Escape Room

Escape Room Games – Teacher Guide

HTML Escape Room Games

These interactive movement-based escape rooms are designed for PE, health, and whole-group classroom fun. Students solve missions by scanning QR codes, typing commands, and completing movement challenges.

Game & Setup Links

Use the links below to launch each game or access the printable teacher setup pages.

Make sure all HTML files are in the same folder as this page for the links to work correctly.

How the games work

Each game opens in a browser and gives students a sequence of missions to complete. Students interact with the game by typing commands, scanning hidden QR codes, and finishing physical activity tasks. The goal is to complete all missions before time runs out.

Browser-based
QR code scavenger hunt
Movement challenges
25-minute timer
Great for PE stations or whole class play

Quick setup

1. Open the teacher setup page. Print the QR codes for the game you want to use. Cut them apart before class.
2. Hide the QR codes around your gym or classroom. Place them in safe, visible locations where students can move to find them.
3. Open the student game on a device. Use a laptop, Chromebook, or large display. A webcam is helpful for exercise challenges.
4. Review the basic commands with students. Students will type commands such as SCAN, EXERCISE, USE, ENTER, HINT, INVENTORY, and MISSIONS.
5. Start the game and coach as needed. Students work through each mission in order until they finish or the timer ends.

Student commands

SCANOpen the camera to scan a QR code
EXERCISEStart the current movement challenge
USE [item]Use an item collected from a QR code
ENTER [code]Submit a secret code when required
INVENTORYSee collected items
MISSIONSView mission progress
HINTGet help for the current mission
CLEARClear the terminal screen
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Space Station NOVA

In this space-themed escape room, students save a damaged space station by restoring systems one mission at a time.

Mission flow

  1. Restore Power Core: find QR Code #1 and use the Power Cell.
  2. Fix Oxygen Leak: complete 15 jumping jacks.
  3. Repair Navigation: find QR Code #2 and enter the code NOVA7.
  4. Restore Communications: find QR Code #3 and use the Repair Kit.
  5. Launch Escape Pod: complete 10 push-ups.
Best for classes that enjoy a fast-paced sci-fi story and a mix of scavenger hunt plus exercise tasks.
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Emergency Zoo Vet

In this animal-themed escape room, students help treat zoo animals by finding tools and completing animal movement challenges.

Mission flow

  1. Treat the Lion: find QR Code #1 and use the Vet Bag.
  2. Help the Frogs: complete 10 frog jumps.
  3. Calm the Chickens: complete 12 chicken dance flaps.
  4. Wake the Bears: complete 8 bear crawls.
  5. Save the Giraffe: find QR Code #2, use the Vaccine, then complete the heart-rate mission.
Great for younger learners because the animal theme and movement cues are easy to understand and fun to act out.

Heart-rate mission note for Zoo Vet

The final Zoo Vet mission can connect to a Bluetooth heart-rate monitor, but it also includes a manual-entry option. If Bluetooth is not available, students can exercise for about 30 seconds, count their pulse for 10 seconds, multiply by 6, and enter that number manually.

The default target is 120 BPM. If needed, that target can be lowered in the game file before use.

What teachers need

  • A device with a browser to run the game
  • Printed QR codes from the teacher setup page
  • Enough open space for safe movement
  • A webcam if you want students to use the built-in exercise tracking
  • An optional Bluetooth heart-rate monitor for the Zoo Vet final mission

Troubleshooting

  • If QR scanning does not work, check browser camera permissions first.
  • If exercise tracking is inconsistent, let students repeat the motion clearly and fully.
  • If webcam access is limited, you can still use the games by teacher-checking the movements manually.
  • If Bluetooth is unavailable for Zoo Vet, use the manual heart-rate entry option.
  • If students get stuck, have them type HINT or review the current mission together.

Best ways to use these games

  • Whole-class warm-up activity
  • PE station rotation
  • Indoor recess enrichment
  • Team-building challenge day
  • End-of-unit celebration activity
HTML Escape Room Games – Teacher Guide