EXIT: The Game - Advent Calendar: The Missing Hollywood Star

EXIT: The Game - Advent Calendar: The Missing Hollywood Star

DeductionLicensed / AdaptedMurder / MysteryPuzzle
Players
1-99
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
2 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
800 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
10+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.8 / 5
Year
2023

About the game

EXIT: The Game - Advent Calendar: The Missing Hollywood Star combines the EXIT puzzle series with a 24-day advent calendar format, following a Christmas blockbuster shoot gone eerily quiet. Each day, players open a calendar door to reveal a new puzzle, and solving it unlocks the next room and the next chapter of the mystery. All 24 puzzles must be solved in sequence to uncover why the film crew and its star have vanished. It's a month-long cooperative storytelling and puzzle-solving experience, playable solo or with friends.

Hobbli's Notes

Hobbli's team loves how this advent calendar format turns the EXIT series into a daily ritual rather than a single sitting -- it's a lovely way to build holiday anticipation. Spreading 24 puzzles across a month keeps difficulty manageable per session while still delivering a satisfying overarching mystery. The Hollywood setting is a fun, lighter change of pace from EXIT's usual escape-room settings. A great gift for puzzle-loving friends or families during the holiday season.

What we like

  • Unique advent calendar format spreads puzzle fun across December.
  • Cooperative storytelling ties 24 puzzles into one overarching mystery.
  • Manageable daily difficulty makes it accessible for varied groups.
  • Great holiday gift and shared tradition for families or friends.

Keep in mind

  • Single-use format means no replayability once completed.
  • Long total playtime spread over many sessions.
  • Best enjoyed starting right at the beginning of the season.

Who it's for

Perfect for puzzle-loving families and friends aged 10+ looking for a month-long holiday tradition; works solo or cooperatively.

Mechanics

Cooperative GameDeductionSolo / Solitaire GameStorytelling

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