♡♡ Your Ultimate Guide to the Nancy Drew Games Valentine’s Day Fun! ♡♡

February 7th, 2024

Hey there, fellow amateur sleuths, and mystery lovers! Can you believe Valentine’s Day is almost here? It’s time to add a little mystery and romance to the mix! When you think of Nancy Drew, do you think about romance? Most people would probably say no, but this year, I compiled an ultimate guide to all the best heart-fluttering and butterflies-in-your-tummy parts of Nancy Drew.

1. NEW THIS YEAR!

Get Crafty with Nancy Drew Games Valentine’s Day Cards 

Who needs store-bought cards when you can DIY with a twist of Nancy Drew charm? We’re thrilled to share our collection of printable PDFs featuring 16 one-of-a-kind Nancy Drew Games-themed cards. Picture your favorite characters, memorable quotes from the games, and even a sprinkle of pop culture references—all designed to make your Valentine’s Day extra special. Print them out, spread the love, and watch smiles unfold!

Valentines (Dotted Lined)
Valentines (No Lines)

 Which one is your favorite? / Indy sitting in her car about to drive to deliver her Valentine’s Day cards

2. FAN FAVORITE!

Dive into the Nancy Drew Games Valentine’s Day Card Contest

Get your glue sticks and glitter out; it’s time for our annual Valentine’s Day Card Contest! 

Categories: We’ve got three categories lined up – Creative, Humorous, and Friendly – each with its own prize just waiting to be claimed. Whether you’re a wordsmith, an artist, or a puzzle enthusiast, there’s a category that’s just right for you.

Prizes: The winners of each category will snag a game code to unlock any title in our store. Talk about a thrilling reward for your sleuthing skills!

How to Enter: It’s now easier than ever to enter our contests. Head over to our Contests page to submit your original card designs. Don’t hold back — send in as many entries as you like. Remember, we’re looking for fresh ideas, so leave those prior-year designs at the door!

Fan Voting: This year, YOU can be the judge! We’ll have nominations for finalists through a form found in our Instagram stories on Tuesday, February 13th. Then you can vote for the final winner in our Instagram stories on Valentine’s Day – Wednesday, February 14th. Winners will be announced at a later date. Make sure to follow @NancyDrewGames to participate in the voting!

Have you designed your card yet?

3. Date Night With Nancy

Re-play your favorite heart flutter moments with Nancy and Frank –er– I mean Ned

Are you a classic Nancy and Ned fan? It’s hard to beat some of the phone conversations in Sea of Darkness, or maybe you want to play as Ned in Alibi in Ashes! If you’re more of a book lover, I think the first book where Ned and Nancy share a little smooch is The Mystery of the Moss-Covered Mansion. If you want a little more ~drama~ in ‘Til Death Do Us Part: Nancy Drew Files 24, Ned proposes, and Nancy says no! But that’s not all! The next day, he announces he is engaged to someone else!

Is Francy more your type? Regarding the best butterfly moments of Frank Hardy, it’s hard to beat the dropped phone calls of The Captive Curse or the puffer jacket of Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon. When it comes to Francy books, one book on my reading list for this year is heavily Francy-themed: Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Super Mystery #25: Secrets of the Nile. I’ve seen a few excerpts, and this book is definitely jam-packed with heart-pounding and giggle-worthy moments.

This may be a hot take, but I am a Nace gal, Nancy and Ace, that is! And no, not Ace, best friends with Bob. Ace from the Nancy Drew CW TV show! Nancy and Ace on the show are definitely “end-game,” but the road to get there is extremely rocky as there is a curse on them that happened during a tsunami from a 200-year-old witch, and as I explain this, I know how laughably insane it sounds! To relive all of Nace’s best moments this Valentine’s Day, I am going to rewatch:

• The Dilemma of the Lovers Curse – S4 E1
• Dangers of a Hopeful Sigil – S4 E3
• The Ransom of the Forsaken Soul – S3E13
• The Sign of the Uninvited Guest – S1 E14 (Specifically the scene when they go to the library)

Which ship do you stan?

4. Shop your ♡ Out

Rock your favorite Nancy Drew Games Valentine merch

Fancy a Dave heart sticker, or maybe more your speed is a “girls who solve mysteries” mug? Whether “it’s complicated“ or you’ve left your heart at Shadow Ranch, we have plenty of fun new designs that range from classic to delightfully colorful.

“Ma’am” takes me out every time lol

So, grab your magnifying glass, dust off your books, turn on your TV, or plug in your computer, and let’s make this Valentine’s Day a Nancy Drew-themed one! Keep an eye on our website and socials for all the latest updates and maybe even a Valentine’s Day sale! Here’s to a week filled with surprises, smiles, and even a little sleuthing magic.

Happy Valentine’s Day, from one Nancy Drew fan to another! ♥

—Indy