The Great Toy Heist: A Printable Whodunnit for Junior Detectives

The Golden Action Figure has been stolen from Twinkle Toys! The alarm was deactivated, the back door was left unlocked, and the manager’s office is a mess of clues. Can your child crack the case before the thief gets away?

Designed by a home-educating family for young investigators (ages 8–12), The Great Toy Heist is more than just a game, it’s an immersive "Casefile Experience." We’ve ditched the traditional board and dice for realistic police statements, suspect profiles, and physical evidence that turns your living room into a high-stakes investigation unit.

The Mission

Players must step into the shoes of a Private Investigator to sift through the "Twinkle Toys" employee records, analyse crime scene photos, and read the statements. They’ll need to spot the contradictions in witness statements and solve the mystery of the 4-digit locker combination to identify the true culprit.

Education by Stealth

While they’re busy hunting for the thief, they’ll be mastering essential skills:

• Critical Thinking: Connecting the dots between the "Lucky Number 7" clue and HR records.

• Information Retrieval: Sifting through "Classified" dossiers to find relevant facts.

• Deductive Reasoning: Eliminating suspects using forensic timelines.

• Literacy: Analysing written statements for subtle lies and inconsistencies.

Why Parents Love Our Print & Play Kits:

• Instant Access: Buy now, print now, play now. Perfect for rainy days or last-minute activities.

• No "Rulebook" Boredom: There are no complex rules to explain. Just hand them the casefile and let them start investigating.

• Zero Waste: No plastic pieces to lose or bulky boxes to store.

• Flexible Play: Works perfectly as a solo mission, a sibling team-up, or a structured home-ed logic lesson.

Product Details:

• Format: High-quality PDF Digital Download

• Age Range: 8–12 Years (Key Stage 2/3)

• Time to Play: 45–90 minutes

• Included: Full case dossier, evidence sheets, suspect profiles, and an interactive "Solve the Case" link via QR code.

The culprit is waiting. Will your detective find them?