Hints & Quest Guide
Step by step instructions for guiding your crew successfully through the Escape Quest Escape Room kit.
How the Game Works.
To finish the Escape Quest, players will complete 6 quests. This involves scavenging for clues and solving puzzles.
The beginning of each Quest explains what needs to be done. As the crew leader, you will guide the team through the game by reading out loud the story and following the instructions.
When players have found the quest items, you will give them the indicated card in return. For example, when all 5 objects from the first quest are found, players receive the Fire card.
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Bored Dinosaur
Quest 1:
In this quest, players must hunt for 5 items so they can make a fire and cook a meal (easy).
Read out this intro:
Show the kids the silhouettes on the Quest Goal card, so they know what they're looking for.
The kids then hunt for these 5 cards around the room:
Once they find all 5 items, give the crew the Fire card, and read this next part of the storyline out loud:
Hand players the Glowing Gem and updated T.I.M.E. Machine cards. Then narrate:
Lead players to the Incan Chocolate room, for Quest 2.
Incan Chocolate
Quest 2:
In this quest, players will make chocolate by combining many items in a recipe (easy).
Show the kids the silhouette card, so they know what they're looking for.
Give out the reward cards, from the recipe, as the kids complete each set. Add your own flavor like:
Once they've found all the items and 'made' the chocolate, narrate with an excited voice:
Give players the Chocolate and T.I.M.E. Machine cards. (Or, you could use a real chocolate instead!)
Lead players to the Locked Treasure room for Quest 3.
Locked Treasure
Quest 3:
In this quest, players will deduce a 3 digit code to unlock a box (medium difficulty).
Show the kids the silhouettes on the Quest Goal card, so they know they're trying to work out a 3 digit code.
The numbers are written on hidden objects, and the scroll shows the correct order as:
752
Update the story when players work the code out:
Give players the Wax Seal and updated T.I.M.E. Machine. Lead players to the Get Arty room for Quest 4.
Get Arty
Quest 4:
In this quest, players will bring a canvas painting to life using a magic potion (hard difficulty).
Show the kids the silhouettes on the Quest Goal card, so they know they're trying to find the puzzle pieces and potion.
Once players complete the jigsaw puzzle, explain that they've done a painting:
Once players complete the jigsaw puzzle, and find the other items:
Once players complete the jigsaw puzzle, and find the other items, use your best narrator voice to update the story:
<Turn to the kids expecting them to say that they're after the key. When they do continue>
When the kids find it narrate:
Lead players to the Steampunked room for Quest 5.
Steampunked!
Quest 5:
In this quest, players will construct a Tesla gun to open a sealed box (easy).
Show the kids the silhouettes on the Quest Goal card, so they know they're trying to find the cartridge and locked box.
Once they have completed the gun, give them the card and narrate:
Give players the Warm Superconductor card, and updated T.I.M.E. Machine then continue:
Lead players to the Future Hacker room for Quest 6.
Future Hacker
Quest 6:
In this quest, players will activate an AI to collect the final piece of the T.I.M.E. Machine (hard).
Once players find the Power Cable and Future Tech Device give them the Racoon Artificial Intelligence and say:
The kids will need to find the food items, and make the connection between the number of sides on each piece and the numbers on the clock.
If they've found the food, but not worked the order out from the clock, use your best Racoon voice to say:
The correct order is: Circle, Square, Triangle, Hexagon.
Once the team works this out, narrate:
Distribute victory badges for winning the game. Optionally do the After the Game Activites.
The End!
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Setup Guide
It started when you woke up somewhere completely unexpected. Now you're off on a madcap, time-traveling adventure! Find items and solve puzzles in each era to fix the T.I.M.E. Machine and return home.
You're the host.
As the host of this event, you will prepare everything in advance so that your house is ready for a time-travelling adventure.
Summary of Game Setup
This setup guide will take you through:
- Customize your game (optional).
- Print the DIY Escape Kit.
- Prep the clue cards.
- Get the escape party started by opening the Quest Guide.
Customize The Escape Game
(Optional)
Need inspiration? Check out how this teacher modified the Lost Mummy and created a thrilling new escape room game!
However, if you enjoy creating custom puzzles, you can easily edit the game using the Designer's Kit included in the download. It contains the editable PowerPoint file and all creative assets.
- Open the PowerPoint.
- Customize whatever you want using the included artwork or your own.
- Mix and match elements or combine with real world props, such as padlocks.
- Export the PowerPoint slides as photos ready for printing. The template ensures they'll be perfectly sized and look great!
How to print the DIY escape kit.
In the game download, choose your print option:
Print as 4x6 Photos:
Print the photos at any office store or online via (Amazon Photo Print). To keep the gritty look and feel, choose matte/satin rather than gloss.
Or, Print at Home:
Open the PDF file Print at Home Version.pdf and print the escape kit on standard A4 paper.
The game is designed for a team of 3-8 players. So, if you have a larger group, just print the kit out several times and run it as a race.
Optional Posters and Party Invites
Escape Quest also includes optional posters, and party invites, to make the experience even more immersive. None of these are required to play the game, but if you want to go the extra mile, it's totally worth it!
These can be found in the download and can be printed in several ways:
- Invitations: print as 4x6 photos (normal photos).
- Posters: Ledger/A3 or Legal/A4
Prep The Clue Cards
Separate the cards for each quest into separate piles. They're in the correct order, so this should be a simple matter of flipping through the pile until you find the divider cards in the image above.
In the end, you should have 6 piles of quest cards, along with a 7th stack which you will carry with you as you take the kids through the game.
Set up the game in 6 different locations around your home/school. Be creative and match the setting to the quest. For example, the Bored Dinosaur quest works great outside. Follow the steps below for any particular setup steps for each quest.
How to identify cards if they're mixed up.
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The cards have a symbol in the top corner to help identity which quest they belong to.
Some of the cards are part of the pile you'll carry with you so don't put these out during setup.
Sometimes, a photo printing place can really mess the order up and you might have to open the Designers Kit to get the correct order.
Bored Dinosaur & Incan Chocolate.
No special setup instructions here. Just hide the cards around 2 different locations with varying difficulty.
There are no puzzles in these quests, so the kids have a chance to get used to how the game basics work.
The title cards for each quest don't need to be hidden but can be taped to the door or wall, so you don't forget which room belongs to which quest!
Note: You can adjust the difficulty of the hiding spots for a variety of ages by choosing higher or harder-to-find locations for older children.
3: Locked Chest.
This quest has an optional mod where you can replace the locked chest card with a 3 digit combination lock. A bike chain around a kitchen tub or shoebox works great. If you do this the combination is 752.
4: Get Arty
Cut this painting card into 9 squares and hide each separately in the room. The kids will find these and put it together.
Also, hide the key card inside a book on page 18, and place the book in plain sight. The 2 playing cards hint at how to find this.
5: Steampunked!
No special setup instructions here. Just hide the cards around the location with varying difficulty.
6: Future Hacker
Time Juice: Place the Time Juice card inside a small box, then leave it in plain sight in the middle of the room.
Padlock: Place the padlock card on top of the box containing the Time Juice. Players need to find the combination before they can open it.
Remaining cards
You'll carry the remaining cards with you as you take the kids through the game. Give them the reward cards as they find objects, solve puzzles, and progress through the quests.
For now, just keep all cards under the Game Start card in the order they come in.
How to solve puzzles.
Initially, the only challenge is for the kids to scavenge for puzzle cards and get used to how the game works.
Although this seems too easy, it's a very deliberate part of the Escape Quest's design and allows younger players to jump right in and enjoy themselves without getting stuck.
New puzzle types are added as you progress through the story.You'll need to guide them through each chapter, give hints, and let them know when they've solved a problem.
As the team leader, you'll guide them through these various challenges, provide hints, and let them know when they've solved a problem.
When the game starts, follow the Quest Guide on your phone. Don't worry too much about this right now, as it's all very simple to follow.
Get The Escape Party Started:
When everyone is gathered, it's time to get this party started!
Start the custom Spotify playlist by lockpaperscissors.co/quest-music on another device. There are 3 songs for each quest. If players need more time on a quest, go back and replay the songs. If players finish a quest before the songs are complete, skip forward to the next set of songs.
Optionally, play this 60-minute timer video on your phone.
When you're ready to begin, open the Quest Guide on your phone and prepare to lead your group through the perilous quests!
Now it's time to start the game!
Background music on Spotify (Clean)
Start the game (Use your phone)
Tips For Larger Groups:
Schools, Camps, & Youth Groups
- Split the group into several teams of 6-8 people that will race to finish first.
- Each group can play simultaneously.
- Teams require 1 adult leader to guide them through using the Quest Guide on their phone. This provides all solutions and hints.
- It's a race to the finish so there's no need to set a timer unless your day requires it.
- Make a big event out of revealing the winning team since this will be a highlight of the challenge.
Click To Start The Game:
Start the game (Quest Guide)
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Create a stimulating escape room experience your kids will love right in your own home
This printable game kit transforms your house into a time travel themed escape room perfect for a kids birthday party. You set the difficulty and can even customize the entire game before printing.
Setting up is super easy. Just download the game kit and print the clue cards as standard 4x6 photos (just like you would family photos). Alternatively, you can print the game on normal paper, however, you won't get that nice glossy look photos have.
Before the party, follow the step by step instructions to place the clues around your home and garden. When the kids arrive everything's set up so there's no need to stress about getting everything done at once.
You, or another adult, will guide the kids through the game by following the simple story cards included in the kit.
All up, it takes about 45 mins to complete and is an amazing focus for any party.
Download kit
Comes with everything you need for the party. Just print and play!
Print The Clues
Print as normal 4x6 photos or on your home printer.
Easy Setup
Perfectly designed for kids parties, and just takes 20 mins to setup.
What you get in the Escape Kit:
Save time with pre made puzzles
Escape Quest is a complete escape room kit that comes with over 80 printable puzzle cards. It includes everything you need so you can get playing fast!
Easy To Follow Setup Instructions
You won't get 'stuck' during setup because the step by step Escape Quest Guide is super easy to follow.
B'day invites & party Posters.
The kit comes with 15 editable posters, as well as 6 party invites perfect for Facebook sharing, SMS, or posting to guests.
Party Builder's Toolkit.
The complete Builder's Toolkit comes bundled with the game so you can customize it to your liking.
Super Easy to Print
You can print the escape room kit at home, work, an office store, or online via Amazon. Just print multiple copies for larger groups.
Risk Free.
If the escape kit isn't what you were expecting just drop me a line and I'll send you a complete refund.
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It's a tough time around the world right now, so 20% of the profit from your purchase will be donated to help kids and communities escape poverty. Woohoo!
This is an amazing conversation starter for your kids around their global impact.
Designed Just For Kids
Unfortunately, there just aren't many easy escape games for kids. While a few providers are starting to make family-friendly experiences most are about creating an immersive challenge for adults (which is why we love them so much.)
This easy escape game kit bridges that gap and allows you to craft a super rewarding experience for your crew. The puzzles have been designed with this goal in mind and are ideally suited to 6-8-year-olds.
Check out The Lost Mummy if you're after a more challenging game for older kids (10-12 year olds).
Thanks to Lesley Gillen for sending in these pics of her party.
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Example from Deborah's Party.
You get to choose how much effort you put into prep.
Although the Escape Quest kit is a complete game, that's ready to print and play, it's a lot of fun to customize (and super easy).
It comes with the editable game template so you can adjust anything.
Here's what Deborah did for her party:
Top customizations:
- Use real life boxes and locks to replace the printed ones.
- Add mini-games.
- Use props like real chocolate.
We had 7 boys aged 11/12 who were a good group (up for the challenge and wanted to do it properly).
To make it exciting my husband dressed up as the Indian leader and waited in the garden for them. I blindfolded them all and they held onto each other like a train to go round to the garden for their first mission.
After the outdoor round, we moved into the kitchen for the making chocolate challenge. I stuck the cards onto some items like the milk in the fridge, a toy goat, some branches. Favourite was putting the cocoa card on the Cocopops. They were especially happy to dive into the big chocolate bar they got as loot for this round.
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To make the next room more challenging we closed the shutters, so the room went dark. After giving the kids a torch each (which they took home with them) it was a lot harder. To make it more fun, I'd set a real padlock which is especially hard to solve in the dark.
For the art room, I messed up a small room, used a real blank canvas, brushes and hid the parts of the puzzle inside balloons and blew up lots of other balloons. It didn't take them long to work it out, but they thought that was cool and popped them (some of them hated the popping which made it even more fun for the rest!) This was great except for the talking picture which I thought was a bit silly, but the boys just went along with it and didn't mind.
Then we went up to the next room - we used red wool and made my son's room into a darkly lit laser room. As the challenge was finding a gun and cartridge, we used Nerf guns and stuck the cards on them before hiding them in the room. They had a splendid time and we did the Mannequin Challenge while we were in there which worked well!
The final room I did in the bathroom just because it was small and a weird place for lots of boys to be in together. I also set a padlock for this one, and they found the magic potion - which was a small bottle of colored water.
Although I don't think it had the same time limit feeling of an escape room, they really enjoyed it and felt like it challenged them enough.
Printing it as photos definitely made it look professional, so I'm glad I spent that extra rather than printing it at home. Would have loved to do something with dry ice with them, afterwards, but nowhere near me to get hold of it. They were quite happy to have a game of soccer instead.
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Gameplay.
Escape Quest is split into 6 chapters spread across different times in earth's history. While the 1st chapter is very easy each room unlocks new and exciting puzzle types. This allows younger kids to have a go while enabling the older ones to still experience a rewarding challenge suited to their age.
Note: the 6 chapters are modular so if you feel the last few are too difficult simply leave them out.
Most of the puzzles in Escape Quest involve scavenging for clues and joining the dots together. This allows 8-year-olds and 10-year-olds to both enjoy the same game since you'll be the one hiding the clues around your home. By stashing a few in higher, or harder, places everyone gets to have a go with fewer arguments.
Note: This game's designed for young kids so if you've got teenagers I'd recommend this game instead -> Rebel Revolt.
Spotify Theme Music
No DIY escape game is complete without themed background music. This Spotify playlist has 3 songs for each of the rooms in the challenge.
For example, the Bored Dinosaur challenge has Tribal Drumming whereas Future Hackers is all about quirky synth.
When you start the game just open up Spotify and hit play on the first song. Then skip/back depending on how fast the crew is going.
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