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Santa is Missing!
270 reviews
Find Santa and save Christmas in this festive best-seller packed with holiday puzzles.
- 60 min
Descend into eerie catacombs where bones and shadows hide chilling puzzles and secrets.
- Download & print instantly
- Clever puzzles like in a real escape room
- Play time45 min
- Best forFamilies
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Product details
The story
The Haunted Catacombs
Welcome to the Haunted Catacombs, where the shadows hide secrets of the past and the bones of the dead whisper eerie tales. You've always been fascinated by the stories of this mysterious underground labyrinth, and now you have the chance to explore it. But be warned: the darkness is absolute, and the air thick with the scent of death. As you venture deeper into the Catacombs, strange whispers and creaks surround you, making your heart race with fear. Suddenly, the metal door slams shut behind you, trapping you in this macabre place. Your only hope is to solve the puzzles that lurk within the Catacombs and escape before it's too late. Will you have the courage to uncover the secrets of the Catacombs and make it out alive?
Start the adventureReal 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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This gameRated 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.
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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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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
How to play
Read. Solve. Unlock.
- Read the story Open the intro and step into the mystery.
- Solve the puzzles Team up to crack one clever puzzle after another.
- Unlock the ending Every answer moves you forward, all the way to the grand finale.
Real game nights
More families, more game nights
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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“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 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“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“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.Played Christmas Time Travel
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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
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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“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.
FAQ
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Read the full game description
The Haunted Catacombs | Underground Mystery Escape Room
Venture beneath city streets into the legendary catacombs where urban myths come to life! This atmospheric DIY escape room transforms players into trapped explorers who must solve the secrets of an ancient burial ground to escape its curse.
A Subterranean Challenge Awaits!
Find yourself locked in when a metal door slams shut behind your amateur tour group! Navigate through dimly lit passageways where dripping water echoes against ancient bones, decode messages left by previous explorers, and unravel the true history behind these haunted tunnels. Each puzzle solved brings you closer to freedom from this eerie underground labyrinth!
What Makes This Journey Special:
- Atmospheric Setting: Ancient burial catacombs
- Urban Legend Theme: Historic mysteries and modern fears
- Extended Experience: 45-60 minutes of underground exploration
- Teen-Adult Design: Perfect for ages 14 and up
- Flexible Format: Solo adventurers or team exploration
- Self-Guided Mystery: No game master needed
Perfect For:
- Mystery Enthusiasts
- Horror Fans
- Halloween Events
- Teen Game Nights
- Party Entertainment
- Weekend Adventures
Test your nerve in this unique escape room that brings underground exploration to life through challenging puzzles and spine-tingling atmosphere!
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Get the game · $17.00What players say
Printable escape room praised for "high quality graphics" and fun, challenging puzzles. Customers said it's great for teens, adults, and parties. Some found difficulty level inconsistent—challenging enough yet solvable. A few noted setup complexity and clarity issues at the beginning. Hosts recommend reviewing puzzles first. Requires significant printing.
- Love the puzzles and the graphics are high quality.
- Wonderful experience! Played with teens and adults and everybody had so much fun.
- Simplicity of printing and great graphics. The QR code at end is a nice feature.
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This was great fun! Also great communication from seller.
L
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 for both age groups. It's my first experience of such printable quests and it was amazing!
A
Lots of fun. We found this one rather difficult but we are kinda new to these. Would buy from them again.
L
The quality was amazing, but very difficult for the said age group... maybe more for adults? but great product.
T
We got this since we didn’t feel ready for in person escape rooms. The puzzles were smart and fun. Good quality images too.
E
We did this for Halloween with our 8 year old, and it was great fun!!
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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 for both age groups. It's my first experience of such printable quests and it was amazing!
J
Love the puzzles and the graphics are high quality.
So glad you liked it, Jessica! Thank you!
M
We used this for a session of D&D as the group was trying to get out of a city what was under attack and went into the catacobs. With a few liberties with the story, it became a dangerous escape and it worked perfectly! Thank you!
R
Got stuck in the very beginning. Not very clear. Please re-check it for the other customers.
Thanks for the feedback, Ronel! We guarantee there are no errors in the game. The Haunted Catacombs has been a best-seller for a long time, enjoyed by hundreds of players. A full walkthrough is included, showing all puzzles solved with answers.
If the difficulty level feels too high, we have great alternative games that might be a better fit. We're happy to provide any clarifications you need—just let us know! :)
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Great game - lots of fun!
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This was a lot of fun! We played on New Year's eve and had a blast! I'll buy more for future family vacations!
D
Family had to solve this escape room in order to get their last gift on Christmas day. Everyone said they loved it and had a great time. I'm looking forward to finding other great escape room puzzles in the future, thanks!
S
Great fun, if doing for a party the hosts should work threw the puzzles first to understand and be able to help solve problems
V
I absolutely love the quality of the graphics in this seller's work. I was stuck on a clue and needed clarification and the seller got back to me with great detail in a short amount of time. It was exactly the kind of help I was looking for! I will purchase more in the future!
H
I purchase this for my family to play for Mother's Day. It was a lot of fun. I would definitely purchase another game! I hope more web versions will be published soon!
W
The games we purchased, The Lucky Dragon and The Haunted Catacombs, were GREAT for kids. The age range should be set younger. Thank you,
J
Bought this to play with my teen, great fun. There was a LOT of printing but it was a great game.
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Z
Printed off all the pieces last night and laminated them. They look awesome. Excited to take them with us camping this weekend for a fun activity.
A
These are a lot of fun!
D
This was great fun for our teenagers. Good mix of easy and complicated riddles:)
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B
We did this at my daughter's birthday party. There were 3 10-11 year olds and they had a blast!!! I hid the clues around the room to make it more challenging. Thank you for hard work!
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L
Good company to deal with for an issue I had with the download on this item.
M
Me and my boyfriend resolved everything and had fun. Then we organize a scavenger hunt for three of our friends. We had a great time. I would recomend it for adults al young people, but I dont think is for children.
