Twelve days of anticipation, one tradition they'll never forget.

Why an Advent-ture Kit

Twelve days of anticipation, one tradition they'll never forget.

A chocolate behind a calendar door is over in ten seconds. An Advent-Ture Kit turns 12 days leading up to Christmas into a hunt: a riddle and a puzzle to solve, a chapter to read, and a suspect to cross off the list.

By Christmas Eve your family hasn't just opened twelve doors. They've solved a mystery together.

  • A reason to gather every day

    One riddle sends them hunting. One chapter pulls everyone onto the couch. The tradition runs itself.

  • Built for mixed ages

    Little ones chase the riddle, older kids work the evidence, all participate in solving the puzzles, and everyone has a theory by day four.

  • Nothing to invent, nothing to plan

    Every riddle, chapter, puzzle and answer is written and ready. Five minutes the night before is all it takes.

  • Four mysteries, yours to shape

    Pick the Christmas mystery that fits your family, then choose which twelve of the twenty-four riddles they'll solve.

  • 12Days of story
  • 24Riddles to choose from
  • 12Suspects to rule out
  • 1Mystery solved together
Choose your Mystery Theme

Each Advent-Ture Kit runs twelve days. Read the teaser for each and choose the one that fits your family.

How it works

How an Advent-Ture Kit Works

Four simple steps to a season your family will remember.

  • 1

    Purchase any kit option

    Pick the Christmas mystery Advent-Ture Kit series that fits your family this year.

    Follow Instructions in the details for each kit for download or shipping

  • 2

    Choose Your Riddles

    24 rhyming riddles included. Pick your favorite 12 — one per day — and hide them wherever your kids will find them: an Advent calendar, a stocking, even a numbered envelope.

  • 3

    Prepare Each Day's Discovery

    Hide the day's packet. Then let them find it, read it, examine the evidence, solve the puzzle, and cross off a suspect.

  • 4

    Solve the Mystery

    The case builds for 12 days. On day 12, they crack it — and discover the ending together.

What's included

Inside every Advent-Ture Kit

  • 1

    Simple Preparation Guide

    A guide sheet explains how to prepare and use the Advent kit, start to finish.

  • 24

    Advent Riddles

    Each kit includes 24 riddles. You pick out out any 12 to use throughout the Advent experience.

  • 12

    Suspect Profile Cards

    Twelve suspects, each with a profile card the whole family can study.

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    Elimination Checklist

    Keep track who has been ruled out as the mystery starts to unfold. One suspect each day until, finally - Mystery Solved!

  • 12

    Days of Story Content

    Fun and engaging short story sections that help drive the mystery - one for each day - ending with a puzzle and one fewer suspect!

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    Evidence & Crime-Lab Reports

    Some mysteries include evidence files that are part of the daily story.

    Hmm, what could this evidence be pointing to??

  • 1

    Parent Answer Sheet

    Every answer and a full parent guide - you can always stay a step ahead

  • 12

    Daily Puzzles

    One fun and challenging puzzle to solve at the end of each day to lock in the day's clue.

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    Optional Extras

    Visit the Gift Shop for extras like: Advent calendars, ornaments, daily collectibles, and mystery-specific items.

Questions? Read the FAQ