You love the idea of classroom escape room games.
Your students would lose their minds (in a good way).

But the prep? The printing? The setup?
The "please don't mix up the clues" panic?

Nope. No thank you.

Think Outside the Bag makes it actually doable.

Just type in your content. Pick a theme. Build complete games with 3-6 puzzles. Get everything you need in about 10 minutes.

Differentiation?

Included.

Management plan?

Included.

Reset instructions?

Thank goodness — included.

Complete escape room games teachers can actually use.

$8/month • No contract • 30-day money-back guarantee

Does This Sound Familiar?

You're not alone. Here's what we hear from teachers all the time:

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"I love the idea, but I don't have time to create all the materials"

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"Everything I find on Pinterest looks amazing... and completely impossible to pull off"

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"I'm worried it'll turn into chaos and I'll lose control of my class"

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"I need this to align with what I'm teaching THIS week, not some random topic"

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"My principal will think we're just playing games instead of learning"

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"I have kids at totally different levels - one worksheet won't work"

We get it. And we've got you.

Here's How It Works

Build complete escape room games in three simple steps

1. Design Your Game

Choose your theme, duration (30-60 minutes), and how many puzzles you want (3-6 puzzles per game). One cohesive story connects all the puzzles.

2. Add Your Content

Type in YOUR content for each puzzle - vocabulary words, math problems, review questions. The stuff you're actually teaching this week.

3. Print & Play

Get your complete game package - differentiated worksheets, setup guides, classroom management tools. Ready to use tomorrow.

Why games instead of single puzzles?

Games create a complete narrative experience. Students progress through 3-6 connected puzzles with a shared theme and story. It's more engaging, takes less time to set up (one theme for everything), and feels like a real escape room adventure.

What Makes This Different

Your Content, Not Ours

Use your own curriculum - vocabulary, math problems, review questions. Aligns perfectly with what you're teaching THIS week.

Complete Implementation Package

Everything you need: differentiated worksheets, step-by-step setup guides, timing plans, classroom management tools, answer keys. Nothing extra to create.

Differentiation Built-In

Automatically generates simplified, standard, AND challenge versions. Works for IEPs, 504s, and gifted students in the same room.

Complete Games or Quick Puzzles

Build multi-puzzle games for full-period experiences, or create standalone puzzles for quick 20-minute activities. You choose based on your schedule.

Admin-Approved

Standards alignment document and admin justification letter included. Show this is rigorous learning, not just games.

Parent Communication

Pre-written parent letter explaining the educational value. No defensive phone calls or confused emails.

10 Minutes to Create

Input content, design your game, generate materials. Done. Perfect for last-minute planning or sub plans.

Assessment Tools Included

Rubrics, reflection sheets, and student self-assessment. Show learning happened, not just fun.

Here's What You Get

Complete packages. Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Student Materials

  • Differentiated worksheets (simplified, standard, challenge)
  • Mission briefings with theme story
  • Group role cards
  • Student reflection sheets
  • Exit tickets

Teacher Materials

  • Complete setup guide (step-by-step)
  • Answer keys with solutions
  • Classroom timeline & pacing
  • Reset guide (for multiple classes)
  • Classroom management tools
  • Assessment rubrics
  • Materials checklists

Admin & Parent

  • Standards alignment documents
  • Admin justification letters
  • Parent communication letters
  • Data tracking sheets

This would take you 3-5 hours to create on your own.

With Think Outside the Bag? 10 minutes.

Simple, Honest Pricing

Less than two Starbucks runs for unlimited escape room games

$8/month

Cancel anytime • 30-day money-back guarantee

Unlimited escape room games (3-6 puzzles each)
Unlimited standalone puzzles
Complete materials package for every puzzle
10 professionally designed themes
Automatic differentiation (3 levels)
Complete implementation guides
Standards alignment & admin justification
Assessment tools & rubrics
Parent communication materials
Priority email support

Your time is worth way more than $8. Stop spending hours on Pinterest.

Why Not Just Make Your Own?

DIY Approach

  • 3-5 hours to create one escape room game
  • No differentiation unless you make multiple versions
  • Figure out classroom management yourself
  • Create your own admin justification
  • Write parent letters from scratch
  • Design everything yourself
  • Hope it actually works in your classroom

Think Outside the Bag

  • 10 minutes to create complete game
  • Automatic differentiation - 3 levels included
  • Complete classroom management guide included
  • Admin justification letter ready to go
  • Parent letters pre-written for you
  • Professional design - 10 themes included
  • Tested & proven classroom systems

Your time is worth more than $8.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a game and a puzzle?

A game is a complete escape room experience with 3-6 connected puzzles that share a theme and story (perfect for 30-60 minute class periods). A puzzle is a standalone 20-minute activity. You can create either one based on your needs!

What grade levels does this work for?

Grades 1-12. The differentiation system automatically adjusts difficulty, font sizes, and scaffolding based on your grade level selection. Works for elementary through high school.

Does it work for any subject?

Yes! Math, science, social studies, ELA, foreign languages, and more. You input your own content, so it works for whatever you're teaching.

Will it print in black and white?

Absolutely. All materials are designed to look great in black and white or color.

Do I need physical locks?

Not required! The puzzles work as standalone activities. But if you want the full escape room experience, we offer optional lockable bags and combination locks in our shop.

How is this different from other escape room resources?

Most escape room resources give you pre-made puzzles about random topics - you're stuck using their content whether it matches your curriculum or not. And they rarely include the actual implementation guides you need to run it successfully. Think Outside the Bag uses YOUR content (your vocabulary words, your math problems, your review questions) and gives you the complete system: setup guides, differentiation, classroom management tools, admin justification, and parent communication. It's not just puzzles - it's everything you need to actually DO this.

Can I use this for sub plans?

YES! The complete setup guide makes it perfect for substitute teachers. Everything is explained step-by-step, so anyone can run it successfully.

What if I'm not satisfied?

30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. Cancel anytime.

Stop Pinning. Start Doing.

You don't need to be the "Pinterest-perfect teacher." You just need a system that actually works. That's what we built.

$8/month • No contract • 30-day money-back guarantee