puzzling mysteries of the ’80s death by crab leg 500-piece puzzle

Jigsaw puzzle meets whodunnit with a retro twist!

Join private investigator Joan St. James as she attends the grand opening of a new casino, only to find that the owner, Roger McKenzie, is dead! Cause of death: a crab leg, to which the man was deathly allergic, stuffed down his throat.

Who’s behind the attack? Ralph, his duplicitous brother? Dante, his disgruntled head chef? With this special mystery puzzle format, you must complete the jigsaw to reveal the visual clues that solve the case. A nifty VHS-shaped box and highly detailed artwork make this the perfect analog activity for parties and cozy nights in. Get ready for a caper full of wacky high jinks and memorable characters, all wrapped up in a fabulous 1980s atmosphere.

DISTINCTIVE TWIST ON THE JIGSAW: In this mystery puzzle, the full image is a secret until you complete the jigsaw because it contains the crucial clues you need to unravel the mystery. Double the puzzles to solve = double the fun.

NOSTALGIC APPEAL: For any lover of TV sleuths and feathery haircuts, this 1980s-themed mystery puzzle is the ultimate gift. Plus, the 500-piece puzzle is packaged in a box shaped like a chunky VHS tape, making it an enviable coffee-table centerpiece.

TOTALLY RAD ILLUSTRATION: The finished puzzle image by beloved artist Sally Nixon features neon pastel colors, cleverly hidden details, and plenty of shoulder pads.

GAME NIGHT FUN: This playful puzzle is a perfect analog activity to bring friends and families together; pull it out at parties for a fun, collaborative challenge!

Perfect for:

• Jigsaw puzzlers
• Fans of mystery novels, games, and TV shows
• Adults nostalgic for their youth or for the mystery puzzles of their childhood
• Young people captivated by retro trends
• Gift-givers seeking 80s-themed presents
• Logic game enthusiasts
• Fans of Sally Nixon’s retro seek-and-find book Let’s Go to the Mall

Sally Nixon is an illustrator and the author of seek-and-find books Houseplants and Hot Sauce and Let’s Go to the Mall. Her clients include Lenny Letter, Neon, the Idle Class, and Made by Few. Her work has been featured by Vice, Bustle, Cosmo, Bust, and more. She lives in Little Rock, Arkansas.