An escape game for the whole family

The Family Secret – a murder mystery game at home

A case your family never quite forgot: you investigate together at the table, clue by clue. Your great-aunt has died – and with her a secret your family has kept for centuries. Search her old house, crack codes and secret scripts, and decide in the end whose hands the secret should fall into.

Age
Ages 12+
Players
1–6 players
Playing time
1.5–2.5 hours
Price
15 €
Scene from “The Family Secret”

A few weeks ago your great-aunt Annelise died quite unexpectedly. Her son Gabriel has called the whole family to her old house: for centuries your family has guarded a secret, and in each generation there may only be one keeper. Annelise passed it on to no one. Now it is up to you.

What awaits you

You move freely through the house: study, bedroom, living room, children's room, kitchen, cellar and pantry. Every room holds a puzzle – a secret script, a music box with missing notes, a painting full of hidden words, letters that only make sense together. Connect all the clues and you will find the way to where the secret really lies.

Along the way you talk to your relatives. Not everyone means well, and at the end you make a decision that seals the fate of the secret.

How you play

The game runs in your browser, ideally full screen on a laptop or tablet. Some puzzles are solved with printed material: letters, keys and templates to cut and fold. A hint system helps when you are stuck and keeps count of how much help you needed.

In four steps

How a home rally works

  1. Book

    Choose your rally and book it online in a few minutes.

  2. Get your code

    Your confirmation contains your access code and a direct link to the game.

  3. Print the material

    In the game you will find letters, cards and templates to print. Have scissors and pens ready.

  4. Play

    From the first time you enter the code you have 48 hours – on as many devices as you like.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What age is The Family Secret suitable for?

We recommend it from age 12. Younger children can join in with adults or older siblings.

How many can play and how long does it take?

From one to six players. Allow 1.5 to 2.5 hours – you can pause at any time, as you have 48 hours.

Is it a murder mystery dinner?

No. There are no roles, costumes or menus: everyone investigates together and solves the case as a team.

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