I began this activity after students had approx. 2 class periods to learn each of the symmetry operations then how to use the flow chart to assign point groups. Before the class in which we implemented this activity, I randomly put students in groups of 3-4, had them select a team name, and had them designate at least one person to bring a laptop computer to the next class meeting. This class is typically about 35-40 students, so I have had up to 10 teams.

I created the "escape room" on Google Forms by utilizing sections - students could only see one molecule/shape at a time, and could not move on until they entered the correct point group. However, the follow-up questions (which actually yield the digits they need) are not corrected by the Google Form, so it is possible to have the incorrect number combination at the end. The PDF attachment is a printout of what the entire Google Form looked like (with answers to the point groups), and the linked URL is a copy of the same "escape room" if you'd like to try going through it yourself.

The activity was well-received overall, and was implemented in a year with a particularly quiet class. After this activity, they spoke to one another and worked in groups much more efficiently.