Escape Rooms Are the New Kid on the Block—and They’re a Blast!
If you’ve never been to a live escape room, you’re in for a treat. They’re immersive, thrilling, and—best of all—teamwork makes the dream work. But let’s face it: young children often feel lost in a traditional escape room, unable to contribute the way they’d like. That’s why I created a Book of Mormon–themed escape room that you can run right in your home, classroom, or even entirely online. These printable—and digital—games make perfect activities for family nights, youth groups, Primary classes, or Book of Mormon study circles.

What Is a Printable Book of Mormon Escape Room?

A printable escape room is a “room” made entirely of puzzles on paper. You print—or project—clues around your space. Players hunt for each riddle, solve it, and move on to the next until they “escape.” No mysterious locks or props required—just print, hide, and play! And because this version is fully digital, you can also complete every puzzle on Google Forms. Clues appear one at a time, and you can’t advance until you crack the current code.

Why Book of Mormon–Based?

Every clue and puzzle draws on stories from the Book of Mormon—from the faith of the Brother of Jared and the courage of Ammon, to the teachings of Nephi and Alma. Familiarity with the text helps, but it’s not mandatory: puzzles are designed so that clever thinking, teamwork, and a willingness to learn will carry players to victory.

Two Versions, One Adventure

To fit a range of ages and reading levels, you’ll find:

Both include:

  • A dramatic scene-setting scenario to immerse players in Book of Mormon Stories.

  • Ten themed clues—riddles, ciphers, matching scriptures to stories, word-search challenges, and more

  • A recording sheet (optional) for participants who like to write as they go

  • A “Congratulations!” finale with the final code to punch into the Liahona (or time-machine dial!)

  • Complete answer key and setup instructions

What You’ll Receive

  1. PDF Download

    • All clue cards ready to print (or display on a whiteboard)

    • Recording sheets, answer key, and step-by-step setup guide

  2. Digital Google Forms Version

    • A shareable link that you can copy into your own Drive

    • Automatic clue-by-clue progression—no printing needed

    • Optional digital recording sheet for tracking answers

How to Play Book of Mormon Escape Room

There are so many fun and flexible ways to play the Book of Mormon Escape Room! Whether you’re setting it up around the house, using it in a classroom, or playing digitally as a group, you can easily adapt it to fit your space, schedule, and the age of your kids. The different options make it perfect for everything from a quiet family night to an engaging Sunday School activity.

There are a few different ways to play.

Physical Instructions

  • Print out all the slides and the recording sheet (without the answers). Depending on how many children you have, you can break them up into groups, individuals, or one big team.
  • You can run the activity in 3 ways:
    1. You can give them all the clues up front and have them record their answers on the recording sheet and then give them all to you at the end.
    2. You can give them one clue at a time. They have to give you their answer before you give them their next clue.
    3. You can tape them up around the room or house and have them record their answers on their recording sheet and give them to you at the end. They can do them out of order if doing it this way, the clues are not sequential.
  • Before starting the activity, read the Escape Room situation to get them excited about the activity.

**Optional: Set a timer for 25-30 minutes.

Ask them not to ruin the activity for others by revealing the codes to them before they have a chance to figure it out.

**Optional: Let them use the Book of Mormon for some of the questions. (There are some you will probably have to)

Digital Instructions

  • First, get a copy of the form by clicking on the link. This will copy the form into your Google Drive.
  • You can work in groups, as individuals, or on a big team. Each team will need access to a computer or device.
  • With the digital version, no printing is required. All the tasks are in the Google form. Each team will see the task and will need to enter the correct code before they get to the next task.
  • You could still print out the tracking sheet, so they can keep track of their work. But it isn’t necessary, you can also use a blank sheet of paper for the workspace.
  • Before starting the activity, read the Escape Room situation to get students excited about the activity.

**Optional: Set a timer for 25-30 minutes.

Who Should Play the Book of Mormon Escape Room

This escape room is perfect for:

  • Primary classes or youth groups

  • Seminary or Book of Mormon study nights

  • Family game nights or birthday parties

  • Church activities, FHE, or youth conferences

  • Activity Days

  • Youth Nights

Whether you’re a teacher, youth leader, or parent, you’ll find this activity brings scripture to life in a fresh, interactive way.

Key Takeaways for Kids from the Book of Mormon Escape Room

This escape room is more than just fun—it’s packed with meaningful takeaways for kids. As they solve each clue, they’ll get to review important stories and people from the Book of Mormon, helping them remember what they’ve learned in a hands-on way.

It also encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and scripture recognition. Kids will walk away feeling a sense of accomplishment, a deeper understanding of gospel principles, and maybe even a favorite new scripture hero. It’s a playful yet powerful way to strengthen their testimonies and their love for the scriptures.

Ready to do your Book of Mormon Escape Room?

Download your digital PDF and Google Forms links below:

Dive into Zarahemla, test your faith and wit, and unlock the Liahona’s secret code to find your way home!

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Bringing the scriptures to life through play is one of the best ways to help kids and youth connect with gospel principles—and have a blast while doing it. This Book of Mormon escape room isn’t just about solving puzzles—it’s about sparking curiosity, reinforcing faith-based learning, and creating memorable experiences with the people you love.

Whether you’re a teacher looking to engage your class, a parent wanting something meaningful for family night, or a youth leader planning an activity, this escape room is a fun and faith-filled way to make the Book of Mormon come alive.

So gather your group, print (or click), and let the adventure begin! You never know what gospel truths might stick with them long after the final clue is solved.

Happy puzzling—and may your Liahona always point the way!

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