Become a top-secret agent in this downloadable family mystery challenge game for 1 to 100 or more players. Play together in person or connect through video chat for approximately one hour of riddles, puzzles, and secret-agent challenges.
This non-murder mystery game is suitable for all ages. An adult or teenager should assist younger children ages 4–6. Players complete six challenges to uncover seven clues, identify the alien hiding among the suspects, and earn a place in the elite ranks of Operation Owl.
This is an instant-download game. No physical product will be shipped.
How to Play
Players work individually or together to complete six challenges and collect clues about six suspicious characters. After examining the evidence, everyone votes for the suspect believed to be an alien in disguise.
For virtual play, send each participant the included video-chat player packet before the game. Players should print the two required pages without viewing them in advance. Technical questions about a video-chat platform should be directed to that platform’s support team.
What Is Included?
- Detailed instructions for an adult or teenage host
- Free printable invitation
- Six challenges: cryptogram, memory test, word search, logic puzzle, A-to-Z challenge, and crossword puzzle
- Optional player packets for hosting the game through video chat
- Bio cards for six suspects
- Seven clues for identifying the alien in disguise
- Three videos featuring an introduction, additional challenge, and solution
- Backup script for the required video
- Access to a password-protected solution website
- Voting ballots
- Bonus party games
- Menu suggestions
Only two game pages must be printed for each player or team. The host may participate because the challenges and solution remain protected from spoilers.
Mystery Game Synopsis
Operation Owl is a top-secret underground agency staffed by an elite force of highly trained agents. Nobody outside the organization knows its true purpose, but rumors suggest that its operatives protect Earth from intergalactic threats and alien invasions.
You have been accepted into the Operation Owl Academy. Every candidate must complete ten demanding trials before earning an official agent badge. After fighting your way through the first nine trials, you have reached the final test.
Use your intelligence, skills, and intuition to complete the challenges, collect the clues, and expose the alien hiding among the suspects. Are you worthy of becoming a top-secret Operation Owl agent? This is where your story begins.