We have three kids 11 yrs (boy), 8 yrs (girl), and 7 yrs (girl), and they did the first mystery together as a group, along with dad. They enjoyed solving all of the puzzles, and were proud when they figured out how to finish a challenge. The younger one's were just spooked out enough by the story for it to be fun without making them outright scared. As soon as this one was over, they were asking when can we expect the next one!