Mystery Files – Case 03: The Secret of Christmas Night

A magical Christmas case. A snow-covered horse farm. A secret only you can uncover.

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The printable Christmas mystery for kids: 15 varied puzzles, one connected detective case and plenty of festive spirit – for one child alone or a team of up to three detectives. Download right after purchase and print it out.

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Why this case makes a perfect Christmas gift

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• Last-minute friendly: the PDF is ready instantly – even on Christmas Eve
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• For siblings and friends: solvable alone or with up to three children
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• No frustration: two levels of hints for every puzzle
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• Screen-free: 60 to 90 minutes of puzzling together instead of a tablet
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The case

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It's the morning before Christmas Eve, and Lindenhof is missing its most treasured possession: the golden Christmas medal. It's due to be awarded tonight at six o'clock – but all that's left on the hook is a mysterious note. Strange prints lie in the snow, a wish list has been torn up, the horse blankets are mixed up, and a stable clock runs wrong. Coincidence? Almost everyone here has a secret – and time is running out until the last chime of the bell.

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What's in the file

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• A heart-warming Christmas detective story built around six horses and a snowy farm
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• 15 puzzles: tracks in the snow, secret writing, logic grids, a clock puzzle and spot-the-difference
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• Suspects, witness statements, a crime scene sketch, a farm map and trail-camera photos
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• A torn letter to piece back together
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• A detective badge, investigation report and detective certificate
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• The full solution and all answers
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• Bonus: cat Moritz is hiding on seven of the pages
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Details

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• Age: 7–12 years
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• Players: 1–3 detectives
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• Playtime: approx. 60–90 minutes
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• Length: 28 PDF pages
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• Format: digital download to print
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• You'll need: a printer, pencil, eraser and a red pen
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FAQ

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Can several children play together?
Yes, the case is designed for 1 to 3 detectives – ideal for siblings or a cosy afternoon with friends.

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Can I give this as a gift?
Yes. Print the file, slip it into an envelope – done. The PDF is ready right after purchase.

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Are there more cases?
Yes: \"The Missing Horse\" and the Halloween case \"Night in the Haunted Stable\". All three are in the Detective Bundle for €9.99 instead of €17.70.

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Note: Digital product, no shipping.