Printable Christmas Escape Room game where players solve puzzles to assemble the Magical Christmas Star. Perfect DIY Escape Room at home for families, kids, and adults during the holidays. Enjoy festive fun and brain-teasing challenges this season!
Help Santa by piecing together the Magical Christmas Star in this exciting Christmas Escape Room. A DIY Escape Room at home that combines festive storytelling with printable puzzles for families and friends to enjoy!
Embark on Santa’s mission with this Printable Christmas Escape Room. Solve clues, unlock boxes, and complete the Magical Christmas Star. A fun DIY Escape Room at home for kids, adults, and families!
Bring holiday excitement to life with this DIY Christmas Escape Room. Players solve puzzles and assemble the Magical Christmas Star in a festive Printable Escape Room designed for family fun at home!
Experience a festive challenge with this Christmas Escape Room! Solve clever puzzles, piece together Santa’s Magical Christmas Star, and enjoy a DIY Escape Room adventure at home with friends and family.
Dive into holiday magic with this Christmas Escape Room! A Printable Escape Room featuring puzzles to build the Magical Christmas Star. Create a fun and interactive DIY Escape Room at home this festive season!
Printable Christmas Escape Room game where players solve puzzles to assemble the Magical Christmas Star. Perfect DIY Escape Room at home for families, kids, and adults during the holidays. Enjoy festive fun and brain-teasing challenges this season!
Help Santa by piecing together the Magical Christmas Star in this exciting Christmas Escape Room. A DIY Escape Room at home that combines festive storytelling with printable puzzles for families and friends to enjoy!
Embark on Santa’s mission with this Printable Christmas Escape Room. Solve clues, unlock boxes, and complete the Magical Christmas Star. A fun DIY Escape Room at home for kids, adults, and families!
Bring holiday excitement to life with this DIY Christmas Escape Room. Players solve puzzles and assemble the Magical Christmas Star in a festive Printable Escape Room designed for family fun at home!
Experience a festive challenge with this Christmas Escape Room! Solve clever puzzles, piece together Santa’s Magical Christmas Star, and enjoy a DIY Escape Room adventure at home with friends and family.
Dive into holiday magic with this Christmas Escape Room! A Printable Escape Room featuring puzzles to build the Magical Christmas Star. Create a fun and interactive DIY Escape Room at home this festive season!

The Christmas Star

A Printable Christmas Escape Room Adventure

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Best for all ages

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60 min

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6 puzzles

Can You Rebuild the Christmas Star Before Santa Is Lost in the Winter Sky?

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Everything you need, ready to print right now.

No extra purchases, no shipping times.

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Clever puzzles like in a real escape room.

Connect the dots and feel the thrill of an aha moment.

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No apps or internet needed to play!

Immerse yourself in a satisfying screen-free puzzle adventure.

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Trusted by 40,000+ Escape Room Fans Worldwide

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Everything you need, ready to print right now

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Clever puzzles like in a real escape room

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No apps or internet needed to play

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Trusted by 40,000+ escape room fans

The Christmas Star is a printable escape room with immersive storytelling, captivating escape-room-inspired puzzles, and colorful graphics.

Download the PDF files, print the indicated documents, and follow the intuitive setup instructions.

You can play solo or in teams. For large groups, split into small teams and print a game set for each.

Want to add combination locks and boxes? Replace the included printable envelopes by following the setup guide.

No app or internet connection is needed to play.

“Captures the experience of an escape room without needing to leave the house. Nails the escape room feel.

Zach Langsley Norman

Board Game Quest

One of the best coming together moments of any paper puzzle that I have played.

Andrew Reynolds

Room Escape Artist

Mystery Locks wins my award for most interesting (and creative) theme! I love it!

Mairi

The Escape Roomer

The storyline transforms a simple print-and-cut puzzle into an immersive experience.

Cici Cao

Escape The Roomers

You can tell MysteryLocks has a wealth of experience both designing puzzle games and making them look fantastic too.

Rebecca

The Escape Roomer

There are just so many games to choose from!”

Matt

The Escape Puzzler

These puzzles were diverse and captivating in their design.

Cici Cao

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Instant Download PDF

No Setup Stress, No Extra Purchases

Escape room fun at home — for less than a single ticket to the real thing.

$25.00

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Become the star of the story! Personalise your adventure — add your name to become the hero!

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Add Your Name (+$3)

Your name (or team’s names) added to the story & Detective Credentials.

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Your name and photo added to the Detective Credentials Award.

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BEFORE THE GAME

  1. Download the PDF game files right from the order confirmation page

  2. Print the indicated documents and read the setup instructions

  3. Cut the materials and assemble the indicated elements

HOW TO PLAY

  1. Read the game introduction

  2. Open the first envelope with the game materials of the first chapter

  3. Read the story card and start working on the first puzzle

  4. Once you reveal a four-digit code, search for it on the game envelopes

  5. Repeat until you finish the game

  1. Illustrated setup instructions
  2. Coded envelopes in theme with the game
  3. Story cards that tell the story chapter by chapter
  4. Game materials to solve the puzzles
  5. Printable Hint Strips™ that offer gradual guidance directly to the players

Here is what makes our games unique from a regular printable you find on Pinterest:

  1. Story-Led Experience -

    The game is based on a story that evolves with each puzzle you solve.

  2. Striking Visuals -

    All game visuals are custom-made for the experience, creating a complete experience that ties in with the graphics.

  3. Custom-Made Escape Room Puzzles -

    All puzzles are created to help you become part of the theme and story. Just like in a real-life escape room, every action matters.

  4. Internet-Free From Start to End -

    No need to download apps, or find internet access. You can play anytime, anywhere.

  5. Progressive Hints That Don't Spoil -

    Our unique Hint Strips™ offer gentle nudges that help you get going without spoiling the experience.

All our games can be played solo or in a group. There are no player-specific actions during the game, so any team size works.

For the best experience, we suggest teams of up to 5 on solving the game using a set of game materials.

For large groups, split into teams and print a game set for each.

TIP: For a quicker setup when preparing multiple sets, replace the included envelopes with regular ones.

The game works on its own without extra shopping lists. Here's what you need:

  1. Home printer (TIP: you can use a local print shop or printing service)

  2. A pair of scissors

  3. Glue or tape

PAPER TYPES

Our games are designed to work on regular printer paper, but for sturdier builds and more vibrant colors, we suggest using heavier paper or cardstock for best results.

The game can be turned into a full escape room at home experience by replacing the included coded envelopes with combination locks and boxes.

WHAT YOU NEED:

6 x four-digit combination locks

6 x lockable containers

HOW TO DO IT:

  1. Prepare the materials just like before, but without using the included coded envelopes

  2. Use the envelope content guide to insert the materials into each container

  3. Set the combination locks to the codes on each envelope

Award-Winning Adventures

Best Fun Game of the Year - Bullseye Awards 2025

Best Online Game - Player's Choice Awards 2020

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Perfect for Last-Minute Fun

No shipping, no waiting. Everything is ready to download right now.

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Unlimited Prints

Print as many copies as you need for your party, class, or team-building.

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Spoiler-Free Setup

Who said the game master needs to miss on the fun?

What Is

The Christmas Star

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The Christmas Star is a printable escape room adventure that blends heartwarming holiday magic, story-driven puzzles, and festive exploration into one unforgettable Christmas quest. What begins as a simple mission from Santa quickly becomes a race against time as the light of the North Pole begins to fade, and only a fully restored Christmas Star can guide him safely home.
Now, armed with scattered clues, mysterious story cards, and a beautifully crafted 3D paper box, you must piece together the magic that powers Christmas itself. Every envelope unlocks a new step in Santa’s journey, from deciphering hidden holiday messages to uncovering clues tucked inside gingerbread men and festive decorations.
Each puzzle unveils a new chapter of the tale, slowly revealing the truth behind the dimming star and the magic needed to reignite it. Solve them all, assemble the star, and return its light before Santa’s sleigh is lost to the winter sky.
No internet, apps, or props required. Just print, prep, and let the magic unfold on paper as you build the Christmas Star and help guide Santa home.

Experience a festive challenge with this Christmas Escape Room! Solve clever puzzles, piece together Santa’s Magical Christmas Star, and enjoy a DIY Escape Room adventure at home with friends and family.

How to play

The Christmas Star

Our original game flow — unique to MysteryLocks. Simple, intuitive, and loved by thousands of families and puzzle fans. No apps, no screens, no complicated hosting — just print, prep, and play.

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Read the story

Each puzzle begins with a story card that sets the scene. You’re not just solving puzzles — you’re uncovering a mystery piece by piece.

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Connect the clues

Put your mind to work and solve logic puzzles, spot patterns, and crack codes. Stuck? Open a hint card for gentle guidance.

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Open the envelope with your answer

Each puzzle’s solution points you to a numbered envelope. If the answer’s correct, you can open it and continue your adventure. If not, try again — the mystery won’t reveal itself so easily!

Help Santa by piecing together the Magical Christmas Star in this exciting Christmas Escape Room. A DIY Escape Room at home that combines festive storytelling with printable puzzles for families and friends to enjoy!

What's the story of the game?

When the Magical Christmas Star suddenly shatters, the North Pole is thrown into crisis. Without its guiding light, Santa may never find his way home. Hidden pieces of the star are locked away throughout the workshop, each protected by clever riddles, nutcracker disks, reindeer codes, and festive puzzles only you can solve. Piece by piece, you’ll uncover the magic, rebuild the star, and restore the glow that keeps Christmas on course.
Can you reignite the Christmas Star before the night sky goes dark?

Want to turn your home into a real escape room?

Turn your printable game into a true escape room at home by adding real locks, boxes, or chests!

Every kit includes optional setup instructions that let you adapt puzzles for physical locks and containers. Perfect if you want to surprise players with a more immersive, hands-on experience.

What

The Christmas Star

includes

From glowing story cards to beautifully illustrated puzzle sheets, every detail of The Christmas Star is crafted to pull you deeper into a heartwarming holiday adventure. You’ll decode secret messages tucked inside festive decorations, uncover clues hidden in gingerbread men, explore a magical 3D paper box, and solve six interconnected puzzles, each one revealing a new step in Santa’s journey home.
Everything is fully printable and easy to set up at home. No apps, no props, just paper, scissors, and a spark of Christmas magic as you piece together the star meant to light up the North Pole.

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Themed envelopes

A custom envelope design for each adventure, so your escape room looks and feels just like a real one.

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Story cards

Just like a movie, live each moment to its fullest- while solving puzzles under pressure!

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Hint strips

Got stuck? Use our progressive hint system that gives you a gentle nudge without spoiling the whole thing.

Made by a Team of Two

Every game you see here is crafted by just the two of us — from the first puzzle idea to the last email reply.

Gabriel Staicu

Co-Founder • Game & Puzzle Designer

Designs clever puzzles and develops the artwork. Always coming up with unique ideas with paper to make every game stand out.

Robert Butnarasu

Co-Founder • Sales, Publishing & Customer Service

Posts and edits the games, fine-tunes the technical details, and makes sure players get the support they need.

Rave Reviews from Real Players

The #1 Reviewed DIY Printable Escape Room Store

With over 3,139 verified reviews, families, teachers, and puzzle lovers around the world trust MysteryLocks to deliver unforgettable game nights.

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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!”

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“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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“We did this for our kids to reveal their Christmas trip! It was fun. We laughed, we worked together — it made the moment unforgettable.

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We had such a good time.The puzzles were challenging - not too easy - which made it better for the players. Took about an hour of play and everyone really enjoyed it. Everyone said they wanted to do it again. We can't wait to do another one!!”

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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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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!

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This was so fun. I’ll admit, it took me, my husband, and two kids (7 & 10) to solve it — but we had a blast!”

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“We hosted a Mad Hatter Tea Party and Escape from Wonderland to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. Everything was magical!

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“I wanted to make the ‘big gift’ more fun on Xmas morning for my kids. This was easy to set up and a total hit — we’ll be back for more.”

Delana G.

Maryland, United States

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Remarkable! Three teenagers, 16/18/19, loved the escape room!”

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Wow! That was an afternoon full of sleuthing, which we love. The puzzles were just challenging enough to keep us fully engaged!”

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“Easy to download and set up. Perfect for 8–10 year olds. Very creative and beautifully illustrated — they didn’t even notice it was screen-free!”

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United States

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“Fantastic to celebrate Halloween with my ESL students! Plenty of variety, and the visuals made it easy to follow. 10/10!”

Jessica B.

Zaragoza, Spain

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Addicted! Santa, so glad you went missing, because we loved finding you! It’s now a Christmas tradition in our house.”

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Join thousands of players who’ve completed our printable escape rooms — and left over 3,100 5-star reviews!

How Does a Printable Escape Room Work?

Our printable escape rooms are designed to have a straightforwards set-up system. We handle the hard work of crating everything from scratch, so you can enjoy the experience, spoiler free!

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Download and print

Download the included PDFs and print the game materials in full color.

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Prepare the game

Follow the included step-by-step instructions to prepare the game.

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Start your adventure

Read the introduction and open the first envelope. Good luck!

Print & Prep Details

Everything you need to set up a printable escape room

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How many pages do I print?

19 total printable pages (11 puzzle pages + 8 envelope pages) in full color
Includes puzzles, story cards, themed envelopes, hints & solutions.

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What paper should I use?

All our games are designed for regular printing paper, but for a sturdier build and higher quality feel, we recommend printing on cardstock.

The materials in the product images are printed on cardstock.

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What supplies do I need?

Just scissors and tape (or glue)
No printer tricks or crafting skills needed
Step-by-step visual instructions included

The Christmas Star is a festive, story-driven printable escape room where players help rebuild the magical star that lights the North Pole. As Santa struggles to find his way home, you’ll solve six interconnected puzzles, explore a 3D Christmas box, decode hidden holiday messages, and uncover clues in gingerbread men and decorations, all to restore the Star’s light before Christmas begins.

This game is best for teens and adults, or for families playing together.
The puzzles are more intermediate to challenging, and younger kids will need support with reading cluesand solving multi-step logic puzzles. It works wonderfully as a family activity when older players can guide younger ones.

Most groups finish the game in 60–70 minutes.
Puzzle difficulty, group size, and experience level can change the timing, but the game includes hints for every puzzle so players never get stuck for long.

You’ll need a printer, scissors, and a little glue or tape for the 3D elements.
No additional props or apps are required. The kit includes story cards, puzzle sheets, envelopes, hints, solutions, and the 3D paper box. Internet is optional and only needed for checking the final answer.

Yes, this escape room works well for solo players, couples, and small groups up to 4 people.
For larger groups, simply print extra copies and run multiple teams racing to rebuild the Star.

Absolutely. The entire adventure is built around Santa’s journey, holiday magic, 3D Christmas props, and a cozy winter story. It’s perfect for December activities and Christmas Eve family traditions.

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Printable Christmas Escape Room game where players solve puzzles to assemble the Magical Christmas Star. Perfect DIY Escape Room at home for families, kids, and adults during the holidays. Enjoy festive fun and brain-teasing challenges this season!

Customers said the printable escape room features engaging puzzles with beautiful graphics. Most found it perfect for families and teens, praising its "right level of difficulty." Setup requires preparation and printing. One shopper noted errors and found it too easy, while another found it more challenging than expected.

  • Engaging puzzles and a bit tricky, so good for a variety of ages.
  • This has become an annual tradition for our family on Christmas morning.
  • Beautiful graphics!
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  • 4 stars: 2 (9%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (5%)
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Kaisa P. (Estonia)
Difficulty: Quite tricky
Player type: With adults
Duration: 30–60 minutes
Quite good brain puzzles

Quite good brain puzzles.Thank you!

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Janne G. (United States)
Excited to try the kits!!

I ordered a couple of Christmas kits for our two different family gatherings, due to some unexpected circumstances we weren’t able to start the escape room kit for either gathering. I did take the time to print and assemble everything and I am very excited to try the kits when we gather in 2026. I was very impressed with the instructions and the kits themselves, very well done!

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Susan P.

I used for a ward Christmas party

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Sena M.

Guests seemed to love it.

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Barry P.

This has become an annual tradition for our family on Christmas morning. We've used a MysteryLocks Christmas escape for the past 5 years, I believe. It has held the interest of our children when they were teens on our first escape and now as young adults. It provides a great team work opportunity for us on Christmas day and extends the holiday family time.

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Yuliya

Nice game! Colleagues were happy to play!

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Mrs C.P. (United States)
Really good!

Great fun. A lot of preparation beforehand.

Thanks for the feedback, Mrs Christine! The set-up can be drastically shortened by replacing our themed envelopes with regular ones (less cutting and gluing).

We like to provide everything needed to play a fully themed and immersive game without requiring you to get anything else you already have at home.

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Arielle P.
I dig it!

This was beautifully done and I am already thinking of new ways to play.

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Susanne

Super schneller Service und guter Zustand

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Tana R. (United States)
Highly recommended!

so much fun. The colours and images are great. Engaging puzzles and a bit tricky, so good for a variety of ages. We have passed it all along to our friends and they will do the same. So cool!

We're so glad you liked it, Tana! We loved designing it, so it makes us so happy to know the game was a hit!

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Naomi E. (United States)
No good.

Errors in the game. More like school worksheets than an escape room. Too easy for the age range given, children were bored and had to encouraged to get through it. Graphics were appealing, but will use up loads of ink to print

Thanks for your feedback, Naomi! However, we believe there may be some confusion, as our game is definitely not a series of worksheets or anything nearly similar to them. It features 3D paper models and custom-made elements designed to reveal answers in creative ways. The puzzles are deeply connected through both story and artwork, so we kindly disagree with you on this.

Additionally, the game is quite complex and challenging—children cannot solve it on their own, especially those below our suggested age range. We also guarantee there are no errors in the game.

We also reached out to clarify and offer a replacement if needed but received no response. We’re always happy to assist, so feel free to reach out!

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Christine

Although I had to print & make up the game myself it was of good quality
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Marjorie S.

This puzzle was more challenging than the Heist. They worked together but never did get it solved. It might be helpful to indicate on the puzzles the level of complexity so people make an appropriate choice when purchasing.

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Deb W.

No waiting! Just downloaded and print!

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Kristen M. (United States)
Perfect !

The whole family enjoyed the puzzles. It was just the right level of difficulty (family 41,49, 11, and 9)

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Jessica

I just loved the game and the instructions were easy to follow.

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Kari

This escape room was the perfect level of difficulty for my older teens/young adults.

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Leann w.

I purchased for my 15 and 17 year old. It was a good fit. Not too challenging, but kept them engaged with the variety of puzzles. Set up was easy compared to others I have purchased in the past.

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Hillary

Excellent game, took about an hour and a half for two adults (some of the clues were challenging but we figured it out!)

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Rob K. (United States)
Not amazing.

The puzzle with the reindeer names too obtuse. Having a decoder without having to open the hints would have been nice. The snowflake puzzle also seemed to have one mistake. Also, having different sized presents was a stupid idea because you don't need to solve the fifth puzzle in order to identify the sixth and last.

If you'd like help play testing in the future, please let me know.

Thanks for the feedback, Rob! The game is designed for experienced players and puzzle enthusiasts, which is why creating your own decoder is part of the challenge. Having a pre-made decoder would take away from the puzzle-solving experience and impact the flow of the game.

We guarantee there are no errors in the game, and all puzzles must be solved—including the fifth—to progress to the sixth. The goal is to solve, not skip or guess answers. As for the envelope sizes, they vary to optimize printing and reduce ink usage. Let us know if you need any clarifications! :)

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Cynthia

This was as described. It took a little bit of prep, but worked well for using as part of a holiday celebration. Beautiful graphics!

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Brandee L.

Great download and printed perfect! Cannot wait to do this on Christmas Eve!

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rachel

I am thinking of purchasing the Christmas star one, and wanted to know how many pages it is to print as I will need to print them at our local library , and they charge per page. Thank you!

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Hi Rachel!

Great question! The Christmas Star, as the version in the photos, has 19 pages to print. But if you want to reduce printing, you can replace the included printable envelopes with regular ones and print only 11 pages.

That includes everything from the 3D paper box, story cards, and clues to solve the puzzles.

Hope that helps! If you have any other questions, let us know! Were here to help. :)