# Design a DIY escape room in my home

A themed escape room with linked puzzles, a hint system, and a setup plan using things you already own.

- Topic: Fun & Games
- Framework: Few-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Code, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/design-a-diy-escape-room-in-my-home

## Prompt

```text
Help me design an escape room game in my home.

**Players:** [NUMBER and ages]
**Space:** [e.g. "living room and hallway", "one bedroom"]
**Theme:** [e.g. "pirate treasure", "secret lab", "birthday surprise", "surprise me"]
**Time limit:** [e.g. 45 minutes]
**Materials I have or can buy cheaply:** [e.g. padlocks, envelopes, a flashlight, books, a jigsaw]
**Difficulty:** [first-timers / experienced puzzlers]

Design:
1. A short story intro I can read aloud, with a clear goal.
2. 6-8 puzzles that chain together: each solution unlocks the next clue. Use a mix of types (search, code or cipher, logic, pattern, physical) so different players get to shine.
3. A flow chart of the puzzle order, including which can be solved at the same time so a group doesn't stand around.
4. For each puzzle: setup, what players find, the solution, and two hints of increasing help.
5. A hint system and how I time it (e.g. a free hint every 10 minutes).
6. A setup checklist and a reset checklist.
7. A finale and a quick debrief.

Safety rules: never actually lock anyone in a room or block an exit; keep "locks" on boxes, drawers, or envelopes; no climbing, no hiding clues near hot or electrical items, and keep small parts away from young children.
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## What to fill in

- NUMBER and ages
- e.g. "living room and hallway", "one bedroom"
- e.g. 45 minutes
- e.g. padlocks, envelopes, a flashlight, books, a jigsaw
- first-timers / experienced puzzlers

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