

Global Gateway is a little bit trickier, and uses a few more different types of media, including an audio puzzle and one that involves doing some origami. The Egyptian Escape and A Pirate’s Problem are quick and easy games to get started with. Keep an eye on the format for entering answers - it can be a bit fiddly, sometimes requiring numbers as digits and sometimes as words. Work out the passcode on each page and enter it to access the next part of the adventure. They’re linked together by a shared premise: you’re travelling through a mysterious wardrobe in your attic, only to find yourself in the middle of a puzzling situation.

This is a series of three quick games from Escape From Home, an Egyptian tomb, a pirate adventure, and a mysterious trip around the world. A lot of these games are free to play, or accept pay-what-you-can donations, so if you’re looking for cheap things to do from home that also involve puzzles, look no further! Here’s a roundup of some of the best free online escape games we’ve played. Digital escape room games have exploded in popularity recently, as people explore the best ways to turn the fun of an escape room into something you can do from home.
