Setup Guide For The Lost Mummy Escape Kit

Exciting news! We've re-released The Lost Mummy as version 2 with all new artwork, more interesting puzzles, and more engaging gameplay.

If you've already downloaded Version 1 of the game just head over to your Games & Account page to download the new version. We've also emailed a link to anyone who had previously purchased version 1 so you could search your inbox for the email titled "Here's your free escape room kit".

If you would like the setup steps for Version 1 of the game they can still be found here.

As the host of this event you, or another adult, will prepare everything so the kids can escape.

Your role is like the Game Masters from other Escape Rooms. Once the game starts you'll do a quick intro, keep things running smoothly, and check answers for each challenge. Don't worry there's a simple 1-page cheat sheet.

The rest of this setup guide will take you through:

1. Customizing the game (optional).
2. Printing the kids escape game.
3. Preparing the puzzle sheets.
4. Adding extra style.
5. Tips for classrooms and large parties.

If you plan to play the base game without customization, scroll down to Printing the Game.

However, if you enjoy creating custom puzzles, you can easily edit the game using the Designer's Kit included in the download. This is easier than it sounds since the entire game is built using PowerPoint. In other words, if you're comfortable with editing a Word document you have all the skills you need to become an Escape Room Designer!

Just click on the Designer's Kit folder, inside the game download, then open the Designers Kit.pptx file. For a full guide check out the Mod's page.

You can find the game under the folder Game, then double click the file Lost Mummy.pdf. From here you can print it out on standard paper at home or take it to an office store for professional printing. It's sized for US paper sizes but will still print on international paper (A4).

There's no need to use high gloss paper, or professional printing since the gritty style looks almost identical either way. Using thicker paper does add a nice touch, but again it's by no means necessary.

Lost Mummy has a bunch of extra stuff you can include to enhance your escape room theme. Everything from photobooth props, posters, party invites, Facebook event details, and even a bonus game can all be found under the Props folder in your download.

They're all optional but totally worth it if you'd like to make a truly immersive escape room for your kids.

To print the posters just open the pdf under Posters folder. You'll most likely only want a few of them, so when you click print type in the slide numbers separated by commas.

You can find the photobooth props pack in the Photobooth props folder (which is inside the Props folder - Props > Photobooth props).

Open the pdf file called Ready to print.pdf

Unless you want to print the whole document, make sure to specify which pages you want to be printed, just like you do for the posters above.

Once printed, cut out the props, pose, and let the adventures begin!

(TIP: You may want to tape a skewer to the glasses to make them easier to hold)

The answer to the final puzzle is 'Avoid the tripwires'. This is a nice ending but it's way cooler if there's then a tripwire puzzle to escape room! Your kids will love it!

This bonus challenge will finish the game with a physical puzzle and a few laughs. It's totally optional but fits into the storyline at the end of the game (click the box below to see how but it's a bit of a spoiler so if you're playing the game as a family with your kids just set this up and plan to do it at the end).

Set it up by taping string, rope, or streamers throughout a hallway, or between furniture items, like in the picture below.

Players must touch each of the ‘Pressure Plates’ along the way without touch any of the cords. If they do, the ancient Egyptian trap will trigger!

Print it out from inside your download under the folder Props -> Trip Maze. Feel free to edit the game with specific instructions on the Pressure Plates such as 'Head' or 'Elbow'.

During the game, kids can either come to you for hints or use the hints page on their phone. If you've got a manageable group size just open up the hints section on your phone and let the kids come to you. This will allow you to give the best hint for where each group is at and help teams catch up if they're falling behind.

As an explorer, you've always dreamed of adventuring through Egypt. It’s where your grandfather, Howard Carter, discovered the remains of the ancient pharaoh Tutankhamun.

But he had a secret.

Something he never told anyone other than you.

He believed there was another tomb connected to the first. A hidden tomb. A Lost Mummy.

That's what you've spent years preparing for, and now it's your chance to find it! While the boat ride to Egypt took forever, you've finally set foot on dusty sand ready to unearth this mystery.

Try Rebel Revolt. A Treasonous Escape Room Kit That Transforms Your Home Into A Daring Adventure.

It's an easier challenge that's perfect for casual puzzle masters, or teen parties.