Escape games & mysteries Gift Ideas
9 top-rated escape games & mysteries, from $12 to $60. Our picks include iDventure Cluebox Davy Jones' Locker Escape Ro, Cryptic Killers Unsolved Case File and iDventure Cluebox PRO Sherlock's Camera Escape.
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9 gift ideas
Favorite iDventure Cluebox Davy Jones' Locker Escape Room Puzzle Box
A wooden escape-room puzzle box inspired by the legend of Davy Jones' locker.
Favorite Cryptic Killers Unsolved Case File, Murder of a Millionaire
A cold case in a box: 29 pieces of evidence and an online police inbox to break into, for about two hours of detective work.
2026 PERFECTGIFT iDventure Cluebox PRO Sherlock's Camera Escape Room Puzzle Box
A wooden escape-room puzzle box shaped like Sherlock Holmes' retro camera.
Favorite Hunt A Killer: Body on the Boardwalk Murder Mystery Game
A one-evening murder mystery box set at an amusement park, for 1 or more players aged 14 and up.
Favorite Chronicles of Crime, Cooperative Detective Board Game with App (Lucky Duck Games)
A cooperative crime-solving game: a free phone app turns the cards into crime scenes, suspects and evidence.
Murdle: Volume 1, 100 Murder Mystery Logic Puzzles
G. T. Karber's first collection of 100 humorous whodunit logic puzzles, from the daily online game Murdle.
Unlock! Timeless Adventures Escape Room Card Game
Three escape-room scenarios played with cards and a free app that keeps time and gives hints.
Favorite EXIT: The Game Advent Calendar, Missing Hollywood Star
A 24-day escape-game advent calendar: solve each day's riddle to find the missing Hollywood star.
Favorite Murdoku: 80 Murder Mystery Logic Puzzles
A book of 80 murder mystery logic puzzles that pairs sudoku-style deduction with illustrated crime scenes.