Time Heist: Ancient Egypt Escape Room Activity & Game (KS2–KS3). Bring Ancient Egypt to life with this interactive escape room challenge where students crack codes, solve riddles, and unlock hidden clues to complete their mission. Perfect for team building, critical thinking, and classroom fun, this activity also supports KS3 History curriculum themes on Ancient Civilisations.
In this escape room, students will:
- Crack codes and uncover hidden messages
- Match Ancient Egyptian symbols, events, and timelines
- Solve riddles and puzzles to advance through stages
- Work in teams to build collaboration and trust
- Compete against the clock in a thrilling classroom “heist”
What’s included:
- Full teacher guide with setup instructions and answers
- Puzzle slides and printable clues
- Riddles, codes, matching activities, and symbol challenges
- Differentiation tips and stretch task suggestions
- PowerPoint slide that can be copied into any other slide for ease of use
Why teachers love this resource:
- Minimal prep – print, set up, and run in under 10 minutes
- Versatile – works across tutor time, form groups, history lessons, or end-of-term fun
- Engages every student with teamwork, problem-solving, and communication
- Suitable for KS2–KS3 (UK) and equivalent Grades 6–9 internationally.
Looking for more? Explore our full range of classroom escape room activities to keep students motivated all year round.
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