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Close Encounters escape room at Journey Escape Rooms
Sci-Fi Adventure

Close Encounters

Your flight crew has 60 minutes to find a missing team on a hostile alien planet.

Players

2–8

Duration

60 minutes

Difficulty

Privacy

Private Game

The Story

An elite advance team was dispatched to a distant, uncharted planet on a top-secret mission. Their objective: to retrieve a highly classified artifact believed to hold unimaginable power. However, shortly after their arrival, all communication with the team was mysteriously lost. There were no distress signals, no signs of malfunction—just eerie silence. The mission's classified nature means that what happened on that planet is shrouded in secrecy, leaving everyone on edge.

Now, the responsibility falls to you and your flight crew to uncover the truth. With the fate of the advance team unknown, your mission is twofold: locate the missing team and complete their critical objective. The planet is hostile, and every step could be your last as you venture into the unknown, seeking answers to what went wrong. Strange anomalies and unexplainable phenomena plague your journey, heightening the tension as you get closer to the truth.

Time is running out, and the clock is ticking against you. The success of your mission will determine not just the fate of the missing team, but potentially the safety of countless others. Will you be able to navigate the dangers of this alien world, retrieve the artifact, and bring everyone home?

What to Expect

60-Minute Game

The clock starts the moment you enter. With briefing and wrap-up, plan on about 75 minutes at our location.

100% Private

Only your group will be in Close Encounters. We never add strangers to your session.

Hints Available

Stuck? Our game master is watching and can offer hints so you keep moving forward.

2–8 Players

Bring a date, your family, your whole friend group, or your work team. Any size works.

Close Encounters

Close Encounters

Sci-Fi / Alien Planet

Players

2–8

Duration

60 min

Difficulty
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Questions About Close Encounters

How many people can play Close Encounters?
Close Encounters fits 2–8 players per session. All games are completely private — only the people in your booking will be in the room with you. No strangers will ever be added to your group.
How long does the game last?
Each game runs for 60 minutes. With check-in and a quick debrief after, plan on about 75 minutes total at our location.
Do we need prior escape room experience?
No experience needed at all! Close Encounters is designed to be tackled by first-timers and veterans alike. Our game masters will give you a full briefing before you start.
What happens if we get stuck?
Our game master monitors every room and can offer hints if your team gets stuck. You can ask for a clue at any time — we want you to have fun, not spend the whole time frustrated.
Can we book for a birthday or special event?
Absolutely! Escape rooms make for unforgettable birthdays, date nights, and celebrations. Book online or contact us to discuss options for larger groups or back-to-back rooms.

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