Ever since I was a kid reading Nancy Drew books, I have always loved a good mystery. Finders Seekers gives you the ability to travel around the world solving crime without leaving the comfort of your couch. Finders Seekers is a subscription box that takes you to a different “location” to solve a mystery as a member of the Society of Seekers. It is like going to an escape room in your own home.
I love that the clues, puzzles, and mysteries are created by the founder and his team. Imagine being that creative? I also love that the founder and his wife have traveled to all of the locations of the box and have toured each city to learn more about the culture. All of the pictures you see in your envelopes were taken by them. This gives the pictures an authentic look!
Our Finders Seekers Box
Take a peek at the cover… Makes you want to tear it open!
Inside is a top-secret envelope that contains your task.
WARNING!!!! THIS MAY HAVE SPOILERS FOR THE
SAN FRANCISCO BOX!!!!
What mystery did we have to solve?
“It’s a tense time in the tech world right now. A crazed criminal has kidnapped Silicon Valley’s elite executives. While you may prefer they just stay locked up, the FBI has asked the Society of Seekers to help find them. The culprit has left behind a rambling journal and cryptic crossword puzzle that authorities suspect contain clues to their location.”
What clues came in our box?
Journal
Crossword puzzle
Compass
Souvenir notebook
Fortune from a fortune cookie
Advertisement for Sage Cosmetics
Napa Valley puzzle
Alcatraz photo
Photo of Victorian row houses
Black marker
What happens if you get stuck?
There are hints on the last page of the journal, but they are written backwards so you have to use a mirror to read them, so the rest of the clues aren’t spoiled for you.
There is also a Facebook private group page that you can join for additional hints. We joined it and I appreciate that people only gave hints and not answers. Some people even said you could private message them for more hints so it didn’t spoil it for others.
What did we think?
The first was a little harder than I expected it to be…or maybe we just stink at solving logic puzzles..haha. Luckily, the puzzles got easier, so everyone was able to participate.
The box said it was a 4 out of 5 difficulty level. I liked how the puzzles varied in how hard they were. We let the kids do the easier puzzles and my husband and I did the harder ones. I love that it is completely family friendly…never any murders or anything gruesome.
How long did it take to finish our mystery?
The box said it would take 2-3.5 hours to finish the puzzle, but we decided to complete 2 puzzles after dinner each night instead, so it took us a while. We had so much fun completing it together and loved that it was something we could look forward to each night. It was perfect for family game night, and it would make for a really fun date night.
What is the cost of the subscription box?
Month to month: $30
3 month prepay: $87 (Save $1 per month)
6 month prepay: $162 (Save $3 per month)
12 month prepay: $300 (Save $5 per month)
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This would be a fun Mother’s Day gift! Orders must be placed by May 5 to arrive on time for Mother’s Day.
Where can I find more info?
Give them a follow!!
Website: https://www.findersseekers.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finders.seekers/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/findseekcrate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findersseekerscrate/
Disclosure: All thoughts in this review are the opinion of MyTravelingKids.com. We do not accept payment in exchange for a review, but we did accept a box (Thank you!) at no cost to provide an honest opinion. This post does not contain affiliate links.
