Fairfield Escape Room - "Secrets Of The Tomb"
- Cici Cao
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 17 hours ago
LOCATION: Fairfield, New Jersey, USA
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📝 ETR DECODER
🔑 GAME: Secrets Of The Tomb
📅 DATE PLAYED: July 27, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Adventure
🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 6 ppl): 5/10
👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: 2-14 ppl (All Ages)
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins.
💰 PRICE: $35.00 - $40.00/ pp (pending on group size)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private
🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes
📖 THE STORY
You and your group of adventurers are led by an intriguing treasure map in search for treasures! You've stumbled upon a shipwreck nestled in a mysterious, cavernous cove, and the water is rapidly rising. You have just one exhilarating hour to explore the ship and uncover the treasure before the rising tide claims it all!
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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE
This game offers a unique twist on the typical pirate's room, setting us on an unexpected storyline of a cave versus a pirate ship.
The initial room is spacious, allowing players to divide and conquer effectively. It features a diverse array of puzzles to challenge participants.
An fun prop is used later in the game as an "input," a rare feature in escape rooms that adds a special touch.
🧩 MISSED THE MARK
Providing an intro inside the room would be beneficial in case the GM forgets to introduce the storyline.
We noticed some clues and items were discovered too early and couldn't be used until way later.
We encountered confusion with the order of input for a few puzzles. At times, it felt like we were relying on trial and error, and ultimately we had to ask for a hint.
Some props or clues in the room didn't align with the theme, disrupting our immersion.
We identified a few unintentional red herrings that definitely caused confusion for our team.
🏹 TAKE A SHOT?
The puzzle flow in this game wasn't as smooth as the other games at Fairfield. The experience felt disjointed, indicating the developers might still be fine-tuning gameplay mechanics and design, as this is a newly launched game. Despite these issues, we were intrigued by the innovative puzzle ideas (especially some of the input devices), differing from traditional pirate-themed rooms. While it needs refinement, we believe it could evolve into a smoother experience, especially for beginners in escape rooms.
ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO
Fairfield Escape Room is on the second floor of a business complex, accessible via stairs or an elevator.
Lobby with seating
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Disclosure: We thank Fairfield Escape Room 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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