The Pirate Ship

Okay so....mixed review. Overall a game you should check out if you are at Countdown. If you love atmosphere don't miss this one. Loved: The set (I have played many pirate themed rooms, this one is easily #2). The final puzzle. On the other hand there were not a lot of puzzles, they were all just time consuming. Overall this is a borderline Love/ Like......I lean like but I would reccomend playing it as an appetizer to Murder Mansion or Ghost Town.

Rating 4/5 - Huge pirate ship with a lot of tech! Here's why I enjoyed this room: -The pirate ship set was surprisingly large and looked so cool, there were even weather effects to make it more immersive. -Multiple areas and levels to explore, at least 1 person will need to climb a ladder. -Puzzles were mostly fun and fit the theme (though not all were great). -It was a mix of mechanical interactions and lots of tech, there was only a single padlock and it looked appropriate to the time period. -Ending was enjoyable, fairly climactic, and was a good opportunity for teamwork. -The GM was also friendly and helpful. The only issue for me is that they do not provide a writing pad so you have to use your phone. I played this room solo and it's doable but I'd recommend 2-4. March 2025 Update: My ranking of the rooms here I've played starting with my favorite: 1. Ghost Town - Rating: 4.5/5 2. Murder Mansion - Rating: 4/5 3. The Pirate Ship - Rating: 4/5 4. Prison Break - Rating: 3.5/5 5. Time Machine - Rating: 3.5/5 6. The Scary One - Rating: 3.5/5 7. Abduction - Rating: 3.5/5 8. Shock & Awe - Rating: 3/5

Countdown is pretty reliable with its awesome rooms, and this one did not disappoint! The amount of detail that goes into crafting their rooms is so impressive. The moment you walk into this room, you see the wow factor. None of the puzzles were incredibly tricky, but the immersion and the variety made this so memorable for me. You can tell a lot of heart went into planning it! We have done many pirate themed escape rooms, but this one definitely stands out. It's a different take on an old trope!

Amazing like every other game at Countdown! An actual pirate ship in the room was a surprise.. overall, very good room with interesting puzzles and amazing props.

We’ve done pirate ship rooms before, but this is the first time we’ve done a room that actually had an ACTUAL PHYSICAL PIRATE SHIP!! The set on the ship is impressive as well. Puzzles are mostly good and skew easier. The final puzzle was a literal blast! It felt like we were an actual crew steering an actual ship in the dead of night! So come aboard and bring along all your hopes and dreams for this one!

Countdown Games did not disappoint on the immersion of this room. Real feel and not a very difficult room. Fun room for a group of experts or noobs. I would definitely recommend!

This room is one of my favorites at Countdown Games! The set up is so cool and the technology is really effective. That being said, this room is relatively small at places and relatively easy. Great for younger players! Also great for those looking to be entertained, not challenged!

This game was beautiful and I loved how it simulated the storm. There were sadly many broken parts and the screens did not work.

This has a beautiful set and large as well. That was pretty cool! The puzzles were simple but not bad either. You’ll actually feel like you are in a ship some! The staff is always accommodating and they offer tons of games to choose to play.

Impressive set design and immersion. Very much a beginner room, wish it could have been a bit more challenging to truly take advantage of the expansive design of being on a real ship!