Beantown Jonesing For 'Tomb'
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Boston is already a destination city for so many travelers in the Northeast, and now, there's another reason to visit, and it's called TOMB. For the last year, fans of movies like Raiders of the Lost Ark and immersive and theatrical theme park attractions have been thrilling to the fantastic interactive adventure on Boston's Brookline Avenue (which is actually right across from the AMC's Fenway multiplex). To quote Joe Pesci from JFK, "It's a mystery wrapped in a riddle inside an enigma!" Visitors, who are led by a guide, must solve various audio/visual puzzles before progressing on to the next room, and if they are smart enough, to the Pharoah's treasure. The attraction was designed by a number of theme park veterans, and features a variety of lighting, music and sound effects enhance the experience. TOMB attracts an incredible number of visitors from all over New England and beyond. Creator Matthew DuPlessie has just signed a deal with the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC for the bigger-and-even-better James Bond-esque show, Spy Adventure, opening some time during the first half of 2007.Who has checked this out already?









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12-11-2005 @ 11:30AM
iboiledwhiterice said...
My friends and I went to try out TOMB about two months ago.
What a joke! The special effects were cheesy and puzzles were not really challenging. Participants cannot lose in this game because there is only one linear path. The guide will help you out if you are not figuring out the puzzle within an allotted time because another group is headed towards your room.
The website, www.5wits.com, definitely sold me but
I was definitely disappointed after spending 20 bucks.
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12-16-2005 @ 4:11PM
Shane said...
Hey,
I've been to the TOMB and had a blast and I did die (we got to keep going after we died). The puzzles are good for any age, so yes, if you are a hard core gammer you might find some of it easy, but the concept is cool. The rooms are detailed and the special effects are cool. I went with people I knew and we all had fun! We wnt in with a a sense of humor and just looking for a good time and we got it.
They are expanding I guess or doing the spy show soon and I think that will be cool too.
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