Printable Christmas advent calendar: a 24-day detective mystery
This printable Christmas advent calendar turns December into a detective story. Someone stole the Frostvale Star. Solve one puzzle a day, rule out the suspects, and name the thief by Christmas Eve.
What’s inside
- 24 daily puzzles, one for each day of advent
- 6 suspects, 1 thief
- Escape-room style family game for adults and kids
- US Letter and A4 PDF
- Answer key included
An advent calendar with no chocolate needed
Instead of a treat behind each door, your family gets a clue. Each day's puzzle adds one piece to the story, so everyone wants to open the next day.
It's one of the easiest Christmas games for family time because it's only a few minutes a day. It works for a family at the breakfast table, a couple, a classroom, or friends playing together over video call.
How to play
Print all the pages before December 1st. Fold or seal each day's puzzle in an envelope and number it from 1 to 24. Open one each day, solve it, and keep notes on who can't be the thief. The answer key is there if you get stuck.
Questions
What age is it for?
It's made as a family game for adults and kids together. Younger kids may need a grown-up's help on some puzzles.
Can I start late?
Yes. You can catch up by solving several days at once, or play it as one long game night.
Is the answer key included?
Yes.
