Murder & Co

Closed.Cratejoy lists the subscription as wrapped up; no closing date was found.

What's in the box: Each monthly episode combined story materials, puzzles and codes with curated gift items that doubled as clues or evidence.

Murder & Co is no longer operating, and its Cratejoy listing shows the subscription as wrapped up, so new orders should not be expected. When it ran, it was a US based crime solving subscription game that combined storytelling, puzzle solving and code cracking. Each story was split into six episodes, and one episode arrived by mail each month. Along with the puzzle material, boxes included curated gift items that were meant to work as clues or pieces of evidence, so it felt partly like a lifestyle box as well as a mystery game. The company said it paid obsessive attention to detail and was open about the cases being hard. It aimed them at players who want a real challenge rather than a casual pastime. Everything was designed to be played at home. The listing showed an average rating of 3.7 stars from a small number of reviews, which points to a mixed reception rather than a clear consensus. No closing date was found. Former subscribers with an unfinished story can contact the seller or Cratejoy to ask about support, but there is no sign the service will come back. Anyone who wants this kind of experience should look at mystery boxes that are still active.