The Greeks - BRAND NEW Escape Room Game Workshop
Puzzle Locker
Launching in 2026, Puzzle Locker offers the UK's first immersive Ancient Greek escape room workshop.Using iPads and interactive puzzle mats, your class will journey back to Ancient Greece, competing in teams to solve puzzles, collect artefacts and uncover secrets of the past. In this thrilling one-hour experience, pupils will restore an ancient mosaic, repair a broken statue of Alexander the Great, and recover the missing prompts at the amphitheatre to get the show underway!
This brand-new, one-of-a-kind workshop is designed for 21st-century learning, focusing on the 4Cs: communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. Try something different - we guarantee you won't be disappointed!
Watch our promo video at the bottom of this page to discover why this is a workshop like no other! Register your interest and join our waiting list for 2026!
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in:
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Our workshop days are designed to be shared between 3-4 KS2 classes. Each class or year group can select a theme to match their current topic. We currently have the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, and WW2, with Vikings, Space, and Tudors planned for the middle of 2026!
Each Puzzle Locker day includes the following activities:
1. Pre-Workshop Introduction (30 minutes)
Before the escape room adventure begins, teachers are provided with a classroom-based PowerPoint briefing. This includes tutorial videos, clear learning objectives, and background information to build excitement and prepare pupils for the challenge ahead.
2. The Escape Room Experience (60 minutes)
The main event takes place in the school hall. Each topic features three mini escape rooms, lasting approximately 12-15 minutes each. Every level is enquiry-based, encouraging pupils to work in teams to solve puzzles, collect artefacts, and unlock clues that help them answer their key question.
3. Follow-Up Resources (60 minutes)
To extend learning beyond the experience, every workshop comes with follow-up resource packs created by qualified teachers. These include word searches, crosswords, comprehension tasks, and maths challenges to reinforce the learning objectives in a fun, engaging way.
Each Puzzle Locker day includes the following activities:
1. Pre-Workshop Introduction (30 minutes)
Before the escape room adventure begins, teachers are provided with a classroom-based PowerPoint briefing. This includes tutorial videos, clear learning objectives, and background information to build excitement and prepare pupils for the challenge ahead.
2. The Escape Room Experience (60 minutes)
The main event takes place in the school hall. Each topic features three mini escape rooms, lasting approximately 12-15 minutes each. Every level is enquiry-based, encouraging pupils to work in teams to solve puzzles, collect artefacts, and unlock clues that help them answer their key question.
3. Follow-Up Resources (60 minutes)
To extend learning beyond the experience, every workshop comes with follow-up resource packs created by qualified teachers. These include word searches, crosswords, comprehension tasks, and maths challenges to reinforce the learning objectives in a fun, engaging way.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Greeks Workshop
Greek life and achievements Greek influence on the western world Pythagoras and Aristotle Religion Trade Politics and Architecture Olympics Greek Gods and Mythology
In this immersive Greek escape room, pupils are transported back to Ancient Greece to restore a damaged mosaic, rebuild a broken statue of Alexander the Great, and recover three missing props needed for a performance at the amphitheatre.
The workshop is divided into three themed mini escape room games, each built around a key enquiry question. Pupils work in teams to solve puzzles and collect artefacts, unlocking new information and deepening their understanding of the Ancient Greek civilisation.
Room 1: The Missing Mosaic
A beautiful mosaic has been damaged on a rooftop villa, and your class must solve three puzzles to locate the missing tiles and restore it!
Pupils will discover:
- The significance of city-states in Ancient Greece
- How mythology shaped Greek culture and daily life
- How the Ancient Greeks traded with the wider world
Room 2: The Great Rebuild
A statue of Alexander the Great lies in ruins in a Greek courtyard. Your class must solve three puzzles to retrieve the broken pieces and rebuild it!
Pupils will explore:
- The rise of the Macedonian Empire and its rule over Ancient Greece
- Alexander the Great's military achievements
- His brief reign and enduring legacy
Room 3: The Show Must Go On
Three props have disappeared from the stage at a Greek amphitheatre. Your class must solve three puzzles to recover the missing items and ensure the performance can continue!
Pupils will learn about:
- How Ancient Greek culture has shaped modern society
- The origins of the Olympic Games and their lasting influence
- The contributions of Greek philosophers to modern knowledge
What size groups do we cater for?
We work with 3-4 KS2 classes per day, and each class or year group can choose a workshop that fits their current topic.
Each escape room session in the school hall can accommodate up to 33 pupils at once. We provide 11 interactive puzzle mats and 11 iPads, with pupils working in teams of three to complete the challenges.
Please note: The escape room must take place in the school hall. When booking, consider hall availability around breakfast clubs, break times, and lunch.
Each escape room session in the school hall can accommodate up to 33 pupils at once. We provide 11 interactive puzzle mats and 11 iPads, with pupils working in teams of three to complete the challenges.
Please note: The escape room must take place in the school hall. When booking, consider hall availability around breakfast clubs, break times, and lunch.
Access for visitors with disabilities
We aim to make our workshops as inclusive as possible. However, our escape room experiences may be challenging for children with visual impairments.
As a new provider, we're committed to improving accessibility and welcome teacher feedback to help us adapt and develop our workshops for all pupils.
As a new provider, we're committed to improving accessibility and welcome teacher feedback to help us adapt and develop our workshops for all pupils.
Who are Puzzle Locker?
Puzzle Locker is the UK's first immersive escape room workshop, designed by teachers in collaboration with curriculum experts. Using interactive puzzle mats and cutting-edge technology, we transform school halls into engaging, team-based puzzle adventures, where children work together to solve challenges, collect artefacts, and explore the past through hands-on learning.
Our workshops are built around the 4Cs of 21st-century learning:
Critical Thinking - Every puzzle is a problem to crack. Pupils analyse clues, make connections, and think strategically to unlock each stage.
Communication - Success relies on clear discussion and active listening. Every team member has a role to play.
Collaboration - No one succeeds alone. Pupils support each other, share ideas, and celebrate their achievements together.
Creativity - From decoding ancient symbols to solving themed puzzles, we spark imaginative thinking that makes learning memorable.
If you're looking to bring 21st-century learning to life in your school, Puzzle Locker's immersive escape rooms offer an unforgettable educational experience.
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