The Detective Society - "The Professor's Missing Potion"
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The Detective Society - "The Professor's Missing Potion"

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Company: The Detective Society

Game: The Professor's Missing Potion

Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Language: English

Type of Game: DIY Escape Kits 🖨️✂

Genre: Detective, Mystery

Date Played: October 16, 2021

Difficulty (based on 5 adult players): 2/10

Size of Team: Unlimited (Recommend 2-6 Players) (Ages 8-12)

Time: Unlimited

Price: £9.99


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Professor Errol of Blink Workshop has concocted the most unique potion for invisibility.

Unfortunately, thieves have broken in and stolen the potion and he is in desperate need of your assistance to find and stop these thieves. Can you piece together the clues and track down these thieves or will the professor’s invention be lost for good?

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The Professor’s Missing Potion is the first Print-n-cut game designed by The Detective Society as well as their first family-friendly game they have invented, with the help of Jamie from Armchair Escapist. In order to play this game, you will need a printer, a pair of scissors, a pen/pencil, a device with internet access, and a device that can send or receive SMS/WhatsApp messages. You will be in contact with Professor Errol over the course of the experience via text messages and he will guide you to each puzzle you will be completing. Once you have solved the puzzle, you will submit your answers to him and he will provide little narrative pieces to move forward. There are a series of websites you will be accessing to receive audio messages, gain additional clues, and unlock more information. This game has a great deal of colour in the printables and in the online websites that are cheery and fun. You will need to cut one page for ease of puzzle solving but otherwise you can easily write/draw on the other papers. If you are stuck or unsure how to move forward you can ask Errol for assistance as he has a built-in hint system.


Note: Only the phone number provided when the game is purchased can communicate with Professor Errol so if you plan of gifting this game or would like you child to use their phone to play, use their number to ensure they can communicate with the character.


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The puzzles within this experience are meant for a younger audience. They require observation above all but have a nice variety keeps players on their toes including math, logic, searching, and spatial recognition. I particularly liked how that provided a physical manipulation element to a traditional logic puzzle that made it easier and more straightforward to track. There was one clue in a puzzle that I felt might not work for younger players but with adults around and the other clues available it shouldn’t impede solving of the game. I found the game to be clean and bright with lots to look at. It’s not a long game which is perfect for kids and the linearity helps students follow along and feel confident in their solving.

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The Professor’s Missing Potion is an excellent children’s game that kids and parents can amuse themselves with through its well-constructed puzzles and bright illustrations. I like how they took elements of adult puzzles and provided clear clues and sign posting to help younger minds make connections. The puzzles were fun and the text message components provide kids with a quick reward to move forward with. The way certain solutions are revealed will definitely excite kids and there is a certificate they gain at the end to remember their adventure. I would recommend this to any family who loves to puzzle together as it balances between puzzling and activities with an ease that benefits both adult and children alike.

 

Check out our interview with the creators to understand more on the development side of these game:

 

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Disclosure: We thank The Detective Society for providing us with a sample of their game. Although a complimentary experience was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.


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