Question 1

How is this worth $50? I want to purchase, but need some convincing. Is it reusable?

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Is any Advent Calendar reusable?  [Well, yeah, I guess those wooden ones can; but you have to reload those yourself.]  No, this is like the other games in the EXIT series, but in an Advent Calendar format.  It's made of... well, I was going to say cardboard, but it's more like really thick card stock.  It has 24 doors like most Advent Calendars do.  Behind each door you will find a "room", complete with artwork on all sides plus ceiling & floor.  More than likely you will find a Riddle Card (or a few) behind each door, but sometimes there are other items, and sometimes nothing at all.  It comes with a story book that guides you along the way.  It is comparable to the story books that come in the Level 2 exit games (the ones where you're not supposed to turn the page until explicitly told to do so), except it is divided into 26 sections... a prologue that sets the scene, 24 days of story/clues, and an epilogue that wraps up the adventure when you've successfully finished.  There is also a Hint Book to help you along if you get stuck.  Sad to admit it, but my wife and I had to use it a couple times during play.  The decoder is ingenious... unlike the regular EXIT games where it is possible to enter an incorrect code but still get credit for it, I don't think there's any way that can happen with the Advent Calendar.

Yes, these are expensive considering there's no chocolates or other goodies.  However, think about it.  In a normal EXIT game you have to solve 10 puzzles (the 10 symbols on the decoder disc, though I concede that some of them have multiple parts to them).  Here you have 24 puzzles to solve, so over twice as many.  Another reason they're so expensive is because each one has to be individually hand packed before it can be shipped.  Only you can decide how you want to spend your money, so I can't really tell you if it's "worth it" or not; but that said, my wife and I have played both the first one (Mystery of the Ice Cave) and this one (The Hunt for the Golden Book), and I fully intend to purchase The Silent Storm for us this year (2023), too.  So for me, at least, it's worth it.

Question 2

Is this game to be sent the 2021 edition or the 2022 edition?

Accepted Answer

This one was from last year but it’s not 2021 specific. It has days but no specific year so you could play it this year without issue. It’s a really great game!

Question 3

About how long does it take each day? Are these puzzles like 5 minutes each? 15? 30?

Accepted Answer

5-10 minutes, though you may also need a flashlight and a magnifying glass. And scissors. You will definitely need scissors.

Question 4

Is this fun for adults?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. I’ve played every Exit game out there and they’re all great. This calendar is no exception. Every day you unlock a new puzzle to work on. I enjoyed it very much and even bought the new one for this year.

Manufacturer	THAMES & KOSMOS
Brand	Thames & Kosmos
Model number	683009
Product Dimensions	44.96 x 5.59 x 33.02 cm; 816 g
Color	Black
Material Type	Cardboard
Number of Items	1
Manufacturer Part Number	683009
Item Weight	816 g

Thames & Kosmos EXIT: Advent Calendar - The Silent Storm

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