Murder at Gatsby's! 1920s Escape Room
Murder at Gatsby's! 1920s Escape Room
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Murder at Gatsby's Escape Room – 1920s Murder Mystery Printable
Inspired by the voluminous world of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s the Great Gatsby and the dazzling scope of the prohibition era. PaperBox Escape Rooms' Murder at Gatsby's 1920s Escape tells a tale of glitz, glamour, and… murder. Step back into the greatest era of all, where flappers and dappers ruled the world and prohibition had only made the liquor cheaper! With this digital printable kit, you can easily host a rip-roaring, sensational party with your friends.
🎩🍾 WHAT'S THE STORY? 🎬⚰️
With prohibition in full force and bootlegging on the rise, the 1920s were rife with crime. Step into the art deco shoes of a detective as you play and try to crack the case at Gatsby's Picture House. Some crazy cat has met a grizzly end, and you're the one sent to solve the sensational cinema crime. You'll meet famous flappers, dodgy dappers, drink plenty of cocktails, and weasel out the mystery of a decade. Who ever said this wasn't 'La Belle Époque?!'
➤ A Printable Escape Room Perfect for Parties
Can you crack the codes in time and look like the cat's pyjamas in front of your friends?
- This 1920s at-home escape room game takes little prep. Everything you need is included in the game. Simply print out the PDF and you're good to go.
- 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.
- Full instructions are included explaining how to set up the game with minimal spoilers.
- There are handy ‘hints’ included in case you get stuck inside a barrel of bootleg and lose your head.
➤ How to Get Started
- Easy setup printable PDF
- Works with A4 or letter paper
- Colour printing recommended for clues
- Ideal for 2–6 players (for bigger groups use multiple copies)
⏳ PLAY TIME: ~60 minutes +
Don't want to set a time limit? No worries– play at your own pace.
🔐 Age: 13+ Younger players may also find this fun with adult guidance. 🔍
✂️ SET-UP The game is designed to need minimal set-up. You need nothing more than paper to print provided PDF documents, a colour printer, scissors, and some glue or sticky tack.
- No locks
- No cryptex
- No special equipment
➤ Simply Download . Print . Play!
You can easily set up the experience for birthday's, book clubs, and themed events in:
- event spaces
- break out rooms
- bedrooms
- living rooms
- office spaces
- or even in the garden! *Just make sure it isn't raining, paper clues may fall apart like... wet paper.
What You Get in This 1920s Gatsby Party Escape Room Game PDF
- Printable PDF game materials
- Setup instructions and play guide
- Story introduction
- Clues, codes & cypher puzzles
- Hints and answer pages
Love this? Why not try our other mystery escape rooms like Mystery on the Orient Express or The Enigma Code Escape!
Did you know... Escape Rooms are super tools for education!
When playing escape rooms, children will test and develop key skills:
- Critical thinking & logic– players have to think out-of-the-box to solve cryptic clues, analysing clues, spotting patterns, making connections
- Maths skills– Clues test early maths abilities such as arithmetic, sequencing, measurement, or data interpretation in unique ways.
- Spatial reasoning– players build fine motor skills with hands-on experience.
- Reading comprehension– following instructions, rhymes, riddles and patterns enables users to ‘spot the odd one out’ or find the correct answer through context clues.
- Problem-solving– testing ideas, adjusting strategies when something doesn’t work and understanding that individual brains work differently.
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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?
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