Mystery Files – Case 01: The Missing Horse

A horse is missing. A gate stands open. And something isn't right on the farm.

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The printable detective game for kids: With Mystery Files – Case 01 \"The Missing Horse\", your child becomes the investigator. 60 to 90 minutes of suspense, puzzling and deduction – completely screen-free. Download right after purchase, print it out, and get started.

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Why parents love the Mystery Files

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• Screen-free: paper, pencil and real detective work instead of a tablet
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• Solvable independently: your child investigates alone – no internet and no help from adults needed
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• Instant: PDF ready right after purchase – great as a last-minute gift
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• Builds skills along the way: careful reading, logical thinking, concentration and deduction
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The case

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Tivoli has gone missing from the Horse & Harmonie farm. Was the gate left open? Where do the hoofprints lead? And what do apples have to do with the disappearance? Your child has to find out which horse is missing, how it disappeared, where it is, and why it went there. Only once the full case file is complete may the sealed solution be opened.

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What's in the file

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• A complete detective case across 28 beautifully designed pages
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• Evidence, clue-tracking, a farm map and hoofprints
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• Secret codes to decipher
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• Logic and deduction puzzles
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• Witness statements and investigation notes
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• Your own case file
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• A detective certificate for solving the case
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• A cut-out detective badge
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Details

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• Age: 8–12 years
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• Playtime: approx. 60–90 minutes
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• Players: 1 child
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• Format: digital PDF to print (print & play)
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• Length: 28 pages
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• You'll need: a printer and a pen; scissors for the detective badge
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• Internet needed to solve it: no
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FAQ

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What age is this detective game suitable for?
For children aged 8 to 12. The file is designed so kids can solve the case on their own – child-friendly, but never boring.

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How do I get the file?
The PDF is ready to download right after purchase. Nothing is shipped – you simply print the pages at home.

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Does my child need to like horses?
No. The case is set on a horse farm, but the focus is on clue-finding, codes and logic – exciting for any mystery fan.

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Are there more cases?
Yes: the Halloween case \"Night in the Haunted Stable\" and the Christmas case \"The Secret of Christmas Night\". The best value is the Detective Bundle for €9.99 instead of €17.70.

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Note: Digital product, no shipping.