Five Star Gift Ideas

If your son enjoys escape room solving, then a great Christmas gift idea would be to create a personalized escape room experience just for him! This unique and interactive gift will not only bring him excitement and joy but also give him a chance to showcase his problem-solving skills in a fun and challenging way.

Here are a few steps to get you started in creating an unforgettable escape room experience as a Christmas gift for your son:

1. Choose a Theme: Think about your son's interests and hobbies. Is he fascinated by pirates, adventure novels, or sci-fi movies? Select a theme that will resonate with him and make the escape room experience more immersive.

2. Design the Puzzles: An escape room is all about solving a series of puzzles to ultimately find the way out. Create a variety of puzzles that are challenging yet enjoyable for your son. You can design riddles, scavenger hunts, hidden objects, and logic puzzles that fit the theme.

3. Prepare the Setting: Transform a room or a designated area into the escape room setting. Decorate it with props and clues that align with the chosen theme. This will enhance the overall experience and immerse your son into his favorite world.

4. Set the Scene: Build anticipation by leaving a mysterious invitation or a note leading him to the escape room experience on Christmas day. Get creative with a treasure map that leads to a secret location within your home or a detailed invitation with a puzzle to solve for him to discover the escape room.

5. Add a Personal Touch: Incorporate personal elements into the puzzles and props. Use photos, inside jokes, or references to memories you've shared together as clues, making the experience even more meaningful and memorable for your son.

6. Offer Assistance: It's essential to ensure that the escape room experience is challenging but not frustrating. Place some hints or clues strategically throughout the room to guide your son if he gets stuck. You could even join him during the experience to provide support and share the excitement together.

7. Reward him: The final puzzle should lead to a special surprise or gift that aligns with his interests. Whether it's a book by his favorite author, a collectible related to the theme, or tickets to an escape room challenge in the future, this final gift will provide a sense of accomplishment and make the experience even more rewarding.

Creating a personalized escape room experience for your son will not only show how much you know and value his interests but also provide an unforgettable and meaningful Christmas gift. It will engage him intellectually, challenge his problem-solving skills, and create lasting memories that he'll cherish for years to come.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”