How it Works

Solve the Christmas Mystery in 3 Simple Steps

Your Advent adventure pairs a festive mystery with 24 daily challenges. Follow Detective Dan’s lead, uncover the codes, and save Christmas—one day at a time.

Limited inventory — Order by November 15 for the best chance of it arriving before December.

  • Start the Christmas Challenge

    The calendar combines a Christmas mystery storyline with entertaining daily puzzles. Use your creative brain to solve each day’s problem and unlock the path to the next day’s challenge.

  • Reveal the Four-Digit Codes

    When you solve a puzzle, you’ll discover a four-digit code that’s printed on a calendar door. Each puzzle advances the story and reveals the next code you’ll need to continue.

  • Follow Detective Dan’s Notebook

    Begin at the page marked with a heart symbol in Detective Dan’s notebook. Solve that page to reveal the first code. Opening the first door shows you the next symbol to find—repeat daily until you crack the case before Christmas.

  • What’s in the box

    • Advent calendar with 24 puzzle doors
    • Detective Dan’s Notebook (workbook)
    • Final confession envelope to complete the story

  • Play style & timing

    • Play solo or as a family team
    • Typical daily playtime: 5–15 minutes
    • Recommended ages 10+ (7+ with adult help)

  • Shipping & availability

    • Shipping starts in October (US only)
    • Limited inventory while supplies last

Open Detective Dan’s notebook

Find the heart symbol and solve that page first.

Enter the daily code

Use the four-digit code to open the matching calendar door.

Follow the next symbol

Each door points you to the next symbol/page—repeat through December 24.

Start The Adventure

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