
Classroom Escape Room Game
Teams solve a chain of puzzles, and each answer is a code that opens the next clue. Crack the final lock before time runs out.
- Teams of 3 to 5
- 30 to 45 min
- Puzzles, envelopes or a lockbox, a timer
- 3rd to 12th grade
- Lively
How to Play
5 stepsBuild the puzzles
Write four or five review puzzles whose answers make number or word codes.
Lock the clues
Put each next clue in an envelope or box that the previous code opens.
Start the clock
Give each team the first puzzle and start a 30-minute timer.
Crack each code
Teams solve, check their code with you, and get the next clue.
Escape
The first team to open the final lock escapes.
Ways to Change It Up
- Paper LocksUse numbered envelopes instead of real locks.
- Hint CardsGive each team two hint cards to spend.
Play It With
Classroom Timer
Set the minutes, press start, and run a countdown the whole room can read.
All grades, Pre-K to 12Group Generator
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Plan the Game into the Week
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