"Family Secrets" is the first game of the present four games is this series. "The Palm of Zoroaster" being the fourth. If interested the other two can be found on Big Fish Games (yes, shamelss plug there, and hopefully I will not be banned). This game is layered with an overall mystery storyline running above the "adventure" cases. It is engaging, fun, intuitive, and easy to play. (All Big Fish collector's editions include strategy guides, bonus features, and extra chapters, so well worth the money spent.) One of things I like best about this particular HO game is trying to figure out where all the inventory items go. Some items get picked and used later in a different unrelated "adventure" chapter, while others stay with the player for nearly the entire game and act as red herrings or McGuffins throughout. Some of the puzzles at the start of the game are unsolvable and can only to be solved as the game progresses or near the end. It tests the memory and creates "ah-ha" moments throughout the game as "Oh that is where that item goes" and "Oh this is what I need to solve that puzzle". Of course the end is always satisfying (at least for me). The "boss" (who or whatever it is) is easy to "defeat" and the overall storyline mystery is solved conclusively. Truly enjoyed this game.

"Family Secrets" is the first game of the present four games is this series. "The Palm of Zoroaster" being the fourth. If interested the other two can be found on Big Fish Games (yes, shamelss plug there, and hopefully I will not be banned). This game is layered with an overall mystery storyline running above the "adventure" cases. It is engaging, fun, intuitive, and easy to play. (All Big Fish collector's editions include strategy guides, bonus features, and extra chapters, so well worth the money spent.) One of things I like best about this particular HO game is trying to figure out where all the inventory items go. Some items get picked and used later in a different unrelated "adventure" chapter, while others stay with the player for nearly the entire game and act as red herrings or McGuffins throughout. Some of the puzzles at the start of the game are unsolvable and can only to be solved as the game progresses or near the end. It tests the memory and creates "ah-ha" moments throughout the game as "Oh that is where that item goes" and "Oh this is what I need to solve that puzzle". Of course the end is always satisfying (at least for me). The "boss" (who or whatever it is) is easy to "defeat" and the overall storyline mystery is solved conclusively. Truly enjoyed this game.