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Heist on the Christmas Express
92 reviews
Unravel festive puzzles in a holiday train heist full of secrets and suspects.
- 7 puzzles
- 60 min
- Works with locks
Test your wits and teamwork as you race to deactivate a ticking 3D paper bomb.
- Download & print instantly
- Clever puzzles like in a real escape room
- Check answers with coded envelopes or 4-digit locks
- Play time30 min
- Best forEveryone
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Product details
The story
Defuse the Bomb
Embark on a thrilling secret agent mission from the comfort of your own home with our DIY printable escape room game! Channel your inner spy as you navigate through a labyrinth of challenges, puzzles, and obstacles to save the world from disaster.
Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding narrative of a secret agent on a mission to defuse a bomb. With our printable escape room kit, you'll step into the shoes of a top-notch operative, solving cryptic riddles and cracking codes to secure the safety of nations.
Gather your fellow agents, friends, or family members and embark on an unforgettable journey filled with suspense and excitement. With our DIY printable escape room game, the adventure begins the moment you hit print. Get ready to unleash your inner hero – download our printable escape room game now and start your mission today!
Real game nights
Players caught mid-puzzle
5-star reviews with photos from families, friends and party hosts who played our games at home.
60,000+
games sold worldwide
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Rated 5 out of 5“This was the second escape room I've purchased from this shop. The owner was super helpful and attentive to my questions. I highly recommended!”
Lacy A.
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Rated 5 out of 5“This was so fun. It took me, my husband and our two kids (7 and 9) over an hour to complete! Will definitely purchase more!”
Amber R.Played The Toy Factory
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Rated 5 out of 5“I wanted to make finding the big gift more fun on Christmas morning for my 17-year-olds. This was just the thing! It slowed down the mad rush to open gifts and gave me time to cook brunch. Worth it!”
Delana G.Played Christmas Scavenger Hunt
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Rated 5 out of 5“We played this as a family on Easter morning and had such a good time. We all got to participate. Easy to set up and so much fun.”
Shannon K.Played The Easter Heist
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Rated 5 out of 5“Super fun escape room! Easy to print, cut and set up. I printed 4 sets and split our large family into groups. Everyone had a great time!”
Becky F.Played New Year's Eve
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How to play
Read. Solve. Unlock.
No internet needed: Everything plays on paper, with no apps, screens or Wi-Fi. Print, cut and play anywhere.
Read the story
Story cards Each puzzle starts with an illustrated story card. Read it aloud to your team to set the scene and find out which clues to work with.
Stuck? Read a hint
Hints when you need them Compared to other DIY escape rooms online, the Defuse the Bomb 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 five puzzles. Everything they need is included in the puzzle envelopes! The perfect Internet-free escape room!
Find the envelope with your answer
Sealed envelopes The set-up for our Defuse the Bomb Printable Escape Room Kit is like a breeze. With easy-to-follow instructions, you're good to go in under 30 minutes! Our Defuse the Bomb Printable Escape Room Kit includes 9 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 situations, all 9 envelopes may be replaced with regular ones. If that's the case, you have all the instructions you need within the Escape Room Kit.
Real game nights
More families, more game nights
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Rated 5 out of 5
“We played this as a family on Easter morning and had such a good time. We all got to participate. Easy to set up and so much fun.”
Shannon K.Played The Easter Heist
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Rated 5 out of 5
“Super fun escape room! Easy to print, cut and set up. I printed 4 sets and split our large family into groups. Everyone had a great time!”
Becky F.Played New Year's Eve
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Rated 5 out of 5“Was so much fun! The puzzles ranged in difficulty, so my 7-year-old could easily take part while my oldest daughter and husband still felt challenged. They are asking if we can do it again!”
Claire P.Played Trick or Treat
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Rated 5 out of 5“Explains the set up perfectly, the puzzles themselves were very good :) We ended up racing boys v girls (girls won 😉). Was a really fun night, will most likely buy from this shop again!”
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Rated 5 out of 5“This was a fun activity for family at Christmas. We enjoyed solving the puzzles and we didn’t need to open any of the hints.”
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Rated 5 out of 5“We did this for our kids to reveal their Christmas trip! It was fun. We laughed, we worked together — it made the moment unforgettable.”
Meta G. · United States
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Rated 5 out of 5“We had such a good time. The puzzles were challenging - not too easy - which made it better for the players. Everyone really enjoyed it, they wanted to do it again. We can't wait to do another one!!”
Sincere B. · United States
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Rated 5 out of 5“I bought this as an Easter activity for my kids, rather than more chocolate. It was brilliant, kept my 6 and 8 year olds busy for nearly 2 hours and the puzzles were just the right level. We will definitely be back for more!”
Laura H.Played Easter Escape Room
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Rated 5 out of 5“We had a blast using this to make a haunted escape room in our garage with lock boxes, glow sticks and scary decorations. Both kids loved it!”
Amanda L.Played Trick or Treat
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Rated 5 out of 5“So much fun for everyone - great instructions and challenging yet doable puzzles. Kids worked together to solve!”
Katherine W.
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Rated 5 out of 5“This was the coolest DIY escape room EVER! I hid all the clues around the room to add a little extra mystery. Best birthday ever!!!”
Jasmin W.
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Rated 5 out of 5“We had a blast using this to make a haunted escape room. I used it along with another to combine with lock boxes, glow sticks, and scary decorations for a super fun experience. Both kids loved it! Thank you!”
Willie
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Rated 5 out of 5“Loved this game! Played it at a Girl Scout Christmas sleepover with about 30 girls in teams of 5, ages 8 to 14. The fastest team finished in 42 minutes, and the girls are excited to try other escape rooms.”
Kellie F.Played The Great Christmas Escape
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Rated 5 out of 5“This was a lot of fun and had a good variety of games!”
Lynne M.Played Halloween Escape Room
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Rated 5 out of 5“This was the coolest DIY escape room EVER! Eight boys ages 10 to 13 did it together for a birthday party. I hid all the clues around the room for a little extra mystery. Best birthday ever!”
Sarah S.Played Titanic
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Rated 5 out of 5“We got this for my 10-year-old’s birthday party. The kids had a lot of fun! We split them into two teams and they escaped in about 40 minutes. We can’t wait to do another one.”
Verified buyerPlayed Jurassic Adventure
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Rated 5 out of 5“Got this for an 11th birthday party. The girls solved the puzzles quickly because they’re smarty pants. Fun theme. Quality clues.”
Phoebe V.Played Titanic
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Rated 5 out of 5“My 15 and 13 year olds (skilled escape roomers) took about 25 minutes, plus searching the house for the 11 envelopes. The directions and clues were clear.”
Stacy S.Played The Easter Heist
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Rated 5 out of 5“This was the perfect game for my ESL party! I’ll be purchasing more in the future.”
Scarlett S.Played Candyland
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Rated 5 out of 5“I put this together for 2 kids, age 12 and 9, and they both loved it. I hid each chapter in its own little box around the house. The seller replied quickly with a great explanation when I had a question.”
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Rated 5 out of 5“Remarkable! Three teenagers, 16/18/19, loved the escape room!”
Maria B. · Saskatchewan, Canada
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Rated 5 out of 5“Very well designed. The 3-D boxes were really attractive and helped set the stage. It was a great addition to our staff party this Christmas, and my grandson now wants an escape room for his birthday party!”
Bonnie M.Played The Great Christmas Escape
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Rated 5 out of 5“We got this since we didn’t feel ready for in-person escape rooms. The puzzles were smart and fun. Good quality images too.”
Tricia F.Played The Haunted Catacombs
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Rated 5 out of 5“I printed off 3 copies and we had teams playing against each other. Everyone had heaps of fun. We had ages between 14 and 50 and everyone loved it.”
Lisa C.Played Easter Factory
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Rated 5 out of 5“Our second Christmas using MysteryLocks, this time for my adult children. In the end they got a box of sweet treats and prizes. They look forward to this every year. Big kids still want to have fun.”
Julie B.Played The Toy Factory
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Rated 5 out of 5“We had so much fun! It was on the hard side for us, which made it an absolute great evening. I printed it twice for two teams. The website was awesome at guiding you through the game.”
Deanna E.Played The Hotel of Lost Souls
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Rated 5 out of 5“This was the perfect gift! This year we had my adult sons and their wives solve the Santa kidnapping to win their lottery tickets. It was fun and turned competitive really quick! I will be doing this again next year.”
Verified Etsy buyerPlayed Santa is Missing!
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Rated 5 out of 5“I was using it for my 20-something kids and their spouses during the holidays, wondering if it would be challenging enough and, most of all, fun. The answer: yes, yes, and yes! The graphics were top-notch! Highly recommend!”
Carmen Y.
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Rated 5 out of 5“I used this for my husband’s 40th birthday. Him and his siblings have done every actual escape room near us, so I was nervous this would be too easy. It actually was perfect. There was lots of laughing and they really enjoyed it and were challenged.”
Sarah L.
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Rated 5 out of 5“We played this as a family of four at our son’s birthday weekend getaway. We all had an amazing time exploring, learning and (eventually) escaping! The website element was so well done and truly set the stage for the entire event!”
Jenise L.
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Rated 5 out of 5“It was a wonderful experience! Played with teens and adults and everybody had so much fun. The tasks are just the right level of difficulty. It's my first experience of such printable quests and it was amazing!”
Stephanie
What's inside
Everything inside your kit
- play time
- 30 min
- instant download
3D paper model included
Build a real 3D model
This game comes with a printable 3D paper model. Cut it out, fold it and put it together, and you have a hands-on piece to hold, turn and explore during the game.
- Printable on regular paper
- Just scissors and glue or tape
- Fold-by-fold instructions included
Included in your download
FAQ
Questions, answered
Read the full game description
Defuse the Bomb | Secret Agent Mission Escape Room
Step into the shoes of an elite secret agent in this thrilling DIY escape room where every second counts! Perfect for families, teens, and adults who dream of testing their spy skills in a high-stakes mission to save the world.
A Pulse-Pounding Mission Awaits!
Race against time through five intense puzzles designed to test your agent abilities! Decode secret messages, analyze mysterious wiring, crack complex codes, and navigate security systems. Every solved puzzle brings you closer to defusing the device and completing your mission!
What Makes This Mission Special:
- True Spy Experience: Authentic secret agent atmosphere
- Story-Driven Adventure: 7 immersive story cards guide your mission
- Self-Guided Operation: No game master required
- Quick Setup: Easy-to-follow instructions
- Flexible Team Size: Perfect for solo agents or larger squads
- Screen-Free Mission: No internet connection needed
Perfect For:
- Family Game Nights
- Teen Party Activities
- Team Building Events
- Birthday Celebrations
- Spy Theme Parties
- Weekend Entertainment
Accept your mission and test your agent skills in this thrilling escape room that turns ordinary players into elite secret agents!
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Get the game · $17.00What players say
A printable escape room game that customers say provides "great family fun" for ages 9-74. Customers loved the engaging puzzles and high-quality materials, completing it in 30-60 minutes. Some noted the print size is too small and requires enlargement. Setup takes about 45 minutes. Works well with youth groups, students, and ESL learners.
- The whole family enjoyed it (ages 9-74). Materials were high quality and theme was exciting.
- This game was a blast for my teen students. The game and details are all fabulous.
- It kept them all engaged and excited.
Family (positive)Theme (positive)Kids (positive)Materials (positive)Puzzles (positive)
J
I bought this for my son’s 10th birthday party. With 7 kids, they did it in 30minutes. It kept them all engaged and excited. Thank you!
My only negative comment would be that the original print off was way too small. It was tricky, wasted the first prints and time consuming to print it all larger. But it was awesome seeing the kids excited with it.
C
I used this at a school event with ESL students and everyone loved it! I printed a few copies and it kept everyone busy and entertained. With a little help, everyone understood what to do and it was a success!
A
Used this at work with a group of youth, and they had a lot of fun! Some of the wording was a little tricky for the age group, but when I explained it to them they enjoyed it lots! They were able to solve it in around 1 hour with a bit of my help. Will definitely be looking into more of their kits for the future.
B
This game was a blast for my teen students at my homeschool co-op. The game and details are all fabulous. The set up takes about 45 minutes to cut out and put together, and the game play takes 30-45 minutes. I have already purchased several of their games and will definitely be purchasing more.
M
Difficulty: Just right
Player type: With teens (13–17), With kids (under 12), With students / classroom
Duration: 30–60 minutes
My students loved it!
A
Difficulty: Quite tricky
Player type: With adults
Duration: 1–2 hours
Fantastic idea.
Put together well.
Even on plain printer paper it held up perfectly.
Good level of challenge on the puzzles.
E
The design and visuals are great :)
K
The whole family enjoyed the Defuse the Bomb escape room (ages 9-74). The materials were high quality and the theme was exciting. This was our fifth escape room from Mystery Locks and one of our favorites .
J
The concept is wonderful. Can be used for learners of English of various levels. Not five stars though, because the print is really small and I will have to enlarge it before I can use it.
C
Excellent game for new or experienced players. Nice variety of puzzles. I actually enlarged the box artwork and attached it to a large cube cardboard box for playing. All the participants had fun.
J
Very interesting and good job. Thanks
B
puzzles were engaging, materiels were high quality. Had difficulty printing and the instructions were not helpful.
Thanks for the feedback, Brandon! Unfortunately, printing issues are something we can’t control, but we’re always here to help if needed. However, we couldn’t find any contact attempt from you to work through this together.
The instructions do include a section on printing, covering common issues and how to solve them. If you’re still having trouble, we’d be happy to assist—just let us know! :)
E
A fun way to spend a rainy day. Lots of hints!
E
A fun way to spend a rainy day. Lots of hints!
S
Great theme and clues as always!
