Free Halloween mystery · Print & play

The Candy
Bowl Caper.

Six guests. One pumpkin mask. Every piece of Halloween candy is gone. Can you uncover who was behind the mask—and find the missing treats?

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Print in grayscale or read on a screen.

Ready to investigate?

Download the player packet. Play solo or gather your detective team. Younger players may need an adult reader.

Read the story and compare the evidence. Write down your answers before peeking at the solution.

Use a hint if you get stuck. Then open the answers to see how your deductions measure up.

Start with the gentle hints. Move to the stronger hints only when you need them.

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Keep the solution a surprise until everyone has made their accusation.

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