Our Story

Big adventures begin with curious minds.

It all started with a few locks, a homemade puzzle game, and two parents who believed there had to be a more exciting way to keep kids entertained.

We’ve always loved a good adventure. Growing up, movies like The Goonies and Indiana Jones captured our imaginations. We loved the mysteries, hidden clues, and excitement of figuring things out. As adults, we became huge fans of escape rooms and the clever puzzles and treasure-hunting adventures of National Treasure.

When we became parents, we wanted to share that same sense of adventure with our kids.

But there was one little problem. Our son, Brewer, was only four years old.

From a Homemade Game to Something Bigger

Like many parents, we wanted to enjoy dinners out with friends without relying on tablets or phones to keep our son entertained. We tried bringing coloring pages and workbooks, but they rarely held his attention for long.

Jason had previously built Brewer a homemade “busy wall,” a wooden board covered with latches, locks, and things to open and explore. Brewer loved it.

That sparked an idea.

What if we combined the hands-on excitement of opening locks with the mystery and problem-solving of an escape room?

Brewer couldn't read yet, so we got creative. We designed simple puzzles using numbers, counting, and visual clues. Sometimes that meant scribbling addition problems on scraps of paper and letting him use Cheerios as counters to figure out the answers. Each solved puzzle brought him one step closer to unlocking another lock and eventually opening the treasure chest.

It was our own little version of an escape room, designed for a four-year-old.

One evening, we brought our homemade game to dinner with friends who had a daughter around Brewer’s age.

What happened next surprised us.

The two kids spent nearly an hour and a half working through puzzles, figuring out codes, and opening locks. They were curious, determined, and completely absorbed in their adventure.

No screens. No constant requests for something else to do. Just two little kids having an incredible time figuring things out.

We were amazed.

Our homemade escape game quickly became something we brought along to restaurants, breweries, and outings with friends.

Then, one afternoon at a brewery, something happened that changed everything.

Other children noticed Brewer playing and came over to join the fun. Before long, a dad approached us and asked where we’d bought the game.

When we told him we’d made it ourselves, he said something we’ll never forget:

“You should sell these!”

And that’s how the idea for Blimey Box was born.

More Than Just a Game

As an elementary school teacher, I’ve always believed that children learn best when they’re actively engaged, asking questions, making discoveries, and thinking for themselves.

And as parents, we’ve seen firsthand just how powerful play can be.

There’s something incredible about watching a child work through a challenging puzzle, try different solutions, and finally experience that magical moment when everything clicks.

It’s the excitement of figuring something out on their own.

It’s the confidence that comes from overcoming a challenge.

And it’s the realization that thinking, learning, and problem-solving can actually be fun!

That’s what Blimey Box is all about.

We create thoughtfully designed escape games and puzzle adventures that spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and encourage kids to think independently.

Our games aren’t just another activity to keep kids busy. They’re invitations to explore, imagine, investigate, and discover.

Because we believe some of the most meaningful learning happens when kids are simply having fun.

Growing Right Along With Our Kids

One of the most rewarding parts of building Blimey Box has been watching our games grow alongside our own children.

When we started, Brewer was just four years old, solving simple counting puzzles and opening his very first locks.

As he grew, so did the challenges. We created more puzzles, new adventures, and increasingly complex games. And when he finished every Smart Puzzle Game we’d made and kept asking for more, we knew we were onto something.

Now, at thirteen, he’s still inspiring us to create new adventures. And his younger sister has had the chance to grow up playing through our games, too.

Over the years, our family has been both the inspiration behind Blimey Box and some of its most enthusiastic puzzle testers!

What began as one homemade escape game has grown into a collection of hands-on escape game kits, printable adventures, treasure hunts, and creative puzzle experiences.

And we’re just getting started.

The Adventure Is Just Beginning

Our dream is to make imaginative, thoughtfully designed puzzle adventures accessible to families, educators, and curious kids everywhere.

We want children to embrace challenges, think creatively, ask questions, and discover the excitement of solving something new.

We want them to experience the same sense of wonder we felt watching adventure movies as kids, when every clue could lead to a new discovery and anything seemed possible.

Most importantly, we want kids to discover that learning can be an adventure.

Whether they’re cracking a secret code, uncovering a hidden treasure, solving a mystery, or working together to complete an escape game, we hope every Blimey Box adventure leaves them a little more curious, a little more confident, and eager to tackle the next challenge.

Thanks for being part of our adventure. We can’t wait to see where your curiosity takes you!

Meet the Founders

We're Whitney and Jason, the husband-and-wife team behind Blimey Box. What began as a homemade escape game for our four-year-old son has grown into a family business inspired by our love of adventure, creative thinking, and the joy of discovery.

Keep the adventure going!

Whitney & Jason

Blimey Box Founders

“Big adventures begin with curious minds.”