Prepare for an adventure
where history comes alive, and the thrill of discovery awaits.
This set contains all 6 envelopes, the full story, start to finish.
Each envelope contains a perfect variety of thoughtfully-designed puzzles suitable for the whole family (ages 12+). With an intuitive balance of paper and digital puzzles, each episode should take your party 1-2 hours to solve.
5 EASY STEPS
to enjoy this game
preperation
Gather Friends: Although this game can be played solo, puzzle games are better in teams for a variety of perspectives.
Get Pencil & Paper: Take notes!
Get a Connected Device: Although internet access is not required to solve the puzzles it is required to get hints, soundtrack and videos.
Exploration
Game Overview: All the info needed to get started is inside each episode's envelope.
Optional Flow Card: Choose your difficulty level by using the Flow Card or not.
A video from Cousin JJ: Sets the stage for this leg of the adventure.
Investigation
Journal Pages: Whether you choose to skip to the puzzle pages or soak up the full narrative, we recommend starting with the Journal Pages.
Other Contents: Find clues on any maps, schematics, illustrations, and artifacts necessary.
Companion App: Check answers and access tiered hints for every step along the way through the companion app.
resolution
FInd Solution Words: There are 5-7 core puzzles in each episode which all yield a single word.
Solve the Meta Puzzle: Use all 5-7 solution words to complete the episode's meta puzzle, which yields a coherent phrase to conclude that leg of the adventure.
Keep Your Solutions: At the end of Episode 6, you'll use all 6 phrases from throughout the series to complete a bonus finale puzzle.
continuation
Refill Kit: There are 1-3 items in each episode that require you to mark up during the solving process. Replace the used components so you can pass the game on to a friend to enjoy.
Continue the Adventure: Play episodes 2-6 to discover how Shackleton and his crew survived!
YOU DON’T NEED TO GO OUT TO HAVE AN EXPERIENCE.
EACH ENVELOPE COMES PACKED WITH ALL THE EXCITEMENT, SUSPENSE, ACTION AND MYSTERY OF AN INCREDIBLE NIGHT OUT.
You can use Escape Mail almost anywhere as an exciting, unexpected and engaging activity for families, friends or couples.
Escape Mail is a family friendly adventure (all content is PG). The difficulty of Escape Mail is suitable for anyone 10 years or older, but playing with an adult is recommended for anyone under the age of 14.
We've included a flow card. Unless you have solved many escape room games before, or you're a sucker for punishment, we recommend starting with the Flow difficulty.
There is access to tiered hints online. Regardless of the difficulty level you choose, you can always access multiple hints (and the solution) with every puzzle along the way.
Everything you need to solve the puzzle is included in your envelope, with the exception of a pencil and an internet-connected device. Some episodes will also require scissors and tape.
Escape Mail games are different. There's no doubt about it. Just ask Nicholas L who said, "I’m not someone who normally would have chosen an escape room style game; but it has been so much fun trying something new with my wife." What do people love about Escape Mail?
A Running Storyline: You can lose yourself in the mystery over 12 months as each episode connects to the one before it, including plots twists, clever connections, and Easter eggs!.
Variety of Puzzles: When you play Escape Mail you realize no two episodes are alike. Every theme is different and every puzzle we approach from a new angle to keep it fresh for you.
Quality Elements: Our games are immersive, tactile & durable. We even include multimedia such as websites, apps and Augmented Reality.
Challenging & Satisfying: By the end of an Escape Mail episode, you have a real sense of achievement and accomplishment.