Ford (surely a reference to the man who brought Indiana Jones to life) to solve clues. The game also references Egypt-themed elements of pop culture: from the long, eerie incantations of Imhotep from Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy to a notebook with scribbles made by a Dr. The game’s general atmosphere emphasises the elements we traditionally associate with Egypt: gold, mystery, dangerous tombs (although no mythical being in this tomb!), buried treasure, etc. While the tomb that player(s) are trying to escape belongs to Tutankhamun, the cover relies on Amarnaesque iconography (the rays of the Aten sun-disk) to set the stage for the non-specialists, while also showing the famous gold mask of Tutankhamun that resides in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. EXIT: The Pharaoh’s Tomb game box (photo: Nile Scribes) Egypt in The Pharaoh’s Tomb
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Note: this game can only be played once as some game pieces are actually destroyed in the process of playing.
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We needed H elp Cards in the very beginning of the game as we were overthinking the answers, but after that we quickly settled into our pacing and rarely needed H elp Cards. Unless you have played an EXIT game before, solving the first riddle may be the most challenging as the player(s) will have to get used to the atypical game mechanics. The gameplay is unique, challenging, and perfect for a small group of Egyptophiles. Ford are essential for finding the numbers to use with the decoder disk (Photo: Nile Scribes) Points are also awarded based on the amount of time the player(s) take to find their way out. Be careful though: at the end of the game, points are deducted based on the number of Help Cards you needed to escape the tomb. In the event that your group is stumped by one of the ten riddles, the game provides Help Cards: two clues to each riddle and finally the solution to the riddle.
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Solving each riddle will provide you with a three-digit code which you will be able to translate into hieroglyphs to use on your Decoder Disk. Eventually, your group will find their way out of the tomb and rejoin the tour to enjoy the rest of your holiday (we hope!).
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Ford trapped with you in the tomb, which contains photos and puzzles which will help you solve the Riddle Cards. Players begin the game trapped in the burial chamber of Tutankhamun’s tomb (photo: Nile Scribes)įortunately for your group, you quickly discover the Notes of Dr.
Pharaoh game box manual#
Before you begin playing you will need to read the instruction manual aloud to your group, or download the Kosmos Helper App onto your smart phone to have them read aloud! The App also includes a stopwatch to time your gameplay and ambience music while you play. This means that the speed of the game is determined by how quickly you can solve the ten riddles as a group. By finding clues and symbols hidden throughout the tomb, the player(s) attempt to open objects and unlock passageways to make their way out. Typical of an ‘escape room’ game, the goal of the game is for the player(s) to solve puzzles and riddles in succession, with the answers to each riddle aiding in your escape from the tomb.
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The real tomb of Tutankhamun is not as big as the game makes it seem (photo: Nile Scribes) How to Play Suddenly, a hidden door closes you off from the rest of your group and you find yourself trapped in the tomb. After visiting several royal tombs in the Valley, your group makes their way into the famous tomb of Tutankhamun (KV 62). Recommended for 1-4 players, EXIT: The Pharaoh’s Tomb begins with your group taking a tour through Egypt with a stop in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings.
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This game was designed by Inka and Markus Brand who have also designed a number of other ‘escape room’ board games including EXIT: The Mysterious Museum and EXIT: The Abandoned Cabin. Our newest game review is of EXIT: The Pharaoh’s Tomb, released in 2017, a game that allows you to enjoy an ‘escape room’ style activity with a group in your own home. Playing board games is a popular pastime and a great way for Egyptophiles to connect, whether they’re at home or in the field! The Nile Scribesare avid board game players and we love to share Egypt-themed games that we have played with our readers.