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Mini treasure hunt · PRINT AT HOME

The Lantern Trail

Four indoor stops, three decoding tasks and a four-letter finish. A small hunt for a spare afternoon.

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$3.99 USD total, including any applicable tax
One-time purchase · English PDFs · Personal use

English PDF files Digital downloadA4 + US Letter Both includedHost guide Hints + answersPersonal use Print and play

MAKE A LITTLE ROOM TO PLAY

A small trail.
A shared discovery.

A trail of paper lantern clues leads around familiar places at home. Decode each card, collect the letters and bring the little mission to its finish.

A family following a paper clue trail together at home
Illustrative scene
Follow the trail togetherFamilies with an adult organiser

Mini indoor clue hunt

How this game works

Follow the lantern keeper’s indoor trail, collect four card stamps and bring a secret password back to the host.

What players do

Move between the safe indoor spots prepared by the host. Find a card, decode its clue and record its stamp on the route sheet. The three decoding tasks use coordinates, a letter path and an alphabet shift. Keep every card for the final instruction.

What the organiser prepares

Read the host guide on page 2 first. Print pages 3–6. Cut out the four cards on pages 4–5 and place them at the table, a reachable window area, a chair and a pillow, following the host guide. Give players mission page 3 and route sheet 6; keep host pages 2, 7 and 8 private. Prepare scissors and a pencil. No climbing, opening windows or physical prize is needed.

Page numbers refer to the full-kit PDF.

  1. Find the first stop

    Read the mission and work out where the trail begins. Search only the safe spots prepared by the host.

  2. Follow the cards

    Find each card, decode the next stop and collect its stamp on the route sheet.

  3. Return to the host

    Follow the last card’s instruction, assemble the password and bring all four cards back to the host.

How you finish

Show the host your route and say the password. The host checks it against the solution and reads the final message. A story ending is enough; a prize is optional.

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STEP INTO THE STORY

A small trail.
A shared discovery.

A trail of paper lantern clues leads around familiar places at home. Decode each card, collect the letters and bring the little mission to its finish.

Illustrated story scene for The Lantern Trail
Story illustration. Actual PDF pages are in the free sample.

IN YOUR DOWNLOAD

What is inside

  • Four stops: table, window, chair and pillow
  • Three decoding tasks and a four-letter finish
  • Four player pages with clue cards and a route sheet
  • Two 8-page full PDFs and two 4-page player-only PDFs: A4 and US Letter, low ink
  • Host placement guide, staged hints and answers

What to prepare

Paper, pencils and scissors. An adult cuts and places the clue cards at safe, reachable spots by a table, window, chair and pillow. No climbing or prize needed.

$3.99 USD total · Digital download · No physical delivery

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A LITTLE TASTE OF THE GAME

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Download a free sample from The Lantern Trail. A small look at the puzzle style, separate from the full paid kit.

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A real player page from The Lantern Trail

THE PRACTICAL PART

Before the adventure.

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What arrives when I buy?

A digital ZIP containing English-language PDF files, with A4 and US Letter editions. The game page lists its exact contents. Nothing physical is shipped.

Do I need a special printer or equipment?

A normal A4 or US Letter printer and a PDF reader are enough. Low ink editions are included. Bring pencils; Lantern also needs scissors and an adult to place its cards safely.

How will I get my download?

After Stripe confirms your payment, the order page provides private download links. Save the files on your device. If a link expires or the download fails, contact support so we can help you recover the order.

What language are the games in?

The games sold here are in English. Download a free puzzle to check the reading and puzzle style for your group.

How long does a game take?

There is no fixed promised playtime. Reading, discussion and hints change the pace. Lantern is a small four-stop hunt; Midnight is a case in three evidence packets. Try a sample to judge the fit.

Can I print it again? What about refunds?

The license allows personal use, including copies for your own teams and parties. Please do not repost, redistribute or resell the files. See our purchase terms and seller details and refund and withdrawal information. You may withdraw within 14 days after the contract is concluded; downloading does not remove this policy or your statutory rights.