In preparation for Shavuos, the Lubavitch school of Brazil created an innovative game “Escape 49” that engaged the entire family, to think, play and have lots of fun.
Based on the idea of an “escape room” and steps of a scavenger hunt, the school provided clues on their website to help take players step by step towards the final goal. The first three to reach the goal were announced as winners and received their prize.
With the purpose of integrating families from the schools, the game involved links to discover clues in different websites, phone calls, Whatsapp statuses and had made an impact on more than 180 different participating families. The pressure of competing to finish first had parents and their children drawn in and involved to the fullest extent.
“The game really helped us break out of our own limits,” said one of the players.
Organizers said “the game taught us that we can take modern technology during such a dark time and use it for the good, to give chassidishe chinuch to our children, teaching them the importance of having a leader, giving a second chance and the true value of unity.”
With the first winners finishing after an hour and a half and all the prizes were already given out, players continued nonetheless as they were so eager to reach the end goal. “I, unfortunately, did not win, but I’m happy I played and I’m happy for those who won,” one player wrote.
