How to Make an Escape the Room Game With PowerPoint

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Firstly

   It doesn't matter if it's an earlier version or the most recent version as long as it is PowerPoint.
   
   My method should work the same on all.
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   Step 2: make sure you have Microsoft PowerPoint!

   , You now need a background as this will be the first part of your game.
   
   You could create this on PowerPoint using shapes. , When designing your background, make sure that objects in the room are click able.
   
   A way you can do this is right click, you should see something say Hyperlink.
   
   Click on this, but first duplicate the slides a few times so when they click on an object that doesn't do anything it doesn't finish the presentation. , For example if it was a piece of paper.
   
   Have a close up on the paper and what it says, for example a code for a safe. , This may take a while, but go into detail and try to make it look as professional as possible. , Basically, if they go left, place a hyperlink on that arrow to take them to that side of the room, or if the other way, the same thing. , You now need to decide how they escape the room.
   
   Don't tell them this though! That's why it's an escape game, they need to work it out.
   
   You could provide possible clues though, if you like. , Congratulate them on their victory. ,
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   Step 3: Create an Introduction slide

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   Step 4: explain what the game is about and what the objective is: What they have to do in order to escape the room

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   Step 5: for example

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   Step 6: do they have to find a code for a safe in the room?

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   Step 7: click new slide.

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   Step 8: Here is my method on how to make the game interactive.

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   Step 9: If you want an object to do something

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    Step 10: then duplicate the slide and change the object.

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    Step 11: Make sure that you cover each side of the room.

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    Step 12: To create Arrows in order for people to turn around the room

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    Step 13: you can find an arrow in the shapes.

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    Step 14: All of the above explains the basics of the game.

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    Step 15: Once they have finished

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    Step 16: whether it be through a shaft

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    Step 17: a locked door or a key-pad door.

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    Step 18: I hope this Article helped and good luck with your game.

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