1920s Escape Room - Great Gatsby Inspired Murder Mystery Printable Party Kit
1920s Escape Room - Great Gatsby Inspired Murder Mystery Printable Party Kit
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1920s Escape Room - Enter the Great Gatsby Prohibition Era!
Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Roaring Twenties with our 1920s Escape Room kit. Step into the shoes of a detective in this interactive Murder Mystery Party, inspired by The Great Gatsby. With a digital printable kit, you can easily host the perfect party with your friends.
A Printable Escape Room Perfect for Parties
Inspired by the voluminous world of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s the Great Gatsby and the dazzling scope of the prohibition era. A tale of glitz, glamour, and… murder. Step back into the 1920s, where flappers and dappers ruled the world and prohibition had only made the liquor cheaper! Have fun trying to crack the clues in this escape room-style game that can be enjoyed by all. It's riddled with riddles, peppered with puzzles, and bursting with mysteries of murder in the glitz and glam of the art deco world! *This is an escape room style printable game - if you love real life escape rooms, you're sure to adore getting to play this in your own space, in your own time! Escape rooms are always a little tricky, and hopefully this can activate your logic and critical thinking skills. Enjoy the challenge!
🎩🍾 WHAT'S THE STORY? 🎬⚰️
You'll meet famous flappers, dodgy dappers, drink plenty of cocktails, and weasel out the mystery of a century. Can you crack the codes in time and look like the cat's pyjamas in front of your friends? Good luck!
👨🏻✈️🔍 HOW TO PLAY MURDER AT SPEAKEASY'S 1920s ESCAPE ROOM
In this 1920s escape room - Murder at Speakeasy's, you're a cool as a cat detective on the case of a mysterious murder at the old Speakeasy's picture house. Some young pup in his mid-twenties has been found behind the projector screen and propped up like an old marionette. It's a tough case to crack, but you're the one to do it. Can you sniff out the answers and catch the murderer red-handed? This 1920s at-home escape room game takes little prep. Simply print out the PDF document and follow the simple instructions to set up. There is a little cutting and folding, but it should only take a few minutes to get the party started - a little party never killed nobody.
There are also some handy ‘hints’ included in case you get stuck inside a barrel of bootleg and can't remember how to climb out. All the instructions are included, as well as some explanations for the clues.
🎁 The 1920s escape room - Murder at Speakeasy's would also make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves stories of murder and mayhem, or simply can't get enough escape rooms.
⏳ PLAY: 60 minutes + 🔐 Age: 15+ Younger players may also find this fun with adult guidance. 🔍 Players: 2 - 6 is recommended. You could also use two copies of the game for bigger groups and let players battle it out! *Disclaimer - The time limit is a guide only, and escape rooms may not always be completed in this time limit. All clues are meant to test mental agility and allow players to think out of the box. The answers are not designed to be obvious at first glance.
✂️ SET-UP The game is designed to need minimal set-up. You need nothing more than paper, the provided PDF documents, a colour printer, and scissors. You don't need any special equipment, and the person who sets up the game can also join in the fun! You can easily set up the experience in any space: an event space, at home, or even at a team building party! Players will move from room to room on the hunt for clues, feeling like they've jumped right into the era of prohibition!
📄 INCLUDED DOCUMENTS 1. A PDF file with the instructions and game materials, plus answers and explanations.
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PaperBox FAQs
What is a printable escape room?
A printable escape room is a game you download as a PDF and play using printed clues, puzzles, and challenges. Players work together to solve riddles, crack codes, and uncover the final solution — just like in a real escape room, but at home or school. All you need is a printer, household items like scissors and tape, and a sense of adventure.
How does it work after I purchase?
Once you purchase a printable escape room from PaperBox, you'll receive the downloadable PDF immediately. From there you can print using your home printer or select your preferred printing service.
How long does an escape room take?
Here at PaperBox, we dislike the dreaded time limit. Unlike real-life escape rooms, printable escape rooms can be completed in your own time, at your own pace! If you want to add a time limit or competition element, you can!
How many can play?
Games work with a range of group sizes
- Solo player? - Drop the device and start flexing those little grey cells.
- A couple? What could make a better date than working together (or declaring yourselves sworn enemies) to solve the puzzles and escape the game in the nick of time.
- Small group? Whether you’re 11 or 77, playing a printable escape room in your own comfy home is like playing Monopoly - super fun until someone tries to cheat.
- Larger group? Split into teams! Challenge yourselves and set up a prize for the quickest team to solve the puzzles and escape with their sanity intact.
How do you print a print-and-play escape room?
Printable Escape Rooms are designed for quick and easy printing at home.
1. Download Your Escape Room File
- Open the PDF file you received after purchase.
- Save it somewhere easy to access (Desktop, Downloads, or a dedicated 'Escape Rooms' folder).
2. Choose Your Paper
Most escape rooms print perfectly on:
- A4 or Letter size
- Standard printer paper (80–100gsm)
3. Check Your Printer Settings
Before printing, set:
- Scale: 100% (not 'fit to page' unless the file requests it)
- Colour mode: Colour
- Double-sided printing: OFF
- Print quality: Standard or High for best clarity
- Most escape rooms look best on normal quality, so no need to use ink-heavy settings.
4. Print Only What You Need
Escape rooms include:
- instruction pages
- puzzle sheets
- answer sheets
- hint pages
- decorative extras
You can print:
- everything, or
- just the puzzle components, saving ink and paper
- This is especially useful if you want to reuse the activity.
Do I have to print in colour?
Yes. This is our only true rule. Many clues are based around colour, so printing in black and white might mean you never escape! Uh oh.
What age range are printable escape rooms for?
PaperBox escape rooms are differentiated in skill level and are designed for all ages from 7+
You'll find our escape rooms arranged to suit ages 7-11, 11+, and adults. They can also be filtered as easy, medium, and hard.
Can I use props and locks to enhance the experience?
Absolutely! Adding extra layers of complexity always adds that extra special touch. You can add extra theming, such as props and displays to immerse players in the game.
Most of the games are designed to be fully self-contained and playable immediately, but if you would like to DIY numerical codes or word codes into locks and cryptexes that you have available, go for it!
If I set up the game, can I still play?
Yes! The host can still play along with the game after setting up. Each escape room is designed so that the puzzle answers are unclear until completion. (As long as you don’t sneak a look at the answer pages.) So have fun!
How do printable escape rooms support learning?
Printable escape rooms support curriculum learning by turning academic content into engaging, puzzle-based challenges that reinforce key concepts and promote higher-order thinking. They're interactive, memorable, and aligned with classroom goals.
Printable escape rooms and themed games encourage collaboration, communication, and persistence while making lessons more motivating through gamification. Because they are easy to differentiate and require little prep, teachers can use them to review or assess understanding across subjects, or simply as a golden time reward.
Refunds aren’t available on digital items, what if I don’t enjoy the game?
Don’t love the game? PaperBox offers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee that includes a free replacement or full refund.
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