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Return of the Pharaohs

Overwhelmingly positive (115 ratings)

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Remember, a single hour will decide your fate as the almighty pharaohs of Egypt, to reign united or be cursed

  • 4-10
  • 60 mins
  • Medium
  • Not scary

Awards

Ratings

All (115)

Overwhelmingly positive

Gameplay
Very positive
Atmosphere
Very positive
Customer service
Very positive

Reviews

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alexa55

15 escape rooms

Stunning setup. Extremely immersive!! Not necessarily scary, but quite loud (which scared meπŸ˜…). Puzzles were very unique though the theme is quite familiar. Really enjoyed it!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Minimum age

13

Aug 28, 2023
@josephpatton
josephpatton

138 escape rooms

Great escape room! Our game master was a lot of fun. This room was a lot of fun and had a lot of interactive clues, alot of visual clues. Really enjoyed the layout of this room and all the hidden gems in this room. I can’t wait for this location to open more escapes!

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Aug 6, 2023 | Experienced Aug 4, 2023
@morrowjeffrey
morrowjeffrey

37 escape rooms

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Jul 13, 2023 | Experienced Jul 13, 2023
@pchan
pchan

137 escape rooms

Paragon's first room was an absolute win. Still one of the best rooms I have ever done, and definitely the best Egyptian-themed room I have played. The family the runs the place is so friendly and passionate about their work! We stayed up well passed midnight walking through the room and talking about the inner workings and industry. One of the rare rooms I would pay to play again because I just had such a fun time. It's a little bit of a drive outside of Phoenix but it's absolutely worth it.

Gameplay

Everything flowed beautifully.

Atmosphere

Every single surface was relevant and lovingly crafted.

Customer service

They're the best kind of enthusiast owner.

Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story

Very driven and thematic pacing.

Difficulty

Medium

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

4

Scary

Not scary

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Accessibility

Sandy floor.

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Jun 29, 2023
@rthomas
rthomas

300 escape rooms

The hype is real on this one. Best Egyptian game out there thus far. Especially great if you don’t like locks. Story, music, sounds, lighting puzzles, non linear, it has it all. Play this game with no hesitations. Also play what ever these guys build. Seems like they have a great vision!

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Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story
Difficulty

Medium

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

5

Scary

Not scary

Minimum age

16

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Jun 3, 2023 | Experienced Jun 3, 2023
@haroldlittle
haroldlittle

27 escape rooms

We played Return of the Pharohs and the set design, special effects, and overall presentation was stunning. It felt like we were transported to the middle of the Egyptian desert including sand underfoot. This game is way out of the way for most, but it is absolutely worth the trip. One note: there are loud sounds and some of the content may not be suitable for all people.

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Apr 29, 2023 | Experienced Apr 29, 2023
@adam87
adam87

89 escape rooms

Very immersive!! The production value and tech sets the bar high!

Jan 23, 2023
@reedlaura
reedlaura

77 escape rooms

I can see why this room has been nominated for so many awards! The set was incredible, the technology used was amazing, and the story was unique. And we almost didn’t get to play- the day of our original booking their server went down and we were unable to play; they graciously made an exception to open EARLY the day we flew home so that we could play before our flight, and I’m glad they were able to- I would NOT want to miss out on playing this room!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story
Difficulty

Hard

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

4

We played with 4, any more than 4-6 would probably verge on too many!

Scary

Not scary

Some thrilling moments, but not scary.

Minimum age

10

Due to the thrilling nature of some moments, I wouldn’t recommend it for younger kids!

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Accessibility

Several of the puzzles utilize color and the lighting is low for the majority of the game. The floor is covered in sand which adds a lot to the immersion but may make it difficult for some mobility devices.

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Dec 30, 2022 | Experienced Dec 30, 2022
@qkemp
qkemp

34 escape rooms

Recently replayed this game and I’m happy to say it’s still one of my favorites in the valley. Beautiful set design with great puzzles and tense moments. Even though my group had no hints it was still a very challenging room. My only gripe is the distance. It was almost an hour drive both too and from Paragon and I live very close to the Central Phoenix area. My recommendation is to wait for their second room to open if you’re worried about the distance (which hopefully is soon!). That said let it be known that if you do make the drive you are truly in for something special!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story
Difficulty

Medium

Game tech

High tech

Ideal number of players

4

Scary

Spooky

Minimum age

12

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Somewhat

Tense moments make you WANT to run!!

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Reserved spaces out front but can find public parking a little ways down :)

Dec 15, 2022

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Editorial

  • β€œβ€¦gorgeous set…fantastic gameplay loops that had us...exploring their game…this is a must-play gameβ€œ

    Room Escape Artist
  • β€œParagon had a really spectacular set design and some clean tech in their game.β€œ

    Escape Rumors
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