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Stop the Scroll. Start the Adventure.

Mail Order Mystery is a six week immersive mystery experience delivered to your door, designed to pull kids away from screens and into a world of top-secret clues, ancient maps, wax seals and "old school" adventure.

Personalized Magic: Kids receive dispatches written to them from the characters in the mystery.

Authentic Artifacts: Tactile clues and real evidence.

The Hero of Their Own Story: They don’t just read the story - they solve a mystery.

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From Digital Distraction to Deep Discovery

Reading with Purpose

Deductive Logic

Tactile Discovery

Collaborative Play

Mail Order Mystery is a tactile, physical experience that requires critical thinking, logic, and a curious mind. It’s "Stealth Learning" at its finest. Kids will be practicing reading comprehension and deductive reasoning, but they’ll be having too much fun being a detective to notice.

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It’s Not Just Mail. It’s a Story They Can Touch.

These aren't just letters. They are carefully crafted artifacts designed to feel real. When kids hold the "evidence" in their hands, they're living the story.

Ancient Maps
Documents that look and feel like they were pulled from a pirate’s chest.

Wax Seals
No two are exactly alike. These hand-crafted details add an elegant, old-world feel.

 Real Evidence & Clues
Fingerprint reports, newspaper clippings, and cipher necklaces bring the story to life.

Cool Keepsakes
A wooden treasure chest, a secret safe disguised as a dictionary, or a time capsule.

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"Mail Order Mystery is in a class of its own"

How It Works

Step 1:

Choose your mystery

We've got five different mysteries for kids 6+. Search for long lost treasure, send your kids to spy school, go on a noble mission, help detectives crack a case involving bigfoot or travel through time. 

Step 2:

Choose your delivery style

Option A: The Weekly Reveal. Six installments, mailed once a week for six weeks. You pick the date we mail the first letter. Just remember that letter mail doesn't have tracking and there can be postal delays.

Option B: The All-In-One Box. All six installments ship together in one package. You get exactly the same mystery as if you get the letters mailed weekly. The letters are still personalized and addressed to the child receiving the mystery - we just send them all together in a single package with tracking. It means that you don't have to worry about letters getting delayed in the mail and you can do the mystery as fast or slow as you want.

Step 3:

Personalize the magic

Enter the child's name when you place your order. They are the hero of the story. We personalize all the dispatches, missions and different elements of the mystery, so kids feel like they're part of the story. 

Step 4:

Crack the case!

Kids receive cool objects and curious letters from knights, trolls, pirates, spies, and more! There are secret codes to decipher and clues to solve. Each mystery which concludes with a special keepsake they'll cherish long after the experience is finished.

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Let customers speak for us

from 4804 reviews
Old school FUN

My daughter is 9! We have done 2 mysteries so far but plan to do them all and love it so much!!!! It’s one of those magical experiences! They have thought of EVERYTHING to the smallest of details. I recommended this whole heartedly! We have immense JOY with this!

Shamanie Frykman
The Enchanted Slumber
Wonderful creative product!

I bought this mystery for my granddaughters and was so impressed by its uniqueness and creativity! I’m so happy with the product and the customer service is phenomal!

Anonymous
Treasure Hunt!
So realistic!

Wow, we were blown away by how much research and detail went into this treasure hunt. There were real phone numbers to call, and everything looked so authentic. Our son truly believed he was searching for a treasure!

Gabrielle Calder
Treasure Hunt!
Could Not Wait to Open 2nd Envelope

She was so excited she was shaking

Gloria Beckman
The Enchanted Slumber
Exceeded high expectations!

9 and 11 year old siblings declared this the best gift ever! Encouraged collaborative, analog problem-solving… really high quality and worth the price.

Anonymous
Spies, Lies and Serious Bad Guys!
Fantastic

So much fun! Really engaging for my kiddo, and it made her feel so special every time she received a letter! It seemed expensive at first, but after the experience, it was absolutely worth it!

Margaret Hill-Kipling
The Enchanted Slumber
Spectacular!

We gave this to our 10 year old for his birthday, and it has far exceeded our expectations. The air of mystery in each letter is captivating, the level of detail in each letter feels so thoughtfully put together, the challenges/puzzles are just the right level of challenging. We decided to do the mystery as a family activity and it's offered such a fun way to bond and spend time together.

Leah Koenig
The Case of the Missing Bigfoot
Best. Thing. Ever.

I ordered the spy game for my daughter and her friend for their birthday. Having both done and created a lot of mystery/puzzle/escape room-type games, this has been one of my favorite experiences ever. You better believe that every special occasion will be marked by a mail order mystery until we get through all of them

Lydia Given
Mail Order Mystery
So fun!

Kiddos loved it! And can’t wait to do an other one next summer! Great work. My son who’s 10 LOVES the gift in the final box. He wears it all the time and we’ve even gone Bigfoot searching in the woods around our house. Thanks for the summer memories you helped create!

Sara Savidant
The Case of the Missing Bigfoot
Better than video games

My daughter enjoyed the Spies, Lies and Serious Bad Guys mystery over the summer. She knew when to expect the next letter and would run to the mailbox to check for it. She is a complete video game addict, but opening her envelope to solve puzzles took priority when they arrived. She was only frustrated by one envelope, and was so excited when the final letter arrived and she could solve the mystery. She loves the distraction safe book and carries it around with her sometimes.

Lisa De Golier
Spies, Lies and Serious Bad Guys!
Our family LOVED this!

I ordered this for my 9 year old twins and I think I had as much fun with it as they did. Honestly, they suspected it was 'set up' pretty early on but that didn't take away from the excitement at all. We loved cracking codes and deciphering messages and the loot at the end was much cooler than I would have expected! Such a great product!

Joanna Rigby-Jones
Treasure Hunt!
LOVED LOVED LOVED IT

We had such a blast. My daughter was all into it and really felt like she was a spy. It was fun watching her get excited about the next box or letter she received. Highly recommend and let their imagination run wild. Our daughter did want to call the police a few times and was worried someone was after her but it was SO MUCH fun!

Anonymous
Spies, Lies and Serious Bad Guys!
Perfect gift!

Absolutely amazing! My ten year old son LOVED it. The clues were so well done and all of the game pieces and accessories were so authentic looking. It seemed real! My son’s critical thinking skills were in full force in a fun and exciting way. As a mom and as a teacher, I would highly recommend!

Erika Napolitano
Spies, Lies and Serious Bad Guys!
Amazing!

Loved this so much for my kiddos! It immediately got them using their brain in a new way and they got into the excitement of it right away. 100 % recommend!

Kyra Schultz
The Enchanted Slumber
How to be an excellent Grandparent

We recently gifted our granddaughter with The Enchanted Slumber. Not only did she LOVE it, but so did her mother! I guess we are excellent parents, too!

Susan Norris
The Enchanted Slumber

The Perfect Gift for the Kid Who "Has Everything"

Whether they live across the street or across the country, we make gifting easy.

A Childhood Memory, Not Just a Toy: Give an experience that sticks with them long after the final clue is solved, not more clutter.

The Perfect Last Minute Gift: Buying last minute? You can download a printable note so they have something to open today while their mystery is on its way.

Easy Personalization: We address everything directly to the child. The look on their face when they see their name on a letter from a character is priceless.

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What age is this for?

We design our mysteries for kids 8+, but with help with reading and clues some are good for kids age 6 or 7. Our "Escape the Master Loop" mystery is perfect to do as a group that can include teens and adults.

What exactly do I get in a mystery experience?

Mail Order Mysteries are stories that are told through a series of clues, documents and letters. The letters are written to kids from the characters, which means that kids are directly involved in the story. Each mailing also contains documents or objects relating to a mysterious event that you will come to understand as the story unfolds. Depending on the mystery you could receive top secret dossiers, newspaper clippings, postcards, maps, keys, necklaces and so on.

Can siblings share a mystery?

Absolutely! Lots of kids like to work together to crack the case. Just keep in mind that there are one-of-a-kind objects that are part of each mystery and those will need to be shared.

What's the perfect "first mystery" to try out?

It really depends on how old the  kid is and what they're interested in. If you're not sure where to start, we put together this guide: Help Choose a Mystery.

How is the mystery sent out?

Each mystery has six installments. You can have them packaged up together and delivered "All in One Box" which allows you to do the mystery at your own pace. Or you can select "Send Weekly" and we'll mail one installment a week for six weeks. You get exactly the same mystery no matter which delivery option you choose. With "All in One Box" all of the envelopes are personalized with the child's name and address, so you can still sneak them into the mailbox for your kid to find. If you choose "Send Weekly"  keep in mind that each installment is being sent letter mail with no tracking information and the speed at which letters move through the postal system is not precise, so delivery times can vary. If you are worried about mail delays, "All in One Box" is your best bet.

How long does shipping take?

All of our mysteries are personalized and assembled by hand, so it takes some time to prepare each experience. If you choose to have your letters mailed weekly, you pick the date for us to mail the first letter and it usually takes 5-10 business days for the first letter to arrive. And remember, the date you pick is the date we mail the first letter, not the date the letter arrives. The postal system can work in mysterious ways, so please be patient. 

If you choose to have all the installments in your mystery shipped "All in One Box" you should receive your mystery 5-10 days after placing your order. For "All in One Box" orders we also offer an express shipping service for customers who want to receive their mystery more quickly.

If you need a gift today, you can download and print a gift note that lets a child know their mystery will start arriving soon.

What if we're going on vacation?

A Mail Order Mystery is the perfect activity to do on a vacation, holiday with family or road trip. Just order "All in One Box" delivery and get it delivered to your home before you leave so that you can bring it with you.

Is this a subscription where I keep getting charged if I forget to cancel?

Absolutely not! All of our mystery experiences are one time purchases. You pay once for all six installments of each mystery. There is never any recurring billing.

Choose the Perfect Mystery Adventure

Treasure Hunt!

  • Age 6+

  • Pirate themed

  • Individual or with a partner

  • From $109.00

Treasure Hunt! is an exciting story involving long-lost pirate treasure and double-crossing pirates. The story has a strong appeal to kids 6 - 10. (Younger kids may need some help with the reading.) The narrative is engaging but not overly complex and this is the age when kids take shovels to the backyard to bury their treasure, imagine trips to remote islands and tell all their friends about their great pirate ancestor.

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The Enchanted Slumber

  • Age 6+

  • Fairy-tale themed

  • Individual or with a partner

  • From $114.00

The Enchanted Slumber is a magical story involving an unlikely cast of characters. A knight, a troll, a librarian, a dragon, and the child receiving the mystery must come together to wake a princess who has been sleeping for almost 700 years. Younger kids love this story for the wax-sealed parchment missions, the cipher-etched necklaces and the wonderful characters. But 11-12 year olds can appreciate the complexities of the story, a twisting take on the old fairy tales. 

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Spies, Lies & Serious Bad Guys

  • Age 9+

  • Espionage themed

  • Individual or with a partner

  • From $119.00

Spies, Lies and Serious Bad Guys contains complex ciphers and clues within clues; it is challenging enough that we get messages from adults who are stumped, and younger kids may need help along the way. This mystery begins with an acceptance letter to a top-secret spy school, but quickly turns into in a madcap mission to find a missing spy and stop an evil villain. Kids receive plenty of gadgets along the way including a very cool safe disguised as a book that they can only open once they crack a secret code.

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The Case of the Missing Bigfoot

  • Age 9+

  • Detective themed

  • Individual or with a partner

  • From $119.00

The Case of the Missing Bigfoot is a whodunnit that takes place in an old mansion not far from where you live. When the contents of a safe at the mansion go missing, the kid receiving the mystery is called in to help solve the case. For kids who are into hidden animals like Bigfoot, Yeti and the Loch Ness Monster, there is a lot to discover about cryptozoology. We recommend this mystery for kids age 9+ because it is elaborate and involves quite a bit of reading.

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Escape the Master Loop

  • Age 12 + for kids to do on their own
    Age 9 + with adult help

  • Time travel themed

  • Perfect for a group or family

  • From $114.00

Escape the Master Loop is a time travel mystery in which you receive letters from your future self warning you about the messes you have made in the space time continuum. Escape the Master Loop is more like an escape activity than any of our other mysteries, and great for group activities like birthday parties and family game night.

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Give Them a Childhood Memory, Not Just a Toy.

In twenty years, they won’t remember the plastic gadget they got for their 9th birthday. They will remember the summer they spent tracking Bigfoot or the time they outsmarted a secret agent. You aren’t just sending them "mail" - you’re creating the spark of imagination that stays with a child forever.