Challenges are parts of the story guests figure out along the way. If your guests are new to escape rooms, stick to only 3 or 4 challenges. If you think they would like a more difficult escape room, think of 5 or more challenges. Challenges for a zombie escape room could be to figure out who the first person was to become infected, what the cure for the zombies is, and finding the location of the cure. For a futuristic theme, you could require the players to determine what year they are in, how they got there, and how to get back to the present. If you're creating an escape room for more than 6 people, consider breaking them into two teams, or setting up challenges that can be solved simultaneously. That way, everyone who is participating will be entertained. Make sure each challenge is solvable in the amount of time you're giving the players. Once they solve the challenge or puzzle, it should then lead them on to answer or unlock something. For example, if the challenge is to unlock a door, you could choose to have the players decrypt messages, open a combination lock, or search for items in odd places in order to find the key. If the players have to decode a message sent by villain, they may need to find written clues in books, newspapers, and pictures. Purchase pad locks, bike locks, or a small safe. Create a puzzle where the answer is the combination to open the lock. Once the lock is opened, make sure you provide the next clue. For example, you could hide the combination of the lock under a book. For a tricky challenge, put the key to the lock in a a separate box they have to unlock first. Write a code on the bottom of objects in the room that help players opening a lock or provide more information. You could place several dice through the room with numbers missing. The players would then try piecing together the missing numbers to open a lock. Open a newspaper and underline certain words to make a sentence the players must piece together. Give players a list or sentence of words to have them match to a pattern. You could make an acrostic where the first letter of each word creates a sentence or name. Color code the words and match the colors to a pattern somewhere else in the room. Display a sentence where the number of letters in each word correspond to the numbers of a lock or safe.
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One-sentence summary -- Think of challenges the guests will encounter throughout the story. Set up more or simultaneous challenges if you have a large group. Create a puzzle for each challenge in the storyline. Use locks to guard information. Put items in plain site that have hidden information. Create a cipher by providing players with something to unscramble.

Mash up an avocado and mix it with two tablespoons honey and one tablespoon sugar. The sugar will provide a soft exfoliation while the honey and avocado will nourish your skin. If you have oily skin, add in one to two teaspoons of fresh lemon juice to help tighten skin and dry up pores. Allow the mask to sit on your face for 15-20 minutes before washing it off thoroughly. There are several different options you can choose from when it comes to selecting an oil to mix into your exfoliant scrub. Choose nut-based oils that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids to tighten and rejuvenate skin. Mix about two tablespoons of oil into one tablespoon of brown or white sugar and use a washcloth to apply to your face, scrubbing in small circles. Rinse with warm water. Some commonly recommended oils include: Coconut oil Almond oil Olive oil Grapeseed oil Chamomile oil Avocado oil Safflower oil Combine two to three tablespoons of either cornmeal or some sort of ground nut meal, such as almond or walnut meal, and a small amount of water. You want the scrub to be a pasty consistency. Apply a generous coating to your face and allow it to sit for about 15 minutes before washing off with warm water. Don't use this if you have a nut allergy. The rough texture of coffee combined with the caffeic acid it contains makes it a good exfoliating agent. Caffeic acid has anti-inflammatory properties and helps increase collagen production, leaving your skin smooth and healthy. Mix one tablespoon of ground coffee with one tablespoon of water or olive oil and apply it to your face. If you have particularly oily skin, use plain water instead of olive oil. Allow the mask to sit on your face for about 15 minutes and then wash it off with warm water. Be sure to use freshly ground coffee beans, not instant coffee. Instant coffee will dissolve in water immediately. An alternative is to steam you face for 20 minutes to open up the pores. Then mix 1 tablespoon coffee powder with milk or honey to form a thick paste. Apply this paste on your face in a circular motion. Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash off with cold water to close the pores. Particularly beneficial for people with dry skin, oatmeal scrubs can exfoliate while nourishing your skin. Mix two tablespoons ground oatmeal (not instant) with one teaspoon salt or sugar and one tablespoon water or olive oil. If you have oily skin, opt for salt and water as additives. If you have dry skin, opt for sugar and oil to help hydrate skin. Apply the mixture to your skin and allow it to sit for about 15 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
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One-sentence summary -- Make an avocado, honey, and sugar mask. Combine a healthy oil with sugar. Try a cornmeal or nut meal-based scrub. Revitalize your face with a coffee scrub. Soothe and nourish with an oatmeal scrub.

Bring 1 cup (250 ml) of purified water to a boil using a tea kettle or small saucepan. Rinse 1/4 cup (60 ml) of fresh parsley leaves under cool, running water. Pat the leaves dry using clean paper towels. Use either curly or flat leaf parsley. Both varieties should have similar tastes and health benefits. Either roughly chop the parsley or leave it whole. Chopping or gently crushing the parsley in your hand can help release some of its natural oils, so it may result in stronger tea. Place the parsley leaves in the bottom of one teacup. Pour the hot water over the leaves, then allow the tea to steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Alter the steep time according to personal taste. Parsley tea can seem very bitter, and the flavor becomes stronger as you steep it longer. Pour the tea through a fine mesh tea strainer. Collect the liquid tea in a separate teacup and discard the leaves. Drink the parsley tea immediately to enjoy the best flavor. You can sweeten the tea or leave it unsweetened. Consider using raw sugar or locally sourced honey if you choose to sweeten the tea.
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Boil the water. Rinse the parsley leaves. Steep the parsley for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain the leaves. Enjoy.