Every HIBINOA mission is played by two teammates: one parent and one child. Each of you gets your own page with different clues. Neither page works alone, so the only way through is to talk, listen, and solve it together.
1. Set up (about a minute)
- Print the child page and the parent page on US Letter paper at 100%. On A4, choose “Fit to page.” Black-and-white is fine.
- Grab two pencils. No cutting, no timer, no extra props.
- Sit side by side or across the table. Your child takes the child page, you take the parent page. No peeking!
2. Start the story
Read the short story opening out loud together. It explains the mission and why you need each other.
3. Play each mission
- Read your own clues out loud before showing your page.
- Ask each other questions: “What do you see?” “What does your clue say?”
- Let your child lead when the clue is theirs. You're a teammate, not the answer keeper.
- Each mission gives you one digit. Write it in the box.
4. Crack the code
Put your digits together, then check the answer in the parent guide. Read the ending together and celebrate!
Stuck?
The parent guide has step-by-step hints for every mission. Try a hint first, and look at the answers only after you finish. You can also take a break between missions; there's no timer.
Two kids?
The missions are built for 1 parent + 1 child. With two kids, they can share the child page and swap roles after each mission.