Constitution Quest: Digital Escape Room Game
Constitution Quest is part civics adventure, part comedy show. Students work through puzzles that bring America’s founding principles to life—decoding the Preamble, hunting for hidden markers to reveal separation of powers, solving gem-based challenges to unlock the secrets of checks and balances, and interpreting murals to match the Bill of Rights.
All the while, they’re guided by the wildly unpredictable Madam Fillabusta, whose side stories about her cats, her HOA drama, and her eternal feud with neighbor Florence keep the experience hilarious and unforgettable. The result? A classroom game where students don’t just learn the Constitution—they laugh, solve, and think their way through it.
Try a demo: https://www.historytrekker.com/constitution-demo
Audience
Middle & High School Students
What Students Will Do
Navigate themed rooms tied to the Preamble, federalism, and the Bill of Rights.
Solve authentic escape-room puzzles, codes, and digital challenges.
Apply their knowledge of the three branches and checks & balances to escape.
Strengthen teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
What’s Included
Access to the Digital Escape Room (Constitution Breakout)
3-page Student Worksheet for note-taking and comprehension
Teacher Guide with step-by-step instructions
Answer Keys for all student activities and puzzle solutions
Estimated Duration
1 class period (45–50 minutes)
Standards Alignment
Aligned to the NCSS C3 Framework for Social Studies.
Reviews
I wasn’t sure about ordering at first since I’d never used this site before, but the process was smooth and straightforward. The lesson plan arrived in a neatly organized zip file, and the game itself was one of the most creative approaches I’ve ever seen for teaching this topic. I’d love to see more escape room–style lessons like this. Highly recommend for any teacher looking for a quick, engaging way to introduce how the U.S. government works.
I just played through this before I gave it to my students. I have to say, I am impressed. The puzzles are clever, especially as you get deeper into the game. But, I have to say I love the last room. The phone conversations with Madam Fillabuster had me in tears. My students are not only going to learn the basics of the constitution but have fun doing it.
This was a great learning tool. I love how it's so funny and keeps you interested the entire time. Definitely a fun way to learn. My favorite part was the phone conversations with Madam Fillabuster, she is hilarious.