Constitution Day Escape Room: Rules

Game Rules:

• Time Limit: Exactly 30 minutes - no extensions
• Team Victory: ALL players must escape together (remember Franklin's quote about hanging together)
• No Physical Force: Don't break, bend, or damage any props - Franklin was a gentleman and scientist
• Think Like Historians: Every puzzle connects to real Constitutional Convention issues
• Communication is Key: Share discoveries immediately - secrets helped no one in 1787

What You're Looking For:

• Hidden Clues - Franklin was methodical and left systematic notes
• Number Patterns - As a scientist and printer, Franklin loved mathematical relationships
• Historical Connections - The solutions lie in understanding the actual events of 1787
• Collaborative Solutions - Some puzzles require multiple people working together

How to Approach the Puzzles:

• Read Everything Carefully - Franklin chose his words precisely
• Look for Historical Significance - Dates, numbers, and names all matter
• Think About Balance - Franklin saw politics as balancing competing forces
• Use Each Other's Strengths - Delegate tasks based on individual knowledge and skills

If You Get Stuck:

• Review What You Know - Sometimes the answer is in combining previous discoveries
• Remember the Theme - Unity and cooperation unlock the solutions
• Ask for Hints - Your Game Master (Chat with a Librarian) represents Franklin's wisdom and can give you hints