This article shares the complete PopCap Mystery P.I. games list, with all of the hidden object detective games in the series listed in chronological order.
While this is a pretty old game series that hasn’t seen a new release in many years, there are still plenty of bundles available for PC and I will make sure to link to them in this article, so that you can play (or, most likely replay) all the games that you loved so much.
Let’s begin with a short summary of the Mystery P.I. games for DS, PC & Mac:
Developer: SpinTop Games | Publisher: PopCap Games/EA | Genres: Detective Games, Mystery, Hidden Object, Puzzle.
Mystery PI games list in order (shortlist): 1. The Lottery Ticket | 2. The Vegas Heist | 3. Portrait of a Thief | 4. The New York Fortune | 5. Lost in Los Angeles | 6. The London Caper | 7. Stolen in San Francisco | 8. The Curious Case of Counterfeit Cove | PC Game Bundles on Amazon
1. Mystery P.I. – The Lottery Ticket
Released: June 2007.
Plot: You’re a world-famous P.I. and you’ve been hired by Grandma Rose to find her $488 million winning lottery ticket! Retrace Grandma’s steps through the city on your search for more than 2,100 cleverly hidden objects, then solve Make-A-Match memory puzzles to collect clues.
Search 20 city locales, find secret keys to unlock a bonus location. And piece clues together to crack the case. Go for Perfect Investigations and Speed Bonuses to become a Master P.I. But, hurry, you only have 12 hours to find the ticket!
I absolutely love these older HOPAs and I have to admit that I miss them. A great play and nostalgia will surely kick in!
For more details of this game, see my post: Mystery P.I. 1 by SpinTop and PopCap. Or grab the game from Steam of EA directly.
2. Mystery P.I. – The Vegas Heist
Released: June 2008.
Description: The heist of the century has just happened! You’ve been hired by the casino to find & return the stolen money before its grand opening in 16 hours.
Search for over 2300 cleverly hidden objects in 25 intriguing locations to solve the Vegas Heist. Two fun game modes: ‘Solve the Vegas Heist’ and ‘Unlimited Seek & Find’ are available, as well as unique minigames.
Mystery P.I. The Vegas Heist is available from Amazon for PC, if you want it on CD-ROM, or digitally on Steam and Electronic Arts.
3. Mystery P.I. – Portrait of a Thief
Released: December 2008.
Description: Search New York City for the missing fortune in this Nintendo DS exclusive game in the Mystery PI franchise!
Help the family of an eccentric billionaire find his hidden will and recover his vast fortune! But here’s the catch: you only have 17 hours to do it!
Search Times Square, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge and more for over 2,100 hidden objects to crack the case. Find it in time and you’ll earn a $25 million payday! Plus, 4 stylus-based mini-games, with high-score leaderboards. Very cool!
Mystery P.I.: Portrait of a Thief is available from US Amazon and UK Amazon for Nintendo DS.
4. Mystery P.I. – The New York Fortune
Released: January 2009.
Description: This is the PC version of the DS game above. It’s the same game, with minor changes for the PC platform. So story-wise and gameplay wise, you get pretty much the same thing under a different name.
A fun loving & eccentric New York billionaire has hidden the will to his vast fortune somewhere in New York City! His family only has 17 hours to locate the will or their Grandpa’s entire estate will be given to his cat & dog.
For more details of this game, see my post: Mystery PI 4 by SpinTop and PopCap.
Mystery P.I. The New York Fortune available from UK Amazon for PC in disc format. Or you can download it digitally from Steam or Electronic Arts.
5. Mystery P.I. – Lost in Los Angeles
Released: July 2009.
Description: Find the clues to track down Hollywood’s lost blockbuster and keep a studio from going bankrupt! You are the world famous Mystery P.I. and have been hired to track down and return the lost movie.
Search Malibu Beach, Rodeo Drive and other glamorous hot spots to find over 2,100 hidden objects and return the missing film – or a major studio will go dark forever!
Mystery P.I. Lost in Los Angeles is available on CD-ROM from Amazon, or you can purchase a digital copy from Steam or EA’s website.
6. Mystery P.I. – The London Caper
Released: August 2010.
Description: Search London for clues and find the stolen Crown Jewels! Travel to London, England in the first European episode of the hit Mystery P.I. series!
You’re the world-famous Mystery P.I. and you’ve been hired by the Royal Family to track down the stolen Crown Jewels. The catch is you have only 17 hours before the ransom is due or the jewels could be lost forever!
You’ll explore London and search 25 intriguing settings to solve this royal caper! But hurry – the Royal Family is counting on you!
For more details of this game, see my post: Mystery PI 6 by SpinTop and PopCap.
Mystery P.I. The London Caper is available in disc format from US Amazon and UK Amazon. Or you can grab a digital version from Electronic Arts.
7. Mystery P.I. – Stolen in San Francisco
Released: April 2011.
Description: Explore San Francisco in this stunning new episode of the popular Mystery P.I. series! You are the world-famous Mystery P.I. and you have been hired to find and return a fortune in stolen gold. You’ll have to track down clues before the trail goes cold and it’s lost forever.
Seek and find over 2,100 hidden objects in 25 amazing settings, from Fisherman’s Wharf and Alcatraz to Haight-Ashbury and the Golden Gate Bridge. You have just 17 hours to solve the case – if you find the gold in time, you’ll collect a $20 million reward! Are you up to the job?
For more details of this game, see my post: Mystery P.I. 7 by SpinTop and PopCap.
Mystery P.I. Stolen in San Francisco is available on CD-ROM from US Amazon and UK Amazon for PC and Mac. Alternatively, you can get it as a digital download from EA’s website.
8. Mystery P.I. – The Curious Case of Counterfeit Cove
Released: November 2011.
Description: The picturesque New England village of Whaler’s Cove is preparing for the fall tourism season but counterfeit bills are popping up all around the seaside settlement.
You’ve been hired by the town elders to track down the counterfeiting ring before the fake bills ruin the local economy. Visit 25 charming seaside locations as you search for more than 2200 hidden objects.
For more details of this game, see my post: Mystery PI 8 by SpinTop and PopCap.
Mystery P.I. The Curious Case of Counterfeit Cove is available on a physical disc from US Amazon and UK Amazon. Alternatively, you can purchase a digital copy from Electronic Arts.
NOTE: This was, unfortunately, the final release in the successful and appreciated Mystery PI series. Hopefully, there will be new games launched in the future… but I wouldn’t hold my breath until then.
Mystery PI Amazon US Bundles for PC
- Hidden Object Collection: Treasure Trove Vol. 1. Includes The Vegas Heist, The Curious Case, and The Lottery Ticket.
- Hidden Object Collection: Treasure Trove Vol. 2. Includes Lost in Los Angeles, The London Caper, The New York Fortune, and Stolen in San Francisco.
Mystery PI Bundles on Amazon UK for PC
- Mystery PI Triple Pack. Includes The Vegas Heist, The New York Fortune, and The London Caper.
- Mystery P.I. Bonus Pack. Includes The Lottery Ticket, Vegas Heist, and New York Fortune.
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For more game series lists, my check out my Game Series Lists Index for an A to Z of all the lists I’ve posted on this blog so far!
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HELP. We had all the Mystery P.I. games, but lost our computer (it died, along with a lot of information and all games). We have paid, in the past for the games. How do we get them back on our new computer???
Will all of the old PopCap games play on the new computers? Thanks
Hi Joan,
As physical (CD/DVD) copies of the games may vary, it’s best to check with the seller you buy the games from. They’d be able to advise you which operating systems and Windows version their games are suitable for. Or go for the digital downloads which should be optimized for modern systems, although I think all games will work with current Windows versions.
Thanks, Vee 🙂