Ryekoms The Bear
Today’s issue is dedicated to puzzles-by-mail, which make great last-minute gift ideas, since you can tell your giftee that their present is being sent directly to their house. Just make sure to encode the message for proper effect.
Do you have a favorite game not listed here? Or do you operate a puzzle subscription service? Send us the info and we’ll include it in a future issue.
Puzzler
Think of a name associated with fire under ground. Remove the first letter, reverse the letters that remain, and the result will be a name that’s associated with fire above ground. Which names are these?
Dear Holmes: Mail-based Victorian Mysteries
FAQ
This monthly subscription makes Sherlock Holmes’s clients, sources, and colleagues into your pen pals.
The Enigma Emporium
Each of these puzzles is set of postcards is a fun puzzle game in a small package. My family has really enjoyed a few of these. Each is $15 or you can buy the set of three for $50.
The Deadbolt Mystery Society
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A monthly subscription box including police reports, puzzles, evidence, & interviews around a single mystery. Each box is a standalone, so it’s a flexible idea for a gift.
9 Best Mystery Subscription Boxes and DIY Escape Rooms
A list from last year that highlights some options in addition to those mentioned above.