# Escape the Envelope

> A tabletop escape room in an envelope: chained puzzles, locks and codes that teams crack within an hour. Duration: 1 hour. Group size: 8–120 people. Setting: Indoor. Below you will find a step-by-step guide, the materials and facilitator tips.

URL: https://www.bravodays.com/en/team-building-library/escape-the-envelope
Last updated: 2026-10-21
Publisher: BravoDays (https://www.bravodays.com)

## Key facts

- **Duration:** 1 hour
- **Group size:** 8–120 people
- **Setting:** Indoor
- **Energy level:** Active
- **Materials:** Per team: a sealed envelope with 5–7 puzzles, A small padlock box or online code form, Pens and scrap paper
- **Price:** Free, no sign-up

## Objective

Practise splitting work, sharing information and staying calm under time pressure.

## Materials

- Per team: a sealed envelope with 5–7 puzzles
- A small padlock box or online code form
- Pens and scrap paper
- A visible timer

## Step by step

1. Prepare puzzles where each answer unlocks the next clue (ciphers, maps, logic grids).
2. Teams of 4–6 open the envelope at the same time.
3. Offer up to three hints per team, each costing two minutes.
4. The first team to submit the final code wins; others continue until time is up.
5. Debrief: how did you divide the puzzles and share findings?

## Facilitator tips

- Test every puzzle on a colleague who has not seen it.
- Theme the story around your company or the event city.

## Related pages

- [Team building library](https://www.bravodays.com/en/team-building-library)
- [Get a quote](https://www.bravodays.com/en/get-a-quote)