Family Lab Universe

Choose a case

Eight cases — one per volume. Draw clues, tag sources, spot traps, consult across personas, then deduce and score three ways.

Vol. 1 · Detective Lab · Ages 9+

The Missing Pet

A lost-dog flyer went viral in your neighborhood group chat. Not everything adds up.

2–7 players · ~45 min · 10 leads · 3 traps

Vol. 2 · Money Lab · Ages 9+

A family member claims Aunt Edna left money in an account. The paperwork looks official. The urgency feels wrong.

2–7 players · ~45 min · 10 leads · 3 traps

Vol. 3 · News Lab · Ages 9+

A screenshot claims your school is closing tomorrow. It's been shared 4,000 times. Is it real?

2–7 players · ~45 min · 10 leads · 3 traps

Vol. 4 · Maker Lab · Ages 9+

Design a footbridge for the creek trail. Budget cut mid-build. Client changed their mind. The spec still waits in the envelope.

2–7 players · ~50 min · 10 leads · 3 traps

Vol. 5 · Care Lab · Ages 9+

A fictional patient has spots, a fever, and big feelings. Diagnose the case — then escalate to a trusted adult.

2–7 players · ~40 min · 10 leads · 3 traps

Vol. 6 · Wild Lab · Ages 9+

The creek is lower than last May. Birds are missing from the bend. What changed in your actual watershed?

2–7 players · ~45 min · 10 leads · 3 traps

Vol. 7 · Kitchen Lab · Ages 9+

Design tonight's dinner under budget, allergies, and what's actually in the fridge. Earn Grandma's recipe.

2–7 players · ~45 min · 10 leads · 3 traps

Vol. 8 · Civic Lab · Ages 9+

Riverside Park needs a new playground design. Budget vote tonight. Did your team follow the process — or skip steps?

2–7 players · ~50 min · 10 leads · 3 traps

Same three-pillar scoring across every volume. See the full universe →