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Writer's pictureBrandon Chow
Oct 23, 20212 min read

13th Hour Escape Rooms - "The Gate"

Updated: Apr 14

LOCATION:  Wharton, New Jersey, USA

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📝  ETR DECODER

  • 🔑 GAME: The Gate

  • 📅 DATE PLAYED: October 24, 2021

  • 🎬 GENRE: Sci-Fi, Adventure

  • 🧠 DIFFICULTY (Based on 2 ppl): 7/10

  • 👥 TOTAL # OF PLAYERS: Up To 8PPL

  • 🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: 60 Mins

  • 💰 PRICE: $32/PP

  • ☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Private

  • 🔓 ESCAPED/ COMPLETED?: Yes


📖 THE STORY

A group of archaeologists were excavating when a doorway to a lost and forgotten Egyptian tomb had been discovered. It appears that this gateway contains a curse that could unleash something evil upon the world. It’s up to you and your team to put an end to this curse… but first you must figure out a way to get inside the tomb!!

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🎯 HIT THE BULLSEYE

  • Love the set design using a "gateway" as a transition for the dramatic scenery change. It actually felt like a magic portal.

  • The use of lighting in the first area felt "cooler" due to the blue accents and then as you enter into the tomb, it actually provided a "warmer" feel due to the torch lights.

  • The puzzles in the first room felt more futuristic and techy and when transitioned into the latter part of the game in the tomb, it was more Indiana Jones feel with some added physical puzzles. This stuck with the storyline.

🧩 MISSED THE MARK

  • This room wasn't build by 13th Hour Escape and you'll know immediately if you've played their other games. One puzzle was rathe difficult to play as a two player game and the tech used wasn't what we're used to in their other games. One audio puzzle also felt like it needed to be more clear as two of the outputs were super low.

  • 13th Hour Escape's other games are normally much bigger than this room. We had to change our mindset when playing this game as the immersion aspect felt lacking in comparison to the others.

🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

13th hour is planning to implement their own touch to this room in the new year. We can't wait to check what they'll do to make this a part of their current escape room family. Regardless, this company is a must visit if you're in the NJ area. Our top recommended rooms are "The Trophy Room" and "The Grand Parlor". You don't be disappointed!

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Disclosure: We thank 13th Hour Escape Rooms 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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