Kids don't just read the story, they're part of the story

They receive personalized letters from the characters in a mystery that they help solve

"I loved being able to give an experience instead of another toy they don't really need. My son loved it!!!"

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JONATHAN H.

Get Kids Reading

Our story adventures are designed to make reading fun

Solve Puzzles

Get kids excited about problem solving instead of zoning out on screens

Curious Clues 

Each mystery contains intriguing objects like cipher necklaces, ancient treasure maps or a safe disguised as a dictionary

Personalized

Each mystery is personalized, so kids are heroes of their own stories

What age is this for?

We design our mysteries for kids between the ages of 8 - 13, 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 letters, documents and clues. 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. 

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. If you choose "Send Weekly"  keep in mind that each installment is being sent lettermail with no tracking information and the speed at which letters move through the postal system is not precise, so delivery times can vary.

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.

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.

The gift that kids love getting and you'll feel great about giving

What our customers think

from 4399 reviews
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
My daughter LOVED this!!!

I didn't know what to expect as I just clicked on an ad, but...this is so well done and the personalized touches make it really special. My 7 year-old daughter loved the fairy tale mystery that she was the hero of. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this for young mystery solvers and it is so nice to have her excited about something outside of a screen that uses her imagination.

Greg Lim
The Enchanted Slumber