Ministry of Lost Things: Case 1 - Lint Condition

Explore a realm shaped by forgotten treasures and misplaced memories.

Lint Condition is the first standalone case in the Ministry of Lost Things series. In this game, an object of great emotional significance to someone in the Realisphere has gone missing. Examine evidence and parse through puns to reveal more about the misplaced item and uncover details about its human companion.

Difficulty

Narrative

Time

2-4 Hours

Players

1+ (best 1-3)

Internet Use

Hints & Solution Input

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beginner-friendly, whimsical, puns, lighthearted, smallbox

Ministry of Lost Things: Case 1 - Lint Condition

What's Included?

Instructions
4 chapters including 6 game envelopes
Dozens of illustrated documents
A collection of letters and witness statements
An assortment of tactile objects
Refill materials

Gameplay

The game is played across four chapters. Each chapter contains a collection of letters, maps, documents, and witness statements, along with a few bits and several dozen bobs. You need to travel across the Elusiverse to first figure out what item has gone missing, and then find a way to return it to its owner. The game takes 2+ hours to play, and can be completed solo or in a small group. You need an internet connected device to get hints and verify solutions, but no other outside research or knowledge is needed. Should you find yourself stuck, the incremental hint system provides a series of nudges in the right direction before revealing the whole solution.

The Story

Have you ever wondered what happens to your loose change, missing socks, or absolutely anything you drop in the seat gap of your car? Scouts at the Ministry of Lost Things know that they end up in the Elusiverse: a realm where every lost item has a story. Blending escape rooms, board games, and interactive fiction, this family-friendly puzzle adventure series from PostCurious features a whimsical narrative, tangible components, and beautiful artwork. This series is a great jumping off point if you are new to the boxed puzzle genre. These games have a lower difficulty level and shorter play time than some of our other offerings, though there is still plenty for our more experienced players to sink their teeth into.