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  <pre>1.  ![Epic Games](https://edc-cdn.net/assets/images/logo-epic.svg)[Developer](/)
2.  [Documentation](/documentation/ "Documentation")
3.  Fortnite
    *   [Unreal Engine](/documentation/en-us/unreal-engine)
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4.  [Fortnite Documentation](/documentation/en-us/fortnite/fortnite-documentation "Fortnite Documentation")
5.  [Build a Game](/documentation/en-us/fortnite/build-a-game-in-unreal-editor-for-fortnite "Build a Game")
6.  [Escape Room](/documentation/en-us/fortnite/escape-room-tutorial-in-unreal-editor-for-fortnite "Escape Room")
7.  1\. Set Up the Escape Room Game

1\. Set Up the Escape Room Game
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Set up the escape room game parameters with the Island Settings device.

![1. Set Up the Escape Room Game](https://dev.epicgames.com/community/api/documentation/image/e1ac1218-7071-4d8c-bbf2-9275d603ee00?resizing_type=fill&width=1920&height=335)

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**Devices used:**

*   **1 x [Island Settings](https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/fortnite/island-settings-in-unreal-editor-for-fortnite)**
    
*   **1 x** [**Player Spawn Pad**](https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/fortnite-creative/using-player-spawn-pad-devices-in-fortnite-creative)
    

To get started,

1.  Open UEFN, select the **Blank** template, choose your **Project Location** and **Project Name**, and click **Create**.
    
    [![Empty Project](https://dev.epicgames.com/community/api/documentation/image/ae65524d-826b-48d4-8feb-4d0b0636033a?resizing_type=fit)](https://dev.epicgames.com/community/api/documentation/image/ae65524d-826b-48d4-8feb-4d0b0636033a?resizing_type=fit)
    
    _Click image to enlarge._
    
2.  This opens the **Blank** template in the Editor window.
    
    [![blank level](https://dev.epicgames.com/community/api/documentation/image/b3c6df6f-0be5-4f2f-9007-c031ebfe9a32?resizing_type=fit)](https://dev.epicgames.com/community/api/documentation/image/b3c6df6f-0be5-4f2f-9007-c031ebfe9a32?resizing_type=fit)
    
    _Click image to enlarge._
    
3.  Select **IslandSettings** in the **Outliner**.
    
    [![IslandSettingsZoom](https://dev.epicgames.com/community/api/documentation/image/2533a25f-6d97-4a18-9d9e-98bfb9cc1d07?resizing_type=fit)](https://dev.epicgames.com/community/api/documentation/image/2533a25f-6d97-4a18-9d9e-98bfb9cc1d07?resizing_type=fit)
    
    _Click image to enlarge._
    
    Any settings that are not listed in the following sections should stay at the default value.
    
4.  Locate the **User Options - Game Rules**.
    
    [![UserOptions](https://dev.epicgames.com/community/api/documentation/image/16a06ebf-974a-40ef-a628-313be00d26e7?resizing_type=fit)](https://dev.epicgames.com/community/api/documentation/image/16a06ebf-974a-40ef-a628-313be00d26e7?resizing_type=fit)
    
5.  Modify the **User Options** with the values in the table below.
    

Use the **Search** bar to locate each setting faster.

[![search bar](https://dev.epicgames.com/community/api/documentation/image/96aee891-d06c-4d51-adcb-f5c1c4d86d06?resizing_type=fit)](https://dev.epicgames.com/community/api/documentation/image/96aee891-d06c-4d51-adcb-f5c1c4d86d06?resizing_type=fit)

Option

Value

Explanation

**Max Players**

1

This is a single player experience.

**Vehicle Impacts Damage Objects**

No

Players shouldn't destroy the environment with the truck, set this option to **No.**

**Vehicle Impacts Damage Vehicles**

No

The vehicle shouldn't destroy or impact other vehicles, set this to **No**.

**Fog Thickness**

80%

The fog helps create a creepy feeling and makes players stick close to the cabin because they can't see clearly.

**Starting Health**

25%

Player characters arbe hurt from being kidnapped. Players should search for health items.

**Infinite Resources**

No

Players don’t need resources in this game.

**Allow Aim Assist**

No

Players only have one gun battle, they don’t need aim assist.

**Allow Building**

None

players shouldn't be building in the escape room, set to **None**.

**Environment Damage**

Off

Players shouldn't destroy the environment, set this to **Off**.

**Down But Not Out**

Off

If the player is hurt and can’t get up, the game should end.

**Fall Damage**

On

Players should receive damage for falling.

**Jump Fatigue**

On

Players should have jump fatigue if they jump too much during the game.

**Allow Mantling**

Off

Players are supposed to be weak, set this to **Off**.

**Allow Sprinting**

No

Players are supposed to be hurt, set this option to **No**.

**Allow Shoulder Bashing**

No

The player is supposed to be hurt, set this option to **No**.

**Player Flight Sprint**

No

The player is supposed to be hurt, set this option to **No**.

**Hide Back Bling**

Yes

Back Bling is not necessary for this game.

**Show Wood Resources Count**

No

The player is not using resources, set this option to **No**.

**Show Stone Resources Count**

No

The player is not using resources, set this option to **No**.

**Show Metal Resources Count**

No

The player is not using resources, set this option to **No**.

**Display Scoreboard**

No

The player does not need to know their score during the game, set this option to **No**.

**Custom Victory Callout**

I made it out alive!

Create a callout that celebrates the player’s victory.

**Custom Defeat Callout**

I was unable to escape. I'll have to try again!

Create a callout that encourages the player to play again.

**Matchmaking Max Players Per Session**

1

This is a single player game.

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With the game play mechanics set up, you're ready to build a custom map for your escape room.

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![2. Landscaping](https://dev.epicgames.com/community/api/documentation/image/e50d05c4-c223-453e-9c2b-e9bebb68eca5?resizing_type=fit&width=640&height=640)

2\. Landscaping

Create a custom landscape as the base for your escape room.





](https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/fortnite/escape-room-02-landscaping-in-unreal-editor-for-fortnite)

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