Despite a pretty standard pirate escape room theme, this room still managed to shine though with superior theming and unique puzzles. Also greatly enjoyed the addition of the bonus puzzles--we finished the room itself in 38 minutes, but the puzzles gave us an added 22 minutes of fun and challenge, we completed those with literally 13 seconds left! We would still choose some of the other Herndon rooms over this one, but it is a top notch option.
Plenty to do and somewhat non linear, so kept everyone busy. Also a few unique spins on the pirate theme puzzles that we had not seen before.
Well themed as all of Herndon games are; especially appreciated that they made the effort to include animated views for the portholes.
Top notch treatment as always even when they were clearly busy on a holiday weekend night.
Particularly interesting or different
No
Standard pirate theme, but appreciated the addition of the bonus puzzles
Pretty basic pirate story, but well told
Room itself was pretty standard difficulty but the bonus puzzles require real insight--those are best for experienced players
Mostly mechanical, but in a way that wasn't just opening lock after lock (although there are a few)
Large room to hold lots of folks, and think a few extra minds will help you make it through the bonus puzzles
Basically suitable for all ages
Physically active
Somewhat
A few points where you have to get low on the ground
Accessibility
You do have to go very low for one puzzle, and do a high reach for another; there are also stairs at one point