Gift Ideas for a Friend: Escape games & mysteries
8 top-rated gifts for a friend : escape games & mysteries, from $15 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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8 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.
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.