What People Say About Sherlocked Escape Rooms in Amsterdam

Very interesting, fun and convenient staff as well. You better learn how to be a good liar though ;D

We completed the 'The Architect'. It was one of the best escape rooms I've experienced. Very well put together. The host was very good, the story was inventive and the plot-element suprising. The escape room was thrilling and exciting despite it being a non horror escape room. It had me excited and I'd advise this one!

Let me start by saying that Sherlocked is definitely one of the top escape rooms in the Netherlands.The room is well made and the location is fantastic. Not only it's right in the middle of the city center but also because the building itself lends to the story at hand. But even more importantly than that, the game play is exceptional. First time player would have an experience of a lifetime while escape room enthusiasts would appreciate the ingenuity. It's not a static room where one puzzle would simply lead to another. There are mechanics involved and their effects are quite a delight and there are many puzzle designs that are outside the box. You'd be pleasantly surprised quite often. So yes, do play this room. Highly recommended. Having said that, the room does have some holes in its choice of storyline. There is not much progression of the narrative during the game which is somehow salvaged by the explanation at the end but still it could have been better integrated to the design. The atmosphere is a bit lacking with the absence of sound and light play but this might actually be preferable for players who are not too keen on feeling too nervous during the game. The puzzles are challenging and success rate is only around 30%. They are not impossible but it might be frustrating for people who are not used to solving riddles and figuring out codes. Some clues unfortunately was made rather unnecessarily difficult as it is hard to even see or hear it clearly. Our team did manage to make it out (with 10 minutes to spare and without any hints given by the game master) but we were told that this was not usually the case and we couldn't help thinking that simply making some clues easier to read and others clearer to hear would help players a great deal. Last but not least, the host/game master could have been a tad friendlier. He never tried to learn our names and did not seem to be interested in finding out where we are from. We assumed this was because he opted to stay in role at all time which was commendable but role playing should not be in the expense of hospitality. When I played escape rooms at other establishments (either in the Netherlands or in other countries), the hosts were interested in finding out how you experienced the room and were eager to connect to you as fellow escape rooms enthusiasts. Neither I nor my team mates felt that connection here. Still, do try the game. It's that good to overlook these inconveniences. If the organizers are able to improve on these other aspects, though, I have no doubt it could be one of the best escape rooms not only in the Netherlands but the world.

I was locked in from the jump. Great teamwork exercise and the vault was challenging. We did not complete but had fun none the less.

The Vault: Great story, fantastic setting, challenging and stressful while still being a ton of fun.

It was a nice experience, we got out in 40 min.

Wow! This room has style. The best aspect about Sherlocked is how all the little parts and puzzles build a great story together. All our senses got stimulated and besides testing our problem solving skills, the Sherlocked experience really challenged us to think and work as a team!

Did The Vault yesterday with a group of 5, what an experience! Had done The Architect previously so I had high expectations, which The Vault went over and beyond. I can't say too much about it as a lot of fun comes from unexpected action and puzzle sequences. There is a lof of attention to detail and the atmosphere and location are just perfect. Highly recommended.

Amazing escape room, we did The Architect, for many of us it was the first time but we had a lot of fun, teamwork, full of clues and fun puzzles!!! We will be back to do the other one for sure!

It was such a great experience from beginning to end! We were greeted very kindly by Sam. He really took the time for us and didn't rush us when we were a little late. The lock in itself, with finding all the clues and puzzling our way out was absolutely awesome. It's very well set up and they do not make it easy on you. The experience gives you a small adrenaline rush and it's so rewarding to make it out in time. Great for teambonding! We already planned our next escape in two months. Thanks guys!