Breakout Escape Rooms - Saint John - "The Pharaoh's Tomb"
LOCATION: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: The Pharaoh's Tomb
📅 DATE PLAYED: September 23, 2026
🎬 GENRE: Adventure
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 6.5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-9 ppl
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $35.00/ pp
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
Facing financial constraints, your team of treasure hunters spontaneously flew to Egypt upon hearing a rumor about the fabled tomb of Amenhotep. Sneaking in after hours, they now need to find the Heart of Amenhotep, a legendary diamond crucial to their salvation. What could possibly go wrong?
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
This game incorporates more technology than traditional locks and keys, which aligns well with the theme.
We appreciated the creativity in some of the puzzle designs, particularly those involving the placement of specific props, as it was an innovative approach for us. However, the clues could be improved by integrating them into a journal, as the current presentation lacks a cohesive storyline.
There were two occasions where teamwork was essential, requiring one person to instruct another. Successfully completing the puzzle as intended was a gratifying experience.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
The room, particularly the initial one, felt excessively spacious. A smaller space might have been more suitable, as it lacked the atmosphere of a tomb entrance. Additionally, the lighting was overly bright; a dimmer setting with torch lighting would have been preferable.
Incorporating music could have enhanced the ambiance of the game.
One of the early puzzles was somewhat confusing, as we encountered certain items prematurely, which were not immediately relevant to the gameplay.
As a general observation for all games at Break Out, we would appreciate a more immersive hint system. It would be beneficial not to require the Game Master to enter the room for assistance. We hope this aspect will be addressed at the new location.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
The Egyptian theme is undeniably a popular choice in the escape room world. However, executing it effectively can be challenging, as ambiance plays a crucial role in creating a realistic tomb experience. The high ceiling in this location poses a challenge, and without controlled lighting, the walls might still resemble ordinary escape room walls, detracting from the immersive tomb environment the designer aims to create. Nevertheless, any shortcomings in ambiance were more than compensated for by the innovative puzzles we encountered throughout the gameplay. We recognize the challenges of building specific themes, and some are simply more achievable than others. "Curse of the Shadow Witch" stood out as one of the best in terms of ambiance at Break Out, so be sure to check it out if set design is a priority for you!
P.S. This escape room location might be moving soon, and they'll be swapping out all the games. So, if you want to experience this one, don't delay! Go play it now!
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ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Free parking right outside the location
Lobby with seating and lockers
Party room available
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Disclosure: We thank Breakout Escape Rooms - Saint John for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
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