Initial 200 Sets Sold Out in 90 Minutes: Immersive Mystery Game 'The Balthazar Stone' Launches in Japan

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  • Initial 200 Sets Sold Out in 90 Minutes: Immersive Mystery Game 'The Balthazar Stone' Launches in Japan
  • Mystery Game JAPAN has launched the Japanese version of 'The Balthazar Stone' by UK-based Mystery Agency on Makuake. Following an initial sell-out, additional units are now available.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 4, 2026

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Mystery Game JAPAN has launched the Japanese version of 'The Balthazar Stone' by UK-based Mystery Agency on Makuake. Following an initial sell-out, additional units are now available.

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Initial 200 Sets Sold Out in 90 Minutes: Immersive Mystery Game 'The Balthazar Stone' Launches in Japan (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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June 4, 2026
Mystery Game JAPAN has launched the Japanese version of 'The Balthazar Stone' by UK-based Mystery Agency on Makuake. Following an initial sell-out, additional units are now available.
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Mystery Game JAPAN (Edogawa-ku, Tokyo) has begun exclusive advance sales of the fully localized Japanese edition of 'The Balthazar Stone,' planned and manufactured by the British mystery game maker 'Mystery Agency,' via Makuake as of 10:00 AM on May 26, 2026. After the initial 200 sets sold out in 90 minutes, an additional batch of 200 sets will be available for purchase starting June 4 (Thursday).

Sales period: June 4, 2026 (Thursday) to July 6, 2026 (Monday).

[Product Features]
'The key to solving the mystery lies within the cursed treasure chest.'
This is an immersive mystery game box that begins when a 'cursed treasure chest left by the pirate Balthazar,' which had remained unsolved for centuries, is delivered to you.
You are the protagonist. Using information found inside and outside the box—such as newspapers, maps of deserted islands, broken mirrors, bird feathers, secret websites of famous UK universities, and archived newspaper sites—you will unravel the mysteries of who the pirate Balthazar was and what the 'cursed stone' truly is.
A major feature of this game is that the clues are centered around physical items. With high-quality items designed with a meticulous attention to texture, you can enjoy a full-scale real-world mystery game from the comfort of your home.

Furthermore, the puzzles, originally in English, have been fully localized into Japanese under the supervision of Natsuki Umino (Kenpi.), a renowned puzzle creator who has worked on numerous mystery projects.

[Makuake Advance Reservations]
Advance reservations are currently being accepted via the Makuake project page. Early-bird discounts of up to 20% are available.

FAQ

How many initial sets of 'The Balthazar Stone' sold out in Japan?

The initial 200 sets of 'The Balthazar Stone' sold out in Japan.

How long did it take for the first 200 sets of 'The Balthazar Stone' to sell out?

The first 200 sets of 'The Balthazar Stone' sold out in 90 minutes.

Which company released the Japanese version of 'The Balthazar Stone'?

Mystery Game JAPAN released the Japanese version of 'The Balthazar Stone'.

What is the name of the UK-based company that created 'The Balthazar Stone'?

Mystery Agency, based in the UK, created 'The Balthazar Stone'.

On which crowdfunding platform was 'The Balthazar Stone' launched in Japan?

'The Balthazar Stone' was launched in Japan on the Makuake platform.