GIFTS
Detective game as a gift: a guide
How to choose a detective game as a gift that matches the recipient's taste, and how to hand it over so the present has its moment.
A detective game as a gift is an idea that is easy to buy and just as easy to miss if you do not think about a few things first. Below are the questions worth asking and a few ways to hand the present over so that it is remembered.
Who a detective game suits as a gift
It works best for people who:
- like reading crime novels, watching crime series or solving puzzles,
- have someone to play with (a partner, friends, family), because it is a game that works best in a group,
- have a calm evening or two to concentrate, because the case needs reading and thinking.
It will land less well with someone who wants quick entertainment for a quarter of an hour, does not like reading or has nobody to play with. Mind the age as well: Ostatni Odczyt is for players aged 15 and over and tells of a person's death, with no graphic images.
What to check when choosing
- Number of players. Pick a game that matches how many people usually play. Ostatni Odczyt is designed for 1-6 players on one account.
- Time. The whole case takes 5-7 hours, best split over two evenings. Think about whether the recipient has the time.
- Difficulty. The case is level 4 on a scale of 5: you read reports and compare timestamps. For a beginner it can be a challenge, but hints are in the game.
- Device. The game runs in a browser, most comfortably on a computer or tablet. The recipient does not need to install anything.
How the gift works
You buy the game with the gift option, enter the recipient's e-mail address, your name and a message. You can choose the day the e-mail arrives. The recipient gets an e-mail with an invitation and a code, enters the code on the account page, and the game is theirs. You get a copy of the code in your confirmation, so you can also hand the gift over in person.
More details and common questions: detective game as a gift.
Ideas for handing it over
- A printed code in an envelope with a mysterious note in the style of case files: "Received. Requires your opinion."
- An invitation to an evening: add a date when you will play together.
- A surprise day: set the e-mail to arrive in the morning on a birthday or an anniversary.
- An evening kit: paper, pencils, tea and snacks in one box.
Mistakes to avoid
- Buying without checking the age and the time the recipient has.
- Entering a wrong e-mail address. If you make a mistake, write to us before the code is used.
- Forgetting the date: when you choose the sending day, make sure it is the one you really want.
Frequently asked questions
Will the recipient know the gift is from me?
Yes, if you enter your name and a message. They appear in the invitation e-mail together with the code.
Can I buy several games as gifts?
Yes. Every gift purchase is a separate payment and a separate code.
Will I get a purchase confirmation?
Yes, by e-mail. It contains the order number and a copy of the code.
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