The Manhattan Project Escape Room

The Manhattan Project

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ESCAPE ROOM Secret Agent

THIS IS YOUR STORY: It's July 6, 1945, you are a young scientist who was recently hired to work at the Manhattan Project laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The only problem is that your boss gave you very little information about your new job due to the secrecy of the project. You decide to find out more details to determine if this is truly the place you want to be. Your boss has gone out to lunch. You have 40 minutes before he returns to find out what you need. If he finds you investigating, he will fire you. Your mission: Get as much information as possible. Don't get caught investigating or you will get fired. You must unlock all the Manhattan Project secrets and escape before your boss returns. Good luck!

Mission 01

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Open the letter

Form the code

Wow! Einstein warned FDR that the Nazis could potentially develop atomic bombs. This letter was ___ to the creation of the Manhattan Project. Drag the letters to the above blank space to put together the missing word. On your paper, WRITE DOWN THE NUMBERS THAT ACCOMPANY EACH LETTER! If you have trouble solving this. Find Document#2 and solve the riddle.

I got it!

Knock on the door, enter the previous code, and you will soon find the first number you need to unlock more secrets. BUT FIRST, answer the following riddle on your blank sheet of paper. On your paper, write #5 and your answer: Riddle: " I was built in secret, hidden away. Spitting atoms was the key, unleashing power for all to see. What am I?"

Password?

ONE MORE Riddle, you'r almost there! This will be question#6 on your paper. Don't forget to write it before moving forward.Riddle: I was a strong leader, yet I was bound to a chair. Through fireside chats I eased those in despair. Four times the people gave me accord. Who am I?" Are you done? When you solve the riddle you can KNOCK on the door, enter the previous code, and you will get the first number you need to unlock more secrets. Write the number after question#5.

Password?

"Without a password you cannot enter"

Enter the password

you have completed mission 1, don't forget the number you just discovered!

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Mission 01

Mission 02

It seems that there is more information behind this door. Listen carefully to the conversation your colleagues are having, it may be useful to you later. Click on the arrow... enter.

Spy carefully

- I still don't understand everything we're doing at this job.

- Haven't you heard? Einstein wrote a letter to FDR that set this whole Project in motion. We are here to help build ATOMIC bombs!

- ... What? Are you sure?

- I'm positive. The famous scientist Robert Oppenheimer is leading this Project. What's shocking is that Einstein is not involved.

- Should we be worried?

- YES! This could change the world forever.Keep an eye on EVERYTHING and don't repeat this conversation. This Project is top secret. Only FDR and those making the bomb know about it. I also heard that they plan to make 3 bombs!

Pay attention to the conversation to get the answers to the questions in the next mission

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#6- Select an answer and also write this down on your paper.How many bombs did the Manhattan Project develop?

A Three

B One

C Two

First question

#7- Select an answer and also write this down on your paper.What is the name of the scientist leading the project? This guys is your bosses boss!

A Albert Oppenheimer

B Albert Einstein

C Robert Oppenheimer

Second question

Congratulations! You now have your second secret number to open the briefcase,write it down and keep investigating

New number obtained

Continue

Correct

On your paper, WRITE the DATES that are underline along with a short description. Call this question#8 So much has happened since the war began on September 1, 1939. We got attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941, and our beloved president FDR died on April 12, 1945. Harry Truman became the new president. He did not know about the atomic bombs! Today, July 16, 1945, The Manhattan Project tested its first bomb in New Mexico. It was a success!! You got hired on such an important day!Will President Truman decide to use the other two bombs to stop the war? The Nazis might surrender soon, but Japan continues rejecting peace talks.

You have completed mission 2, YOU ARE VERY CLOSE TO OPENING THE BRIEFCASE!

Mission 01

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Mission 02

Mission 03

1st

3rd

4th

2nd

Sort the scenes

Do you have it?

Drag to find out the order of the letters you need.

Congratulations! You now have your last secret number to open the briefcase,write it down and move forward

New number obtained

Continue

Correct

You're almost done! But first, you need to hear this! Truman says that Japan refuses to surrender. They were given a final warning stating they could face "prompt & utter destruction" if they refuse to surrender. Find document#4. Question#10- What kind of damage could one atomic bomb cause? Be specific.

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Final Mission

LIttle BOy Nagasaki-8/6/1945

Enola Gay Hiroshima-8/9/1945

Will Japan Surrender?

Password?

What is the password?

Enter the correct numbers

Mission accomplished!

S.P.Y

Scientist

HHS Student

Date: 2025

You have been promoted to Secret Agent Congratulations!

Are you giving up?You were very close to becoming a real secret agent

If you leave, you will have to start over again Are you sure you want to leave?

Exit

Continue

Find Document#3- Wait! You work in New Mexico. So far you have learned that this is the facility that is possibly making atomic weapons. This article says "Where New Atomic Bombs Are Produced"!! How could this be? Where else are they building atomic bombs? Find the answer and write it in your paper. Call it question#9

It seems that someone is following you...

Go ahead

Letter- Document#1

Open your envelope & find document#1:Examine this letter & read paragraphs 2 & 3. Answer the questions below on a separate sheet of paper. Don't write the questions.

1. Who wrote the letter and to whom?2. What is the date on the letter? 3. What could be achieved in the future? 4. What is the main warning/message of this letter?

Don't forget!

Write down the numbers that accompany each letter in order to obtain your secret code.

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