About Us

 

 

We believe kids learn best when they’re solving problems—not staring at screens.

Hi! We’re Whitney and Jason, the husband-and-wife team behind Blimey Box.

Like many parents, we were looking for meaningful ways to keep our kids engaged at home—without relying on screens or boring worksheets. We wanted activities that felt like play but still challenged their thinking.

That search led us to something unexpected: escape rooms and treasure hunts.

How Blimey Box Began

Blimey Box started when our son was four years old.

Jason built a homemade escape game using resettable locks, boxes, and a few simple puzzles. It wasn’t pretty—but it worked.

Our son was hooked.

He worked through the puzzles, tried again when he got stuck, and lit up every time a lock clicked open. To him, it was a game.

To us, it was focused thinking, perseverance, and learning in action.

That’s when we realized something important:

🔓 Kids will work harder—and learn more—when learning feels like an adventure.

Designed by a Teacher. Tested by Kids.

Whitney, an elementary teacher, began designing puzzles that practiced real academic skills like math, reading, logic, and problem-solving—without feeling like school.

Together, we turned that first homemade kit into what is now Blimey Box:

screen-free escape game kits and treasure hunts designed to help kids think, collaborate, and problem-solve.

Our games are: 

• Hands-on and reusable
• Easy for parents to set up
• Engaging for kids ages 5-13
• Perfect for learning at home, family game nights, and birthday parties

Why Parents Love Blimey Box

Parents tell us they love Blimey Box because it:

• Gets kids off screens (without complaints)
• Encourages perseverance and critical thinking
• Works for siblings and small groups
• Feels fun and purposeful

From kitchen tables to living rooms (or even breweries) to birthday parties, Blimey Box turns everyday spaces into places where kids can think, explore, and solve.

A Little Adventure Goes a Long Way

What started as a simple game for our own child has grown into a library of escape games and puzzles used by families and classrooms across the country.

We’re so glad you’re here—and we can’t wait to help your kids unlock their next adventure.

—
Whitney & Jason
Founders of Blimey Box