Scram Escape Rooms - The Pharaoh's Tomb

Date: 16/11/2025

Company Name: Scram Escape Rooms

Room: The Pharaoh's Tomb

Cost: $60 per person(Team of 3) $180 Flat Rate Sunday

Time Allowed: 60 Minutes

Website Link: https://www.scramescaperooms.com.au/church-street

Location: level 1/240 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150

Best Parking: Park in the Eat Street Carpark - 4 minute walk to the venue.

Succeeded: Yes, approximately 13 minutes remaining

Room Description: 

There are many treasures and artefacts to uncover in the ancient tombs of Egypt. The most impressive treasures belonged to the Pharaoh. Can you outsmart the Ancient Egyptian's tricks to steal their treasures?

Comments:

Our dynamic team of three headed out to Parramatta to take on the last of our remaining rooms at Scram’s Church Street location. We managed to snag a street park less than 50 metres from the venue (a small miracle considering how close we were cutting it on time). If you’re not as lucky, the Eat Street car park is only about a five-minute walk and definitely your best bet.

First up for the day was Pharaoh’s Tomb. As always with Scram, the immersion kicks in the moment you step through the door: neon signage, dim lighting, and posters teasing the adventures that await. The vibe is instantly fun, and we were greeted by the always-friendly staff who keep the energy high before you’ve even started.

Pharaoh’s Tomb was one of the last rooms for us to tick off at Church Street, and while smaller than the average modern escape room (just two spaces in total), it still had that distinct Scram charm. True to their usual style, there were hardly any traditional locks to be found which is a welcome change for anyone who likes variety. We did have a small hiccup at the start when our intro didn’t play (a minor tech glitch), but our gamesmaster was quick to jump in and sort it out.

The overall theming was solid, with puzzles that made sense within the story and fit the Egyptian setting nicely. That said, you can tell the room’s been around for a while. Some props were looking a little tired and could use a bit of a refresh. Difficulty-wise, I’d put it squarely at medium: a comfortable challenge for casual players or families, but probably not going to stump seasoned enthusiasts. Lighting was on the dimmer side to suit the theme, but there were no jump scares or moments that would unsettle younger players.

We did have one funny moment where we somehow completely fluked a puzzle solution that had us stumped. Thankfully, our gamesmaster explained afterward how it was supposed to work and honestly seemed just as surprised as we were that our method somehow worked!

In the end, we escaped with around 13 minutes to spare. Not a record-breaking run, but finishing without hints felt like a satisfying win for our trusty team of three.

All in all, Pharaoh’s Tomb might be one of Scram’s older rooms, but it still delivers that fun, accessible experience that makes them such a reliable name in Sydney’s escape room scene. It’s a great pick for families, newer players, or anyone after a light-hearted adventure with a dash of ancient mystery.