For the grown-ups
How to play.
One adult guides the story. The children do the detective work.
Gather around the table.
An adult introduces Pip and reads the opening note. The paper birthday star is missing, and the team has six puzzles to follow.
Compare what you see.
Pass around the player pages. Look for details, trace a route and talk through each clue before recording the team’s answer.
Bring out the decoder.
When all six puzzles are solved, give the players the final decoder. The adult keeps the reveal ready for the end of the story.