They think it's a video game. You know it's reading, math & logic.
Santa's Workshop Got Glitched! keeps kids 7–9 hooked for a whole hour, with no screens needed to play. Print it in 10 minutes, hand it over, and enjoy the giggles (and the quiet).
Christmas break is long
"I'm bored!"
Two weeks at home, and by day three you've heard it a hundred times.
The tablet fight
They only want video games, and getting them off the screen turns into a battle.
No time to plan
You'd love a fun family activity, but between cooking, shopping and work, who has hours to prepare one?
This game uses what they already love (levels, codes, a boss fight) to pull them into an hour of focused, screen-free fun. You just print and press play.
What they're really practicing
Every level is a real brain workout, disguised as a game they'll beg to play.
Decoding & instructions
They decode a secret message, follow written clues and hunt for words.
Addition & reasoning
Picture equations make them work out the value of each gift, step by step.
Patterns & problem solving
Codes, tangled cables and a final password that only works if they think it through.
Attention & teamwork
Spotting tiny differences, staying on task and solving it together, as a team.
Your part takes 10 minutes
Download the PDF and print the pages. Black & white works great.
Press play
Scan the QR code. A secret video from the North Pole gives the kids their mission.
Step back
They work through 6 levels on their own. Hints and answers are in your Game Master Guide.
Celebrate
They beat the final boss, watch Santa's victory video and earn a certificate.
Real puzzles. Kid-sized.
Made for ages 7–9: big print, clear instructions and puzzles kids can solve on their own, so you're not stuck explaining every step.
Pixel Repair
Color by number to reveal a hidden code
Cable Chaos
Visual tracking and problem solving
Secret Message
Decoding letters and reading
Gift Math
Addition and step-by-step reasoning
Spot the Glitch
Attention to detail
Word Hunt
Spelling and vocabulary
GLITCHY
Logic and memory to crack the final code
Everything you get
One instant download with 2 printable PDFs and 2 videos. Here's exactly what's included.
The printable game
The complete escape room: the mission, 6 puzzle levels, the final boss and the Code Record where kids write their secret numbers.
Intro video: the mission
A secret message from the North Pole that explains the story and gets kids excited to start.
Victory video from Santa
Plays when they win: the system is restored and Santa names them official Elite Players.
Game Master Guide
What to print, how to set up in 10 minutes and how to run the game, step by step.
Hints + full solutions
One hint for every level and all the answers, so you can help without spoiling the fun.
Player Cards
Kids draw their avatar, write their player name and pick a super power before the game starts.
Achievement Cards
A card for every level beaten, the final boss and the game completed. A small reward that keeps them going.
Certificate of Game Completed
Signed by Santa, with space for the players' names. Perfect for the fridge.
Collectible Card Pack
9 full-color Achievement Cards (including a secret locked card), matching card backs and 4 color Player Cards with stats to fill in. Print on cardstock for real keepsakes.
Page by page: the 16-page game
- 1Cover
- 2Game Master Guide (for you)
- 3Mission Briefing + intro video QR
- 4Player Cards
- 5Code Record
- 6Level 1 · Pixel Repair
- 7Level 2 · Cable Chaos
- 8Level 3 · Secret Message
- 9Level 4 · Gift Math
- 10Level 5 · Spot the Glitch
- 11Level 6 · Word Hunt
- 12Final Boss · GLITCHY
- 13System Restored + certificate + victory video QR
- 14Achievement Cards
- 15Hints (for you)
- 16Solutions (for you)
You'll need
- A printer (black & white is fine)
- Regular paper (cardstock for the bonus cards, optional)
- Pencils and crayons
- Scissors for the cards
- A phone, tablet or TV for the 2 videos
How you get it
- Right after checkout, you get an email with your download links
- Download the 2 PDFs and print at home
- The videos open by scanning the QR codes in the game
- Nothing is shipped
Two short videos make it unforgettable
Scan the QR codes on your phone, tablet or TV. The videos open and close the adventure. Everything in between happens on paper.
Gets them excited
A secret message from the North Pole explains the mission, so you don't have to.
Makes them proud
Santa thanks them and names them official Elite Players. That's the moment they'll remember.
Made for busy families
Perfect for Christmas break, a family game night, holiday parties and sleepovers. Prints in black & white or color, on US Letter or A4.
Get it now, play tonight
The complete game
- 16-page printable game (PDF)
- 2 videos: the mission + Santa's victory message
- Game Master Guide, hints and full solutions
- Player Cards + 8 Achievement Cards
- Certificate signed by Santa
- BONUS: Collectible Card Pack in full color (3 pages)
7-day money-back guarantee. If the game isn't right for your family, ask for a full refund within 7 days of purchase. No hard feelings.
Questions?
Is anything shipped to my house?
No. This is a digital product. Right after checkout you get the PDF files to download and print at home.
Is it really screen-free?
The game itself is 100% on paper. There are two short optional videos: one to start the mission and one to celebrate at the end. Everything in between happens on paper.
Is it educational?
It's a game first, so kids want to play it. Along the way they practice reading, decoding, addition, logic, attention to detail and teamwork.
How much work is it for me?
About 10 minutes: print the pages, cut out the cards and press play on the intro video. The Game Master Guide walks you through it.
Do I need a color printer?
No. The game pages are designed to print well in black & white. The bonus Collectible Card Pack looks best in color.
What age is it for?
It's made for kids ages 7–9. Younger siblings can play along with help, and older kids and grown-ups have fun too.
What if my kids get stuck?
The Game Master Guide has a hint for every level and full solutions, so you can help without spoiling the fun.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for your own family and friends at home. Please don't share or resell the files.
One hour of fun. Zero prep stress.
Download now, print in minutes, and give your kids the game night they'll talk about all year.