The Conundrum Box

What's in the box: Each box contains a set of story-linked puzzles for a themed adventure, plus mood-setting extras such as music and food-related items, with online hints available.

The Conundrum Box is a puzzle subscription that combines an at-home escape room with a choose-your-own-adventure story. Each box puts you in a themed scenario. One example is The Agency, a 1962 Cold War spy plot where you play a new FBI agent sent to infiltrate an enemy operation. Upcoming themes include one built around stage magic. You can subscribe monthly or bimonthly. If you would rather not commit, you can buy single back-catalog boxes such as Escape the 90s Mall, Totally Awesome 80s Escape and Escape Summer Camp, listed at $44.99 to $49.99. The extras are what make it different: the company says each series comes with music, food and other touches to set the mood, and hints are available on its website. The themes lean toward history and nostalgia, so they work well for mixed age groups and families with teens. The main page does not give difficulty levels, play time or player counts, so check the FAQ for those. One caution: the subscription schedule on the site still points to a June 2026 sign-up deadline, so confirm which box a new subscription will start with before you pay. Overall, it looks like a solid, story-focused choice for regular game nights, and buying a single box first is an easy way to test the fit.