{"product_id":"pre-order-holiday-bundle-murder-at-claus-manor-advent-calendar-the-gingerbread-heist","title":"Holiday Bundle - Murder at Claus Manor \u0026 Advent Calendar (The Gingerbread Heist)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith this bundle, receive the following mysteries:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurder at Claus Manor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvent Calendar - The Gingerbread Heist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Please read all information before placing your order. This bundle will start shipping by 11\/16\/26.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMURDER AT CLAUS MANOR SYNOPSIS (2026 Christmas Mystery)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Christmas Eve is only hours away when the North Pole’s most colorful residents gather at Claus Manor, the sprawling home of Santa and Mrs. Claus, for their annual holiday dinner. The festivities take a decidedly un-merry turn when Franklin Frost, the unpopular chairman of the North Pole Christmas Council, announces that he has uncovered a secret that could change Christmas forever, and he intends to expose someone at the table. Before he can reveal what he knows, the lights go out, a crash echoes through the manor, and Frost is discovered dead beneath the Christmas tree. With a blizzard raging outside, the culprit must be one of the guests. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, the head elf, the keeper of the Naughty and Nice List, the sleigh master, and several other festive suspects all have motives and secrets of their own. Search the rooms of Claus Manor, uncover hidden clues, eliminate suspects, locations, and possible weapons, and determine who committed Murder at Claus Manor before Christmas arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEP INTO A MYSTERY\u003c\/strong\u003e - Inside the mystery, participants will read a Beginning Brief and then examine multiple documents of varying type and size. It is then up to participants to recognize clues, connect-the-dots, solve puzzles, and progress through solving the mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTERACTIVE MYSTERY COMPONENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e – Utilizing the use of QR codes, as puzzles are solved and evidence is gathered, participants will unlock password-protected QR codes that will advance the storyline and provide more information for the investigation. Some unlocked QR codes may even instruct participants to open sealed envelopes furthering the investigation. The use of password-protected files also helps keep from spoiling the mystery for participants, if information gathered is incorrect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BLEND OF PUZZLES AND INVESTIGATION\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mysteries from The Deadbolt Mystery Society involve a combination of solving puzzles and detective work. Take a break from the real world and escape into these Christmas mysteries for approximately 2-3 hours of solving each with difficulty ratings of 3\/5 locks. Solve time and difficulty rating may vary based on factors such as group size, experience level, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES, AND GROUPS\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lovers of escape rooms, crime shows, mysteries, podcasts, etc. should enjoy solving this mystery. For the best experience, a group of 1-4 participants and ages 13 years old and up are recommended. Don’t be afraid to solve this solo and keep all the adventure to yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GINGERBREAD HEIST SYNOPSIS (ADVENT CALENDAR)\u003c\/strong\u003e - As November gives way to December, the image of Christmas is everywhere. At Valley Falls Mall, the air is rich with the scent of cinnamon and hot cocoa, shippers are hunting for the perfect gifts, and holiday cheer is in full swing. But someone is about to turn this season of giving into a season of stealing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe money for the mall’s annual Christmas fundraiser has vanished, and the culprit has left behind just one clue: a mysteries note signed by The Gingerbread Man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWho would dare steal from a Christmas fundraiser? And what does the Gingerbread Man want?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe clock is ticking, and Christmas itself may be at stake. Can you follow the clues, unmask the culprit, and recover the stolen funds before the Gingerbread Man’s Heist turns Christmas into a disaster?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DOES THIS WORK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🎄\u003c\/span\u003e 24 puzzles to solve as you count down to Christmas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⏰\u003c\/span\u003e Just 10–15 minutes of puzzling fun each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🕵️\u003c\/span\u003e Solve solo, team up with a partner, or make it a group adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🎁\u003c\/span\u003e A festive daily activity that makes the holiday season even more fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🏆\u003c\/span\u003e Solve the mystery and open a special prize envelope to reveal your reward!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deadbolt Mystery Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49379715121335,"sku":null,"price":75.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/9697\/8871\/files\/Box_Mockups_3.png?v=1792166656","url":"https:\/\/shop.deadboltmysterysociety.com\/products\/pre-order-holiday-bundle-murder-at-claus-manor-advent-calendar-the-gingerbread-heist","provider":"Deadbolt Mystery Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}