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Escape Room Day / Riddle Relay

Riddle Relay

Teams race between stations to solve riddles, sending one runner at a time to collect the next riddle.

How to run it

  1. Set up riddle cards at stations around the space.
  2. Split children into teams with an answer sheet.
  3. Send one runner to collect a riddle and bring it back to solve together.
  4. Check answers before the next runner goes.

You will need

  • riddle cards
  • answer sheets
  • pencils
Make it easier or harderUse picture riddles for younger children; older children can write riddles for another team.
SafetyKeep running paths clear.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children combine reasoning and teamwork under time pressure.

Fits these theme days

Escape Room DayPuzzle DayGreat Race DayTeamwork Day

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