For this Halloween printable escape game, we worked with an illustrator to create a detailed cutaway drawing of the castle and built puzzles and mechanics around it to transform your space into a labyrinth of mysterious rooms and corridors.

At the beginning of the home mystery, kids receive an audio message from the ghost of Blackmore. He has been locked away somewhere inside the castle while a suspicious double has taken his place. To Blackmore’s shock, not even his daughter Amalia, his aunt Ginny, or his closest friends noticed the switch. He tries to reach his family through thought alone, because family bonds are a powerful force.

The children must visit each of his relatives, piece together scattered fragments of thought, and uncover where Count Blackmore is being held. Of course, every clue is hidden inside riddles and puzzles.

With courage and clever thinking, the children will rescue Count Blackmore, discover who his mysterious double really is and, of course, receive gifts from the grateful ghost. 

What you need

• A color printer (or print shop). Paper for printing puzzles 22 sheets
• Scissors
• 10 envelopes
  
• Blu tack
• A pen or pencil
• A phone or tablet to scan QR codes
• A few books
• Black or orange wool yarn
• Sweet (or other) prizes

Hosting tips

Preparation will take approximately 1 hour. Some elements need to be added during the game, so it’s important to stay nearby. The bonus: you’ll share the adventure together with your child (or children).

Authors: Dina Artemkina & Natalia Minskaia