Best Escape Room & Mystery Boxes for Fun at Home

Updated by Shannon Ratliff

Escape room and mystery adventure subscription boxes are the trendiest breakout games this year. From physical escape rooms to tabletop escape room games, introducing a little friendly competition into your relationships is healthy for families, couples during date night, and even virtual friend gatherings. Game nights are beloved, and monthly subscription boxes are a new way to keep them fresh. If you enjoy CSI, mystery books, and true crime podcasts, then you’ll be able to tap into your inner detective. Many mystery adventure games have murder mystery themes. However, if that’s not your thing, we totally understand! You can dive into a mystery centered around a town of vampires with Escape the Crate or zombies with Sleuth Kings. There’s something for everyone.

On the fence about mystery adventure games? Well, if you’re someone who thinks they’re a pro at predicting how movies or short stories end, then here’s your chance to put your skills to the test. (We’re calling you out, Dad.) These storylines are very detailed, so learn to trust your intuition and how to dive deep into clues and evidence!

Grab some notepads and pens (and maybe even some coffee and snacks). You’ll want to have them handy as you figure out who is behind the madness of each mystery. This is your chance to really use your imagination, intuition, and sharpen your problem-solving skills. See what the hype is all about and pick out the perfect mystery adventure box for your family.

Can you play escape room subscription boxes more than once?

While each escape room or mystery adventure box you get is yours to keep, this is an important question! Many sellers and the general escape room community is in agreement. Escape room and mystery games are best played once. You can play it again, but you'd know how the case files and physical clues in that cold case murder mystery box fit into the story.

That's why subscription boxes are great way to keep with the game night tradition from the comfort of your living room. Whether you choose a monthly box or a bi-monthly box, many sellers across the Cratejoy market offer shipping options.

Escape the Crate: An Escape Room Adventure shipped straight to your door.

Escape the Crate: An Escape Room Adventure shipped straight to your door.

From $26.50 per box
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Escape the Crate brings high-quality riddles, puzzles, and the curiosity to crack codes into the home. These games can be played solo or in a small group of up to six. Reviewers love the length of game play and the ability to select different levels of expertise. These escape room creators are a fan favorite.

Shipping: ALL ORDERS SHIP OUT WITHIN 2-4 DAYS OF BEING ORDERED! We are a bi-monthly subscription, meaning we ship every OTHER month. That means if you order a 2 month subscription, that is for only 1 box.

“It took us (three adults) about 3 hours to do "Escape the Gold Rush Robbery" and we all enjoyed ourselves, finding the puzzles pleasantly challenging but not frustrating.” -Kj. L

The Conundrum Box - Escape Room Game in a Box

The Conundrum Box - Escape Room Game in a Box

From $27.80 per box
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The Conundrum Box is a new mystery and adventure box that delivers part escape room experience, part choose your own adventure! Each month builds on an exciting narrative with puzzles, clues, and ciphers to crack the case and solve the mystery. Boxes can also be solved as a stand-alone mystery and revolve around a new theme!

Shipping: We ship USPS first class. All domestic orders placed by 12/15/23 will be shipped by 12/16 in order to make USPS's 12/24 guaranteed arrival. Orders placed on or after 12/17/23 will ship the next business day. Arrival by 12/24 not guaranteed. The games come in a branded mailer box with the title of the game on it unless noted at time of purchase.

“Conundrum box deliveries truly clever and unique puzzles every month. I am always impressed by the fun themes and props and everything they do to increase the immersive experience.” - Christopher B.

Sleuth Kings Master Detective: Monster Madness

Sleuth Kings Master Detective: Monster Madness

From $29.95 per box
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This birthday, forego the gift cards and opt for a fun monthly subscription that's all about solving a mysterious case. Great for self-proclaimed armchair detectives, Sleuth Kings puts them on the force, giving them a chance to work through a case file alongside the lead detective. They'll dive into the evidence, solve puzzles and ciphers while slowly unraveling what really happened and successfully solving each case.

Shipping: Subscription deadlines are the last day of the month. Case files ship by the 4th of each month! FREE US shipping for Master Detective cases! Subscriptions span 4 cases. Your subscription will automatically end after 4 months. If you subscribe between July 1 - 31, your first case will ship on August 4th.

"My husband and I wanted an activity to do with our fourteen year old son. He loved and we loved it!! It was so much fun figure it out the clues and email the detective. The clues were challenging but not to the point of frustration. It took us two days to solve and we are excitedly waiting for our next case!" - Kim W.

Sleuth Kings Rookie Detective: The Time Traveler

Sleuth Kings Rookie Detective: The Time Traveler

From $14.95 per box
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Made for the Rookie Detective with game play of about 1 hour, this version of Sleuth Kings is perfect if they're looking to dip their toes into the world of escape room sleuthing, or if they're ready to become a Master Detective.

Shipping: Subscription deadlines are the last day of the month. Case files ship by the 4th of each month! Shipping is $4.95 for Rookie Detective cases. Subscriptions span 4 cases. Your subscription will automatically end after 4 months. If you subscribe between July 1 - 31, your first case will ship on August 4th.

“Kinda funny. Kinda campy. Varied puzzles. LOTS of fun! Highly recommend.” - Donna D.

Finders Seekers Mysteries

Finders Seekers Mysteries

From $26.40 per box
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Solve puzzles while traveling the world with this thrilling escape room game! Finders Seekers is the perfect gift for puzzle solvers and mystery fans who loves a challenge! Enjoy this game with the family or venture off and uncover complex clues with a single use mystery game inclusive of hands-on and online gameplay.

Shipping: We ship on the 23rd of each month, for all orders placed by the 21st. All subsequent games will ship by the 23rd of each month. For last-minute gifts, we provide a fun PDF gift message that you can personalize and email or print. Shipping is $6 within the US, Canada shipping: $7.95.

“I have been getting Finders Seekers boxes for over a year, and I cannot lie, I'm obsessed. The mysteries are a lot of fun, and they are so much fun to do with friends, especially those that haven't done something like this before. Occasionally, the puzzles are evil (I'm looking at you, Paris box!), but the fact that after a year they can still challenge me is a good thing.” - Rachel C.

Finders Seekers Junior Explorers

Finders Seekers Junior Explorers

From $25.00 per box
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Finders Seekers Junior Explorers takes the learning of the classroom and turns it into enthralling mystery games, perfect for children of all ages. Designed by the team behind the #1 rated mystery box on Cratejoy, each box contains a fun 4-day itinerary chock-full of activities to get the brain ticking and heart thumping.

Shipping: We ship on the 23rd each month for orders placed by the 21st. For last-minute gifts, we provide a fun PDF gift message that you can personalize and email or print. Shipping is $6 within the US, Canada shipping: $7.95.

“My kids love Junior Explorers and so do I! It's fun to watch them experiment with a puzzle, trying different things and cheering out loud when they finally figure it out. I like learning about different countries and people along with them. So fun!” – Kendra L.

This Whodunit is KILLER

This Whodunit is KILLER

From $32.50 per box
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A Killing Affair goes digital with the immersive murder mystery in a box and the online components. It's like watching your favorite TV show; subscribers start with the first episode and each season has five episodes. This mystery experience knocks storytelling out of the park.

Shipping: We are committed to getting your first episode to you before Christmas. USPS is currently stating a 4-5 days turnaround. Orders received by noon ship the same day and afternoon are shipped the next day. If you place the order and are worried it will not make it in time we are happy to email a printable certificate for under the tree!

“I recently finished the first season and had to order more. This is just so well done! You get a file folder with witness statements, a case report, and autopsy results for each victim, and there are little evidence bags. Over 5 boxes, the story develops, and you clear some suspects with each box. So much thought went into all of the details! I highly recommend this subscription.” - Stacy B.

The Resystance

The Resystance

From $31.50 per box
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History buffs know that the world is riddled with unsolved mysteries and strange occurrences. Why not let them take a stab at solving one through ciphers, puzzles, and more either by themselves or with a group? The mystery gets deeper every month.

Shipping: Resystance boxes ship the last week of the month and the cut off for the month for new orders is the 22nd of the month. If you order after that but want the current month's box, just let us know!

“Very interesting story to follow. Loved all the puzzles and cyphers! Definitely a great box if you’re looking for something a little challenging but still fun.” - Sarah G.

CosyKiller: For the Armchair Sleuth.

CosyKiller: For the Armchair Sleuth.

From $40.83 per box
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Cosykiller is a mystery subscription box centered around a storyline that unfolds over the course of a year. Each month's box includes puzzles and ciphers that help solve the case, plus vintage keepsakes and memorabilia that you get to keep. Solve the mystery on your own, with a group, or seek help from their private Facebook group.

Shipping: For UK - arrival 2-4 days. USA boxes arrive within 7-10. All other territories items are shipped airmail as orders arrive: 14-21 days depending on destination. All boxes should reach their destination within 21 working days.

“Eeeeekkk!! I love this box! What an excellent idea. I bought it as an activity my husband and I could do together during lockdown. We've only had the first box so far but we were so impressed with it. I was addicted to smelling the burned journal! It smells so wonderful and I can see how much effort has gone into preparing it. We loved deciphering the codes. The only thing we're sad about is that we have to wait so long for the next box! We're itching to continue the story. Well done for creating such a fun experience.” - Natalie H.

Roll for Treasure

Roll for Treasure

From $27.08 per box
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Roll for Treasure is a fun RPG subscription box that caters to DnD players and players of other pen-and-paper roleplaying games. Less expensive than strategic card games, from the first box on, this unique subscription service will impress, packing in plenty of loot that's perfect for your playgroup's next big campaign. Unbox a well-crafted, cohesive monthly adventure, along with an assortment of dice, minis, maps and more.

Shipping: Our box will ship on the 1th-4th of every month. Please order by the 1th-20th to get the current box. You will receive an e-mail with tracking information on the day that your box ships.

“I bought this crate for my girlfriend for Christmas and I was delighted to know it came from our very own country! It arrived safely and we still use a lot of it to play and DM (in her case)! Great box!” – Ana P.

ForensiKit

ForensiKit

From $43.75 per box
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True crime buffs will love ForensiKit's careful curation of authentic tools and activities to learn how the pros solve real-life mysteries! Test your inner CSI fan with these forensics activities and exclusive access to Crime Scene's online detective game.

Shipping: Your box will ship on the 2nd Friday of every month. Order by 8:00 a.m. Pacific on the 2nd Friday to get the current box.

“I have other products from the folks at Crime Scene (The Missy Hammond Case) and LOVE them! I was surprised, and THRILLED, that there is now a monthly subscription! I am in forensic heaven! Thank you..” - Adrienne F.