Create Your Own in-Person Escape Room Game: Logan’s Surprise!
Lindsay Hooton
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(13)
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.
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...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Intro to Escape RoomsExplanation of escape rooms The backstory or theme of this escape room Determining the location of your game Boxes, locks, and alternative itemsWeek 2Lesson 2Puzzles Part 1Shoe Puzzle Word Search Puzzle Lego Puzzle Card PuzzleWeek 3Lesson 3Puzzles Part 2Nerf Gun Task Tile Decoder Puzzle Mirror Puzzle Snack Template PuzzleWeek 4Lesson 4Preparing to Host the GameGame overview and puzzle flow Rules for players Hints to tell players Checklist for game setup What to do on game day
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!
Homework Offered
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.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
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.
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.
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.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(13)
My two beliefs about learning: 1. I believe that learning should be fun! I love using games and escape room-style puzzles in my lessons to actively involve students. Escape room puzzles are engaging and involve a different kind of thinking, thus...
Self-Paced Class
$13
weekly or $50 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher feedback
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 2 learners
Ages: 12-17
