The Birthday Star Case

A printable birthday mystery with six case files for an adult host and a team of detectives.

Paper size: A4 or US Letter
Print style: Color or Low-Ink
Per team: 8 player pages + 1 decoder

For the adult host
Read the opening aloud. Keep the decoder aside while the children work through the six puzzles.

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Inside the download

Print 9 pages per team.

Choose the A4 or US Letter ZIP to match your paper. Each ZIP contains two complete editions: Color and Low-Ink. Choose one folder for your game.

Each edition has five PDFs, 17 pages in all. Print just the eight-page Player Pack and one Final Decoder per team, single-sided at 100% (Actual Size). The host can read the guide and reveal on screen.

Digital files only. No physical item is included.

Player Pack8 pagesPrint for each team.
Final Decoder1 pagePrint for each team.
Host Guide6 pagesRead on screen.
Host Reveal1 pageKeep with the adult host.
Team Certificate1 pageOptional to print.

What the detectives do

01Spot the clues

02Follow the route

03Solve the shape puzzle

04Put the clues in order

05Decode the message

06Find the hidden words

Before you host

Plan for your table.

One adult guides the team. Bring paper and pencils. No cutting, locks or phone app required.

Physical print checks and play sessions with children are still to come. Age suitability and playing time are unverified.

Get the table ready.

Choose your paper, print the player set and sort the host sheets.

Read the setup guide