Free digital escape room · 5 locks · about 25 min
The Lost Telegram: a History Escape Room
A telegram from 1903 has been locked in a museum vault. To open it, crack five locks built from real moments in history. You'll need a pencil.
For History and social studies classes, homeschool and family game night (ages 10+). Works on phones, laptops, tablets and projectors. Nothing to print, no sign-up. Hints on every lock; answers are hidden from the page code.
⏱ 0:00 0 / 5 locks
🔓 You escaped!
Teacher & leader notes
- Play as a whole group on the projector, or let teams race on their own devices (progress saves on each device).
- Timer starts when the page first opens; press Restart to reset it for a new group.
- Everyone who escapes can download a certificate with their team name and time.
Want more after the escape?
PastRush: History DetectiveFree on the App Store for iPhone
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