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Alan
- Verified
4.88
2 - 8 people60 minutesSherlock level
Company Unescapable
Sherlock level
Not scary
Without actorsActors
EnglishGame language
Escape room awards
Nominee (2025)TERPECA
Nominee (2021)TERPECA
About the escape room
Step into the rogue bedroom portal of our missing staff member. Track down Alan in the most immersive pirate escape room Derby has to offer, and recover our stolen property before you’re made to walk the plank.
The Mission: Tracking a Pirate-Obsessed Rogue Employee
So, Alan was one of our team members. Great guy, but absolutely obsessed with pirates. Recently, Alan went missing—along with an incredibly expensive, highly classified time-travel operational manual that we really need back.
After snooping around his apartment, we discovered he actually built a completely unauthorized, rogue time portal right inside his bedroom. We’ve managed to hack into his signal, and it looks like his homemade portal leads directly onto a 17th-century pirate ship.
Your team needs to raid his bedroom, jump through the glitchy portal, find Alan, and most importantly, get our manual back before the real pirate crew catches you on their deck.
Expect an incredible shift in scenery as you start your mission in a modern-day bedroom before stepping straight through space and time onto a beautifully detailed pirate ship.
This game is completely family-friendly with zero horror or jump-scares, but fair warning: Alan was a puzzle mastermind. This is one of our most difficult rooms, packed with intricate challenges that will seriously test your crew’s brainpower. It’s pure, lighthearted swashbuckling fun for groups of all ages.
Accessibility Note: Entering the game requires crossing a small step, and at least one member of your team must be able to crawl to unlock a specific area of the ship. As long as you have one nimble crewmate, you’re cleared for launch!
AI
Brief assessment
Navigator AIGo for the slick time‑travel pirate vibe, stay for the clever set pieces and that wow‑moment transition. It’s a packed, high‑energy room run by GMs who nudge just enough to keep you buzzing, not spoon‑fed.
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AI Overview
AIPlayers consistently praise the cinematic pirate theming, smart use of a small footprint, and a standout mid‑game transition. Difficulty skews high with lots to do and a mostly linear path, so extra teammates don’t always help. A few found parts memory‑heavy or grindy, and one long crawl split opinion. Minor reset hiccups were rare and quickly handled by staff.
WeaknessesSome sections are linear and can bottleneck, with a couple of time‑soakers and memory‑based tasks that won’t be everyone’s jam. The long crawl and an occasional tedious puzzle drew criticism from a few players. One minor resetting issue cropped up but didn’t derail the run.
StrengthsTop‑tier set design and story cohesion make the space feel bigger than it is. GMs are personable and on point, guiding without killing the win. Variety is strong, with satisfying multi‑step solves and a great world shift.
SecurityBriefings are clear and staff attentive, which helps the game run smoothly. Note the extended crawl and tighter spots; check accessibility if crawling is an issue.
Level of fearTheme is adventurous, not scary, and generally fine for teens and families. The biggest concern is the physical crawl, not horror elements.
Actors' gameGame masters like Harry, Kerry, Steve, and Stephen get repeated shout‑outs for warm hosting and well‑timed hints. They set the scene beautifully and keep the pace without oversteering.
Quality of riddlesPuzzles are varied, fair, and often multi‑stage, with strong theming and logical flow once you click with it. Expect a largely linear route with plenty to do and a few memory‑driven moments. One or two tasks feel drawn out, but the overall mix lands well.
PlotYou’re tracking down Alan, a reliable colleague gone missing along with a crucial manual, which pulls you through a portal into a pirate‑tinged past. The narrative ties into the environment, and a mid‑game transition lifts the story without spoilers.
Difficulty levelChallenging and sometimes brutal under the clock, best for confident or experienced teams. Because it’s fairly linear, extra players won’t always speed things up.
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