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Great problem-solving fun in a whimsical fairy-tale world
My mom and I love puzzles, board and card games, but neither of us knew what to expect when she opened a few of these up on Christmas morning. We were both very surprised, in a very positive way. We worked through the first mystery over the next few days, spending maybe 30 minutes to an hour at a time, and although we've not started the second one yet, neither of us can wait to dig into it!
The mystery comes with a picture of the crime scene, a map, suspect interviews, a newspaper, a letter (sealed with wax), and adventure cards that represent destinations that you will explore to look for clues. The experience is interactive - you will need to log on to a special website to guide you through your journey - but still hands-on enough to feel like a game or puzzle. All of this takes place in a whimsically dark fairy tale world where you will encounter plenty of familiar characters and lots of jaunty wordplay as well. On top of that, the website features a soundtrack and voiceovers to enhance the experience.
We certainly had more than a few "moments of delight and adventure," as the designers put it - actually, we were given several hours worth of just those kinds of moments. The puzzles and brain-teasers included on this journey were not too easy, but not exasperatingly difficult either. We only had to use the hints on the site once, so there was just the right amount of challenge. And when we finished, we gave each other a big high-five, filled with satisfaction - yet at the same time, hungry for more.
PS, we'd love to see more games with Little Red!