The Broken Sleigh: a science escape game for Christmas
45 minutes to midnight at the North Pole
On Christmas Eve, Santa’s sleigh breaks down in Professor Beaker’s lab: Scamp, a cheeky elf, has taken the engine apart and hidden the 5 parts. Spot the real snowflakes, play the singing glasses, watch paper stars open on water, reveal a code in the mist on a mirror and build a tower of liquids that sort themselves out: every experiment gives you a code. You have 45 minutes to get the sleigh off the ground before midnight.
Ages 6 to 10 · 27 A4 pages · instant download
A real Christmas escape game, at home
- 7 envelopes, one of them hidden under the Christmas tree
- The Lab Terminal, which also spots the most common mistakes
- The repair log, your players’ mission sheet
- 15 hint cards on 3 levels, so nobody ever gets stuck
- A grown-up’s guide, a certificate, 6 badges and a door poster
Key features
2 to 6 players, ages 6 to 10
5 experiments and a rocket finale
Step-by-step hints, never stuck
Perfect for Christmas Eve with the family
How does it work?
Order
The PDF arrives straight away, by email and in your account. You can play the same evening.
Prepare
The day before, 15 minutes: the paper stars and the mirror. On the day, 10 minutes.
Play
Switch on the fairy lights, start the 45-minute timer and save Christmas!
A great gift for curious kids
No screens, no batteries: just a printer, a few things from the kitchen cupboard and a family ready to think like scientists.
Discover our science kits and experiments to keep the fun going all year round.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need?
5 glasses, a small mirror, washing-up liquid, honey, oil, green food colouring, a balloon, a straw and some string. Nothing to order online.
Is it suitable for younger children?
The game is designed for 6 to 10 year olds. The guide includes an easier version for 6 and 7 year olds (60 minutes, first hints given straight away) and a harder one for older children.
Can more than 6 people play?
Yes, up to 8 on Christmas Eve: children play in pairs, one envelope each in turn, and everyone comes together for the final lift-off.
How do I receive the game?
Straight after payment: the download link is in your confirmation email and in your customer account. You can download the PDF up to 5 times within 30 days.
Do I need a colour printer?
It looks nicer in colour, but the game works in black and white too. Print the paper stars on ordinary printer paper.
Is it safe?
Yes: no flames, nothing sharp for children and nothing to eat. A grown-up blows up the balloon and handles the scissors.
Lab protocol
What we guarantee with this order
- 01Returns accepted30 days
- 02Free deliveryover £45
- 03Tracking numberincluded
- 04Secure paymentCard, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- 05Any questionsby email
Carefully packed to arrive in one piece.
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