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Operation Stowaway
Something crashed in the fields outside town. Something small walked away. Find it before anyone else does.
- Ages 7–12
- 10 missions
- Starter
$79.00
Case files for curious kids
Real evidence in the mailbox. A real case to crack.
Classified Cases are mail-order mysteries for kids 7 to 13. Sealed evidence arrives in boxes and envelopes over eight to ten weeks, and your detective works the case on its own police computer: logging clues, filing reports and, finally, naming who did it.
- Self-paced, never on a timer
- Hints and answers for parents
- No real personal data from kids
How it works
A mystery that unfolds through the mail
Four steps from the first box to the moment your detective names the culprit.
- 1
Pick a case
Choose the mystery that suits your kid: a gentle alien rescue for younger agents or a museum heist for seasoned sleuths.
- 2
The case file arrives
Box 1 brings a credential card with their own login, the first sealed evidence, and a welcome letter from the boss.
- 3
Investigate online
They sign in to the case's own portal, log each clue by its code, dig through records and file a short report each week.
- 4
Crack the case
Every accepted report unlocks the next step and sends the next delivery. The final report names the culprit and earns a reward box.
Open cases
Choose your mystery
Each case is a complete story with its own boxes, its own characters and its own portal.
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The Blue Comet Heist
A priceless sapphire. A perfect fake. Eight weeks to find out who made the swap.
- Ages 9–13
- 8 weeks
- Intermediate
$79.00
Inside the box
Things they can hold, study and argue about
Every delivery is packed like a real evidence file. Nothing is decoration: each item is a clue, a tool, or a reward.
Sealed evidence bags
Labeled with real item numbers they log in the portal.
Documents to study
Letters, maps, receipts, schedules and photos that hide the details that matter.
Real tools
UV lights, test kits and lab samples, packed for the week they're needed.
A credential of their own
A badge number and access code printed on a card. No email address needed.
Letters from the boss
The Chief (or HQ) writes back as the case moves, so it feels alive.
A reward at the end
Solve the case and a final box arrives with a keepsake for the shelf.
The case portal
Their own police computer
Every case comes with a private portal built for that story. Kids sign in with the badge number on their credential card and get to work.
- Badge logs, camera stills, interviews, lab reports and warrants, unlocked as the case unfolds
- Answers are checked instantly, with a nudge in the right direction when they're close
- Big buttons and plain words; younger agents tap their answers instead of typing
What they practice
Fun first. Then you notice what they're learning.
Close reading
The answer is always in the documents, if you read every line.
Logical reasoning
Rule people out, test theories, and spot the alibi that doesn't add up.
Note-taking
Times, names and codes pile up. Good detectives write things down.
Proving it
A hunch isn't enough. Every report needs evidence to back it up.
Parents' corner
You're the co-agent, not the tech support
A parent view runs alongside every case. Peek at hints when they're stuck, see the full solution, track every shipment, and turn on the lab speed-up if waiting isn't fun.
Parents' corner
- A ladder of hints that stop short of the answer
- The full solution, for your eyes only
- Shipment tracking for every box and envelope
- No real names, emails or photos from kids
Questions
The short answers
What ages are the cases for?
Our cases are written for kids roughly 7 to 13. Each case lists its own age range and difficulty: Starter cases use tap-to-answer missions and plain words, while Intermediate cases expect confident reading and typed answers.
When do the boxes arrive?
Box 1 ships soon after you order. Each later box or envelope is triggered by your detective's progress in the portal, so it arrives when they're ready for it rather than on a fixed date.
What happens if my detective gets stuck?
When a report isn't right, the portal explains what to look at again. In-story help is available in the portal, and your parent view has a ladder of hints plus the full solution.
What information do you collect from my child?
No personal information. Detectives pick a codename from a list and sign in with a pre-printed credential. We store their game progress (logged clues and report answers) only to run the case and show it to you.
Gifting
The gift that keeps arriving
Ship a case straight to a niece, grandson or godchild with your own message. Instead of one moment on a birthday, they get weeks of mail with their name on it.
New cases go to the list first
Launch dates, early-bird offers and the occasional printable puzzle. For grown-ups; we never email kids.