maze Experience’s legacy as the original immersive team challenge, evolving the beloved Maze format while staying true to what made it iconic.  

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The Crystal Maze Live Experience runs at 22-32 Shaftsbury Avenue. Tickets are priced from £79.00 per person. For more information and to book tickets, visit the-crystal-maze.com