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Escape Key Project F - FIre Extinguisher
Designed for immersive escape rooms, this repurposed fire extinguisher features a custom-designed label that omits a single alphabet letter. Players must deduce the missing character using contextual clues, all while assuming itās just another prop.
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Looks authentic, feels puzzling
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Printed gloss label blends seamlessly with hardware
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Ideal for logic-based or alphabet-themed challenges
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Optional: beginner and advanced versions (coloured vs. missing letters)
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Inspired by real-world office settings for maximum immersion
Escape Project E - Einstein Tile
Inspired by the famous āEinsteinā tile (the shape that tiles infinitely without repeating), this hands-on puzzle challenges players to reconstruct a hidden phrase using cleverly cut tiles and letter fragments. The join-points between shapes reveal ambiguous letterformsāyour job is to decipher them.
Featuring a laser-cut black MDF base, clear etched acrylic overlay, and hand-painted letters, this beautifully constructed puzzle spells out a two-word mystery phrase across nine connections. Perfect for escape room enthusiasts, puzzle solvers, and anyone who appreciates mathematical elegance in design.
Can you solve the crafty job?
Escape Key Project - D - Desk Bracket
Add a gritty, industrial twist to your space with this laser-cut shelf bracket designed for the Escape Key project. Inspired by ornate ironwork and the quirks of retro computing, this clever MDF bracket spells ānot Dā from either sideāa nod to things not always being what they seem. Precision-cut from 3mm black MDF for strength and sharp detail, itās perfect for shelving small props or simply sparking curiosity.
Lightweight, affordable, and full of characterāideal for game rooms, maker spaces, or creative displays.
Escape Key Project - C - Collar
Create intrigue with this cleverly disguised alphabet puzzle font, designed specifically for lanyards used in high-stakes escape room games. Featuring 25 stylized letters (with one deliberately omitted), the font challenges players to decode what's missing. Originally adapted from the free āArcadeā typeface, this retro-inspired design adds both nostalgia and gameplay depth.
Anatomy of a puzzle: Great Scott, Lanyard!
Part of the Escape Key series, this lanyard puzzle challenges players to identify a missing letter from a disguised, scrambled alphabet. Using mirrored digital fonts and subtle visual misdirection, itās designed to slow recognition and spark curiosity. While the card on the lanyard seems like the obvious clue, the real key lies in whatās often overlookedāthe lanyard itself. A blend of design and deception, this tactile puzzle rewards lateral thinking and sharp eyes. Ideal for escape rooms, educational settings, or puzzle collectors.