Escape room 12+
Noir
- Verified
4.85
2 - 8 people60 minutesMedium
Company ESCAPE! Alaska
Medium
Not scary
Without actorsActors
EnglishGame language
About the escape room
Set in 1935 Chicago, a beloved philanthropist has been murdered, and his widow has hired the city’s leading Private Eye, Ed Miller, to find out who did it.
As Miller got close to solving the case, the local crime syndicate headed to his office to “persuade” the detective to engage in less murder solving, mostly by way of “not bein’ alive as much as he usually is.” Ed was able to lure the henchmen from his office, giving you and your fellow gumshoes an hour to find all the evidence he had collected, and solve the Vandergrift murder.
You’ll have to work fast if you’d like to escape without facing the business end of a Tommy gun.
AI
Brief assessment
Navigator AIA smoky, razor-clean slice of 1935 Chicago where you actually feel like detectives on the clock. Go for the lush noir set and the clever, flowing puzzles that click in satisfying ways.
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AI Overview
AIPlayers rave about the immersion, with theatrical sets, props, and tiny period details that make the world feel real. Puzzles are praised as varied, logical, and smoothly sequenced, with several standout interactions. Staff are friendly and often in character, though one group wished for a more engaging host. Minor knocks include a hard-to-hear audio clue for one team and a tobacco-like scent that can bother sensitive players; a few groups didn’t escape.
WeaknessesAn audio-dependent clue was tough to hear for one team. The noir smoke scent fits the vibe but may trigger allergies or migraines, and one host came off a bit low-energy.
StrengthsTop-tier theming with rich atmosphere, interactive effects, and a story that ties puzzles together. Clever, fair challenges that feel fresh and memorable, supported by clear flow.
SecurityBriefing clearly explains what is and isn’t part of the game, and you’re never actually locked in. There’s a stagey smoke smell early on; you can step out if needed, and later areas ease up on it.
Level of fearNot horror—more tense, moody noir with a hint of danger. Teens and up should be fine; younger kids or scent-sensitive players may need a heads-up.
Actors' gameGuests liked that staff stay in character and set the tone from the start. Hints come via a period phone for added flavor, though one team wanted a livelier game master.
Quality of riddlesInventive and varied with solid logic, from tactile mechanisms to slick effects, and a flow that keeps momentum. Many players noted unique solves they hadn’t seen before. One audio clue tripped up a team.
PlotHunt through Ed Miller’s leads to crack a philanthropist’s murder before the syndicate returns. Classic noir stakes, clear objectives, and satisfying reveals without cheap tricks.
Difficulty levelMid-to-challenging and teamwork-forward. Duos have finished with time to spare, but a few groups timed out; experienced players love it and first-timers still have a great time.
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