What you're actually giving
Most gifts are over the moment they're opened. This one is the start of an evening. Two glasses of wine, a folder spread across the table, and a conversation that doesn't happen in front of a TV.
Our Home Mysteries
The Vandermist Dossier
1979. A small Dutch town. An eighteen-year-old vanishes, and the file she leaves behind has been waiting for someone to read it properly. The safe choice when you know they love a mystery.
- 1 to 5 players
- 60 to 120 min
- €69.70
The Medusa Report
1974. A classified file from a secret intelligence agency. A rescue mission into the heart of the USSR. A nuclear physicist, a missing daughter, and a father with secrets of his own. Standalone. No need to play Vandermist first.
- 1 to 5 players
- 60 to 120 min
- €69.70
The Dream Journal
A puzzle journal with an AR companion. A single evening of solving. Well made, self-contained, and an easy way in.
- 1 to 3 players
- 60 to 90 min
- €15
- iPhone required for the AR
Who’s this gift for?
It lands well with true crime obsessives, escape room veterans, holiday-jigsaw finishers, and the friend who has everything except an evening with nothing to do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it arrive in time for the holidays?
Most likely yes if you order with a few weeks of buffer. Orders ship from Amsterdam within 2 to 3 business days.
The estimated transit (shipping) times are:
- Europe: 8 days
- US/Canada: 14 days
- Australia: 28 days
Please note that during the gift season, shipping times may increase.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, worldwide.
Is gift wrapping available?
Not currently. The box is built to be the gift, with embossed covers and aged detailing that already feel like something worth unwrapping.
What's your return policy if they don't enjoy it?
The full details are on our refund policy page.
Which one should I get if I don't know much about them?
If you want something light and self-contained, the Dream Journal is the right call. €15, one quiet evening of solving, no commitment.
If they're the kind of person who'd enjoy sitting down with a real case, start with the Vandermist Dossier. It's where the trilogy begins, and if they love it, the Medusa Report is waiting for them next.
Can I include a personal note?
Unfortunately we can't add a note inside the package on our end. You're welcome to send one separately, or tuck one in once it arrives if you're handing it over in person.
What ages is this suitable for?
The Dream Journal is suitable for ages 12 and up.
The Vandermist Dossier and the Medusa Report are 14 and up, as both case files deal with adult themes, including disappearance and Cold War espionage.
Do they need an app or any technology to play?
Only the Dream Journal, which uses a small AR companion app available only on iPhone for now.
The Vandermist Dossier and The Medusa Report are paper-only, with an online hint system.