FREE Escape Room Classroom Game

What is in the file

ESCAPE THE VILLAIN'S LAIR. EDITABLE 4-PUZZLE CLASSROOM ESCAPE ROOM. Editable superhero-themed classroom escape room. Mastermind has trapped your class, solve 4 puzzles (cipher + sequence + logic code + final lock) to escape!

HOW IT PLAYS

1. Mastermind has trapped your class inside the supervillain lair.
2. Split into 3 teams OR play as a whole class collaboration.
3. 4 LOCKED DOORS = 4 puzzles. Solve them in order.
4. Puzzle 1 CIPHER: 4 vocab words encoded, decode them to reveal a 4-digit code.
5. Puzzle 2 SEQUENCE: 6 problems with numeric answers, order them for a sequence.
6. Puzzle 3 LOGIC CODE: 4 word-problem clues each give one digit.
7. Puzzle 4 FINAL LOCK: combine codes from 1+2+3 = the vault combination.
8. Hints available, each costs 1 point penalty. Teacher controls hint reveals.
9. Escape in 30-45 min wins! Stats slide tracks time + hints used.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Editable 50-slide PowerPoint file (.pptx)
• Compatible with PowerPoint 2016+, PowerPoint for Mac, AND Google Slides
• 4 sequential puzzles:
• 1. CIPHER, decode 4 vocab words to reveal a 4-digit key
• 2. SEQUENCE, solve 6 math/timeline problems for a digit sequence
• 3. LOGIC CODE, solve 4 word-problem clues for a 4-digit code
• 4. FINAL LOCK, combine codes from puzzles 1-3 to opens the vault
• 12 hint slides (3 per puzzle)
• Cartoon superhero team portrait + villain character (Mastermind)
• Final freedom reveal + game stats + Victory slides
• AI-rendered superhero comic-book artwork (NOT clipart)

WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS GAME

• Real escape-room storytelling that captures students immediately
• Friendly cartoon villain (Mastermind). NEVER scary, always funny
• 4-puzzle structure scales to any subject, type vocab, math problems, or clues
• Teamwork-focused: works for whole-class collaboration OR 3-team race
• 12 built-in hints (3 per puzzle, -1 point penalty each)
• Click-to-opens door animation between puzzles = satisfying reveals
• 5-minute teacher prep: fill in puzzle content, press F5

BEST FOR THESE SUBJECTS

• Math review (sequence puzzle = math problems with numeric answers)
• ELA: vocabulary (cipher puzzle) + reading comprehension (logic clues)
• Science: vocabulary + scientific method (logic puzzle)
• Social studies: timelines (sequence) + historical clues (logic)
• Test prep (any state test)
• Halloween classroom party (with the Halloween Escape Room edition)
• End-of-year multi-discipline review

GRAB THE WHOLE GAME SHOW FAMILY (ALL FREE)

This is one of 6 editable review games in our growing classroom game show family. Each one uses the same proven structure: editable, click-navigable, themed for kids, plays in 30-45 min, works for any subject.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Editable PowerPoint file (.pptx), 50 slides total
• Works on PowerPoint 2016 and newer, PowerPoint for Mac, AND Google Slides
• Google Slides version: copy the PPTX into Google Drive → it auto-converts
• All artwork is AI-rendered with our custom FLUX pipeline (NOT generic clipart)
• No videos, no audio, fully classroom-safe for projectors and Chromebooks

SETUP TIME

5 minutes. Open the PPTX. Type your review questions into the editable slots. Press F5. Play.

TERMS OF USE

Single classroom, single teacher use. Do not share the file, post it online, or resell. You may edit the content as much as you want, that is the whole point of a template.

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