Welcome to “The Curse of Grimstone Manor,” a spine-tingling escape room game that will test your wit, teamwork, and courage! This printable escape room adventure is perfect for Halloween and designed to be played at home or in any setting of your choice. With several pages of challenging puzzles, this game will immerse you in a series of mysteries that you must solve to escape the haunted house.
Game Setup:
- Print the Escape Room Kit: Print all 13 pages of the escape room puzzle set. This includes:
- 1 Page Welcome Letter
- 2 Pages “Fear in the Library”
- 2 Pages “Closet in Disarray”
- 1 Page “Kitchen Culinary Clues”
- 3 Pages “Songs in the Study”
- 3 Pages “Sinister Screening Room”
- 1 Page Completion Certificate (Print one for each player or team)
- Optional Cover Page: You may choose to print the optional cover page to create a sense of excitement as players begin their adventure.
- Prepare the Completion Certificates: Print enough completion certificates for each player or team participating in the escape room challenge. These certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the game.
- Set Up the Combination Lock: Choose a secure location to place the completion certificates or prizes. Set a combination lock with the code 4263. This code can also be used as a passcode in a digital format if playing online or as a keypad lock. Place the locked box or digital lock screen in a prominent area for players to see. The completion certificates, prizes, presents, or whatever you choose to reward the players should be kept behind this lock or code.
- Game Flow: The puzzles can be solved in any order. Players can work on them simultaneously in different teams or sequentially as a group. All puzzles must be solved to unlock the final code and complete the game.
Instructions for Players
Welcome to “The Curse of Grimstone Manor”
You find yourself trapped in a haunted house filled with mysteries, secrets, and a series of puzzles. Your goal is to solve all the puzzles, uncover the hidden clues, and escape before time runs out! Are you ready to face your fears and escape the haunted house?
Puzzles Overview:
- Fear in the Library (2 Pages):
- To find the next part of the combination, you must confront your fears. That of which you are not fearful will give you the answer every other time.
(Pay attention to the instructions carefully as they give you the key to solving the puzzle.)
There are also two versions of this puzzle: one where you have to know what each of the fears means and one where they are already given. Use the version that you prefer.
- Closet in Disarray (2 Pages):
- Amidst the cobwebs and shadows, you’ve stumbled upon remnants of costumes past.The pieces are jumbled after others tried searching for the key. listen to the bold and get things in order to reveal the secret message.
- Kitchen Culinary Clues (1 Page):
- Amongst the herbs and spices, a faded recipe card catches your eye—a cryptic guide to unlocking hidden treasures. Ingredients in this kitchen hold more than flavor; they hold clues. The order of your discoveries might just be the recipe for success.
- Songs in the Study (3 Pages):
- Faint strains of eerie melodies drift through the air, and you notice an old gramophone that hums with ghostly tunes of Halloweens long past. Focus on the notes that hide in the shadows—they will reveal the path forward.
- Faint strains of eerie melodies drift through the air, and you notice an old gramophone that hums with ghostly tunes of Halloweens long past. Focus on the notes that hide in the shadows—they will reveal the path forward.
- Sinister Screening Room (3 Pages):
- Shadows flicker in the dimly lit home theatre, where tales of terror unfold on the silent screen. Villains lurk in every corner, each holding a piece of the puzzle. Their placement reveals more than meets the eye.
- Shadows flicker in the dimly lit home theatre, where tales of terror unfold on the silent screen. Villains lurk in every corner, each holding a piece of the puzzle. Their placement reveals more than meets the eye.
Final Challenge: Unlock the Escape!
Once you have completed all the puzzles, you will have all the information needed to find the final code or combination. Enter the code to unlock the final challenge and escape the haunted house. Remember, the code must be correct to win the game!
Don’t worry, every puzzle has an answer key to help you along if you get stuck! It is a good idea for the host to review the answer key prior to starting the escape challenge. That way they are able to provide clues to the participants where needed.
You can get the Halloween Escape Room in the shop here.
Celebrate Your Escape!
Once you have successfully escaped, unlock the prize box or reveal the hidden code to claim your completion certificates. Don’t forget to take a victory photo with your team!
Are you ready to escape the haunted house and celebrate your triumph? Good luck, and may your bravery see you through to the end!
Game Notes:
- Ensure all players have a copy of the puzzles or can easily view them.
- If playing in teams, divide the puzzles equally, or you can provide each team with all of the puzzles, and the team who “escapes” first wins.
- You may set a timer for added challenge, or allow players to work at their own pace.
- Remember, teamwork and communication are key to solving all the puzzles!
Happy Halloween, and enjoy your escape adventure!
You can get the Halloween Escape Room game in the shop here.
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