by Cryptology Sheffield (website)
141 West Street
2-6 players
Languages: EN
60 minutes
As a mortal, to enter your afterlife, you must first die. How you die is your choice but all must enter through the void of transcendence.
Only the brave will follow the light, crawl out of the grave and go to hell and back.
Logical thinking and teamwork is what you need to ensure that when your hour is up your name is found in the Book of Life.
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based on ratings from 25 users
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simsi747 experienced rated this:
Played: 6 Oct 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 56.33
value for moneyclevergreat hosting
Aafterlife had been on my list to do for a while. It was worth the wait. A few puzzles which were unique and we thoroughly enjoyed the game play. If you find yourself in Sheffield it's definitely worth a visit
Lindsey Carey (Dinner Jackets) expert rated this:
Played: 12 Aug 2024 Time taken: 37:16 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalgreat hostingdark8😨creepy
Torches were a bit rubbish so the first part was hard to see. Otherwise we thoroughly enjoyed and Ajay was a great host.
Sockless Feet rated this:
Played: 24 Mar 2024 Team size: 5 Time taken: 25:09 Outcome: Successful escape!
immersivequite easy😨creepy
I thought this was a really fun theme for a room, that just fell a little flat. As a team of 5, some of us at times did feel like we weren't doing anything except watching others at some points. And we all came out of it at the end expecting more. The puzzles in the first room were great and very well done, and if it had been that level across all parts then it would've been a much better experience. So if doing it as an experienced escape room group, do it with less players.
I will give credit for booking the room, I personally dislike rooms where the puzzle is that it's dark. But Cryptology has an option when booking for an "after dark" mode where the rooms lighting is off and you must navigate using torches. We played with standard lighting, but I did enjoy that it was an option rather than forced.
Slightly creepy first room, but nothing actually jump scary. Spooky not scary as they describe it.
I will give credit for booking the room, I personally dislike rooms where the puzzle is that it's dark. But Cryptology has an option when booking for an "after dark" mode where the rooms lighting is off and you must navigate using torches. We played with standard lighting, but I did enjoy that it was an option rather than forced.
Slightly creepy first room, but nothing actually jump scary. Spooky not scary as they describe it.
🎲A Jones experienced rated this:
Played: 11 Feb 2024 Team size: 2 Time taken: 49:42 Outcome: Successful escape!
beautifulimmersive😨creepy
Really good fun room. Very strong theming - good fun puzzles.
Adam Bravery expert rated this:
Played: 25 Jan 2024 Team size: 3 Time taken: 30:30 Outcome: Successful escape!
value for moneyoriginal
Surprised by this game and enjoyed it quite a lot. First and last room are a bit meh but the middle is pretty solid. Original idea and some fun puzzles
Mark Crossley experienced rated this:
Played: 09/09/2022 Team size: 2 Time taken: 41:18 Outcome: Successful escape!
originalstory-driven
Lorraine Downing experienced rated this:
Team size: 2 Time taken: 60:00 Outcome: Failed 🙁
originalimmersivestory-driven😨creepy
Definitely my favourite of Cryptology's games. Some nice little puzzles in here, and great sets too.
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Afterlife is a room which was originally run by X-it games, based in Shipley, and we had been meaning to venture up there…then COVID happened of course, scuppering our plans! However, during the lockdowns Cryptology announced the exciting news that they would be opening Afterlife right here on our doorstep in Sheffield! Opportunity knocked, and of course what could we do but get ourselves booked in for as soon as we possibly could upon its opening?!
A thoroughly enjoyable adventure which combines good puzzles with a fun sense of exploration and stunning set design. While there are a few places where individual teams might get stuck, this is still a room that I would absolutely recommend if you're even vaguely nearby.
A truly spectacular game with a great storyline and non-stop adventure from the very first second. There are many different spaces to explore as you battle to save your life. We loved this game and really can’t fault it.
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Other copies of this game in other locations:
- X-it Games: Afterlife (Bradford) (closed)