A gift for someone who has everything doesn't need to be any more unusual or expensive than previous gifts. Instead, it can make it easier to get together. A physical mystery booklet combined with a thoughtful invitation gives the recipient both a package and an idea of what you'll do. It only becomes a good gift when the activity actually suits the person and the location is accessible.
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Choose based on the recipient, not just the gift idea
Think about what the person enjoys doing when they get to choose. Does the recipient like exploring neighborhoods, discussing a detective story, and stopping for a fika? Then a joint mystery hunt might be a good fit. If walking and reading aren't appealing, a different kind of experience is probably a better choice.
A gift should ideally not create a new task for the recipient. Therefore, explain how the activity works, who can join, and what you are offering to arrange yourself. A concrete invitation is more helpful than simply saying you should do something sometime.
Let the right city determine which booklet you choose
Choose a location that the recipient can easily get to. For Stockholm, there is The Mystery in Gamla Stan, and for Gothenburg, The Mystery in Haga. In Örebro, you can choose between The Örebro Mystery in the city center and The Mystery in Wadköping, which have different stories.
These are location-based games, not booklets that can be used anywhere. Consider the journey as much as which setting looks most appealing in the picture. For a recipient who lives far away, you can choose to invite them to the city, but be clear about which parts of the visit you are covering.
Include a simple invitation in the package
For example, you could write: “I want to treat you to a day together. Choose a day that suits you, and we'll bring this booklet and solve the case together. I'll arrange a fika afterwards.” Tailor the text to what you actually want to treat them to and what you can plan now.
Feel free to let the recipient choose the date with you. The surprise can be in the package and the story, without you also planning a whole day for someone else. If you need a celebration for several people, there is a suggestion for a birthday activity in Stockholm.
Make the terms as clear as the thoughtfulness
When purchasing online, a physical booklet is shipped. Order with enough time before the gift day and check the current delivery information. The booklet is used on location together with the Archive on a mobile phone with internet access; the gift is not a downloadable activity to be done at home that same evening.
Meals, travel, and other entrance fees are not included in the mystery itself. If you add a fika or dinner, that is a separate offer from you. Also check the amount of walking required, the language, and what suits the group. For more ideas for two recipients, there is a guide to an experience gift for a couple.
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Frequently asked questions
What am I giving away when I buy a mystery?
When you buy online, you receive a physical booklet for a specific mystery. It is used at the location where the game takes place, together with the Archive on your mobile phone. It is not a general gift card.
Can the recipient use the booklet in any city?
No. Each mystery is created for its own location and story. Therefore, choose the right city and product when ordering.
How can I make the gift personal without revealing the solution?
Add an invitation to go on the outing together and explain what you want to arrange, for example, a fika. You do not need to read the solution or create your own clues for the gift to feel personal.
How do I know if a mystery hunt is the right gift for the person?
Consider whether the recipient likes stories, walks, and reasoning together with others. Take language and mobility needs into account; a different kind of gift is not automatically right for everyone.
How can I make sure the gift actually gets used?
Offer help with the planning and suggest that you choose a day together. Be clear about the game location and what you are arranging, so that the recipient does not get all the practical planning as an extra task.
Does the purchase include anything other than the mystery itself?
Meals, travel, and other entrance fees are not included with the mystery booklet. If you want to give a larger outing, you can add those yourself and explain it in your invitation.