Cover of The Mapmaker’s Chest: old chest with a padlock, a burning lantern and a compass on a sea chart, printable escape room for 1 to 6 players, 12+

The Mapmaker’s Chest – printable escape room 12+

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Cover of The Mapmaker’s Chest: old chest with a padlock, a burning lantern and a compass on a sea chart, printable escape room for 1 to 6 players, 12+

The Mapmaker’s Chest – printable escape room 12+

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€12,95 incl. VAT

Language
Dutch / English
Age
12+
Players
1–6
Play time
90–120 min
Preparation
About 1 hour
Delivery
Printable PDF, no physical product
Quantity
1 (digital download)

Amsterdam, 1662. Mapmaker Abel Rozenboom sailed off to map the Lost Island and never came back. In his wooden chest in the attic you find 7 sealed envelopes, a compass without a needle and a letter. Each envelope opens only once the previous riddle is solved. Crack all 7 and open the chest.

12+ · 1–6 players · 90–120 min play · prep about 1 hour

  • 7 envelopes with 7 puzzles, plus the chest with a secret bottom
  • Cut-and-fold puzzles: stencil with windows, compass wheel, symbol cube, sea chart, folded letter and a chest to fold
  • Code book, envelope labels, 21 tiered hint cards and a full answer key
  • 27 pages, A4 and US Letter

You need: a printer, 7 ordinary envelopes, scissors, ruler, craft knife, 1 paper fastener (brad), glue or tape and 1 sticker. Print at 100 % (actual size). Print the craft pages on sturdy 160 gsm (about 110 lb) card.

Digital product: instant download, nothing is shipped. For home use. Sharing or reselling is not allowed.

  • Instant download after payment
  • Print at home on A4 or US Letter
  • Hints and answer key included
  • English and Dutch
Difficulty
Play time90–120 min
Age12+
FormatA4 + Letter PDF
Players1–6
PreparationAbout 1 hour

Amsterdam, 1662. Mapmaker Abel Rozenboom sailed off to map the Lost Island and never came back. In his wooden chest in the attic you find 7 sealed envelopes, a compass without a needle and a letter. Each envelope opens only once the previous riddle is solved. Crack all 7 and open the chest.

What's inside

  • 7 envelopes with 7 puzzles and a chest with a secret bottom
  • Cut-and-fold puzzles: stencil, compass wheel, cube, folding letter
  • Code book, 21 hint cards and answer key
  • 27 pages, A4 and US Letter

Ready in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Download the ZIP file after payment and unzip it

  2. 2

    Print at 100%, craft pages on 160 gsm card

  3. 3

    Cut out the parts, fold the chest and fill the 7 envelopes; Prep: about 1 hour

  4. 4

    Give the players envelope 1 and the code book

What you need

  • Printer, A4 or Letter paper; print at 100% (actual size)
  • Sturdy 160 gsm card for the craft pages
  • Scissors, ruler, craft knife with cutting mat, glue or tape
  • 1 paper fastener (or a pushpin with a piece of eraser), 1 sticker and 7 envelopes (A5 or larger)
  • 🎂 Age: 12+
  • 👥 Players: 1–6
  • ⏱️ Play time: 90–120 min
  • ✂️ Prep: about 1 hour
  • 🧩 Envelopes: 7, plus the chest
  • 📄 Pages: 27, A4 and Letter

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