Create Your Own in-Person Escape Room Game: Logan’s Surprise!
Make an actual, real-life, in-person escape room game just like at a brick-and-mortar business! Design and create your game with fun puzzles and props following detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Lindsay Hooton
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5.0
Number of reviews:(13)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will likely spend several hours creating the props needed for their escape room. Each lesson has specific assignments that will need to be completed to host a successful game. Students do not need to turn in any assignments.Class Experience
Beginner Level
In this course, you will learn how to make an actual, real-life, in-person escape room game. Imagine the fun your family and friends will have as they decipher a puzzle made from plastic blocks, reveal a hidden message on a mirror, and shoot foam darts at an object to reveal a code and open a lock! Here is the backstory of the game you will create: You are hosting a surprise birthday party for your best friend, Logan. You sent a text message to invite Logan's friends, but immediately after hitting 'send', you realized that Logan was included in the group text. You call Logan's mother to see if she can erase the text before Logan sees it, but she tells you that they are at the dentist's office while Logan is having some cavities filled and that the phone was left at home. She gives you the code to enter the home through the garage and tells you to go find Logan's phone and erase the text. They will be home in one hour. Because the ultimate goal of this escape room game is to find the phone and erase the text, a phone is essential for this class. The only other required item is a tablet or a laptop. There are specific puzzles and props for this game that can be made using shoes, plastic blocks, a foam dart gun, letter tiles, playing cards, boxes, locks, and a mirror. However, if you don’t have these items, I have given alternate ideas in the lesson documents. You will receive step-by-step instructions in each lesson through a video and a written document. I will answer questions as soon as possible, but no later than Wednesday or Saturday. Questions sent between 7:00 AM Wednesday and 7:00 AM Saturday will be answered by 7:00 PM MST Saturday. All other questions will be answered by 7:00 PM Wednesday.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Lesson 1: Intro to Escape Rooms
This lesson includes an explanation of escape rooms, the backstory or theme of this particular escape room, and what boxes, locks, and alternative items can be used in your room. Lesson 2:
Lesson 2: Puzzles Part 1
In this lesson, you will learn how to create the Shoe Puzzle, Word Search Puzzle, Lego Puzzle, and Card Puzzle. Lesson 3:
Lesson 3: Puzzles Part 2
This lesson explains the Nerf Gun Task, the Tile Decoder Puzzle, the Mirror Puzzle, and the Snack Template Puzzle. Lesson 4:
Lesson 4: Preparing to Host the Game
This final lesson will give you an overview of the game, explain the flow of puzzles, talk about the rules and hints for your players, provide a checklist for game setup, and explain what to do on your game day. Other Details
Parental Guidance
One of the puzzles in this escape room requires players to shoot foam darts at an object. If students are uncomfortable with this puzzle, there is an alternate idea in the lesson.
Pre-Requisites
Students do not need any previous experience designing, hosting, or even playing a real-life escape room game. Each lesson includes step-by-step, detailed instructions.
Supply List
Students will need a phone and a tablet/laptop to use as props for the game. Although a printer is not required, it would be extremely helpful. Other optional supplies include 5 boxes with combination locks, a toy gun with foam darts, a mirror, playing cards, letter tiles, and plastic blocks.
Joined November, 2021
5.0
13reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Arizona State University
I remember the excitement and intrigue I felt many years ago when I first read about escape room games. After playing my first room, I was hooked! After playing a few more games, I thought, "I can make one of these!" So, I started designing my own games for my family members and friends. Before the pandemic, my husband and I were actively pursuing the opportunity to start our own escape room business, but we have decided to put that dream on hold for now. Instead, I am excited to share my love for these games with Outschool students!Reviews
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