Which Escape Room Fits Your Group?

Four rooms, one building, one quick answer. Count the players, pick the mood, check the age, and the right room is below. Still torn? The comparison grid has every number side by side, Sherlock's Brain Fog included.

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Start with the group size

2 players: The Architect (weekdays) or Sherlock's Brain Fog (Thursday to Saturday). Both are built so a duo can finish without a crowd.

3 to 6 players: any room except The Vault. First time? The Architect. Want a spectacle? The Alchemist. Fans of Holmes? Sherlock's Brain Fog.

7 players: The Vault. A heist needs a crew, and this is the only room that takes seven.

8 to 19 players: two, three or four rooms at the same time, then compare times at Bistro Berlage. 20 or more: Parlay or Time Crimes.

All four rooms, side by side

Prices are per person, including VAT, at the largest team size. The exact price for a date and group size shows in the booking calendar.

The Architect

Classic mystery

Players

2 to 6

Duration

60 min

Minimum age

12+

From

€29 p.p.

Difficulty

Beginner-friendly

Two players

Weekdays

Open

All week

Best for: first time, dates, families

About The Architect

Sherlock's Brain Fog

Holmes deduction

Players

2 to 6

Duration

75 min

Minimum age

12+

From

€27.50 p.p.

Difficulty

Beginner-friendly

Two players

Thursday to Saturday

Open

Thu, Fri, Sat

Best for: duos, Holmes fans, puzzle lovers

About Sherlock's Brain Fog

The Vault

Heist thriller

Players

4 to 7

Duration

80 min

Minimum age

15+

From

€35 p.p.

Difficulty

Challenging

Two players

No

Open

All week

Best for: thrill-seekers, veterans, groups of 7

About The Vault

The Alchemist

Magical spectacle

Players

3 to 6

Duration

90 min

Minimum age

12+ (6+ with supervision)

From

€41 p.p.

Difficulty

Medium

Two players

Experienced duos only

Open

All week

Best for: families, groups of friends, wonder

About The Alchemist

Groups of 8 to 19 book two, three or four rooms that start at the same time on weekdays. 20 or more: Parlay or Time Crimes.

What players say about the rooms

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The Architect is great for teams of two!
This was the first time that my girlfriend and I tried an escape room and even with just a team of two it was great fun. I think that it was quite well-pitched. The puzzles were challenging, but not so difficult that you left feeling stupid. The staff know just when to redirect you if they see that you are stuck for a while. We were not successful in the end, but the staff were very friendly and made us feel positive and like we had done well. Lots of fun, and highly recommended.
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ems07003
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We did The Architect and we really recommend it!
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Helena Morais
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Facebook
We did The Architect with 2 and were excited! Amazing room at an amazing spot. Kind hostess. Made it just in time.
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Roos van den Wildenberg
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My partner and I played "The Architect" after Sherlocked was recommended to us on our Amsterdam trip. Man, this escape room was mindblowing. We have played our fair share of ESCrooms, but this one topped most of them. Great riddles, everything made sense and wasn't too easy, but still solvable. Our game master was very helpful as well. We will definitely return to play "The Vault"!!
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Dalena
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I went here for a date night with my wife. We took the architect room. The reception was quick. The lady explained things to us quickly and led us to the main room. The puzzles were really good and engaging. One of the best experiences i had. Would definitely come back for the Vault.
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siddhesh kapileshwarkar
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The three classic rooms, side by side

Sherlock's Brain Fog, the newest room, is in the grid above: 2 to 6 players, 75 minutes, Thursday to Saturday, from €27.50 per person.

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2-6* players

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60 min

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From €29 p.p

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Age: 12+ 

Unravel secrets of the famed architect H.P. Berlage. Can you solve a century-old mystery?

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Difficulty
Perfect for beginners as well as escape room enthousiasts, packed into just one hour.

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4-7 players

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80 min

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From €35 p.p

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Age: 15+ 

Break into a centuries-old safe complex and extract a mysterious object...

Difficulty
A bit more challenging than the Architect, also longer and involving a bit of theatrics.

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3-6 players

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90 min

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From €41 p.p

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Age: 12+ 

Perform an ancient and powerful ritual and save the soul of a 400 year old alchemist.

Difficulty
In the middle: Techno-magic and some challenges, but suitable for everyone!

*For security and safety reasons, we cannot exceed the maximum number of players per room.

Pick by occasion

Date night or two friends: The Architect, or Sherlock's Brain Fog from Thursday to Saturday.

Family with teens: The Architect (12+) or The Alchemist (children from 6 with supervision).

Birthday or bachelor party: The Vault for the thrill, several rooms for a bigger group.

Escape room veterans: The Vault and The Alchemist, both ranked among the world's best.

Rainy afternoon, no plan: whatever still has a slot today in the calendar below.

Still unsure? Email hello@sherlocked.nl with the group size and date.
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Found the room? Book it here

Live availability for all rooms. Pick a date and time, pay online, done.

More than 19 players?

Parlay and Time Crimes put 12 to 75 players in one room with a game master.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Choosing an Escape Room at Sherlocked

Which room is best for beginners?

The Architect. It is the classic one-hour room with the strongest story, and the only one with a two-player mode. Sherlock's Brain Fog is also friendly for first-timers.

Which room is the hardest?

The Vault is the most demanding: 80 minutes, a real vault complex and some theatrics. The Alchemist sits in the middle. The Architect and Sherlock's Brain Fog are the most accessible.

Can we play with 2 players?

Yes, in The Architect on weekdays and in Sherlock's Brain Fog on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Alchemist allows two experienced players but is not recommended for duos. The Vault needs at least four.

What is the minimum age?

12 for The Architect, The Alchemist and Sherlock's Brain Fog; The Vault needs players of 15 and older. Children from 6 can join The Alchemist with close supervision. Players of 14 or younger need a chaperone of 16 or older.

How long does each room take?

The Architect 60 minutes, Sherlock's Brain Fog 75 minutes, The Vault 80 minutes, The Alchemist 90 minutes. Add 15 minutes for the briefing.

Can different rooms start at the same time?

On weekdays all rooms start every two hours at the same time, so a group of up to 19 can play side by side. The Alchemist is not synchronised on weekends.

Which rooms are in Dutch?

All rooms are in English. The Architect can be played in Dutch on some Wednesdays and Sundays; ask in advance.

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1012 ZJ Amsterdam
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