The Cold War: Behind the Iron Curtain
Mission Briefing
An espionage thriller spanning 44 years of Cold War history (1945–1989). Follow CIA veteran Agent Vance across 10 flashpoints from Berlin to Cuba, Vietnam, and Afghanistan.
The Cold War: Behind the Iron Curtain takes students on a dramatic journey through the post-war superpower rivalry between the USA and the Soviet Union (1945–1989).
Assuming the role of intelligence operative Vance and his diplomatic allies, students analyze primary historical sources, listen to radio frequencies, interpret geopolitical maps, and make critical decisions during the Berlin Blockade, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Space Race, and the Fall of the Berlin Wall.
A free digital escape room for middle and high schools, fostering source analysis, historical empathy, and active teamwork.
Takes around 40 minutes and is optimized for pairs or small groups of 2–3 students.
The mission launches directly in fullscreen. Players can collaborate together on one or across multiple devices.
