The Clockwork Carnival

What’s inside

• One PDF of 25 pages: story, setup guide for the host, 9 puzzles + a final wind-up, answer key and hints
• The host role: the Ringmaster, who checks passwords and hands out the envelopes
• Everything you need is printed on the pages. No real locks, no outside knowledge
• Colour Edition and Printer-Friendly Edition (light backgrounds that save ink)

How to play

1. A grown-up runs the game as the host and fills the envelopes before play (about 25 minutes).
2. Print single-sided and have scissors, pencils and scrap paper ready.
3. The players open Envelope A. Each envelope holds two or three puzzles, so everyone gets a turn.
4. The host checks each password and hands over the next envelope.
5. Every puzzle has a gentle hint and a big hint, so nobody stays stuck for long.

Who it’s for

A family escape room for kids 8 and up with parents, grandparents or older siblings. Great for birthdays, rainy days and family game night. 2–8 players plus one grown-up host.

Printing tips

Print single-sided on plain paper. The Printer-Friendly Edition uses light backgrounds and saves ink; the Colour Edition looks best on screen or on a colour printer. You can also mix: read on tablets and print only the pages you want to hold.