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People often struggle to find a gift that feels personal, fun, and memorable. Murder mystery case files check all these boxes easily. They give someone an experience they can dive into right away, without needing extra gear or long instructions. You hand over a full investigation, and from the moment they open the PDF, they’re pulled into a deep story with interesting characters. They’ll need to solve multiple objectives, so it’s not about simply trying to guess the killer. Players have to systematically use evidence to slowly piece together the story.
If you want to give your friend/relative something unique that they’ll get a sense of reward completing, then this is the perfect holiday gift. If they live nearby, you can print out the case for them and add some snacks that they can enjoy while solving it.
And if they live far away, you can simply email over the file for them to print at home. There’s no postage costs that you’ll need to pay for, and they’ll get an amazing and unique experience from the comfort of their home.
There are a ton of different cases to choose from – with each one focusing on a different location. There are some that take place at home, in a library, in a restaurant, on a cruise or on a hiking trail. There are even some that take place in the 1900s, if you want to try some old-school sleuthing.
These case files work well for the holidays because they fit every type of player. You can give one to a puzzle fan, a true crime follower, or someone who simply enjoys a quiet evening with a good challenge. Each file feels like a world of its own. You get evidence, bank statements, photos, interrogations, and tons of other evidence that bring each case to life. Unlike a mystery movie where evidence, and then the answer, is simply given to you – with a murder mystery case, you’ll need to solve multiple objectives on your own in order to find the killer.
Another reason they shine as gifts is that they build a shared moment. Even if the person solves the case alone, they end up talking about it afterward. They explain their theories and the moment everything clicked. If you prefer a social experience, you can solve the case together with up to 3 other people and turn it into a small event. Lay everything out on the table, grab a few snacks, and step into the investigation as a team. And because these cases often come with secret coded messages, it’s akin to having an escape room experience from the comfort of your favorite chair.
Once someone tries one, they often want to experience more. They learn how to decipher codes and clues and they get better at spotting contradictions or tiny details hiding in plain sight. You’re giving them a gift that builds a new hobby, not just a single evening of entertainment. And with lots of other games in our library, you’ll have plenty options for future gifts.
People like gifts that feel thoughtful, and murder mystery case files send that message clearly. You’re saying you know they enjoy a challenge. You know they want something different. You know they’ll appreciate a story that asks them to think and rely on their own judgment.
If you want a gift that stands out this year, these cases deserve a spot at the top of your list. They’re engaging, smart, and easy to print out and enjoy right away. And once the mystery is solved, the person you gave it to will remember that you were the one who handed them a case worth cracking.
