The Age of Imperialism: The Scramble for Africa
Mission Briefing
An epic mechanical and historical escape room on the Age of Imperialism (1870–1914), the Berlin Conference, the Suez Canal, and the scramble for resources.
Join diplomat Arthur Vance behind closed doors during one of modern history's most transformative epochs: The Age of Imperialism (1870–1914).
Through 10 tactical missions, students investigate the 1884 Berlin Conference, the global telegraph and commodity network, steamship expeditions along the Congo River, the engineering feat of the Suez Canal, railway expansion in India, and the intricate alliance systems that led to World War I.
A free digital escape room for social studies and history classes in secondary and high schools.
Features 100% tactile puzzles with map coordinates, rotating cipher wheels, wiring circuits, toggle switches, and radio receivers. No login required; includes complete teacher guide and answer key.
The mission launches directly in fullscreen. Players can collaborate together on one or across multiple devices.
