Houdini’s Secret Room
This amazing game is designed to help all creative people throwing a next-level experience for their loved ones. We created a thrilling story with beautifully designed puzzles that brings the escape room excitement right into your living room.
You can find it in these bundles:
12 Games + All future games
Legacy bundle
4 Games
Tween Bundle
The 150-year-old house that belonged to the most famous illusionist Houdini is now a museum. You decide to go there and learn some of his greatest tricks and illusions. Walking around, your curiosity leads you to a secret room, one in which no one has set foot for over a century. As you enter the room, the door slams shut, leaving you locked inside while the walls start closing in slowly.
On the table is Houdini’s testimony, which says:
“You are the chosen one who managed to enter this secret room. Whoever finds a way to break out of it will have the privilege of becoming my heir.”
The key, which unlocks the door, is hidden somewhere in the room. However, in order to find it, you must solve some challenges first. Houdini left you a pencil, glue and scissors, along with six different cards, which will help you solve the challenges ahead. If you want to get out of this room, you need to get inside the mind of the greatest illusionist and start thinking like him.
Can you escape and become the next Houdini?
You have 60 minutes before the walls crush you, so you better hurry up—the clock is ticking!
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Set Up in 30 Minutes
Play Anywhere
There is no better feeling than creating something which brings joy and smiles among your kids. That’s what this game is all about – giving you an opportunity to be their superhero, their parent of the year, or maybe their coolest teacher… simply being a great Game Master.
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Join forces with your kids
We created a mobile app that will make your adventure much more fun and easy to follow. You’ll be able to get hints, play music, listen to voice intros and check the team’s progress, and most importantly, play along with your kids. Don’t worry, there are no spoilers in the setup process 🙂
100% Money Refund
If you don’t like it, you get a refund — no questions asked. We are sure these games will bring a new dimension of fun to your home, but if you’re not fully satisfied, it’s on us!
Environmentally Friendly
No shipping gas emissions, no package waste — ONLY FUN! Support projects like our printable escape rooms and support the planet at the same time.
Help Someone
With every purchase, you’re donating 20% of the profit to kids in need. Every child should have the right to grow up as part of a family, surrounded by love and respect
45-60 Minutes of Fun
It takes less than an hour to finish the game, but a whole day of sharing the experience! Smiling, laughing, chatting and teamwork – we promise you a fun to remember!
Great for 9 to 13 Years Old
The game is primarily designed for kids 9-13 years old, but even their parents enjoy playing it.
There is no strict age limit when it comes to creative brain teasers like this one. It can be so much fun even for teens and adults with no previous experience with escape games!
2 to 5 kids per Group
Excellent for classrooms and birthday parties! It can be played in one team (2-5 people) or by multiple teams – like a competition. No matter how many players you have, just print one copy for each group!
Circus birthday party
We did the Circus Medrano for my daughter’s 11th birthday party, it was a blast! The girls loved it. It’s my favorite one so far! We also really liked Houdini’s secret room and Professor Swen’s Lab.
Kids & adults loved it
We bought the Professor Swens lab for my sons 10th bday party.
All the boys LOVED it, it was a bit challenging at first because they didnt really understand what they needed to be doing, so explaining to them the CONCEPT of the game can save you alot of hassle when setting the kids up.
The boys needed 4 clues in total.
My husband joined them half way through and he loved it.
He was soooo into it.
Currently buying another one for spring break!
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I ragazzi che hanno partecipato sono sempre molto entusiasti delle attività proposte.
Wooka Booka Island fun
We did Wooka Booka for our 10yo’s birthday party, after which the kids actually shouted “That was so much fun!” Saved so much money vs. a specialized party venue and it was just as fun.
Fun for family game night
My family (incl. 9yo + 13yo) and I had a great time doing Professor Swen’s Lab. I especially liked the first challenge with the map because it allowed my 9yo to be very interactive and focused on the instructions/directions. And if course I think the ones associated with the mobile app are the best because it brings you just a little closer to the high-tech expensive Escape Rooms. Hopefully more can be added to the app.
Fun family night
I’m an author looking for ideas to spin off my books so I’m constantly subjecting my family to game ideas. I selected Houdini’s Secret Room.
Notes: There were 8 of us. Definitely too large of a group. The guys sat back and watched. I’m don’t remember why I selected Houdini — my youngest is 17, so we are far outside the target age group. We solved the puzzle with no hints but did need to put on our thinking caps.
The storyline was fun. The puzzles matched the theme and, as I stated above, made us think. They would be excellent for the intended age group.
Our only problem was with the app. When we got to the final puzzle, it would not accept our answer. We selected the correct item and received the “are you sure” message, but could not, find a way to submit the answer. We tried for a good ten minutes, inadvertently selecting the wrong item twice. But those were accidents and we couldn’t figure out how we got it to accept the answer. We finally gave up and I verified our choice in the solutions guide. A bit anticlimactic, but it was a fun night.
Great Indoor Activity for Bday Party
I ordered this for my daughter’s 11 year old bday party and it was a hit! It wasn’t too hard or too easy. They needed the hints and loved that they could get them from the app. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I printed everything out on cardstock as suggested. We did have 7 girls and they didn’t want to be separated so they did it as one big group. It was slightly too large of a group as some would feel not involved at times. Up to 5 is recommended and I should have followed that guidance. I highly recommend it to anyone!
Good family time
My family (with 2 boys: 9yo + 13yo) just completed ‘Professor Swen’s Lab’ as part of a holiday family activity. It was a lot of fun, and I appreciated the app, which allowed everyone to participate. Driving the mad mobile around the map for the first challenge was fun for my 9yo. I would say it’s more age appropriate for 8-11yo kids.
My scouts loved it
Every year my Girl Scout Troop does an escape room at our last meeting before winter break. This was our fourth year, and our second year using one from Escape Room Geeks.
Today we did Houdini’s Secret Room with 13 nine and ten year olds, split into 3 groups. Everything went perfectly, and the app was an excellent addition. One group finished with 27 minutes to spare, and the other two made more use of the hints and were able to finish in time though they struggled a little more.
Everything was really well laid out, and the girls had an amazing time.
I’m seriously considering ordering another one to do at our last meeting before summer break.
Your perfect at home date night
We played with my wife Silver Screen Sleuths and loved every second of it. Downloading the game was all I needed to do and we could solve this after putting our kids to bed. We loved the comic style and all the puzzles are so clever. The story makes sense from beginning to the end. I hope to play more like this in the future
The BEST
It was so much fun and I loved it so much thank you so much for the opportunity to do this.
Amazing!
My kids are obsessed with Escape Rooms but they’re so expensive. For Halloween I wanted to find one we could do at home. This was impressive! The boys (10+13yo) loved it. The app made such a difference, I think. Hopefully you can add more games to the app.
I think the game is worth everything! It is so fun and channeling!!!
Even though it is a little tiring to billed it, it is soooooooo fun to play! And it is not to hared but still very challenging and fun!!!!!!
Fun for ALL ages.
Downloaded the Medrano Circus Escape Room and loved the compatibility with the App. We had two teams work simultaneously on two separate iPads and it was perfect! One hiccup is that if your device is not set up to allow the app to access the camera it will interrupt the experience and you’ll have to go back to the beginning and plug in all the previous answers, make sure you use pen an paper to record. Not a huge deal, but interrupted momentum. We had two groups of 11 year olds play and they probably got 85% of the puzzles without help. We then had a group of 8 year olds attempt and they needed more help, probably closer to 50%. The music in the app really added to the experience and the spookiness. The 8 year olds got a little scared the further they advanced, but overall everyone had a great time! From beginning to end probably took just over an hour. I will definitely be back to try another escape room.
I love it so much
It’s full of clues and puzzles and feels so random but then it just fits together so well and that’s why I found it so amazing.
Escape rooms during cyber security event for children
I was preparing the cybersecurity event for children at school. One of the tasks was run from the escape room. I had 3 groups so I prepared three escape rooms. Children had to cooperate to win this game. I used games from Escape Room Geeks which I was able to mix to have a great adventure for children. It was an excellent choice and children had a lot of fun. It was great that I can use those escape rooms for children in different years so it was on their level and all of them can solve challenges in similar time.
I really appreciate your help and I’m 100% sure that I will use more of your printable escape rooms in the future. Thanks for your great work!
This is the most amazing find!
My kids (13yo,9yo) are obsessed with Escape Rooms but they’re too expensive. For Halloween I was looking for an at-home DIY one, not at all expecting to find this gem. It’s really the app for me, but the quality of the challenges and extras make this amazing. I think they’re going to love it. I’ve done a quick review myself and am quite impressed.
Fun adventure
The story was interesting, puzzles clever, overall a fun time. I especially liked the life lesson at the end.
Problematic for groups
The escape room is good for 1 group but when it comes to running 2 groups of 5 as advertised is possible, the codes only work for 1 group to complete the puzzles. The second group couldn’t get past the codes.
From a playtester
As a playtester for “Silver Screen Sleuths,” I can confidently say this is one of the most engaging detective games I’ve encountered. We tested it with a group of 3, and it took us about 2 and a half hours to solve. The story is exceptionally catchy. The puzzles are challenging yet fun, providing a rewarding experience for those who love intricate detective work.
Set up & Material
What Kind of Puzzles Will the Kids Solve?
- Crafting 3D figures, cutting, gluing, and folding paper. They will let their imaginations run wild and their hands work faster than their minds can turn, putting their creativity to a real test.
- Is there a mind reader in our midst? Your guests will experience mind-reading tricks and see for themselves how powerful some mind-reading techniques can be.
- In some of the puzzles in Houdini’s Secret Room, there are hidden, invisible numbers. These numbers are not going to show themselves for nothing, though — your guests will need to figure out how to coax them out of their hiding spots.
- Getting out of mazes. Even those who believe themselves to have an impeccable sense of direction may find it all a little disorienting.
- Your guests will meet six distinct characters, each wielding a different special power that is crucial for solving the puzzles throughout the game.
- Hints with rhymes and exceptional art design that makes the fun even more fun!
Escape Room is more than just solving puzzles — it is all about the whole experience. To help you transform your space into an engrossing, captivating escape room, our game kit includes more than just the puzzles. In your download, you’ll also find posters and invitations that heighten the immersive power of Houdini’s Secret Room and bring the mystery much closer to you.
You also get “Set-up Guide” where we give you tips on how to set up the game, and a “Solutions Guide” with detailed walkthrough and a list of hints for every challenge.
We also created a mobile app that will make your adventure much more fun and easy to follow. You’ll be able to get hints, play music, listen to voice intros and check the team’s progress. This app gives you an opportunity to play along with your kids. It’s so much fun, trust us 🙂
Setup Guide
Playlists
Mobile App
Posters
Invitations
“Solutions” Guide
Not sure?
Need advice?
Do I need color printer?
Color is essential for some puzzles to be solved. Beside that the whole experience of the game is much better when is printed in color.
How much prep work is involved?
This escape kit can be set up in less than 30 minutes before your guest show up.
Just print the game on color mode and make sure you grab scissors, paper glue, a pencil, and stapler (or tape). That is all you need to create an amazing escape room!
Do I need computer besides printing?
Houdini’s secret room is a full tactile game, which means that the whole game is played away from computer screens. You can use our mobile app just to check all your answers and get hints, but that is also optional☺
Do you have a virtual version?
We believe that physical teamwork is much more fun, compared to the virtual one. That’s why we offer only tactile version of this kit. The only way to play it virtually is to print one copy for every kid and then try solving the puzzles together over zoom call. It’s a bit different concept of playing, that we believe will decrease the excitement a bit, but you can give it a try if there isn’t other option 🙂
How many players?
Our games can be played in one team (2-5 people) or by multiple teams – like a competition. No matter how many players you have, just print one copy for each group!
We recommend 4 players per team as the optimum number!
How many sheets of paper to print?
The game itself has 20 illustrations that must be printed, but you also get many posters and invitations that are optional!
Is this game replayable?
Just like in a real escape room you can unlock the mystery only once…. after all it isn’t fun if you already learn Houdini’s greatest tricks ☺ But you can print the game as many times as you desire, which means that it can be played countless times by your closest friends and family. It’s also perfect for events with a large group of players!
Where can I set it up?
It can be played anywhere you want! No matter how big or small is the place, every space can be used to play it☺ You can even set it up outside!
What is the best type of paper to print it on?
Regular home/office (Letter or A4) paper is just fine. You can use some thicker paper, but don’t go more than 215 gsm (paper weight). Glossy paper can also enrich the art, but that’s optional.
Can the moderator play along with the kids?
Of course, that’s why we created the mobile app. By using it you’ll be able to easily follow the game plot and dive into the story just like your kids. We also made the setup process spoiler free 🙂
Can I resell the game?
No. If you want to resell it, you can join our affiliate program. Please get in touch with us for more information!
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