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The Case of the Missing Treasure
The treasure box vanished from Detective Headquarters. Crack the case!
A printable detective mystery where kids follow clues to find the missing treasure. Your phone becomes the Quest Master: it tells the story, reads each clue out loud, gives hints when someone is stuck, and celebrates with confetti at the end.
Instant digital download · one PDF, US Letter · about 5 minutes to set up · nothing ships
What's included
- Detective story case file
- 10 rhyming clue cards
- Quest Master on your phone: reads the clues, gives hints, throws the confetti
- Blank cards for your own hiding spots
- Junior Detective certificate
- Setup guide and hiding spot checklist
- Party tips
Where the clues hide
Every room is a stop on the trail. The checklist covers spots like:
- Inside or near the refrigerator
- Bathroom sink
- Couch cushions
- Books or a bookshelf
- Shoe area or entryway
- A bed or pillow
- Toy box or playroom
- Washer or laundry area
- Coat closet
- Under the kitchen or dining table
No laundry room? Use a blank card and type your own clue into the Quest Master.
How it works
- Print and cut the cards (about 5 minutes).
- Hide them using the checklist. Clue #1 stays in your hand.
- Scan the code on the kit, add your child's name, and start the adventure.
Perfect for detective and spy parties, birthdays, playdates, sleepovers, rainy days.
Great for groups, too
- Classrooms: hide the cards around the room or school and read clues together. Builds teamwork, close reading and problem solving.
- Homeschool and co-ops: a story-led activity that practices reading, rhyming and logic.
- Scouts, clubs and after-school programs: split into teams and race to the treasure.
- Libraries and kids' ministry: an easy add to story time, family nights or holiday events.
Swap any hiding spot for one in your space with the blank clue cards. One copy per teacher or leader.