I teach 5th grade and middle school level subjects. I am also a published and produced playwright and co-author of three YA detective novels. (Curtain Call Caper, The Disappearig Dog Dilemma and Bungled Bike Burglaries)
I teach 5th grade and middle school level subjects. I am also a published and produced playwright and co-author of three YA detective novels. (Curtain Call Caper, The Disappearig Dog Dilemma and Bungled Bike Burglaries)
By Kathy Applebee Included are clues, directions and answer keys, hints, and reflection questions.
Content area: Bible, ancient history, prophesy, Christmas
Based on: Daniel 1-6, 9 and Matthew 2
Recommended Ages/ target audience: Upper elementary to adult
Ideal Group Size: 7 to 12
Suggested Time: How long do you anticipate players needing to complete this game? 60 minutes plus additional time for reflection.
STORY: The Star has appeared in the sky and magi in the East hasten to break the seal on a document left by the prophet Daniel. The scroll speaks of a treasure that has been hidden and locked away for this time. It must be found quickly and delivered to the Messiah. But time is short and the star moves. Can your group decode, decipher and unlock in time to gather the treasure and follow the star?
MATERIALS NEEDED
3 and 4 number combo locks, 5 letter lock, shape/directional lock, UV light pen and flashlight, large box, 1 large and 1 small break out boxes, 2 small keyed lock boxes, 3 regular locks with keys, 6 lock hasp
An Easter or anytime archeology Break Out by Kathy Applebee
STORY: The Pilate Inscription, on a stone tablet found in Caesarea, mentions the name of Pontius Pilate the “Prefect of Judea.“ Someone wants to destroy the artifact and it’s up to you to find and save it before the bad guys arrive to claim it.
LOCKS, KEYS, BOXES, etc. NEEDED
4 regular type locks with keys
2 Break Outboxes and 1 other box or lockable drawer
1 or more NIV Bibles
1 UV flashlight finder
The 2 sets of clues from the clues .PDFs
Content area: Archeology, ancient history, New Testament studies and proofs, Jesus death and burial
Recommended Ages/ target audience: Any; Ideal Group Size: 4 to 10
Suggested Time: 10 minutes introduction, 60 minutes playing time, additional time for debriefing activities.
STORY: You get a call from Professor Arti Phact of the Museum of Ancient History. He needs your help to thwart Apollyon and unlock the container holding the real display info, and swap it with the misleading display information. Just as Dr. Phact is about to tell you exactly what to do, his cell phone dies. The museum opens in one hour. Can you use the clues available to open the container to get out the real display label, switch it with the fake and remove the fake document?
Included are clues, directions and answer keys, hints, and reflection questions.
NEEDED
Locks and boxes
Large and small break out boxes, 5 letter lock, 3 number combo, 4 number combo, 4 shape or direction lock, optional: 2 Regular keys and locks, UV pen and finder
You have been locked in a tower dubbed the 21st Century Tower of Babel. All those who enter find themselves at some sort of communication disadvantage. These disadvantages become permanent unless you find the KEY to the tower and exit within one hour. Those who can and will work together despite handicaps will obtain the key and a prize.
This free product was created to be used with Breakout EDU boxes but can be adapted to other systems. Includes directions, clues, answer key and reflection questions.