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Pirates rule the shimmering waters of the Caribbean, and you and your scrappy crew are some of the best of the best. You'll sail anywhere; no ghost story or old legend is enough to scare you away from a chance at glory and gold. Your endless search for treasure has brought you to Dead Man's Cove, a place that many pirates claim lies between the worlds of the living and the dead. You've heard that an ethereal enemy lurks its murky waters, but there's no reward without a little risk...
All ratings (191)
Very positive
279 escape rooms
Pretty good pirate themed room. It took a bit of time to get going, but once we did it was fairly straightforward. Very linear. The game “host” was fun.
No
Medium
Mechanical
3
Not scary
No
No
Not at all
Yes
Easy
Yes
50 escape rooms
A fun pirate-themed game that's more beginner-friendly. There are more locks and keys involved. I have "liked" and not "hearted" the experience because I was hoping we'd be finding hidden treasure and expecting a few more surprises. If you're looking for treasure-like objectives and many surprises, then their Crypt room is excellent! That being said, the overall objective was still fun and incorporated a thematic variety of puzzles. The game is non-linear at times. That is why a group of 3-4 would be ideal for this room. Be prepared for low ambient lighting and "interactive" projector visuals.
Fun gameplay, no doubt! But perhaps more "standard" and not as unique as their other rooms.
Thematic set design, sound effects, dimly lit areas.
We've been fortunate to have great GM's for our experiences at Escape Hour Austin. They are attentive, follow your game, and provide helpful nudges/clues as needed.
No
While I would have preferred a more treasure-hunt-esque plot, the story is kept moving with your progression.
Medium
We had already done a couple of challenging rooms earlier in the day and perhaps that's why we were able to "sail" through this room. Taking that into consideration, I'd say "medium".
Mechanical
4
While the game is not that difficult overall, there is some non-linearity involved that benefits from a group of 3-4 that can split up.
Not scary
No
No
Not at all
Yes
Suite 4300 (not 6700).
Easy
B
49 escape rooms
A fantastic immersive room with some unique mechanics. The staff was lovely (as always) and the room flowed really well!
Yes
Very cool mechanic (won't spoil)
Medium
1 or 2 puzzles made us pause, but not too easy to fly through without a thought
High tech
4
Not scary
12
No
No
Not at all
Dim lighting, but nothing to climb or crawl for so mobility devices should be fine. One or two color related puzzles that could be difficult if color blind.
Yes
Easy
46 escape rooms
This was so much fun! Game play was impeccable, but we would like more puzzles please!!
June was WONDERFUL!!
Yes
The canon!!
Medium
Mechanical
4
Not scary
8
No
No
Not at all
Low visibility was the biggest challenge in this room! Color blindness would be problematic for several puzzles.
Yes
Easy
29 escape rooms
We love this location and have done a handful of their rooms. This room was delightful! Some really fun and clever features. It definitely has a Pirates of the Caribbean vibe. Recommend for groups of at least 4.
Yes
Medium
Medium, leaning easy
Mechanical
4
Not scary
12
No
No
Not at all
Yes
Easy
s
39 escape rooms
Fun and immersive pirate themed room. A couple of puzzles were mildly frustrating, but overall had some unique puzzles and fun twists. Also has a unique in theme hint delivery system. We did this one on Enthusiast Mode and made it onto the leaderboard!
Yes
Medium
High tech
4
Not scary
10
No
No
Not at all
Yes
Easy
Thank you for the review of Dead Man’s Cove. We're glad the pirate theme and immersive elements made for a fun experience, and it's great to hear the hint system and puzzle variety stood out. Congratulations on making the leaderboard in Enthusiast Mode - well done!
Jul 9, 2025
D
57 escape rooms
It was fun but not overly. The Crypt was exceptional.
Slow start but we got going.
10
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Dead Man’s Cove. While it sounds like it wasn’t quite your favorite, we appreciate you giving it a try and are glad you found The Crypt exceptional. We hope you'll explore more of our rooms and find others that match your preferences.
Jul 9, 2025
88 escape rooms
While we didn’t “love” this experience, it was still a solid room with fun puzzles. Effort was clearly put into the set design and atmosphere, but we felt some puzzles were lacking or not clearly communicated. For the price point of two players, I certainly would have preferred to play during a non-peak time, but a fun experience nonetheless.
Not at all
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Dead Man’s Cove. We’re glad you found the room enjoyable overall and that the puzzles and set design brought some fun to the experience. We also appreciate your honest notes about communication clarity within the puzzles. Feedback is very helpful! We value every player’s perspective and are always working to deliver stronger experiences with each visit. We hope you’ll consider giving another of our rooms a try, and we appreciate you supporting our work.
Jul 9, 2025
E
20 escape rooms
I had to leave this review when I saw the last one posted. This experience is awesome! Great use of space, great use of tech and the set is awesome. Fun clue delivery system that’s in theme. Puzzles are easy but enough to keep you engaged for an hour. We had a blast. I guess if you don’t make it out and don’t get your hand held and shown the rest of the experience then you cry and walk away from this company. (Last review) This company is so awesome and all the employees are super rad. Their sets are movie worthy and all are so much fun.
Yes
Easy
High tech
No
No
Not at all
Yes
Easy
Thank you for the enthusiastic review of Dead Man’s Cove. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the set, tech, and clue delivery system - it’s always great to hear when the in-room elements enhance the theme. We appreciate the support and are glad the experience left such a strong impression. We’ll be ready for you next time you’re up for another challenge.
Jul 9, 2025
O
73 escape rooms
We travel around the country doing escape rooms. The sets of these rooms are well made but I don't have much else positive to say. A well made set will often lead an otherwise bad room to good reviews. The staff were just going through the motions and didn't even walk us through the other room we didn't finish. This pirate room is fairly easy but the flow and story make it weak. My group did 2 and decided to walk away from this company. Not for us
Medium
