Halloween Escape Room

It’s the start of the spooky season, and I love it. Halloween and Christmas are my favourite celebrations. It’s when we all meet up and have a good ole party as a family. Halloween marks the start of all the festivities. This must mean it’s time for a new Halloween escape room!

I have been working on so many fun things for Halloween, and I’m looking forward to sharing them with you over the next couple of weeks. To kick things off, I have my new kids Halloween escape room kit. What a fun activity to play with the kids before or after trick or treating. The kids escape game is so easy to assemble. You really do just need to print it out and play. BUT, I would highly recommend you follow some of the ideas in the kit for adding locks and props

Halloween Escape Room Story

The escape room story finds the player in a cold, damp room. Something brushes their hand; as they spin around in fright, they discover a boy holding a rather plump looking rat.

They discover a gnarly old Witch with has plans to turn them into rat pie. While the Witch is out capturing more children, it’s time to plan your escape. The Witch has locked the door with magical runes. Solve each of the rune puzzles to escape. 

What’s included in the DIY escape kit?

• There are eight puzzles
• An online checking system.
• A printable lock pack to help you make an exciting experience
• Photobooth posters to celebrate in style
• And a game guide with tip a tricks on setting up an epic escape
• Plus a link to my 60 minute Halloween timer.

Why You’ll Love This Halloween Escape Room Kit

Planning a Halloween party doesn’t need to involve hours of preparation! This printable escape room takes care of the tricky bits, so you can concentrate on just having fun (and perhaps sneaking a few Halloween treats!).

• All the fun, without the planning! No need to invent puzzles or spend hours putting together your own escape room. The clues, challenges and instructions are all ready for you.
• More than just a printable game. With interactive online hints, spooky sound effects and a countdown timer, this isn’t your average sit-down Halloween activity!
• Get everyone working together. Players will need to put their heads together, share ideas and solve eight mysterious puzzles to escape the witch’s house.
• Perfect for parties, classrooms and family fun. Whether you’re entertaining a few children at home or organising a larger group, the game can be adapted to suit your Halloween plans.
• A little help when you need it. Stuck on a particularly tricky puzzle? The online hint system gives players a helping hand without spoiling all the fun.
• Download, print and play! No waiting for deliveries or hunting down complicated supplies. Just print the game, follow the setup guide and get ready for a spooky adventure.

What age is the game suitable for?

I get asked a lot what age my games are suitable for. In truth, anyone can play! If you have young players, say five, and under, they can help find clues for older siblings to solve. But if your little one is great with lateral thinking and word problems, they might be just fine with the puzzles.

I would say that most seven-year-olds will have no problem with the kit as it stands. Don’t rule out the adults either; as part of a family activity, you can be there to join in and lend a helping hand. 

What Families Think of the Game

Wondering whether the kids will enjoy solving the witch’s mysterious puzzles? Don’t just take my word for it!

From family game nights to Girl Scout meetings and classroom Halloween parties, here’s what people who’ve played the game have to say.

The puzzle below is the most difficult in the game, and young players will probably need some help. Try to let them work through the puzzle while offering some tips.

If you can see they are getting frustrated you can help them out. There is an online checking system that they can use to check their answer and get tips too.

Make a real Halloween escape at home

Adding props, music is a sure fired way to create an epic escape room.  Have a rummage around your Halloween stash for some decorations and head to youtube for some spooky music. Below are some Amazon finds I think would be a great addition to the game.

• Rat Decorations These would be a great decoration and prop. Lock one away inside a box and have the players rummage around to find the clue inside. The rat is a hidden surprise. You could also have the key to open the box attached to a piece of string around one of the rats necks.
• Glow in the Dark Spider Web What a fun idea, never seen this before and now I want some!
• Hanging Witches Cauldron This would make a fab focal piece, and you could use it to hide one of the clues inside.
• Creepy Cloth A must-have staple Halloween decoration.
• Battery Candles You can find all shapes and sizes, and these can set a spooky atmosphere without the risk of fire.

If you have some smart cookies in your family, you can easily make the game harder by locking away part of the puzzles into boxes. Use number locks, key locks or anything you have at hand. There is a pack in the kit that will help you add locks to any puzzle you like.

Put one of the clues inside a box and lock it with a key.  Hang the key around your neck (or the game master neck), and have the players guess if they are warm or cold to the key. As you move around, the answer will change. I have done this a few times, but my kids have become wise to that trick now!

Hiding clues is simple and a great way to prolong the game and add difficulty. Place clues inside document pockets and tape to the underside of tables, behind doors etc. 

Can You Outsmart The Witch?

A mischievous witch, a ticking clock and a whole lot of mysterious puzzles! Can your little witches and wizards crack the codes, solve the clues and escape before their 60 minutes are up?

This printable Halloween escape room is perfect for kids aged 8+ who love a challenge. It’s a brilliant way to get everyone working together at a Halloween party or family game night. Just print, set up and let the spooky adventure begin!