Celebrate Day of the Dead with a Festive DIY Escape Room for All Ages!
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Planning a Día de los Muertos celebration is a magical process. But let's be real - keeping everyone entertained can be a real headache. Honoring the tradition while keeping everyone entertained? Not easy to figure out.
Know what's not traditional, but crazy popular? A ready-to-use Day of the Dead escape room you can set up in your own home. With colorful puzzles and exciting challenges respecting rich cultural symbolism. It's an adventure that'll have Abuela and the kids working together, laughing, and learning.
Here's when we step in with a ready-to-use printable escape room. We've done all the work for you, so you can enjoy the event in peace. Just bring the pan de muerto and get ready for some serious fun.
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You know how Día de los Muertos is all about remembering loved ones? Well, we've got a fresh twist on that. Our "Journey to the Land of the Dead" kicks off at a mysterious ofrenda. There's a letter waiting for you from someone who's passed on.
With only a mysterious box left behind, you'll be decoding messages hidden in sugar skulls, and follow trails of marigold petals. It's like a scavenger hunt through the afterlife, but way cooler.
Would you dare to accept this challenge through the rich history and traditions of Dia de los Muertos? Grab some friends or rally the family. This adventure's perfect for anyone from 10 to 110. Trust us, even your tío who hates games will get into this one.
Table of Content
Why is the Day of the Dead DIY Escape Room worth playing? What's included in the Dia de los Muertos DIY Escape Room Kit 10 ready-to-use envelopes 6 Day of the Dead escape room puzzles 7 Dia de los Muertos story cards Add chests and locks to your game Add Dia de los Muertos decorations How long does the game take? How many players can join the fun? Got stuck? Use the hint strips! Download our Day of the Dead DIY Escape Room Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Day of the Dead DIY Escape Room worth playing?
Ever tried to explain Día de los Muertos to someone who's never heard of it? It's not easy. But our escape room? It's like a crash course in Mexican culture, wrapped up in a bundle of fun. You'll be solving puzzles one minute and learning about ancestral traditions the next.
And the best part? Everyone gets to join in. From your history buff grandpa to your TikTok-obsessed niece, there's something for everyone. It's a chance to bond, laugh, and maybe even shed a tear or two. Because that's what Día de los Muertos is all about, right?
What's included in the Dia de los Muertos DIY Escape Room Kit
3D paper box with beautiful artwork
easy-to-follow video set-up instructions
immersive game materials
10 themed envelopes
7 immersive story cards
6 strips of hints and solutions
completion certificate
10 ready-to-use envelopes
We made sure the set-up for the Day of the Dead DIY Escape Room Kit can be done by anyone. With easy-to-follow video instructions, you're good to go in under 30 minutes!
Our Dia de Los Muertos Printable Escape Room Kit includes 10 themed envelopes used for both decor and answer-checking. An Internet-free escape room you can enjoy anywhere!
As printing might be difficult in some cases, all 10 envelopes may be replaced with regular ones . You have all the instructions you need within the Escape Room Kit.
6 Day of the Dead escape room puzzles
The hardest part of any DIY Escape Room is designing the puzzles. But we did the hard work for you and offer you six expertly designed escape room puzzles that match the theme and story.
Follow intricate mazes, decode secret messages, and pay attention to every detail on the beautifully designed 3D paper box. It's such a rewarding experience!
Each puzzle reveals a code you can check yourself, Internet-free!
If you wish to design escape room puzzles yourself, feel free to check our complete guide on designing escape room puzzles!
7 Dia de los Muertos story cards
Stories are such an important part of the Day of the Dead. That's why we carefully crafted a beautiful story shared across seven story cards.
Each story card tells the story of the mysterious cube that was left behind and immerses you in the atmosphere. Every element is carefully connected, providing rich storytelling and immersion.
Feeling creative? You can write your own story! Include sold stories and references to click with your guests! This will make your DIY escape room unique in every way.
Add chests and locks to your game
What makes DIY escape rooms great to use is versatility. All of our games are designed for ultimate adaptability. Want to turn our adventure into an immersive home experience? Nothing easier! Replace the provided envelopes with four-digit numeric locks and you're good to go.
Add Dia de los Muertos decorations
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Decorating your Dia de los Muertos Escape Room is just as fun as enjoying it! So gather your family and share this moment with them.
As with each celebration, don't forget to include the following Day of the Dead decor:
- A colorful ofrenda (altar) with photos of departed loved ones
- Vibrant papel picado (paper banners) strung across the room
- Fragrant marigolds (cempasúchil) scattered around
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Sugar skulls (calaveras) of various sizes
- Flickering LED candles for a safe, spooky glow
Remember, it's all about creating a space that feels festive and respectful. Have fun with it!
How long does the game take?
Our Day of the Dead DIY Escape Room Kit has an average playtime of 45 minutes, just enough to keep everyone entertained! But that can greatly change how the game is actually played.
A family gathering is not the most under-pressure setting. Small talk between puzzles, a fetch of drinks, or even small bathroom breaks may interrupt the game.
But no need to worry about it! Unlike a real-life escape room, you’ll not be kicked out of the game after 45 minutes. Printable escape rooms for the win, right?
How many players can join the fun?
As you may have noticed, printable escape games are so easy to adapt. And the number of players is no exception!
We believe that the ideal team size is four players. Why? Because a printable escape room requires physical manipulation of the game materials to solve the escape room puzzles.
Are five players too many? Of course not! But make sure you use a large surface area to play. Everyone should be able to touch and handle the escape room puzzles to solve them.
Have a larger group? Split it into teams! Compete with one another for escape, or play the Summer Camp Printable Escape Room Kit one after the other.
Nothing gets destroyed while playing, so the game is perfectly reusable!
Got stuck? Use the hint strips!
Compared to other DIY escape rooms online, the Summer Camp Printable Escape Room Kit doesn't require any game master. The person setting the game up can also join the fun!
If players get stuck, they can directly access hints and solutions for each of the six puzzles. Everything they need is included in the puzzle envelopes!
The perfect Internet-free escape room!
Download our Day of the Dead DIY Escape Room
Everything sounds so good, doesn’t it? We took the stress off your shoulders.
Now that you followed our tips, you're ready to host a fantastic Summer Camp activity! Add our Summer Camp Printable Escape Room Kit to the mix, and you'll create memories your young ones will cherish forever.
An easy-to-set-up DIY Escape Room that guarantees stress-free fun on hot summer days and nights. We promise you an unforgettable time!
Written by: Robert-Ștefan Butnarașu (co-founder)
MysteryLocks was founded in 2018 by two medical students who share a passion for puzzle games, escape rooms, and murder mysteries. With over 100 original game designs, MysteryLocks has become the place for immersive home escape rooms.
After over 26.000 games sold worldwide, their goal remains unchanged - spark mystery and laughter and continue innovating in the realm of home escape rooms.
