As summer vacations approach, parents may find themselves wondering how to keep their children engaged. Look no further than the exciting world of family escape games. With options available all over France, we’ve curated a list of 10 fantastic escape games across different themes and settings, perfect for young adventurers. Who said only Paris has the best puzzles to solve?
#1 Lille – Fort Boyard (Team Break)
Head to the capital of Flanders for an adventure at the famous Fort Boyard. The guardian, Father Fouras, has discovered that the evil dictator Pedro intends to steal the treasure of the fort.
To thwart his plans, your mission is to secure the treasure by gathering as many keys and clues as possible to reach the treasure room in under an hour. This adventure is ideal for children aged 8 and up who are fans of the France 2 show.
#2 Marseille – Escape: The Movie
Next, we travel to Marseille, where Escape: The Movie invites you to escape from your favorite films in just an hour. This escape game features five rooms designed with cinematic decor and caters to audiences aged 9 to 99. Experience the thrill of Jurassic Park like never before.
#3 Marseille – Treasure Hunt (Blackroom)
Still in Marseille, BlackRoom presents a treasure hunt in the dark. This exciting adventure is perfect for children aged 4 to 9, complete with secret passages, special effects, and surprises. Help the old pirate Vsemoe find the location of his lost treasure!
#4 Bordeaux – Locked in the Port of the Moon (Escape Hunt)
Escape Hunt in Bordeaux offers an escape game titled Locked in the Port of the Moon. You play as a crew member returning to port, but the night before arrival, the captain’s lifeless body is discovered. While awaiting judgment, you find yourself in the ship’s hold. You have one hour to escape using the secret steering wheel hidden in the hold. A child-friendly mode is available for participants aged 7 and up.
#5 Orléans – The Cunningham Case (Get Out)
Get Out in Orléans presents an intriguing scenario where Commissioner Cunningham investigates a series of murders occurring in London. Just as he is close to solving the mystery, he suddenly dies. It’s your turn to take over the investigation and uncover the identity of John the Butcher. This escape game offers a version suitable for teens.
#6 Rouen – Magic School (Team Break)
Have you ever wished to attend Hogwarts, the wizarding school from Harry Potter? Here, the magical council is worried after Pedro has seized a destructive magic formula. He has hidden it in his castle, and you’ll need to infiltrate it to retrieve it in under 60 minutes before his return.
#7 Toulouse – Rackham’s Lair (SPHINX Corp.)
Travel back to 1738, where SPHINX Corp. calls on you to raid the treasure of a legendary pirate. This mission is well-suited for children aged 7 and older.
#8 Lyon – The School of Wizards (Kidscape)
Continuing in the magical world of Harry Potter, this escape game occurs in Beynost, about ten kilometers from Lyon. As Muggles, you will need to learn magic. Your goal is to find the school director’s wand in under an hour before he returns. Beware, he dislikes snoopers!
#9 Toulouse – Operation LOUXOR (SPHINX Corp.)
For children fascinated by Egypt and the pharaohs, this escape game will be a hit. Archaeologists recently discovered a new temple near Luxor. Inside, a fragment of the Book of the Dead is believed to be hidden, but the Egyptian state wants to secure it first. Be the first to find it, but hurry—the temple will collapse in one hour! This adventure is designed for ages 10 and up.
#10 Strasbourg – Mission Tokyo (Escape Time)
In this immersive adventure, you will infiltrate a Japanese district controlled by the Yakuza mafia in 2028. Mission Tokyo is suitable for ages 10 and up and has won several awards.
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