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Escape Room Day / DIY Escape Room

DIY Escape Room

Children solve a chain of locks, codes and riddles to escape the room before time runs out.

How to run it

  1. Write a short storyline and create four or five linked puzzles.
  2. Hide clues around the room, with each answer opening the next lock.
  3. Brief teams, start the timer and let them work through the puzzles.
  4. Give hint cards when needed and celebrate each escape.

You will need

  • number padlocks
  • lockable boxes
  • clue cards
  • hint cards
  • timer
Make it easier or harderUse fewer, picture-based puzzles for younger teams; add a time penalty for older ones.
SafetyNever lock the room door itself.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children persist and reason together to solve problems.

Fits these theme days

Escape Room DayDetective DaySpy SchoolPuzzle Day

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