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Award-Winning Escape- Room-in-a-Box games to play at home
A story-driven home escape room experience, carefully crafted with realistic documents, masterfully conceiled clues and elaborately layered mysteries to solve together.
Funded by 2,696 Kickstarter backers to bring these mysteries to life.
1-5 players
120-180 minutes
Resettable
“The marriage of narrative writing and puzzle design here are exceptional, leading to a fantastic, holistically-realized at-home experience.”
What are Home Mysteries?
Sherlocked’s Home Mysteries are immersive escape room in a box adventures, crafted for lovers of mystery and solving challenging puzzles together.
We invite you to investigate tactile evidence, letters, photographs, and reports that feel pulled from a real archive. You step into the narrative and uncover the case, one discovery at a time.
A premium narrative tabletop game without screens
Realistic physical dossiers and artifacts
Optional online hints only when you want them
Designed in The Netherlands by Ruud Kool of Diorama
Shipped worldwide
“Every twist and turn was another satisfying reveal, another ‘OMG’-moment.”
– The Armchair Escapist
“The attention to detail is on full display, creating a sense of narrative immersion that makes it super easy to maintain your suspension of disbelief.”
– Chris Fairfield
“It’s a labour of love and the culmination of many people who love what they do”
– The Escape Roomer
Choose Your Mystery
The Vandermist Dossier
The first part of the trilogy - a treasure trove of beautiful, touch-real evidence from an old missing person’s case in a 1970's Dutch village. Will you follow the clues and find out what happened to Abigail Vandermist?
The Medusa Report
Investigate a nefarious secret agency and uncover what really happened near Nikitagrad in 1974. And if you and your co-players succeed, you may just find out where Abigail is hiding...
The Nightingale Pact
The third game in the series, The Nightingale, is currently in development and will hit Kickstarter in 2026!
The Vandermist Trilogy
The Vandermist Dossier and its sequels are cooperative tabletop puzzle games. A treasure trove of beautiful, touch-real evidence from an old missing person’s case in a 1970's Dutch village. Will you follow the clues and figure out what happened to Abigail?
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A Gift for the Curious Mind
Our home mysteries are made to last. They're layered gifts for fans of escape rooms, detective fiction, and stimulating conversations around a table.
A case becomes a story your group will talk about long after the final clue clicks.
- Beautifully crafted materials
- Locally sourced & produced
- Perfect gift for couples
- A clever & cozy birthday or holiday surprise
- A wonderful shared experience
Who is it for?
People looking for smarter games to play with friends at home
Couples who want a narrative date night
Groups who enjoy puzzle games for game night
Escape room fans craving a slower, richer story
Families with puzzle-curious teens
Newcomers who want a guided but satisfying challenge
Perfect if you love escape rooms, true crime, spy thrillers, or mystery puzzle games and want all of that in a single evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a game take?
Most investigation teams spend between 120 and 180 minutes unraveling the truth. It is a slow-burn experience meant to be savored, not rushed.
How many people can play?
The mystery is best shared between 2 to 4 detectives, allowing everyone to see the documents and discuss theories. However, you can certainly brave it alone or play with a group of up to 5.
How hard is it?
We aim for a satisfying balance. The puzzles are logical and narrative-driven, making them approachable for newcomers but complex enough to make escape room veterans feel proud when the pieces finally click.
Can we replay or share the game?
Absolutely. Unlike some games where you tear or cut components, our mysteries are non-destructive. Once you have solved the case, you can reset the box and pass the adventure on to a friend.
Is it suitable for younger detectives?
We recommend ages 10 and up. Because the game involves reading vintage letters and requires some patience, it is best suited for children who enjoy getting lost in a story.
How does shipping work?
We ship our mysteries worldwide from the Netherlands.
- Europe: 3-5 business days
- UK & USA: 3-9 business days
Please note: Additional customs fees may apply for orders outside the EU.
What language are the games in?
Currently, all evidence, letters, and reports are in English.
Ready to open your first case?
Visit Us
Beurs van Berlage
Damrak 247
1012 ZJ Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Beurs Hotline (Urgent matters):
+31 (0)20 261 6433
