The Deadbolt Mystery Society Monthly Box
by Deadbolt Mystery SocietyProduct Details
Elevate Game Night with a Murder Mystery Box!
- Great gift for friends and family who love mysteries and puzzle-solving. Want to feel like you have stepped into an episode of your favorite crime or mystery tv show?
- Solve the mysteries alone or with a group of up to 4 people. We recommend our mysteries for ages 13+. Parental discretion is advised since we are a murder mystery company.
- Standalone mysteries that don’t require other boxes to complete. Start and stop each mystery at any point. There is no time component.
- “The Deadbolt Mystery Society, the closest you’ll get to fulfilling your dream of being Sherlock Holmes, with a new mystery in a box shipped to you every month.” - BUZZFEED
- Interactive, online components that bring each story to life. (Requires a QR code reader on a smartphone, tablet or laptop and internet access)
Sneak Peek
Murder at Cape Anna
Vacations are rare for the Will Street Detective Agency staff. You've read a lot of interesting stories about the Founder’s Festival in Cape Anna and think it would be a shame to miss this opportunity. You reconsider your position on the matter when you arrive at the festival and see an all too familiar site at the end of a row of tents - police tape. Pull back the curtain and examine the dark heart that beats beneath this sleepy, seaside town.
Order by August 31st to get this box!
Customer Questions (88)
Q: Do you ship to Canada?Asked by Jennifer S., October 2021
Hi Jennifer
Thanks for your question.
We do not ship our subscriptions to Canada at this time. However, we do ship our one time boxes to Canada. You can find our one time boxes on our website under the "one time purchases" tab.
Q: The description reads "some Internet access required via smartphone or tablet". Can it be accessed through a laptop? Also, is this something that one person can do on their own?Asked by Laura W., November 2019
As some other people have answered, there are QR codes that must be scanned. Once scanned they have you download a file or sometimes redirect to YouTube. Recently they had us send an email to a specific address that provided some answers and more clues.
And yes this is totally doable on your own.
Yes, there are websites that allow you to use your webcam and scan QR codes. This is how we do boxes.
We like to use an iPad (tablet). You can even use a phone (or two).
There are QR code’s that need to be scanned to follow a link. It wouldn’t work with a laptop I don’t believe. You could solve it as one person if you wanted to.
This is definitely something one person can do on their own. A laptop could be used as long as it has a camera and the ability to scan and read QR codes.
Q: Does each mystery box build on the last, or are there new mysteries every time?Asked by Michelle J., April 2019
Each box is it's own self-contained mystery, requiring no knowledge of prior boxes. However, there are some very minor references and easter eggs that are fun for people who have done multiple boxes (and they are so minor that you miss nothing if you don't even get them). Again, no knowledge of prior boxes is needed. Each stands alone. That was a big concern for me, too, when I was deciding on what box to subscribe to, so I understand...
Each of our boxes are stand-alone mysteries. They all take place within the same universe so you will see characters or locations appear in multiple boxes. But they are not written where you have to solve one box before solving another.
No, each month is different.
Each box is a brand-new mystery.
Q: We received the box and it says to go online to get the list of contents but I can't find anywhere online that lists that...can you help?Asked by Emma L., May 2022
Hi Emma
Thanks for reaching out.
Our contents list, hints, and solutions can be found on the "Files" page of our website. You can access this page from our home page by clicking the "Files" button in near the top right corner.
I hope this helps.
If you need further help, please reach out to us via the contact seller option.
Reviews (1201)
We love it for date night!
Mar 13, 2022
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Jordan R.
So much fun. Perfect for date night! Took almost 4 hours to solve, so it’s well worth the money!
Welcome to The Deadbolt Mystery Society! Thank you so much for your recommendation, Jordan. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. If you have not already, please join us in The Deadbolt Mystery Society Hint Group on Facebook. Our members are great at offering hints if you get stuck on a puzzle and may give you insight as to which box to choose next!
Love it, I might be obsessed.
2 days ago
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Morgan S.
Look forward to this every month! I usually solve the box myself; it is a nice escape from the real world. I can put some music or reality TV show on and immerse myself it whatever mystery awaits. I was concerned at the nice and figured I'd give it a shot and I am not disappointed in the slightest.
Hands down BEST box I’ve ever purchased!
7 days ago
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Michelle B.
We really love this box. Both our friends and ourselves purchased so we could play via zoom during Covid to stay connected and we had so much fun on our mystery days!! Now my 10 year old and me do them too. Really great, well thought out product & each one so much different than the last. HIGHLY recommend.
Thank you so much for the great review, Michelle! We are so happy to hear that you were able to use our boxes to stay connected to your friends during Covid!
My addiction own all boxes but 1 missing
4 days ago
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Lisa B.
Oh my word. This is where my addiction began. I came across Deadbolt on Cratejoy and it was my very first purchase. It was originally supposed to be for me and my husband as a date night thing but he didn’t seems interested. At first they sat for a bit since I was let down he didn’t want to participate but when my sister came to visit, that’s when the obsession began. I now own all but one stinking box which I am hoping the DB fairy would send me one day. Once I get the Sleight of Hand I will have every single box they created. Problem is they don’t make them fast enough!!! I tried some other boxes to keep me busy, even boxes that are 5-8x the price. I purchased a MBC which was a heck of a lot of money and let me tell you never even bothered to do it. It wasn’t explained well or written out. I was so frustrated I didn’t even know what to do. Then I tried others but honestly I never buy them again because they can’t compare. DB has it all. Love the mix of puzzles that gets your mind going. I have a dedicated notebook where I keep track of all the ones I’ve done. I’ve been so desperate waiting for new ones to come out I have started to go back and redo the older ones again. I wish they would come out with more in a...
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this awesome review, Lisa! We are glad you are enjoying the boxes and are so lucky to have fans like you. Hopefully your husband will give them a try soon! It would be perfect for a fun date night.
Gotta Get Them All!
Jul 08, 2022
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Misty O.
From my very first box, I have been addicted to Deadbolt Mystery Society. I love the mysteries, the interactive nature of the games, and the tie-ins to other boxes and storylines. It adds another layer of fun to search for hidden Easter Eggs and to explore the Valley Falls universe that the writers have so meticulously created. The boxes are super creative and perfect for date nights. Out of the different mystery box subscriptions out there, Deadbolt Mystery Society is my favorite!
Thank you so much for the stellar review, Misty! We appreciate you taking the time to recommend us.
One of the Best Escape Room Boxes!
Feb 16, 2022
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Fuse4gaming
Me and my girlfriend play these escape room boxes on a monthly basis. Even going so far to get the older ones we missed. These boxes are great for anyone that loves escape rooms but here, you can do them at home with friends and family. The picture I posted is only a small amount of the boxes we have from them. We just got the mini-box for Valentine's Day and The Last Resort, which was the box of the year for them. The puzzles are fun and will have you thinking the whole way through each box! I cannot recommend them enough!
Thank you for the recommendation! We are thrilled to know that you and your girlfriend have been enjoying our boxes and we count ourselves lucky for our amazing customers like you!
Great company!!
Jul 16, 2022
Adrianna G.
DMS are a great company for Murder Mystery boxes, I personally like the Paranormal Mystery ones like Killian House. I highly recommend them.
Thanks for taking the time to leave this great review, Adrianna! We really appreciate it.
Best Mystery Box Subscription!
Feb 03, 2022
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Jennifer B.
I found the Deadbolt Mystery Society a little over a year ago and have all of their mysteries except for three that I’m hoping they will re-release. I love how varied their mysteries are, even though they all take place in the same “town”. I eagerly await each month’s new release and enjoy either solving the mysteries by myself or with family — we’ve even done it over Zoom! This is by far the best mystery box subscription out there — and I’ve subscribed to 4 others in the past.
Thank you so much, Jennifer! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed our boxes so much.
Make sure to check our website often in case we re-release the boxes you are looking for. They typically sell out very fast!
These mysteries are fantastic!
Jul 08, 2022
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Brianne P.
My husband and I tried a few different mystery boxes before choosing one. Out of all of them we LOVED DMS the best. We love how you can solve the mystery with only one box in a few hours. We currently subscribe and have purchase many one time boxes as well! We can’t wait to dive into the mystery each month when the box arrives!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Brianne! We're glad you and your husband have been enjoying our boxes and we look forward to solving mysteries with you guys for a long time to come!
Great boxes!
Jul 07, 2022
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Joseph M.
I've enjoy DMS boxes for over a year now and they are by far my favorite subscription box!
Thanks for the great review, Joseph! We love to hear that you've been enjoying our boxes for so long now.
Photos from reviews of The Deadbolt Mystery Society Monthly Box…
Past boxes from The Deadbolt Mystery Society Monthly Box…
Flashback
Can you Flashback to an era of slap bracelets, Furbies, and floppy disks and find out which of your '90s celebrity friends is really a cold-blooded murderer on a '90s themed cruise?
Unearthed
Members of an archeological team set out to the jungles of Mexico in search of an ancient Mayan artifact known only in legends. For the members of the group who have dreamt of this sort of thing their entire lives, it feels like the dig of a lifetime. Or, at least it does, until members of the party begin disappearing during the night. Are the disappearances the work of man or could some of the darker Mayan myths actually be true? Dig deep and uncover the answers.
John Doe
Once again, your job as a Will Street Detective has landed you in the middle of a strange case. The police have called you to help investigate the homicide of a John Doe. The victim was found in the trunk of a car at Lewis’s Junkyard just before the vehicle was scheduled to be crushed. Can you sort through the clues to identify this John Doe and find out who killed him?
The Strange and Twisted Game
Mystery author extraordinaire, Rosemary Clark, is back investigating another case. This time someone calling themselves The Hangman has challenged her to a battle of wits and sent her a strange package containing hints to their upcoming crime. Will you play "The Strange and Twisted Game" and stop The Hangman?
The Last Prey
A journal purchased at a dead man's estate sale reveals that its previous own was a serial killer. Even more shocking is the last journal entry which indicates that the last victim may still be alive. Use the clues from the journal and clues found amongst the dead man's possessions to find the location of the final victim and see if you can rescue The Last Prey!
Down the Rabbit Hole
When a string of deaths strikes the Abernathy Retirement Community, your grandfather, Edgar Mirkowsky, contacts you to help him investigate. When you arrive at the retirement facility, you suddenly feel as if you've crossed into another world. Nothing seems to make sense, and the residents all feel like characters that stepped out of a book. You wonder if you have arrived at a retirement community or tumbled Down the Rabbit Hole...
High Stakes
Our February box tasks you, the detective, with finding out the fate of George Moralis who was last seen at The Velvet Curtain Casino. Follow the trail of clues George left behind and determine what happened to him. But beware! The stakes are high!
Suited for Death
Our December Box (ships in January): Dapper Gentlemen's Shop is one of the most respected men's clothing stores in all of Valley Falls. Its reputation, however, has become tarnished after two recent murder victims were found dressed in Dapper Gentlemen's suits. Uncover what is actually going on behind the scenes at this esteemed haberdashery and find out who else might be Suited for Death!
The Gift
As the holiday season approaches, the Valley Falls Police Department receives an early present: three dead bodies surrounded by toys and games. These “gifts” have been left by someone calling themselves The Tinkerer. Now, the killer has left a note at the Will Street Detective Agency claiming that more lives are on the line. Time is running out.
The Legacy Game
Six of Hillview Academy’s finest receive a mysterious invitation to participate in something called The Legacy Game. The game will begin promptly at midnight in the local cemetery at the gravesite of Jefferson F. Pritchard, one of Valley Falls' most infamous citizens. The invitation, sent from someone calling themselves The Headmaster, promises a life-changing reward for the winner. What is The Legacy Game and who is The Headmaster? Come play and find out!
Screamland
Our October box, Screamland, is a mystery set at a haunted house attraction. Explore Screamland, interrogate the suspects who work there, and find out who is responsible for the disappearance of Bekah Rosenbalm. What better way to kick off October and the Halloween season than with a case at haunted attraction?
Blackout
Summary: When Rob Evers gets a big promotion at work, a celebration is in order. After a wild night out on the town, Rob wakes up in a dark alley with no memory of his actions and the disturbing sense that he might have been involved in something. Only he can't remember what. Retrace Rob's actions from the night in question and determine all of the things he did during his Blackout!
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