A locked box. A forgotten Christmas. A year you were never meant to see.
This Christmas, your kindly — and increasingly forgetful — Uncle Ernest invites you to spend the season with him at Frostwick Manor. Before bed, he presses a mysterious box into your hands, marked only: do not open until instructed. A gift, he says. You drift off to sleep by the fire...
...and wake to a house that feels familiar and strange all at once. The calendar reads 1893. Snow settles against the windows. Somewhere in these grand, hollow rooms a love story was torn apart — and a soul you hold dear is now lost between the years.
To find your way home, you must put right what once went wrong. Examine every letter, photograph and keepsake. Follow the clues hidden in plain sight. Some will lead you true; others are there to test you.
Work through a series of beautifully crafted puzzles — ciphers, maps, music, a star chart and a sealed box you must not open until the moment is right — to mend a romance the years forgot and set time gently back on its course, before Christmas slips away for good.
WHY FOLLY AND THE IVY BEATS A CARD-BASED ESCAPE GAME
- 18+ pieces of physical evidence you actually hold — not a thin deck of cards
- A genuine, heartfelt mystery with a story worth solving — not just locks to open
- 100% analogue — no app, no screen, no batteries, no setup, no spoilers
- Designed for adults, families and older teens who want a proper challenge (hints included)
- Beautifully produced and gift-ready out of the box
THE DETAILS
- ~90 minutes of immersive play | Ages 14+
- 1–4 players (great for couples, families, groups or solo)
- A single immersive playthrough — an experience, not a board game you grind
- Optional bonus content available (not required to play)
Pour the mulled wine. Gather everyone around the table. And step into a Christmas that has waited generations for you to set it right. Some gifts come with a story. This one comes with a mystery.
