A Taste of History: Unravel a Time-Traveling Mystery with Houdini

7/30/2026, 1:31:12 AM

Release date: 1/31/2025

Tags: #historical #detective #education #family-friendly #logic #mystery #casual #puzzle

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Japan Price: ¥1,200
Global Price: $9.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 7/30/2026, 1:31:11 AM

Key highlight

Step into a 1920s dinner party hosted by Harry Houdini and solve a historical mystery. Guests from 12 eras are present, and a thief has stolen a history-altering artifact. Interrogate suspects and analyze alibis in this

Who this is for

Recommended for those who love history and puzzle-solving, and are looking for a game with a unique setting. It's also great for enjoying with family and friends.

Details

Overview

Step into a captivating historical detective adventure with "A Taste of History." Developed and published by Mama Makes Games, this intriguing title invites players to a unique 1920s dinner party hosted by the legendary illusionist Harry Houdini. Houdini, employing his extraordinary abilities, has assembled a diverse group of guests plucked from twelve distinct historical eras. The stakes are high: a thief has absconded with the Golden Pen, a magical artifact with the power to alter history itself. As a detective, your mission is to navigate this temporal anomaly, interrogate the suspects, scrutinize their alibis, and unmask the culprit before history is irrevocably changed.

Highlights

Guests hail from twelve distinct historical periods, including Ancient Greece, Rome, the Crusades, the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, the Reformation, the American Revolutionary War, the Industrial Revolution, the American Civil War, the Wild West, World War I, and World War II.
The core gameplay revolves around detective work: interrogating suspects and analyzing alibis to identify a thief who has stolen a history-altering artifact.
This multi-player title, suitable for families, offers a logic-driven mystery experience set in a unique historical premise.

Who It's For

"A Taste of History" is perfect for players who enjoy logic puzzles, mystery narratives, and educational content woven into engaging gameplay. Its family-friendly nature and multi-player capabilities make it an excellent choice for group play or for those seeking a mentally stimulating yet accessible experience. Fans of historical settings and detective stories will find themselves drawn into this unique temporal conundrum.

Game Info

Developed by Mama Makes Games, "A Taste of History" is a paid title released on January 31, 2025. It supports English and is categorized as a historical, detective, educational, family-friendly, logic, and mystery game. The game also features multi-player functionality and is compatible with Steam Family Sharing.