Whisk your crew away on an enchanting escape room journey.
This DIY kit will transform your kids birthday party, family fun day, classroom, or summercamp, into a magical adventure.
1: Download the kit for 8-10 year-olds
2: Print the game once for each team
3: Play the magical game anywhere!
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What Is The Frost Escape Room Kit?
Frost is a ready-to-play game pack that transforms your living room into a magical DIY escape room adventure.
This enchanting experience is crafted to delight 10-12-year-old kids, with puzzles that ignite their creativity and a whimsical story they will cherish unravelling.
In the world of Frost, your kids will race in teams of 2-4 to complete the trials of the Winter Faire, and uncover mysterious forgotten memories.
Any number of teams can play, just print the game multiple times.
The best part? You can play along too, as setup is entirely spoiler-free!
This Escape Theme Will Have Your Kids Spellbound...
You and your friends can hardly contain the excitement as the 100 Year Winter Faire is on today!
While wandering the woods following an enchanted map a mysterious Wisp whispers to you...
"My my my... you feel so familiar..." says the Wisp.
"Why that is I cannot say!? I awoke this morning with no memories or body! Not that I mind all this flying around but I'm a little worried."
"The only flashbacks I have are from a Winter Faire, but that's not possible since the poster says that was 100 years ago..."
"Could I trouble you for help in piecing together who I am? Otherwise, I fear I may be lost like this forever..."
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Saves You Time & Money
Saves you stress. It's all done for you.
Just download, print and party. Done! This is a ready-to-play game that comes with everything you need to get started in under 30 mins.
Saves you $$$. Family friendly.
The whole escape game kit costs less than one ticket to an escape room. So the whole family can play for a fraction of the cost!
More fun than the movies.
Put the screens away. We've lovingly master-crafted this game to spark your kids critical thinking and capture their imagination.
Bonus: You Also Get These Stylish Party Props To Theme Your Place Out Beautifully:
Ready-to-print Posters
Theme your party in an instant with our stash of printable posters (plus a Facebook invite photo).
Majestic Photo Booth Props
Let your inner princess go! Capture the magic with wearable jewelery and printable decorations.
Enchanted Music Playlist
The themed Spotify playlist will instantly transport your kids to a magical snowy wonderland.
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You'll Also Get These Free Perks
Risk Free Refund Guarantee
Not a fan? If you don't love the game, we'll refund your money. No questions asked!
There's A Person Here to Help
We've got your back. Just drop us a question via email or Facebook.
Earth Friendly. Always.
Just print what you need. Zero plastic waste. Zero excess packaging. Go you!
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You, Or Your Kids, Can Even Edit The Game!
You can make the game your own. Just jump into our 'click and drag' Game Editor to customize anything you like. This way, you can make your own escape room while skipping the grunt work - we've done it for you!
For example, you can easily add some real-life combination locks by changing the puzzle answers to a 4-digit code.
Or, you could add the birthday girl's name (or maybe references to her favorite movies) into the puzzles.
Check out our mods page to see just how easy it is to edit our games.
And, You're Paying It Forward:
Some kids don't get to play.
We can help.
This is the perfect opportunity to talk to your kids about their global impact.
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Here's What Other Parents Thought:
With 4.8 stars out of 5 on Facebook reviews you know you're in good company. Check out what other parents and players thought on our authentic reviews page.
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Player Introduction
Looking for setup instructions? Click here.
It's Time To Unearth An Adventure...
Exploring Ancient Egypt!
It's where your grandfather, Howard Carter, discovered the remains of the ancient pharaoh Tutankhamun.
But he had a secret.
Something he never told anyone - but you!
You've spent years preparing - and now it's your chance to find it!
While the boat ride to Egypt took forever, you are finally setting foot on the dusty sand. Ready to unearth this mystery.
How to solve puzzles
- Solving puzzles in this escape room involves making lateral connections between clues or completing tasks, like mazes.
- Start where any good explorer would - by looking at the evidence on the puzzle cards. Some are easier to tackle than others, so check them all out to get a feel for how things work.
- You have some of your grandfather's old Journals to give you clues along the way. You'll need them so start by folding them together.
- Write your answers on the Archaeologist Report. If you're not sure where an answer fits, keep solving other puzzles and use the process of elimination.
- Don't worry about knowing when a puzzle is solved. Each puzzle has just one way of solving it and finding the right word answer. The answer is usually a word or sometimes a two-word sentence.
- If you're really stuck, you'll find hints further down this page.
- You'll be able to find your way out when you've completed the entire thing. Good luck!
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Setup Guide and Tips for large groups.
Breaking News!
Exciting news! We've re-released The Lost Mummy as version 2 with all new artwork, more interesting puzzles, and more engaging gameplay.
If you've already download Version 1 of the game just head over to your Games & Account page to download the new version. We've also emailed a link to anyone who had previously purchased version 1 so you could search your inbox for the email titled "Here's your free escape room kit"
If you would still like to play Version 1 of the game just keep scrolling down for everything you'll need!
The Ground Trembles...
As an explorer, you have always loved Egypt. It's where your great grandfather, Howard Carter, discovered the remains of the ancient pharaoh Tutankhamen.
On a walk beside the River Nile, you and some friends suddenly feel the ground shift beneath you, sending you all tumbling down a stony shaft into a lost tomb.
Will you find a way out, or will this become your tomb too?
You're the Host
As the host of this event you, or another adult, will prepare everything so the kids can escape.
Your role is like the Game Masters you're used to from other Escape Rooms. Once the game starts you'll do a quick intro, keep things running smoothly, and check answers for each challenge. Don't worry there's a simple 1-page cheat sheet.
The rest of this setup guide will take you through:
- Customizing the game (optional).
- Printing the kids escape game.
- Preparing the puzzle sheets.
- Adding extra style.
- Tips for classrooms and large parties.
Customize The Escape Game
(Optional)
Need inspiration? Check out this teacher's EPIC game modification here
If you plan to play the base game without customization, scroll down to Printing the Game.
However, if you enjoy creating custom puzzles, you can easily edit the game using the Builder's Kit included in the download. This is easier than it sounds since the entire game is built using PowerPoint. In other words, if you're comfortable with editing a Word document you have all the skills you need to become an Escape Room Designer!
Just click on the Designers Guide folder, inside the game download, then open the Designers Guide.pptx file. For a full guide check out the Mod's page.
How to edit the game:
- Open the Designers Kit PowerPoint.
- Customize whatever you want using the included artwork or your own. Some great customization ideas include:
- Referring to the birthday child by name.
- Add the school, or holiday camp, name.
- Create puzzles around 'in' jokes or learning outcomes.
- Mix and match elements or combine with real-world props, such as padlocks. For example, 2 of the 3 challenges result in a 4 digit code so you can quickly add a combination lock.
Printing The Escape Kit
Open the PDF file Game - The Lost Mummy.pdf and print the escape kit on standard paper. It's sized for US paper sizes but will still print on international paper (A4).
There's no need to use high gloss paper, or professional printing since the gritty style looks almost identical either way. Using thicker paper does add a nice touch, but again it's by no means necessary.
The game is designed for a team of 4-6 players. So, if you have a larger group, just print the kit out several times, and run the game as a competitive team event. For example:
- 2-6 players = print once.
- 7-12 players = print twice.
- 13-18 players = print 3 times.
Optional Posters and Birthday Party Invites:
The Lost Mummy 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!
To print the posters just open the pdf under Posters folder. You'll most likely only want a few of them, so when you click print type in the slide numbers separated by commas.
If you'd like to print the birthday party invites you can find these under the Invitations folder. Open the PowerPoint file and edit whichever invite you like the most.
These are perfectly sized to be printed as normal 4x6 photos (the small photos people always print). To export the final invitation choose File -> Export -> Choose the JPEG file format and Save every slide. This will export all of them as photos, so delete whichever ones you don't want.
From here you can print them as photos by putting them on a USB drive. Alternatively, just share them via Facebook or Instagram.
Setup the Puzzle Sheets
The Lost Mummy requires players to solve 3 major challenges. Start by separating the game into 3 challenge piles, as well as the victory sheets.
Placing each pile of cards in a different room makes for a more immersive experience. However, if you're short on space, just give the kids the first challenge, and when they solve it pass them the puzzle sheets for Challenge 2.
Once of the first sheets in the pack is the Answers and Walkthrough guide, which will be your cheat sheet for guiding the kids through the escape kit.
Detailed walkthrough: Solving the Rosetta Stone
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In the Lost Mummy kit, you will find an alphabet written in an Egyptian-type font which needs to be placed correctly on the Rosetta Stone sheet.
To do this, cut the symbols and arrange it based on the hints found in the 4 dairies.
For example, b c d e f g are on one slab of rock with corresponding symbols of a foot, cup, hand, arm, slithering animal, and headpiece. This can be worked out by reading 'Foot = B' in diary 4.
Just continue to fill each of these in. Any leftovers will only have 1 place they fit.
Enjoy cracking the code!
Detailed walkthrough: Final Pyramid puzzle
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Now you're ready to begin the game!
Follow this basic script when kids arrive:
- Since this is a new experience for most children, explain how escape rooms work. A good hook is asking if anyone's played a digital escape room app.
- Show them the intro story video below.
- Each team should appoint a leader and choose a team name.
- Each team will face 3 challenges.
- When a team solves a challenge, the team leader brings the answer to you. If the answer is correct, you will give them the next challenge.
- (Optional) Teams can race with the winning team finishing first, or play this 60-minute timer video on your phone.
- (Optional) If they can't complete the game in time they'll need to drink 'mummy juice' from a canopic jar to survive as long as possible. Then give them a hint to get through. You can make 'mummy juice' by blending M&M's, milk & ketchup into a smoothie. It looks gross but tastes ok and kids love this stuff.
- They will need pens, scissors, glue/tape, and spare paper.
- Point out the intro story in Challenge 1, and let them know they can begin!
During the game, refer to the 'Answers and Walkthrough' sheet, that's part of the printout.
Don't forget the Spotify background music
Bonus: Add authentic Egyptian style with these optional extras
Add combination padlocks
Some of the solutions have been designed as 4 digit codes, so you can easily add combination padlocks to the game. To do this:
- Place the next challenge's puzzles sheets in a box or container.
- Seal it with a padlock and set it to one of the combinations below.
Long Lost Chamber: 3245
Which way Out: 1232
Posters and Invites
Print as many, or as few of these as you like:
- Scene Posters: great for setting the mood in each room
- Victory posters: for group selfies
- Invites: print or share these directly on Facebook
Get Additional Props
How to run the escape game in a classroom or large group:
The best way to run The Lost Mummy for a classroom, or large party, is a simultaneous race to finish first.
Just print out a copy of the game for every 4-6 players then follow these steps:
- Split the larger group into several teams of 4-6 kids that will race to finish first.
- Each group can play simultaneously.
- Hand out just the first challenge to each team, and get them to come to you with their answers. When they get it correct pass them the next challenge. This helps keep things in order and prevents confusion.
- Make a big event out of revealing the winning team since this will be a highlight of the challenge.
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Game Hints
Looking for setup instructions? Click here.
It's Time To Unearth An Adventure...
Exploring Ancient Egypt!
It's where your grandfather, Howard Carter, discovered the remains of the ancient pharaoh Tutankhamun.
But he had a secret.
Something he never told anyone - but you!
You've spent years preparing - and now it's your chance to find it!
While the boat ride to Egypt took forever, you are finally setting foot on the dusty sand. Ready to unearth this mystery.
How to solve puzzles
- Solving puzzles in this escape room involves making lateral connections between clues or completing tasks, like mazes.
- Start where any good explorer would - by looking at the evidence on the puzzle cards. Some are easier to tackle than others, so check them all out to get a feel for how things work.
- You have some of your grandfather's old Journals to give you clues along the way. You'll need them so start by folding them together.
- Write your answers on the Archaeologist Report. If you're not sure where an answer fits, keep solving other puzzles and use the process of elimination.
- Don't worry about knowing when a puzzle is solved. Each puzzle has just one way of solving it and finding the right word answer. The answer is usually a word or sometimes a two-word sentence.
- If you're really stuck, you'll find hints further down this page.
- You'll be able to find your way out when you've completed the entire thing. Good luck!
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Hints from Howard Carter
Having trouble solving a puzzle? Check these extra hints from your Grandfather, Howard Carter.
Hint
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To repair the Diaries, simply fold along both lines to make the book.
If you'd like to go all out you also trim around the edges plus glue the white sides together.
Solution
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The diaries contain hints and facts you'll need to complete other puzzles in the game. Just tap on the photo of the puzzle you'd like a hint for.
Hint
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The stones can be aligned in a special way to complete the snake.
Look up Howard Carter's diaries for a hint on where to place each stone.
Solution
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Follow the snake's path to find the 4 digit combination of 3245. This can be read by looking at the Ancient Egyptian numbers along the snake's body when the stones are aligned.
Hint 1
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The purple color of the stone blocks must match another puzzle page.
Time to get the scissors working to cut out each of the stone blocks!
Solution
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Using the translation stone below, we get:
"Birth to Twins"
"Royal Sister"
"Third Word"
"Fifth Word"
The 3rd and 5th words are "Twin Sister".
Tutankhamun must have had a twin sister!
Hint 1
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This hieroglyph wall painting shows Anubis inspecting the Heart of Life.
The six stages of the Lost Mummy's life surrounds the Scales, but they don't seem to be in order.
Ahh I have seen those heart pieces before!
The diaries should help me decipher the life of the Lost Mummy.
Solution
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The Diaries contain each heart piece, and a clue matching it to the Life of the Lost Mummy.
Translating each of life events in order we get PHAROAH.
Hint 1
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The shattered stone animals have to be cut out and put back together.
But there is only one true form, what could it be?
One head, One body and One legs combine to form the true Goddess of the Feather. I know her name - Ammut!
Looks like the circles and lines on the animals have to match up to find the answer. There are different sized circles along the edges of each piece.
Translate the two hieroglyphs on each animal section and then line them up to read the answer. Only one combination of three animal sections produces a word.
Hint 2
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The head is a cold-blooded.
The body pounces.
The legs are strength.
Solution
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Crocodile Head - WO
Lioness Body - RT
Hippo Legs - HY
The Goddess Ammut has found the Lost Mummy to be WORTHY!
Here is a real wall painting of Ammut. She watches carefully at the Weighing of the Heart. She will eat the heart of the pharaoh if she hasn't followed the 42 principles of Ma-at.
Hint 1
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Time to cut out and build!
Cut out and paste together the pyramid.
It must match another puzzle page, the icon in the top right gives us a clue.
Solution
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The diary clue tells us to align the entrance of the tomb with north.
The green circle disk has a North indicator on it, so we can place the pyramid on the square with the correct alignment.
Hint 1
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Looks like there are four stone pillars to cut out and glue/sticky-tape together.
There is a four letter translation on each pillar, making a sentence.
The green colour must match another puzzle page.
Perhaps the pillars need to be aligned somehow? Maybe the Diary has some useful clues.
Solution
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Following the clues in the diary, we can work out which pillar aligns on the stone circle disk.
There is only one correct text on each of the stone pillars.
The other texts translate to various words like "CANT", "MISS", etc.
Frog: Skip
Cat: the t
Scarab: rip w
Ankh: ires
SKIP THE TRIP WIRES!
Hint 1
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In the Lost Mummy kit, you will find an alphabet written in an Ancient Egyptian-type font which needs to be placed correctly on the Rosetta Stone sheet.
To do this, cut the symbols and arrange it based on the hints found in the 4 diaries.
For example, b c d e f g are on one slab of rock with corresponding symbols of a foot, cup, hand, arm, slithering animal, and headpiece. This can be worked out by reading 'Foot = B' in diary 4.
Just continue to fill each of these in. Any leftovers will only have 1 place they fit.
Enjoy cracking the code!
Solution
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Cutting out the purple stone blocks we get this pattern.
Hint 1
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This is the Answer Sheet, a way to track all of the mission items.
There are 5 puzzles, each with an answer word/phrase to fill out.
There is 4 numbers in a block at the top right of the page, and an underline on the first one. There is another underline on the page as well. The numbers must match some letters.
Solution
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Here are the answers in sequence:
1. 3245 Years
2. Twin Sister
3. Worthy
4. Pharaoh
5. Skip the Trip Wires
Make the word "STAR" by taking one letter from each answer, the number sequence is which letter to use.
Hint 1
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This green color must match another puzzle page.
The stone pillars and pyramid bases would match theses blocks well.
The North compass face looks important.
Solution
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Here is a video to explain it - please note it has the old art style, but the puzzle method itself hasn't changed.
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How two kids crafted a magical DIY escape room game
Anna and Szilard designed a thrilling escape room game from scratch, and you can too! Wanna know how? Read on!
Oh no! A dark wizard has swooped in and stolen all of the dragon eggs! Quickly, solve his puzzles to break the spell and save the dragon eggs, before the poor baby dragons freeze!
Download their game, 'Dragon Eggs' FREE
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The High Wizards Were Looking For A Champion
Dani was upset. You see, it was nearly Easter, but there was no way that Anna and Szilard's little brother could go see Grandma. At least, not without accidentally spreading the plague (which is nowhere near as much fun as escaping the zombie virus!)
It was at this time that the High Wizards began their contest of champions - to see who could design the greatest escape room game.
So Anna and Szilard stepped up!
They lovingly designed 'Dragon Eggs' as a captivating scavenger hunt guaranteed to lift poor Dani's spirits.
And their clever workmanship shows! Their intuitive but challenging puzzles had our escape goblins skittering around the Citadel for weeks searching for lost dragon eggs.
So naturally, we wanted to learn more about the enigmatic masterminds behind our favorite Easter game.
Let's get to know Anna and Szilard:
What is your favorite dragon?
In real life we both love bearded dragons. Out of the fantasy dragons probably our favourite is Hiccup's Toothless (in How to Train Your Dragon).
But we've also seen among the contest submissions that there is another game that has a dragon (or at least a hint to it), Caesar, and that was a really good game, so it goes to our favourite dragon list! (We checked out all the fan-made games that appeared on your website and most of them were really really good!)
If you could use one magic spell, what would it be?
We couldn't agree on this one 🙂 .
I (Anna) say that the Accio spell from Harry Potter would be very useful for me in daily life, as I tend to not find where I put my things.
Szilard says that if we can only choose one spell that it should be something more powerful, like a healing spell to cure all illnesses.
This is Anna. Hi Anna! (I know what you're thinking - and no, Szilard is not the one in Anna's hand, he's the one taking the photo!)
Q1. Can you walk us through your design process?
We first decided that as the game would be for Easter, essentially it should be an egg-hunt. But we still wanted to give it a cool theme, so we came up with a little story about stolen dragon eggs.
We were long debating the structure of the treasure hunt, the first idea was to make it sequential so that one solution will lead to the next clue and all solutions together would allow the players to deduce something in Sherlock style. But then we opted for something simpler, where there was less room for error in the design, this is how we have now independent puzzles that each give one letter towards the final solution.
We also had in mind that it should be easy enough for our little brother to succeed.
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Coming up with the actual puzzle ideas was a lot of iteration, we knew we wanted it to be as varied as possible, but that's tricky to do in practice.
We wanted to include things to physically manipulate (like cut, fold, colour), but also others where it was more about noticing something or searching.
We drew the ideas on paper, then we searched online for images, and used our limited computer skills to achieve a look as close as possible to that we liked.
We also have a bunch of handy guides too!
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Then we printed out the game and solved it ourselves to find out where it didn't work (and we did find quite a few mistakes!).
We even dropped a couple of puzzles that did not seem good enough on second thought.
So we corrected and re-designed and then printed again.
It took about half a dozen rounds of testing before we both were satisfied with the result.
Q2. What was your favorite part of designing your game?
...and perhaps the anticipations when the game was ready and we waited for the big day to come - so if you get feedback from other people who play it, we'd really love to hear!
Other than that we enjoyed the whole process of making the game. Before the lockdown, we did not spend this much time together and now we had secret meetings coming up with the theme, drafting the story, then brainstorming puzzles. We sat together in front of the computer and it was a great bonding to do something good together. (Of course mom and dad knew, so they allowed us more computer-time ? )
Q3. How did you set up the game in your house?
We live in a relatively small flat, so we decided to hide well the twelve cards with the puzzles (e.g. in a book, under the carpet, etc), but we had a few little chocolate eggs nearby so they were not that hard to find.
Mom and dad were helping Dani, but we did not tell them the solutions in advance, sometimes they were just as puzzled as our little brother!
Also, we had one modification compared to the game we submitted for the contest: the video they got in the end was one that we recorded wishing them a happy Easter. (It's super-easy to upload a recording to vimeo and make it password protected, so anyone playing our game can make it personalized this way.)
Q4. How hard was it designing your own game?
It was a lot of work, but it was all fun. After a while we started seeing codes wherever we looked, and we spent entire days thinking about new puzzle ideas.
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Q5. Did your little brother like it?
He didn't say much, but at his age that's normal.
It was surprising to see that some of the puzzles we intended to be hard he solved very quickly, while he struggled with others that we felt were not so hard.
We suspect that he expects us to do another treasure hunt for his birthday in July 🙂
Q6. So... do you know what you're going to do with your prize money?
So once this is over, we are going to book that trip and pay it with our own money!
Q7. Do you have any tips for other kids who might want to make their own escape room game?
We got the idea because of the contest, but we are already working on another game, it's so much fun!
For us what helped to get started was to look at the LPS website for tips, and it's probably a good idea to play a few of these escape games to get some inspiration.
Also, it helped that it was the two of us working on the project, there were a lot of ideas we dropped because one of us did not like it, and eventually it made the game better to work on it until both of us loved every element.
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Welcome to the Order...
Anna and Szilard - Friendly Design-Wizards of Dragonfire
Your valiant efforts have forever immortalised you in the annals of our prestigious Order. The High Wizards count you among their closest allies in their quest to bring fun escape magic to the world. From now on, you will always have a place in the Citadel of Escape Magic.
Now it's your turn!
What are you waiting for? You can jump right into a world of devious masterminds and inventive puzzles.
Just follow our step-by-step guide. We even have a free downloadable template to kickstart your adventures!
They're a perfect way to experience solid game design principles first-hand. What's best, is that each kit is completely editable to jumpstart your creative endeavour.
Just download, print, and party.
Easy!
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How We Escaped the Coronavirus with a DIY Escape Room
And Chased Away the Doom and Gloom!
COVID-19 is finally here and there's no escaping it.
The first few days of our social isolation were refreshing but eventually, the boredom made its way to us. So what did we do? The High Wizards decided to throw a mini house party!
This article is a quick summary of how you can use the Envy escape room kit to add a little oomph to your mini get-togethers and fend off those social isolation blues.
Here's how we did it:
We set the mood with super smooth vibes
Breaking the ice is an essential part of any get-together. It's hard to have a good time if the evening is being weighed down by awkward half-smiles and sliding glances, so melting the ice was super important!
This is where the prop-pack (included with the escape room kit) comes into play.
The props followed the 1920's theme and allowed guests to get into character by chatting while trying on glasses, moustaches and bowties. This went on for about an hour while 1920's music played in the background, slowly making us feel like we were at a party hosted by the great Jay Gatsby himself!
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Time To Get Our DIY Escape Room Party Going
Eventually, it was time to get to the main event: our escape room game. Like any escape room party, the first step is to split the players into teams, so we divided ourselves into three teams of five.
Setting up the game is super easy. Our night full of jazz and rebellion was kickstarted in three simple steps:
- We gave each team a printed copy of the game, markers, scissors, and some tape.
- I read out the introduction like a Broadway voiceover.
- Everyone jumped right in to solve the enigmatic murder mystery!
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Some Exciting Rivalries Were Formed
The fun-factor of these types of parties hinges on strong competition, so some healthy dramatic rivalry was definitely in order... and it started as soon as I yelled 'go'.
Two of the three groups scrambled from the living room to their own private meeting spots.
One group found a quiet corner behind a desk. From there, they proceeded to plot and scheme in hushed tones.
Another group took to the deepest, darkest hidey-hole they could possibly find. They opted to work stealthily by torchlight.
This competition made the 1920's nightlife practically buzz! The whole event was very competitive with each team finishing within five minutes of each other. Talk about close!
It Was A Party To Remember
Overall, it was a very memorable evening. The game itself engaged our minds in new and exciting ways. Once the game got started, the pandemic outside ceased to exist for an entire evening. We were having an absolute
blast roaring in the 1920's alongside the Great Gatsby and Al-Capone!
Better yet, people really connected over the game. The competitive atmosphere drew teams together, and it made for a perfect bonding experience among friends.
You Can Make Your Own Escape Room Party
Unfortunately, we don't have any photos from after the game. We were all having such a good time! Everyone was in full party mode. There was some dancing, lots of chilling out, and great conversations.
This is the kind of experience that the Envy escape room kit excels at creating. Need something a little extravagant, refreshingly novel, and friendship-strengthening? Then Envy totally has you covered!
If you're experiencing loneliness and isolation, an at-home escape room game can transport you to another world. We can say that it certainly did so with us. Like us, you probably won't want to stop, either. It's pure child's play.
It doesn't have to be a 1920's murder mystery like ours. It just has to be a scene that you can easily get lost in. Our love for the 1920's happened to be something that we had in common so that was what we did.
However, it should be noted that Envy isn't quite so suitable as a singleplayer game. Like Chess, you can play it alone (and some people really do enjoy this). However, it may not live up to its truly epic potential. Escape rooms tend to have at least two characters. We all know Sherlock Holmes isn't the same without Watson, and Batman isn't the same without Robin. So find yourself a sidekick before setting out on your grand quest!
If there are at least two people in your home and you're bored, an escape room kit could just be the adventure that you need.
We wish you the best throughout this pandemic. Have fun and please, stay safe!
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Self-Isolation Survival Guide: DIY Escape Room Kits
We're all locked in. That's a fact. Here's how to entertain your family and friends throughout the apocalypse by transforming your home into a DIY escape room.
1. Choose a survival escape kit to download.
2. Print it out in isolation using your home printer.
3. Laugh through the apocalypse together, like a boss!
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Who Needs Toilet Paper When You're Having This Much Fun???
Well, it's the end of the world. And quite frankly, the zombie apocalypse would have been waaaay more fun to deal with!
Instead, we're stuck with hand sanitiser that costs you your firstborn child, an endless toilet paper fetch-quest, and enough voice-muffling face masks to turn the entire population into a skittish Bane impersonation.
To top it all off, now you and your family are locked inside the same house for a full 14 days... how long will it be before the battle royale begins?
With a printable escape room kit, you can avoid the family free-for-all entirely!
This is the boredom-crushing self-isolation activity you've been looking for. You can transform gloomy quarantine into a magical moment you'll remember forever, all without ever stepping foot outside of your front door!
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You're Going To Get Bored Of Tech
Don't wait until screen-zombification sets in before you start actively using your time. Take control of your quarantine!
Our printable escape room kits have a proven track record of rallying restless kids and captivating fidgeting adults, all without relying on cheap screen-time.
The printable puzzles included in each kit fully engage your mind in logical problem-solving, thrilling critical thinking, and satisfying teamwork.
The thematic challenges are super exciting (don't tell me you've never wanted to bust into a top-secret facility!) and are designed to get you 'into the flow' alongside your friends.
All in all, it makes for the perfect self-isolation game to transform quarantine into a spine-chillingly satisfying experience.
So turn off the Xbox, put away your phones, and sheathe your zombie katana, it's time to play an escape room game! Here's how you'll do it:
The Happy Survivor's Guide to a Sensational Self-Isolation:
Step 1 - Download and Print an Escape Room Kit
Sure it's the apocalypse, but nobody has time for frustrating computer glitches!
That's why our tech goblins are always hard at work ironing out all the web-wrinkles and squashing pesky bugs (yes, sometimes they break stuff in their eagerness, but they do mean well!).
Now it's easier than ever to jump in on the action. Grab yourself an escape room kit in just three quick and easy steps:
Download your game
Print and party
Simply browse our selection of escape room games and click 'buy now'. A happy little escape goblin will then deliver your game to your email inbox in a matter of moments. Done!
Follow the link in the email to download the escape room kit. Don't worry, it's all digital, so your pristine game kit will never be handled by smelly trolls or infected zombies.
Then, simply follow the included directions to print your escape room kit on your home printer. It's that easy!
(Having trouble? Not to worry, our happy support crew is here for you every step of the way! Just shoot us a message via email or Facebook and we'll help you out.)
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Step 2 - Gather Your Crew
You'll need a mate to watch your back when you face off against the zombie horde. However, you'll never live it down if you end up spreading the virus to your entire contact list! Escape room games are nowhere near as much fun alone, so what do you do?
If you're already self-isolating, keep your distance and don't invite anyone else to your home. Print off the game, and play it with your fellow survivors in quarantine (but watch out for signs of any of them turning…)
Our resident elf clerics recommend keeping your group small, as directed by your local public health authority. The epic escape party sweet-spot is between 4 and 10 players.
Step 3 - Set Up Your Game
We've eliminated uncertainty and frustration during game setup with our in-depth setup guides. Simply follow the online instructions, and you'll be off on your adventure in no time!
For instant adventure:
Just brief your players, drop the papers onto the table and shout "Go!" to get the thrills started immediately. This is the easiest way to set up the game and makes for a frantically fun night of problem-solving as you scrabble over the kitchen table.
For additional thrills:
Clean up a room in your home and designate it as the 'escape room'. You might even decide to create a 'multi-stage' game by splitting the puzzles between two rooms. Unlock your inner Easter Bunny and hide the puzzle and clue sheets around the room. Your players will need to hunt down the information they need before they can solve their puzzles. (Just make sure to give them clues if they still can't find your deviously-hidden puzzles!)
See our puzzles guide for tips and tricks to hiding stuff like an escape room ninja.
For all the feels:
Immerse your players in their quest by theming up the room with the included posters, extra props, and fun decorations. Dollar-store trinkets, toys, colored paper, and fancy dress costumes are tried-and-true ways to get the heart pumping. You can also set an appropriately epic mood using the Spotify playlists bundled with each kit.
For a serious level-up:
Adding physical components will really take your game to the next level. Grab any cheap padlocks, bike locks, or kitchen cupboard locks you have laying around, and incorporate them into your escape room game.
You might use a combination lock to be solved with our number puzzles, give your players the key to a padlock as a reward, or maybe even lock their dinner in the oven! Gasp! Have fun with it!
You can check out our puzzles page for inspiration on locking things up well.
Worried about getting stuck? Don't be, we've totally got your back! Just shoot us a message via email or Facebook, and a person (or maybe an elf) will be right there to help you out.
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Step 4 - Have a Blast... But Don't Get Infected!
Of course, zombies happen, however, your party doesn't need to be the source of the next outbreak. Here's what you can do to protect yourself and your players from catching any nasty bugs:
- Give everyone their own pen. Each player will only use his/her own pen for the game. Escape room stress tends to bring out the worst pencil-chewers and nail-biters in the group... so maybe let them keep the pen...
- Divvy up the challenges. No one really wants to be snuggling together right now, so consider seating your players a little further apart. Each player can choose a couple of challenges they want to tackle, then they can retreat to their seat at minimum-safe-distance. Of course, make sure you are close enough to talk and problem-solve, but no one needs to be rubbing foreheads over the same puzzle sheet.
- Play games! Get active to avoid coming down with cabin fever. Both Escape Room Z and Rebel Revolt contain physical challenges in the form of super-fun party games. You can modify all of our escape room games with extra tasks that get your players up and moving. Do they need to bring a tray of precariously balanced drinks to the party guests? Do they need to navigate a laser tripwire maze? Check out more game suggestions here to chase out the jitterbugs.
- Wash your hands. Are you sick of hearing this yet? (Pun intended) Well, we'll say it again anyway - you should be washing your hands, even when you're solving a treacherous murder! You could keep hand sanitiser nearby, or just play near the kitchen sink.
Step 5 - Keep Calm and Snack On!
Escape room games + good snacks = an unforgettably awesome time, every time!
People love to play, to laugh, and to eat (goblins love these things too). So why not combine all three as you wait out the apocalypse?
Adding snacks is always a win, however, in this case our elf clerics recommend taking a few extra precautions, such as:
- Avoid serving finger food in a large communal bowl.
- Use utensils instead of hands.
- Label cheap or disposable cups for each player, so that your guests don't accidentally share a glass.
- Wash hands well!
- Try serving snacks in individually-portioned snack cups.
BONUS Step: Make Your Own
Creating an escape room game is the captivating creative challenge that we all need right now.
Our Escape Room Master Class gives you all the tools you need to get started instantly. Printable templates, puzzles, and props - check!
Work together to combine story, art, puzzles, and logical links that create a unique adventure you'll be proud of long after this is all over.
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Transform Your Dull Self-Isolation Into A Daring Adventure
The end of the world doesn't need zombies to be exciting (right?), you can wait out the apocalypse in heroic style with a few good friends and a printable escape room kit.
Just print the kit from your own home to crush boredom, solve puzzles, achieve goals and cruise through self-isolation like a boss!
So, what are you waiting for?
It's Time To Choose Your At Home Escape Room Theme:
Family fun.
10-12 y/o.
2+ Players.
Mysterious Egyptian adventure that brings the past back to life!
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Family fun.
9-12 y/0.
2+ Players
Enchanting quest with an infusion of fun, friendship, and teamwork.
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Adults.
Casual fun.
2+ Players
1920's Gatsby style murder mystery of debaucherous luxury
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Adults.
Very Hard.
2+ Players.
Comical Zombie thriller with a deadly splash of infectious z-virus
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Teenagers.
Casual Fun.
2+ Players
Treasonous mission that takes you on a daring adventure
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Transform Your Classroom Into An Escape Room!
Engage your students like never before with this educational escape room kit. The bundle includes the Lost Mummy escape room kit plus the students extension challenges.
Everything you need for any classroom size, just print and play.
1: Download the escape room classroom kit
2: Print the game and educational activities
3: Transform learning with a week of themed activities
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What is the classroom escape room kit?
Imagine transforming your entire classroom into an Ancient Egyptian world. Complete with themed activities, compelling team challenges, hands-on creative building, and enough laughs to bring a Mummy back to life!
That's where the Lost Mummy Classroom Experience Kit comes in. It's a ready-to-play educational pack that transforms learning into a fun and engaging adventure.
It's fully curriculum-aligned and designed for holistic learning including problem-solving, communication, and team skills:
- Problem Solving: students race to solve an escape room that you'll run right inside your classroom! We've bundled the world-famous Lost Mummy Escape Room kit as part of your educational experience kit.
- Communication: students will need to actively discuss the history of Howard Carter if they hope to unlock King Tutankhamun's tomb.
- Team skills: students will need to divide up tasks and skills in order to build the blueprint of King Tutankhamun's tomb.
Best of all, you can customize anything you like using the super simple Experience Editor built in PowerPoint.
What Other Teachers Experienced:
4.8/5 Stars on Facebook. We love to thrill.
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How you'll transform learning and engage your students:
Everyone's Involved
Gamification sparks interest
Kids love games, so we've transformed learning into a game where they both compete and work together to win the day.
Students become designers
Use the pack to theme your classroom as much or as little as you like with your students. This co-design phase is priceless.
"Passing on knowledge is no longer based on textbooks & memory. Rather, it's about actively engaging students through experience."
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How you'll boost your teaching career with the kit:
Yearly activity in your back pocket
You can run this epic experience every year with your new class. No rework. No reinventing the wheel.
Fall in love with teaching again
By educating in a playful way you'll get a chance to be creative and find your "why" all over again.
Get the recognition you deserve
This will be the school highlight your class will rave about to parents, teachers, and your coordinator. Kudos!
Buy now for $34
How you'll save time and hassle:
Saves you time. Everything's done
You're a teacher in a rush.
This kit is ready to go in under 30 minutes.
Brilliant.
Saves you frustration
You'll never get stuck because the entire kit comes with step by step instructions, much like a simple recipe. Better still, our friendly crew are just an email or Facebook message away.
Saves you $$$. Buy once, use forever
The kit can be reused every year, as much as you like, forever!
Simply print out what you need when you need it at no extra cost.
Bonuses you'll get with the educational experience kit:
Posters and props pack
Theme your classroom using the posters and props pack, and keep adding to the vibe with every activity your students complete (like 3D pyramids or King Tutankhamun's tomb).
Themed classroom background music
Experience editor for customizing
The Lost Mummy kit is completely editable using the super simple PowerPoint Experience Editor. This teacher made a complete mod for their whole school!
You'll also unlock these perks:
Risk free refund guarantee
Don't love it? We'll send you a 100% refund, no questions asked.
There's a person here to help
We're here to get you un-stuck! Just drop us a question via email or Facebook.
Earth friendly. Always.
Since you just print what you need, there's no wasted packaging or postage. Go you!
Buy now for $34
And, you're paying it forward:
20% of the profit from your purchase will be donated to help kids escape poverty and child trafficking in rural Thailand.
Don't be the kind of teacher students want to run away from.
Passing on knowledge is no longer based on textbooks & expertise.
You can do this by downloading the kit, printing out the components you'd like to use, and you're ready to begin the adventure.
Ready to unleash your students potential?
Download the entire classroom experience kit:
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Need An Engaging Math Lesson? We've Got Games For That!
Max-out excitement for math with these printable activity sheets. Each game transforms dull math practice into an interactive learning adventure!
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How to score an instant date night WIN with 'Envy' and some cool company
Refined chuckles rippled through the balmy evening air; an odd sound, considering a man had just been killed at this party. Yes, love was indeed in the air tonight, but so was murder, and that's not something you want to face alone.
Come now, pick your jaw off the floor! Three isn't a crowd, it's a party!
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But first, let's meet the cast:
Renowned for his wit and sharp hair. Ladies beware!
A true noble, her character is as refined as her moustache.
Loves bow-ties and writing fun articles about date nights!
So, why exactly did inviting a third party member make our evening so spectacular?
Extra hands make light work
Setting up the 'Envy' escape room game was ridiculously short and simple:
- Print
- Sort the papers
- Drop them on the desk
- Set up the laptop as a music/hints station.
Done. It took me three minutes! (plus print time)
However, cutting out all those props would not have been a short and simple task for my clumsy fingers.
Fortunately, my brother had my back, and he helped me get everything cut out and ready in time.
Tip:
- Make sure you follow the printing directions and print the game on 200 GSM paper, or you'll end up with sad, flimsy sheets like I did.
- For extra classiness you can stick skewers to your glasses and make them easier to hold.
Need more comprehensive setup instructions?
Read the setup guide
More laughs = more fun!
Cpl. Swatchton's amiable demeanour easily doubled the number of laughs at the table. His quiet antics and understated humour fit in like a piece of fine decor.
While this certainly created a different atmosphere to that of a candlelit dinner, it was no less romantic. As Lady Priscilla and I locked eyes after another of my brother's sly remarks, we knew, we were happy.
Remember, your aim is to host a night that your date will remember. There is something truly special about simply having fun with a group of friends.
Tip:
This escape room theme is irresistibly fun to really lean into. So be fancy!
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- Dress up all slick and polished (bonus points for staying in character all night)
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- Start the music early to help people transition into the theme
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- Alternatively, pass around the flavour text and see who can pull off the best posh accent (the suspect list is good for this).
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- NOTE: Read the intro and flavour text before starting your clock. If you have the time, you may as well have fun with it!
We burst our bubble
I'll be the first to admit that, as a couple, I tend to live in my own little world where the sun only ever shines on the face of my wife.
Every now and then you need to burst that bubble, so why not do it with your brother, a tragic murder, and an unclaimed inheritance?
Plus, building strong relationships with others actually makes you a far more interesting and attractive person!
Tip:
Eat snacks! Everyone is a little more comfortable when there's a hearty supply of finger-snacks and tasty drink on hand. This is a perfect recipe for more relaxed interactions and a great evening!
Flirting was waaay more fun!
What's more fun than flirting? Stealth-flirting!
Having my brother around meant that we needed to tone it down... or get creative...
My wife and I made it into a game to see how badly we could flirt without being caught. Bonus points if you can distract your date from their puzzle!
My advice - while shenanigans under the table are fun… just make sure you know who you're playing footsies with!
Tip:
Flirt up a storm, and make sure your date knows s/he's not forgotten.
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I watched and learned
Escape rooms are a great date-night tool to begin with, as you get to see how your date performs under this weird fun/pressure combo. But add another person to the mix, and you start to see your date's character leak out into their interactions.
My wife's fun-loving side was in full swing as she happily crushed the game. However, when the clock counted down and she hit her hardest puzzle, Lady Priscilla didn't snap with the frustration. Instead, she elegantly frowned at her paper, kept calm, and carried on!
They say that pressure exposes the cracks in people's character, but this night, the cracks in my wife looked more like veins of gold!
Tip:
Make sure you leave enough time before and after the game for people to hang out. Remember, the goal is to have a good time together, not get an escape room done ASAP!
He really came in clutch!
"There's only ten minutes left guys! We need to win this!"
You could feel the tension in the way we collectively frowned over the last puzzle sheet. It was do or die time, and it looked like we were going to die.
Until that is, Cpl. Swatchton flashed a full smile and attacked the answer sheet with fresh gusto.
There's few feelings quite as exhilarating as squeaking in a win so close to defeat. And we couldn't have beaten this game without my brother's help.
There is truly strength in numbers.
Tip:
Always keep communicating. When you solve a puzzle, tell everyone the answer. Read your completed paragraph out loud so that your friends know how the story is progressing. Keep your allies in the loop so they can make informed decisions.
Stuck! If only we'd read through these winning tips beforehand...
Three is a party!
At the end of the day, the goal is to share a fun experience with your date, and adding another close friend to the mix achieves that with flying colours!
Private, romantic dates are always fun. But you'll get plenty of those. Having a blast with the people you love gives you a treasured memory to reminisce about later.
Without my brother, there would have been less laughs, a more subdued atmosphere, and a murder that would have remained unsolved.
Thanks Cpl. Horatio Swatchton! You made our Valentine's a night to remember!
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A little party killed somebody...
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"About time you showed up! I've got the Chief breathing down my neck to get this bloody murder sorted.
None of us had a kind word to say about Ol' Carnegie, but the Toff's been topped at his own party, and a Lord's inheritance hangs around like a bad fart.
Unfortunately, those insufferable twits from homicide managed to arrive at the scene first. To no surprise, they've hit a wall and sent back a half-solved report.
Head to the mansion, identify the culprit, and get this case closed!"
"Welcome to the Carnegie mansion, detectives.
Please, come in. And don't mind our unconscious guests. These parties usually get quite… frivolous… but tonight's festivities were somewhat more dramatic.
Don't drink the punch.
Of course, there is the dead body in the office. But between you and me, the man wasn't half as appealing as his pocketbook.
Now that's a fortune anyone would kill for…
Please do poke around and do your 'oh-so-important' business"
The illustrious Carnegie family are hosting a giant party of frivolity, laughter and a few spiked drinks. From Gatsby to Governors, everyone's invited for the riotous affair.
This is the bloody 1920's at it's worst.
How to solve puzzles
- Solving puzzles in this escape room involves making lateral connections between clues or completing tasks, like mazes.
- Start where any good investigator would - by looking at the evidence on the puzzle sheets. Some are easier to tackle than others, so check them all out to get a feel for how things work. You'll find hints further down this page if you're stuck.
- Write your answers on the Police Report chart. If you're not sure where an answer fits, keep solving other puzzles and use the process of elimination.
- Don't worry about knowing when a puzzle is solved. Each puzzle has just one way of solving it and finding the right word answer. The answer is usually a word or sometimes a two word sentence.
- As you complete the Police Report, a single letter from each puzzle answer will combine on the Conclusion section of the report to form a final sentence.
Wait! Remember to Snap a Selfie!
Let us join in the fun!
Show off your awesome escape room party by posting a review to our Facebook page. Or, you could even tag us on Instagram using our hashtag #lockpaperscissors.
And hey, if you use BoardGameGeek, could you drop us a rating to let us know how you liked it?
However you choose to share your adventure, we'll reward you with a magical 20% discount on your next game, just for being such an awe-inspiring member of the magical guild!
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Hints from Captain Farthing
Having trouble solving a puzzle? Try asking Captain Farthing using the latest contraption the department has to offer - the Phonogram.
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Find one of the two entrances of the maze to get to the mansion in the middle. See what letters you can discover in the order you find them along the journey.
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As you navigate through the maze (entering from the top entrance), take note of the letters along the path. They should spell ESTHERWOOD.
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Looks like a letter has been ripped up and thrown into the wastepaper bin. Cut out the various letter pieces and align them together. The paper has a number of underlines on various individual letters, maybe if you put them in order of reading?
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After the paper is put back together, the underline on each letter is added together in order from top to bottom, left to right (reading the letter) to spell out DONATION.
Hint 1
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This is the telephone in Carnegie's office, with a state phone listing nearby. You have dusted the telephone for fingerprints. Telephones are operated by pressing on one of the large numbers and dragging it to rotate the dial.
Fingerprints overlap each other from repeated presses on the same number.
Maybe you can link the fingerprint presses with the list of phone numbers? Elimination is the way to go, try to find numbers with no presses, 1 press and 2 presses.
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The heaviest presses from the fingerprints are the numbers 9 and 2. Therefore they where both pressed twice when dialling the number.
Then we have 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 having 1 press.
No presses for 0, 1, 5 and 7.
Looking at the list of phone numbers in the directory, the only one that satisfies the above conditions is ARIZONA.
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Carnegie has been murdered. There is blood everywhere, but quite a bit on the keys of the typewriter.
Maybe he left a final message on the paper? Ahh but it has been burned out. Perhaps we can use the blood on the keys to figure out what he typed in his final moments.
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The letters with blood on them are r,t,y,i,a,h and c.
Rearranging these letters gives you CHARITY.
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Looks like some sort of map has been left on the marble base. Looks pretty complicated, but is there some guiding list of actions to follow?
I see a "lobby entrance" and various stairs, aah and a blue dot. There is also a bunch of arrows and another blue dot. Looks like the letters join to form a word.
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Joining the two blue dots, we start at the Lobby Entrance, and then follow each arrow to move a space along the map.
Down -> U
Left -> N
Down -> D
Go up one level
Up -> E
Right-> R
Down -> D
Right -> E
Go up one level
Left -> S
Down -> K
That combines to UNDERDESK.
Hint 1
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Cut out the springs on the left. Is there a space on the blue lock section that fits one of the springs? Maybe that should be the spacing for the rest of the springs as well.
Looks like the lockpicking tool is pushing one of the pins past the gold line.
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Imagine all of the pins pushed past the gold line, and use that as the spacing to align all of the springs. There are two small springs that fit in the two small spaces, put these in first.
Rotating the springs and rearranging the order gives you BOLTSCLICK.
Hint 1
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Cut up the five rectangle sections of the statue. Paste them together along the glue lines, and then experiment with rotating them to create a five letter word. Maybe the statue face helps the alignment?
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Aligning the Hat, Face, Hands, Legs and Feet gives you AZTEC.
Hint 1
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Lots of witness statements, looks pretty jumbled. Maybe I could try to put the reported times in order? The clock on the left looks useful for that. The circled letters look important, but they need reordering to find the culprit.
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The circled letters are r,o,s,r,s,e,p,o and f.
The clock is broken up into hourly sections, 11:05 fits into the 11:00-12:00 range.
Putting the various witness statements in the order of time (in hourly blocks) using the clock gives you PROFESSOR.
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Looks like the culprit was in the room. Reading the note, Carnegie has left his daughter a clue to which statue he took. Maybe the murderer brought back the statue to the room?
Hmm the clue list could map to each statue, but what do the circled numbers mean? The number must relate to the statue, maybe it represents a letter?
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Each clue maps to a statue in the scene.
(1) Forging Fire -> (V)ulcan
(2) Helmet of war -> A(U)gust
(3) Radiant Light -> He(L)ios
(1) Growth Abounds -> (C)ybele
(6) Wisdom of Mind -> Athen(A)
(4) Beauty Sleep -> Hyp(N)os
Putting the list of letters together you get VULCAN.
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This must be the answer sheet. Looks like each of the 10 puzzles combine with their word answers to form another final word.
Maybe the coloured circles from each puzzle answer maps to a letter in the conclusion? Hmm there is two possible locations for each letter.
Warning! - Full Solution here
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ESTH(E)RWOOD -> E
MORPHIN(E) -> E
(C)HARITY -> C
(A)RIZONA -> A
DONATI(O)N -> O
VU(L)CAN -> L
PROFE(S)SOR -> S
AZTE(C) -> C
UNDER(D)ESK -> D
BOLT(S)CLICK -> S
Combining each letter from the 10 puzzles, we get CASECLOSED.
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The party guests are really drunk, something must have tainted the alcohol.
Looks like we have a chemical analysis of the cocktail already, maybe we need to match the contents to the list of Controlled Substances?
No labels on anything, just the chemical formulas. I wonder which cocktail was made? That might help find the foreign substance from the analysis list.
We have the right middle section of the substance - H19, but what are the other two parts?
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The cocktail chemical analysis shows a number of chemical formulas. Matching these to the objects in the scene we find that the cocktail is the Southside Fizz, which gives us NO3.
The pill bottle has C17 on it, which matches a couple of the items on the controlled substances list. We don't see C18 anywhere in the scene so by elimination we get C17, H19, NO3.
This combination gives us MORPHINE.
So... whodunnit? (SPOILERS!!! ... but come on, you knew that...)
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Make any clever observations?
No?... no worries, we can't all be Sherlock.
Why? It's quite elementary, old sport:
Correspondance was also discovered revealing that Carnegie was involved in a dispute with the Arizona Institute regarding his son's unsavoury behaviour. The institute is requesting a sizeable donation in order to cover up for Carnegie's son's mistakes.
And so we have our man! Good job, detective!
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