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Illustrated cover · Interior pages use a simple, ink-conscious layout.

For the birthday crew

The Birthday Cake Caper

The cake has vanished into the party planner’s puzzle safe. Follow the trail, untangle the party plans and get dessert back on the table.

8+Suggested age
2–6Players per team
20–40 minEstimated play

Curious beginners · Six puzzles + a final code

$15USD · One-time purchase · Digital files

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Inside your download

  • 10-page game booklet in US Letter and A4
  • Five-page guide with staged hints, answers and final solution
  • Offline hint checker—open it in your browser
  • Printable invitation and completion certificate in the booklet
  • Start-here instructions and a personal-use license

Your mission

A birthday worth investigating.

At Sprinkle House, the grand cake reveal is moments away. There is only one problem: the cake is inside the party planner’s new puzzle safe, and the planner has misplaced the combination. Six party records each hold one digit. Recover them, put the party back in order and rescue dessert. There is no thief to catch—just a very forgetful planner!

Set the table.

Print 8 essential game pages, single-sided. Add pencils and scrap paper. Keep the answer guide separate. Color is optional.

Read the start page before printing. No cutting, props or app required.

Good to know.

How much preparation does it take?

Choose Letter or A4 and print at actual size, single-sided. The start page identifies the pages you need. The 10-page game booklet includes an optional cover and invitation/certificate page. Print 8 essential pages; the separate five-page answer guide can stay on a screen. Allow time for printing and reading the instructions.

Will the age and playing time fit my group?

Ages 8+ and 20–40 minutes are design estimates. These first-edition games have not yet been timed with representative player groups. Reading confidence, teamwork and hints will change the time. Try our free mini mystery and sample clue to judge the style. Younger players may need an adult.

How does the group play?

Designed for one team of 2–6. For a larger private party, print a complete set for each team. Reading aloud helps everyone follow the story. This is a tabletop puzzle adventure; no one is physically locked in.

Can we play again or share the files?

You can print again for your own household and private, non-commercial gatherings. The solutions stay the same, so a replay will not be a new mystery. Please do not share the digital files, sell copies or use them at paid events. A classroom/commercial license is not included.