Holiday Hijinks #3: The Pumpkin Problem

About this board game

Holiday Hijinks #3: The Pumpkin Problem is a 1–4 player escape-room-style game that takes about 60 minutes to solve. In this Halloween mystery, every sweet treat in the neighborhood has been stolen, and you must uncover the culprit before the moon reaches its peak.

Work together to investigate the disappearance through a series of puzzles contained in just 18 cards. The challenges may test your perception, wordplay, and lateral thinking, so English language fluency is required.

When you solve a puzzle, enter your answer on the companion website using a smartphone or computer. If you are correct, it tells you which card or cards to take next. The website also provides a graduated hint system, letting you get just enough help to make progress without immediately revealing the solution.

• For 1–4 players
• Approximately 60 minutes of play
• 18-card, escape-room-style mystery
• Difficulty rating: 2 out of 3
• Companion website supports answer checking and graduated hints

The Pumpkin Problem uses a non-destructive system. Writing on the cards is optional, so groups can complete the game without altering its components. Although a group cannot replay it, the game can be passed on to another group for their own attempt.

Released in 2021, Holiday Hijinks #3: The Pumpkin Problem is built for a focused team experience filled with Halloween atmosphere, puzzle solving, and a race against the clock to save the night.