A COMPLETE EXAMPLE · FICTIONAL NAME & PLACES

The Case of the Missing Surprise

A special surprise has disappeared, leaving six mysterious messages behind. Detective CluePup needs a sharp-eyed partner to follow the evidence and solve the case.

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This example uses Alex, age 7–9. Your own kit uses your child’s name and your hiding places.

INVITATION

You’re invited to Alex’s adventure!

A special surprise has disappeared, leaving six mysterious messages behind. Detective CluePup needs a sharp-eyed partner to follow the evidence and solve the case.

Date ______ · Time ______ · Where ______ · RSVP ______

THE CLUE CARDS · READ IN ORDER

Six messages. One connected trail.

Hand card 1 to the players. Card 1 leads to where card 2 is hidden; card 6 leads to the reward.

Secret Detectives · CARD 1 / 6 · Riddle

Alex, your next discovery awaits.

Detective, your first piece of evidence is ready. Where stories stand in a tidy row, your next discovery waits to show.

Solve the message to find the next hidden card.

Secret Detectives · CARD 2 / 6 · Riddle

Alex, your next discovery awaits.

A witness has left this mysterious note. Where cushions make a cozy seat, look for a clue tucked underneath.

Solve the message to find the next hidden card.

Secret Detectives · CARD 3 / 6 · Cipher

Alex, your next discovery awaits.

The trail of evidence is getting warmer. Decode the hiding place. A=1, B=2, C=3, up to Z=26: 19-8-15-5 / 18-1-3-11

Solve the message to find the next hidden card.

Secret Detectives · CARD 4 / 6 · Mission

Alex, your next discovery awaits.

Spot three things that share a color, then follow this evidence. Where the family gathers to eat, look underneath for a secret treat.

Solve the message to find the next hidden card.

Secret Detectives · CARD 5 / 6 · Riddle

Alex, your next discovery awaits.

You are one step closer to solving the mystery. Where your head rests late at night, a hidden clue is tucked from sight.

Solve the message to find the next hidden card.

Secret Detectives · CARD 6 / 6 · Riddle

Alex, your next discovery awaits.

This last piece of evidence reveals the missing surprise! Where toys return when play is through, a special surprise is waiting for you.

Solve this final clue to find your treasure.

HINTS

A helping paw.

Hint for card 1

Which everyday object fits all the details in this message?

Hint for card 2

Which everyday object fits all the details in this message?

Hint for card 3

Turn each number into its alphabet letter. A slash starts a new word.

Hint for card 4

Complete the little team task, then solve the hiding-place riddle.

Hint for card 5

Which everyday object fits all the details in this message?

Hint for card 6

Which everyday object fits all the details in this message?

PARENT GUIDE · SAMPLE ANSWERS

Exactly where to hide it.

Card 1: hand to the children.

Card 2: Bookshelf

Card 3: Sofa

Card 4: Shoe rack

Card 5: Dining table

Card 6: Pillow

Treasure: Toy basket

A happy CluePup celebratingCERTIFICATE OF ADVENTURE

A little explorer. A big achievement.

Awarded to Alex

Case closed! You connected the clues, followed the evidence and found the missing surprise. You are an official CluePup detective.

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