Leave Mitzrayim!

There’s nothing like the Pesach story. It’s so much fun to relive and recreate. And you can never overdo it:

Chol hamarbeh l’saper harei zeh meshubach!

Let’s Go! 

To an escape room! 

Escape rooms are all the rage these days and make great Chol Hamoed trips, but they tend to get pricey. Why not create your own Egyptian-themed escape room?

An escape room is essentially a treasure hunt, but with one main difference — the clues aren’t written out for you. So, for example, you may need to collect things from around the room and put them together to form a clue, or you may need to search for a key to a lock. Record an introduction that tells players where they are and how much time they have to escape.

Build up the suspense by periodically announcing the time remaining. The team may ask for help if they need it, but you may want to limit the number of times they may ask. You can add sound effects or dramatic music to increase the suspense.

Note: You can place a symbolic lock on the door handle if you don’t want to actually lock the door.