It’s no secret that I love escape rooms. I like creating them, participating in them and racing to solve all of the puzzles and escape! This Valentine’s Day grab a copy of this Valentines Escape Room for Kids that you can print and play almost anywhere.

One of the great things about this escape room is that you don’t need any special materials. Simply print, spend a few minutes preparing a few of the puzzles, and the place the puzzles in specific locations. That’s it!

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Whether you’re planning this game for your own child, a group of kids or playing as a family, there are lots of ways to make the game work. One of the great things about create your own escape room in your own home is that you can make changes so it works for you. You can also watch and help a little bit as players work their way through the game in case things don’t go as planned.

Valentines Escape Room for Kids

There are twelve pages in the file for this escape room game. Seven of the pages are printable puzzles, and the other pages are the set up instructions and solutions.

The instructions and solutions are shared below, but they are described in more detail in the file which also allows you to have a printable copy of the instruction. This helps to make set up a lot easier.

To set up your escape room, read the instructions below or print all of the pages in the file. Printing in color is necessary for this game. You can make the game more challenging by hiding all of the puzzles in each location versus placing them in a visible location.

As you prepare your room, adding extra details and Valentine’s Day decorations can add to the fun and engagement of the game. Try playing fun upbeat music, or eerie escape room style music. You can also choose to add a prize at the end.

The game works well with a small group, but you can play with individuals. The game works best set up around the house. The locations for the puzzles to be placed/hidden include:

• Clock
• Toothbrush
• Window
• Picture Frame
• Carpet
• Books

You have lots of options for what these location are within your home. You can choose any clock, or window etc. Sometimes picking the space that children are less likely to think the next clue will be hidden adds to the challenge and fun.

Valentine’s Day Activity Set Up

Escape Room Puzzle #1

The first puzzle introduces the game. This puzzle can be placed somewhere for players to find as soon as they enter the room or you can give them the letter.

The letter asks player to help find cupid, and it also suggests to “Start by making the biggest hearts the same color!” There are lots of hearts on the page, but only four that are the biggest.

Players have to decide a way to make them all the same color. There aren’t any markers or paint nearby, so eventually players will try folding the page. As it is folded, and the hearts are matched to make them all red, the clue reads, “Check the clock.”

Matching Puzzle #2

To prepare the second puzzle, print and cut along the dotted lines to make strips. Place all of the strips, along with the instruction together with a paper clip and place it by a clock. Which clock you place it with is up to you. It can be a clock in the room players started in, or it can be in another room of your home/location.

Not placing this clue in the most obvious spot can help to make the game more challenging. By choosing a different clock somewhere else in the house opens up a whole other element to the game. Players have to search even harder to find this next puzzle. This is a great option if you have a bigger group because all players can go in different directions while still working together.

Once players find the puzzle, they read the instructions on the page. It tells players that, “One picture appears on every strip of paper. Can you find it to lead you to your next clue?” Players then have to spot which image is on every strip. Once they notice the cupcakes, they will match it to the word cupcake on the instructions.

Valentine Escape Room for Kids

Puzzle #3

There is no prep required for puzzle number 3. Simply print and place it somewhere near a toothbrush.

Assuming your home has several toothbrushes, players will have to find the correct one in order to find this clue. It’s okay if players have to search and don’t find the puzzle on their first few tries.

As soon as players find the puzzle, they will notice that it is a coding type clue. Players start at the tree image at the bottom and move throughout the grid following each direction. When they are done, they will land on the picture of the window.

Puzzle #4

Cut out the shape and direction clue on the dotted line. You will have a “t” type shape page as well as a rectangular page with boxes of instructions on it.

Hide the clue near or on a closed window. Make sure to place this in a safe spot and supervise child while you do the game. This clue may be a bit challenging for younger players, so you can choose how much help you provide to them. To help younger players you can pre fold the lines on the shape to help children know what to do with it when they find it and fold it properly.

Once children fold to make a house shaped figure, they follow the directions on the directions page. This will take players around the shape by following the arrows.

Players will need to carefully find the plant and move around the shape, following the direction of each arrow in the next box. You can provide a marker or something to draw a line with. When players reach the final arrow they are left with a picture frame. This is where the next clue is!

Valentines Escape Room for Kids

Puzzle #5

The fifth clue simply needs to be printed and placed in or near a picture frame. I put it directly into the frame to make it slightly more challenging for players to find. There is no additional prep required for this puzzle.

Once players find the wheel clue, they can start matching picture on the right with the corresponding letter in the wheel. Once players have matched all of the pictures and letters, the code is revealed: “Almost Done Look Under The Rug.”

Players are getting closer to the end! They quickly rush to a rug in the house.

Valentines Escape Room for Kids Clue #6

There is nothing you need to do to prepare this clue besides printing it. Print and place under the rug. Players may have to check numerous rugs around the house. Once they find the one with the sixth clue, they open it to find a dot to dot style puzzle.

You can provide a rule to players for this clue, or simply place one in the room if they choose to use it. Players will start at the number 1 and draw a straight line from 2 until they get to 14. Each time, they will go through a Valentine image as well as a letter.

Players can write down each of the letters they go through, to then spell, “Check the Books.”

Escape Room Completion Certificate

The final part of the escape room is the completion certificate. You can print as many copies as you want and place them with the books in the final location; the books.

Players will search around books in the house. It can be a bookcase filled with books, or between a few books on a nightstand. You can increase the difficulty of the game depending where you put the certificate.

With the certificate, you can also place a small prize or treat for Valentine’s Day. Fill out each child’s name and how long it took them to complete the game. Once players find the certificate, they have completed and solved the game.

Printable Valentines Escape Room for Kids

Access the Resource Here

Click the image below to get more information about the escape room, or for more information. The resource is available to purchase through Hands-On Teaching Ideas shop. The file includes all of the puzzles featured above as well as several pages of set up instructions and the solutions. You can use the information on this site as well, but everything you need is included in the file. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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