My 8 and 10 year old would stalk the mailbox waiting for these to arrive. When one did, they would spread all the papers on the floor and pour over every detail. The fact that the letters were coming from "them" in the future really added to the drama. My ten year old thought it couldn't be possible, while my 8 year old was amazed. The puzzles were all solvable but some needed me to help push them in the right direction. I would peek online for clues ahead of time in case we needed more direction or got stuck. I wanted them to do the work but also stay encouraged until they solved it. I think eight years old would be the minimum age I would recommend for this one. We will totally do another mystery again! Such a great idea for a gift and doesn't add to the clutter of the house.
My 9yo son loved this! He solved all of the clues himself and was really interested in the story. When he finished it he was so happy and asked immediately to order another mystery!
Our granddaughter loved this mystery. She said it was tricky and kept her attention. She said the challenges built on previous clues as it went along which was encouraging for her.
Our granddaughter really enjoyed this mystery. She described it as fun and challenging. She said it fit her because she likes oceans. (Yay us for picking well). She loved the treasure at the end.
Our 8 year old granddaughter loved doing this! Figuring out the riddles was her favorite part! The book at the end was great for our book worm too!
Our 8 year old was excited and it was just challenging enough to help him grow but not too hard. (Though parent help is recommended on a couple episodes) Such a great gift!
Our 10.5 yr old daughter has such a joy solving these mysteries! Original, screen free fun
My niece & nephew loved this mystery. Each week they were so excited about the letters . It was not too difficult for them (ages 9 & 7). The items they got in the mail were realistic and the kids didn’t know it was a game up until the very end. We had so much fun!
My 7-year-old granddaughter absolutely loved this! We chose to have it shipped in installments which seemed to add to the excitement. Seeing her so engaged made us feel it was absolutely worth the cost. We plan to invest in another soon!
My eleven year old granddaughter loved the Spies, Lies and Serious Bad Guys mystery. We gave her the Enchanted Slumber last year as a Christmas gift, which she enjoyed so much that she asked if we could give her another mystery the next year. It was good to give her this fun experience rather than more ‘stuff’. The game and packages are all very well thought out and designed. We will purchase another one next year if she requests it!
Granddaughter said "most fun game ever"
Are there any more mysteries? She's 8 and loved it.
I purchased the Treasure Hunt mystery for my 7 year old grandson who was coming to visit; while it was a bit above his ability on his own, we had a great time working on it together. I strung the letters out over the week, and he anxiously awaited each one. The excitement he expressed when he opened the last item (not sure I should reveal it) was over-the-top! It was the highlight of my week!
Loved all the items that came with this mystery. The phone call was excellent and added a whole level of involvement. This mystery was more popular with my grandchildren than the princess one. I as a grandmother will be getting the mysteries again at Christmas time
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We bought this as a holiday present for our 9 year old son and he thoroughly enjoyed the challenge! Some things were a bit difficult for him to do on his own so I would definitely advise having a grownup nearby to get them started with each box.
This was purchased for our 10 year old grandson. We live too far away to have been able to do it with him, but our daughter and son-in-law did it with him. They enjoyed it very much. They said the artifacts were high quality and they liked how everything was personalised. They said some of the puzzles were not so hard, and others were challenging, even for the adults helping. This was just right, in my opinion. I ordered all envelopes to come at once and they chose to do a few at a time. They said it was a really fun family activity and would welcome another one. I will be ordering another one for his 11th birthday.
My 6 year old grandson was excited to receive his letters. He understood most and was able to read by himself. Thank you for the parents info. He was a bit afraid of the curse until we explained to him it didn’t pertain to him.
Highly recommend. Fun and well done!
I bought it for my nephews, ages 7 and 8 and they loved this. I did not see the packages first hand but their mom said it was very well done and even has to remind them it wasn't real when they started to get spooked. Definitely a fun gift and money well-spent.
I can only say that my grandson loved each and every package which was mailed to him. He enjoyed the puzzles, the clues, the hints and for an 8 ear old to receive mail was also a treat!
My 8 year old daughter loved the mystery of it all. The physical pieces that go along with the letters really brought it to life! Thanks for creating such an elaborate but accessible adventure!
My grandson couldn’t wait to get the next delivery. He loves solving these mysteries. The canvas bag was a big hit too. I hope you come out with more mysteries to choose.
Got this as a surprise for my nephew. He loved it so much. Very engaging and thoughtful. Many small details
The little girls Birthday was yesterday. She was very excited when she opened the box and started reading about her pirate mystery. I'm always looking for unique gifts for the grandchildren and this idea is definitely not a typical gift for a child. She thought it was the coolest present ever, so I think she going to enjoy the adventure very much.
I had ran the idea past her father before getting it, and since he knows her better than anyone, I think he was more excited about her getting such a cool gift than his daughter.
What a wonderful gift idea to get the young imaginations stirring.