Real adventures, real opinions

“The game worked well with seven children despite the mixed ages. We put all the expedition photos on the television afterward. An adult had to help with the search for tiny creatures. A little adult support kept things moving.”

Andrew D.

“Tried this at the weekend with five children aged six to nine. Our junior detectives even invented code names for one another. The mix of movement and puzzles went down better than our usual party games.”

Mark D.

“My daughter asked for a proper treasure hunt this year. They found the secret cauldron at the end with a huge cheer. We hid a small box at the end, and the reaction when they found it was worth the preparation.”

Rachel G.

“The game worked well with seven children despite the mixed ages. The birthday child promptly declared the whole yard Academy grounds. One test had a little too much reading for early readers. A little adult support kept things moving.”

Michael G.

“Tried this at the weekend with five children aged six to nine. With snow in the yard, it felt remarkably close to a North Pole mission. The mix of movement and puzzles went down better than our usual party games.”

Patrick G.

“Our old wooden box filled with chocolate coins completed the finale. The story held the afternoon together well and everyone had a good time. The Morse puzzle was still too hard for our five-year-old. That makes it four stars for us.”

Megan F.

“This was just right for a family afternoon outdoors. The trials felt exciting while remaining manageable for the age group. I liked that the children had to work together rather than stare at the phone all the time.”

Josh F.

“My daughter asked for a proper treasure hunt this year. The missions made our familiar woodland trail feel new again. We hid a small box at the end, and the reaction when they found it was worth the preparation.”

Sarah D.

“This was just right for a family afternoon outdoors. Our costumes fitted the story better than expected. I liked that the children had to work together rather than stare at the phone all the time.”

Peter F.

“Tried this at the weekend with five children aged six to nine. It felt exciting without frightening our more cautious child. The mix of movement and puzzles went down better than our usual party games.”

David D.

“The game worked well with seven children despite the mixed ages. Our hidden hobby horse received a grand welcome at the end. The four-year-old needed support with two of the riddles. A little adult support kept things moving.”

Hannah F.

“My daughter asked for a proper treasure hunt this year. Our group stayed in character until the final test was complete. We hid a small box at the end, and the reaction when they found it was worth the preparation.”

Kate G.

“This was just right for a family afternoon outdoors. A little box of chocolate eggs worked perfectly for the final treasure. I liked that the children had to work together rather than stare at the phone all the time.”

Ben D.

“Tried this at the weekend with five children aged six to nine. Even our biggest console fan forgot that he was playing outdoors. The mix of movement and puzzles went down better than our usual party games.”

Peter G.

“Our hidden Excalibur looked fantastic in the evening light. The story held the afternoon together well and everyone had a good time. It helps to prepare a few craft materials before the shield task. That makes it four stars for us.”

Emma F.

“This was just right for a family afternoon outdoors. Nobody wanted to take apart the nature puzzle at the end. I liked that the children had to work together rather than stare at the phone all the time.”

Tom D.

“This was just right for a family afternoon outdoors. The final clue prompted a surprisingly serious detective conference. I liked that the children had to work together rather than stare at the phone all the time.”

Chris G.

“My daughter asked for a proper treasure hunt this year. They solved the animal sound puzzle on the first attempt. We hid a small box at the end, and the reaction when they found it was worth the preparation.”

Sophie F.

“This was just right for a family afternoon outdoors. Their homemade academy badges nearly mattered more than the treasure. I liked that the children had to work together rather than stare at the phone all the time.”

Andrew G.

“Tried this at the weekend with five children aged six to nine. Luna became the main topic of conversation within a few minutes. The mix of movement and puzzles went down better than our usual party games.”

Tom F.