How to run an escape room party at home for a big group of kids

This is a first outline. The full guide follows.

The idea in one minute

One game for the whole party. Split the children into two or three teams. Each team works its own track of puzzles, ideally in a different room. The tracks meet at a shared finale.

Your part

You play a character. The children call you when they are stuck. You give a hint in character, and you never just say the answer.

What to do next

Print the free mini-game below. It has a character sheet, hint cards and a shopping list of things you already own.