EXIT: The Game Advent Calendar, Missing Hollywood Star
✓ Product data checked October 15, 2026
This EXIT advent calendar from Thames & Kosmos is a 24-day puzzle adventure: each door hides a riddle, and solving one day's puzzle tells you which door to open the next day. The story follows a missing Hollywood star during the filming of a Christmas movie. It is completely card-based and unplugged, and each daily puzzle takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Rated 4.6 across more than 600 reviews at about $36.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : Puzzle and escape-game fans who want a countdown with a story, solo or with a partner or family.
Best occasion : Christmas, handed over before December 1st.
Why it works : Each day is a 10 to 15 minute puzzle that unlocks the next door, so the calendar works as a short daily game with one storyline instead of 24 unrelated treats. It needs no batteries or app. Rated 4.6 across more than 600 reviews at about $36.
Avoid if : The recipient wants something to eat or does not enjoy puzzles. Check the age range on the Amazon page before giving it to a child.
For
Friend, Her, Him
Budget
$$$ — Mid-range
Frequently asked questions
How long does each day take?
About 10 to 15 minutes per puzzle, per the listing.
Does it need batteries or an app?
No, the listing says it is completely card-based and 100% unplugged.
Do I open the doors in order?
Not exactly: the answer to each day's riddle tells you which door to open the next day.
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