Escape room Advent calendar

Ignore comments about the QR code not working, the servers just went down for an hour or so on day 1, probably due a high level of activity! The best ‘advent calendar’ I’ve ever had. I thought it was just going to be an individual puzzle a day type thing, but it’s not and it’s incredibly well thought out. Sets up with an initial story, which I guess you can take it or leave it, but I think it adds another level of engagement. Whilst solving the puzzles you need to use your phone / device to scan a QR code, this is then used for entering your answer and there are also hints available if you need them. Once you have a correct answer you’re then given a number which will later be used in further puzzles. The animations / graphics are of a high quality and it doesn’t feel like a cheaply, rushed together effort. The puzzles (so far) are logic based, unique and make you think outside of the box… or my in case, overthink, on day 2 *face palm*. I think it would be very harsh and unfair if the QR code not working for a short amount time were to overshadow the effort and execution of this book. If you like logic puzzles and fancy something different on the lead up to Christmas, don’t pass on this one. POV: Male, 31

Don’t be put off by the reviews saying it’s rubbish because the QR code doesn’t work, It started working the next day! Yes, we were disappointed when we couldn’t access the QR code on day 1 and thought it didnt work, but the next day it was active again and the creators wrote a nice message to explain what had happened. We had wondered if they had been a victim of their own success and couldn't cope with demand, I am sorry now that I had already requested a refund immediately due to being disappointed. So stick with it, the puzzles so far have been great, enough of a challenge, but not frustratingly so, as you can get hints if you're stuck, just as in a real escape room! Great alternative to a chocolate adventure calendar, and great family fun!

Apparently they were hacked on day 1 and so for some people the QR code didn't work, it was fine for me and I have submitted all my answers no problem. I am quite enjoying the book, the story seems interesting and quite topical to society today. The puzzles are quite difficult and challenging, requiring at least some knowledge in the area the puzzle is based on, the internet can be helpful.

Very difficult puzzles despite being used by someone who frequently does these sort of things. Thought it would be set out differently

This certainly kept my wife busy but I realised near the start that there had better be a good reward for all her efforts so I wrapped up some goodies to keep her motivated. Just as well as The ending was pretty meh - at least so some cool unlocking animation or discount voucher for the next one?

My 12 year old son loves this! Good for anyone who likes puzzles and escape rooms. Nice for family to do together. A great alternative to chocolate advent calendars which I've been trying to avoid for years! Ignore all the one star reviews about the QR code not working. It is now. It just got overwhelmed by everyone logging in on 1st December! We did it in evening and it worked just fine and did on 2nd Dec too. Recommend this fun product.

The idea is brilliant but I dropped a couple of stars because the recipient found some of the clues very difficult and gave up without completing it. This is someone who usually loves these types of challenges.

The best advent calendar I have had as it kept me busy for the whole of advent. Some days were more difficult than others and sometimes I overthought it. Similar to Journal 29 series so I was already used to the type of logic puzzles included. Highly recommend! I had no problem with accessing QR codes.

My child feel to hard to guess. But enjoyable. Book received in good condition and delivery within 1weeks

I love puzzles, I love quests, and I really loved this calendar. I solved four days of the riddles, and I must say this is incredible. I didn’t expect much from this calendar, but it amused me. Solving all of these riddles is really fascinating. I love the way the riddles are not so easy and not so difficult. Also, this is so cool that the website has hints. It really helps when you are stuck in solving. The calendar was not so expensive but gave me a lot of good emotions. I recommend it to everyone who loves games and riddles.

If you are good at figuring out escape rooms and brain puzzles, this is for you! The book is basically pencil sketches, but its very well done. The answers to previous puzzles sometimes give you help solving the current one. At no point did we ever say "Oh that was an easy one!" They are VERY challenging!! I got this for my 14 yr old son who loves escape room games and puzzles. Unless you have a little Einstein on your hands, i wouldn't go any younger than that. We started doing it together, and it took both of us and our combined knowledge and googling skills! It started out very fun! You open the book and each daily puzzle spans 2 pgs. Each puzzle has a QR code for clues if you're stuck, and to enter in the solution you come up with. You will definitely need to use google, and for some, you will absolutely need to get clues. Sadly, some got to be so challenging that we just couldn't figure it out and my teen lost interest. i had also given this book to my sister's girls, 14 and 10, and it ended up being my sister and her husband doing them with some "help" from the girls. I would say this isn't for just a casual puzzler, but for someone who's really good at working things out. If this applies to you or someone you know, i highly recommend this book. It definitely gives your brain a workout!

Really enjoyable puzzles to solve.

Mi marido me la pidió como calendario de adviento, y estaba deseando que pasasen los días para poder hacer más. Perfecto para los que no les gusta el típico calendario de adviento!