With everyone stuck at home, we’ve had to get creative with ideas for Girl Scout meetings. Recently, I discovered Virtual Escape Rooms. After enjoying several with my family, my daughter decided to create her own. Her escape room has been wildly popular (shared across the country in less than 24 hours!), so I decided to share some of our favorite escape rooms. Here are 20+ virtual escape rooms for kids of all ages. And yes, they are all FREE! (This list started as 20 and has grown. Enjoy!)
What Is A Virtual Escape Room?
A virtual escape room is a series of puzzles. Like a traditional escape room, in order to move on to the next level, you must correctly solve the puzzle. Like their physical counterparts, virtual escape rooms are usually themed and range in required skill level to complete.
20 Virtual Escape Rooms For Kids
After doing a few with my family, I wanted more to share so I went down the rabbit hole finding virtual escape rooms to share. I was AMAZED by how many are available online. Some of them are so tricky!
Elf On The Shelf Virtual Escape Room
***NEW*** One of the most-requested themes my daughter has gotten for her virtual escape rooms is a birthday-themed virtual escape room. Make your way to the party and collect clues along the way.
This escape room was created by my daughter. Please take a moment to leave her feedback and hit submit at the end. She loves hearing from people enjoying her project.
Visit the Elf On The Shelf Virtual Escape Room
Christmas Virtual Escape Room
Can you help Santa deliver presents to children all over the world in time for Christmas? Solve the puzzles and get the clues to help Santa make his deliveries and learn how to say Merry Christmas all over the world in this free Christmas Virtual Escape Room. Ages: elementary school+
This escape room was created by my daughter. Please take a moment to leave her feedback and hit submit at the end. She loves hearing from people enjoying her project.
Visit the Christmas virtual escape room.
Hanukkah Virtual Escape Room
Because we celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah in our house to honor both sides of our family, my daughter decided to create a Hanukkah Virtual Escape Room as well. This escape room was designed to teach kids about Hanukkah, so it can be played by anyone who wants to learn a little bit more about how this holiday is celebrated.
Visit the Hanukkah Virtual Escape Room HERE.
New Year’s Eve Virtual Escape Room
Can complete your New Year’s resolutions from last year before the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve? Solve the puzzles and get the clues to complete your resolutions and complete this new Year’s Eve Virtual Escape Room. As you complete each puzzle you will learn a fun New Year’s Eve tradition from around the world.
This escape room was created by my daughter. Please take a moment to leave her feedback and hit submit at the end. She loves hearing from people enjoying her project.
Visit the New Year’s Eve virtual escape room.
Birthday Virtual Escape Room
One of the most-requested themes my daughter has gotten for her virtual escape rooms is a birthday-themed virtual escape room. Make your way to the party and collect clues along the way.
This escape room was created by my daughter. Please take a moment to leave her feedback and hit submit at the end. She loves hearing from people enjoying her project.
Visit the Birthday Virtual Escape Room HERE
Easter Egg Hunt Virtual Escape Room
Can you find all of the hidden Easter Eggs and solve the puzzles to unlock the code for an Easter celebration? Kids will have a great time solving the clues in this Easter Virtual Escape Room.
This escape room was created by my daughter. Please take a moment to leave her feedback and hit submit at the end. She loves hearing from people enjoying her project.
Visit the Easter Egg Hunt Virtual Escape Room HERE
St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Escape Room
Can you solve the puzzles, build a Leprechaun trap and catch a Leprechaun in time for St. Patrick’s Day? Learn all about the Irish holiday in this St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Escape Room.
This escape room was created by my daughter. Please take a moment to leave her feedback and hit submit at the end. She loves hearing from people enjoying her project.
Visit the St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Escape Room HERE
Valentine’s Day Virtual Escape Room
Solve the puzzles to help you remember where to deliver each of the valentines you made for friends and family in this Valentine’s Day Virtual Escape Room.
This escape room was created by my daughter. Please take a moment to leave her feedback and hit submit at the end. She loves hearing from people enjoying her project.
Visit the Valentine’s Day Virtual Escape Room HERE
Girl Scout Cookie Virtual Escape Room
Can you keep the cookies straight and deliver all of the right Girl Scout cookies to the right houses? Solve the puzzles and learn about all of the different Girl Scout Cookies in this Girl Scout cookies virtual escape room.
This escape room was created by my daughter. Please take a moment to leave her feedback and hit submit at the end. She loves hearing from people enjoying her project.
Visit the Girl Scout Cookies virtual escape room for ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers. *
* For those who aren’t familiar, there are two bakers for Girl Scout cookies depending on where you live. ABC cookies bakes Caramel deLites and LBB bakes Samoas – same cookie, different name.
Thanksgiving Virtual Escape Room
Can you help Mr. Turkey escape from being eaten on Thanksgiving? Solve the puzzles and get the clues to help Mr. Turkey return to his farm safely in this free Thanksgiving Virtual Escape Room. Ages: elementary school+
This escape room was created by my daughter. Please take a moment to leave her feedback and hit submit at the end. She loves hearing from people enjoying her project.
Visit the Thanksgiving virtual escape room.
Mermaid Escape Room
This is the escape room created by my sixth-grader. It was created with second and third graders in mind. She designed it as part of earning her Leaders in Action (LIA) badge helping a group of Brownies earn their Wonders of Water Journey. In addition to being a fun series of puzzles, each level earns you a tip to help protect water and our oceans. Ages: elementary school+
If you complete her escape room, please take a moment to leave her feedback at the end. She loves hearing from people enjoying her project.
Visit the mermaid virtual escape room HERE.
The Mandalorian Escape Room
The Child has gone missing, and it’s up to you and Mando to find him before the remnants of the Empire do! Be a Droid, Wookie, or Human as you explore the Star Wars Universe searching for Baby Yoda (The Child). But be careful which path you choose – you might live to regret it! Enjoy interacting with different characters from the Mandalorian and other Star Wars stories! Ages: Grade 7 and up only. *** Warning: This escape room does depict acts of violence, so it’s not for the faint of heart! ***
Visit the Mandalorian virtual escape room HERE.
Harry Potter Virtual Escape Room
From what I understand, this is the escape room that started it all. One of many that were created by a library, it is a fun series of puzzles for Harry Potter fans. Ages: tween+
Visit the Harry Potter virtual escape room HERE.
Butterfly Virtual Escape Room
This was the virtual escape room we first discovered and was the inspiration for my daughter’s escape room. Created by Girl Scouts for younger girls, this is the simplest of the virtual escape rooms listed. Ages: early elementary+
Visit the butterfly virtual escape room HERE.
Marvel Virtual Escape Room
Here’s your chance to help the Avengers escape from Hydra. Do you have what it takes to escape? Ages: tween+
Visit the marvel virtual escape room HERE.
Toy Story Escape Room
Created by the Girl Scouts Council of New Jersey, this escape room challenges you to help Woody bring Forky home. Ages: elementary+
Visit the Toy Story escape room HERE.
Jumanji Virtual Escape Room
The Jumanji virtual escape room was also created by a Girl Scouts Council. Ages: tween+
Visit the Jumanji virtual escape room HERE.
Disney Magic Kingdom Virtual Escape Room
Need a little Disney magic in your life? Do you have what it takes to escape the Magic Kingdom? Find out. Ages: teen+
Visit the marvel Disney Magic Kingdom escape room HERE.
Pete The Cat And The Birthday Party Mystery
For all those Pete The Cat fans, this escape room takes you through a Pete the Cat mystery. Solve the clues to solve the mystery. Ages: preschool – elementary+
Visit the Pete the Cat virtual escape room HERE.
Escape From Wonderland Virtual Escape Room
Help Alice escape from Wonderland by telling time and having a tea party with the Mad Hatter. Ages: elementary school+
Visit the Wonderland virtual escape room HERE.
Cinderella Escapes Virtual Escape Room
Help Cinderella escape and make it to the ball in time to meet her Prince Charming? Ages: tween+
Visit the Cinderella Escapes virtual escape room HERE.
The Minotaur’s Labyrinth Virtual Escape Room
Greek mythology and puzzles go hand in hand in Minotaur’s labyrinth. Ages: tweens+
Visit the Wonderland virtual escape room HERE
Roald Dahl Virtual Escape Room
If The BFG, Matilda and James and the Giant Peach are some of your favorite titles, you will love the Roald Dahl virtual escape room. Ages: all ages
Visit the Roald Dahl virtual escape room HERE.
Pikachu’s Rescue Virtual Escape Room
Can you solve the mystery of the Pokemon’s disappearance before time runs out? Ages: 6+
Visit the Pikachu’s Rescue virtual escape room HERE.
Minecraft Virtual Escape Room
Collect the clues to escape, but don’t get caught by the Creeper. Ages: elementary+
Visit the Minecraft virtual escape room HERE.
Dog Man Virtual Escape Room
Based on the popular book series, the Dog Man escape room follows Dog Man on a special adventure. Ages: elementary+
Visit the Dog Man virtual escape room HERE.
Star Wars Virtual Escape Room
Complete this escape room Solo or bring your favorite Wookie along! May the Force be with you! Ages: all ages
Visit the Star Wars virtual escape room HERE.
Space Explorer Training Virtual Escape Room
Escape into outer space on this out-of-this-world adventure. You may need a pencil and paper for this one. Ages: 11+
Visit the Space Explorer Training virtual escape room HERE.
The Hunger Games Virtual Escape Room
May the odds be ever in your favor as you complete the challenges and answer book-based questions to solve this puzzle. Ages: 11+ (best for fans)
Visit the Hunger Games virtual escape room HERE.
Stranger Things Virtual Escape Room
Travel back to Hawkins, Indiana in the year 1998. Can you escape the upside-down? Ages: 11+
Visit the Stranger Things virtual escape room HERE.
Mother Goose Mystery Virtual Classroom
Fill-in-the-blank with your favorite nursery rhymes to find Mother Goose’s missing goose. Ages: elementary+
Visit the Mother Goose Mystery virtual escape room HERE.
Trapped In The Toy Room Virtual Escape Room
Ages: early elementary +
Visit the Trapped in the Toy Room virtual escape room HERE.
How To Make Your Own Virtual Escape Room
All of the virtual escape rooms we’ve explored were built using Google Forms, which is free for anyone with a Google account to create. It is an intuitive web-based system that allows you to make all kinds of forms. The key with virtual escape rooms is to use the “response validation” tool. This requires the participant to fill in the correct answer in order to advance to the next “room.”
I challenged my daughter to make her own escape room with a water conservation message and the Mermaid Virtual Escape Room was the result.
Have fun with all of these virtual escape rooms, and if you decide to make your own, let me know!
In the Mermaid room my kid worked on trying to figure out what you could spell with lmac other than calm. It would not work.
That’s because “calm” isn’t the right word 😉 Keep thinking. (And don’t worry, it stumped her dad too!)
good work
I love this page. I was hoping that you may have actually played the Jumanji digital escape room game, or maybe one of your members/followers may have and know the answer to #4? The linked video no longer seems to be viewable. my student’s would love this otherwise.
Oh no, I didn’t play that one so I am not sure. That’s a bummer.
Did you get the answer for #4 we are stuck?? Save us from the snake!
wE can’t figure out the number code on the 3rd question for stranger things
Unfortunately, I am not the creator of the Stranger Things escape room, so I am not sure.
PULL!!! The answer is pull. 🙂 It took us several attempts, ha.
Hi! I was unable to access the Marvel Escape room. Is it possible to send me a copy?
Hi Tracy – The Marvel Escape room is not one that we created, and it appears the organization that created it has taken it offline. Bummer! I’ll have to find something new to replace it.
Hi Tracy – I found a different Marvel escape room to update the post. This one takes on Thanos. Enjoy.
It says that the disney virtual escape room is no longer available. Can you put in something to replace it? I really like disney.
I found a new Disney virtual escape room. See if you can escape the Magic Kingdom.
how can i download the escape room and answer key?
The virtual escape rooms are all designed to be done online, they cannot be downloaded. And none of them provide an answer key, that’s part of the fun. You must solve the puzzles.
why is the escape from star killers base no longer getting responses my favorite movie is star wars why no responses please get it up again unless you cant
Oh no! That’s a bummer. I am not sure why the owner of the Star Wars escape room decided to turn it off for responses. I’ll have to see if I can find a new one to replace it.
You misspelled Roald Dahl’s name!
I sure did! Not even sure how I managed that. Thanks for the tip, correcting now.
Are you able to share these so we can modify?
Modify the individual escape rooms? No, they are not editable. That’s part of the fun, they are challenges people made for others to enjoy.
Hi Jen,
Thank you for the post. I really appreciate that you have shared. I have been a GS Leader for around 25 years and since I had Covid, my brain just doesn’t think like it used to. I used to be able to think of an activity given any situation lickety split. Everything is so uncertain for all of us and I am preparing virtual activities for my girls during the 2nd lock down. Again thank you!
I know this feeling well. My brain has felt like mush trying to come up with creative ideas for our GS Troup too. Good luck with the next round of lockdowns.
I’m a middle school librarian, and a few of my students have wanted to do digital breakout rooms through our Zoom sessions. I was struggling to find a free Christmas-themed one for them, and stumbled across your page. This will be great for them. Thank you for compiling and sharing such a great list! And kudos to your daughter for creating some of her own! Can I ask what age range she is?
Hi Erin – Thanks for the comment. The library is her happy place, she will love to know you are using this. My daughter is also in middle school. She is currently working on a Hanukkah one (our family celebrates both!), which she hopes to have up early next week.
I’m having trouble making my own, where do you find / how do you use the response validation?
My daughter is working on a tutorial to help people learn to make their own. Hopefully, that will be ready soon.
These are AWESOME!! Plan to use one for my Holiday Zoom party! Thank you!
Have fun!
Hi love all of them! I did them with my class and they loved them as well. Is there a way to get the answer key?
No, that’s part of the fun! No answer keys are provided. 😉
Hi! The dance video for the Jumanji puzzle is now private, so it’s not possible to watch. I tried a few guesses, but wasn’t able to get past it. I LOVED the rest of the puzzle. Any chance you could fix/find a new video for that part? THANK YOU for you and your family’s creativity!
Oh no! Unfortunately, the Jumanji puzzle isn’t ours. That is one of the ones we found and wanted to share. So I don’t have access to fix that one. Hopefully, they will fix it soon. Otherwise, I’ll have to take it off the list.
im stumped on the stranger things one of the question that says Secret Russian Base – Operations centre
would you mind giving me a clue?
Oh man, I didn’t finish that one so I am not sure. (We didn’t make that one, just shared it because Stranger Things is awesome.)
Hi, I’m new to Virtual Escape Rooms but I want to have my kids do something fun the days before the Christmas break. How do I have a whole class do it together? How can the kids work together if they’re all at home? I’m sure they know how, but I’d like to go into it with a bit more knowledge than I have right now (0%)!
Thanks you!!! They all look awesome!!
Great question! I’ve talked to teachers and Scout leaders from all over, and everyone does it a little differently. When I do them with a group, I share my screen as a presenter. Then I read each problem out loud. The kids are instructed to think quietly, once everyone is ready I let them all shout out the answer. If there are multiple answers, I let them discuss which to try first. Then I enter the answer and we see if they are right. For the Christmas one, there is a clue you have to remember after each puzzle so I always assign someone to remember each clue.
I have a small group (under 10), so it works well. Some people break into smaller groups, other people just give it to the kids to do on their own. I definitely recommend you take a few minutes to go through the escape room on your own. That way you already know the answers if they get stumped. And you know your kids best, so you can think about the best way to present it. I hope this helps!!!
Perfect! Thank you for this! I so want my students to be engaged and excited. It’s still reading and thinking (I teach Language Arts) but this will give me a chance to do something fun!
Im stumped on the stranger things virtual escape room- operations centre..I don’t think i’ll finish it.. could you give me a clue?
Unfortunately, we didn’t make that one and haven’t completed it yet either.
My students and I really enjoyed your Christmas and Hanukkah escape rooms? Does your daughter have any plans to create Valentine’s escape room?
She is working on a New Year’s Eve one right now, Valentine’s sounds like fun too.
where do I go and is there a online game for this?
I’m not sure I understand the question. There are more than 20 links to escape rooms you can play in this post. Just choose the theme and age level and play. Have fun.
Trying to create my own and I can not figure out how to make the form responsive. Any chance you (or your daughter) would have some direction on that?
Yes, my daughter just finished creating a tutorial to teach anyone how to make their own virtual escape rooms. You can view her tutorial on her website http://virtualescaperoomsforkids.com/virtual-escape-room-tutorial.
This is so AWESOME and right on time for 2 virtual learners (gr K and 5) in covid fatigue missing their friends. I’d love to share the Valentines Day themed one with their classrooms. At least she did the tutuorial if forced to do it on my own. Thanks!
I am so glad you enjoyed it. My daughter is having so much fun with it. She is about 1/2 way through creating her Valentine’s Day virtual escape room, so look for that soon.
These are great escape rooms. I was wondering if you could make a zombie escape room. I’m going to do a zombie theme Girl Scout meeting soon and this will be a great addition.
That’s a fun idea! I will have to run it by my Cadette to add to her list. I know she is currently working on a St. Patrick’s Day virtual escape room. 🙂
Thanks so much for making these and compiling this list. We did the christmas room a few months ago and I just discovered this full list today. We will be enjoying these during our February break staycation.
So glad you are enjoying them. I especially hope you love the ones my daughter created 😉
Also, I shared this page with my moms groups so everyone can enjoy it as well.
And thank you for sharing!!!!!
Thank you for sharing! I would encourage any parent or troop leader hoping to have their kids do this to try out the room first as otherwise some might be disappointing. I got all the way through to 5 of the 6 puzzles in Jumanji (rock is hidden on left, there are eight claps and stomps but you have to type it as 8, the number), but am stuck on the number code and can’t advance to the next screen. This would have been a bummer had it happened at our bday party, so just check them first and that way you know if it works AND you can also give little hints if the kids are legit stuck.
Excellent advice!
In Step 5 of the St. Patrick’s Day escape room, I’m confident the answer is “charm” but it’s not working?
Please help.
It’s not charm, my kiddo confused me on that one too. The letters make up another word that ties to St. Patrick’s Day 😉
Can you make a roblox one
Is there an answer sheet for teachers
I don’t believe any of the virtual escape rooms offer an answer key. I always suggest teachers attempt them first so they can provide hints if kids need them.
hi im 9 can i do a escape room with a 5 year old{sister}
Absolutely! Your sister will likely need your help to complete it, but my four-year-old loves to “help” her big sisters do escape rooms. Have fun!
These were great, and my students loved the challenge. We haven’t been able to get past Step 5 on Jumani. We have tried every combination we can think of for uppercase and punctuation but haven’t been able to get past it.
Anyone have suggestions?
How do make these escapes rooms usable by all students and me, the teacher, can see all of their end games?
Virtual escape rooms can be played individually or in groups. This website gives an excellent explanation of how to play virtual escape rooms – http://virtualescaperoomsforkids.com/faq. While you can not see the end game of all students, the only way for them to complete the escape room is to answer all of the puzzles correctly. If you need proof of completion, I suggest requesting a screenshot with a timestamp. Hope this helps!
Also, is there a way to get the answers for the teachers?
The various escape room authors do not provide answer keys. My recommendation for teachers is to play the game ahead of time so you can figure out the answers and assist any students who might need clues.
Wonderful ideas! Could you create a GRADUATION one for elementary kids (grade 5)??
That is a cute idea. I will pass it along to my daughter, the chief escape room maker. The new summer virtual escape room was requested by her former elementary school for the 5th graders to play at their end-of-the-year party. I hope that helps in the meantime.
how do you do so much escape room.
If you are looking for a tutorial on how to complete an escape room, I recomend the information here – http://virtualescaperoomsforkids.com/faq. That site also has a tutorial on how to create one if interested.
Thank you so much for putting this list together. It is an amazing resource and provided our girl guide group with a lot of fun tonight!