Physical case files, an interactive app and about 6 hours of investigation in Oakwood Hills. Over 15 puzzles and only one right answer.
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The story
In the end, you'll name the killer. The only question is whether you'll name the right one.
Two victims, three suspects. Each of them had a reason, and each is keeping something back.
You gather evidence chapter by chapter until the moment of decision comes. The case has two endings — which one you see is up to you alone.
Case record
How it works
Physical evidence. A digital investigation. One gripping case — step by step.
Step 1 of 6Take out the instructions and the three sealed chapter envelopes. In the online edition, the files are waiting for you in the app.
Step 2 of 6The app runs in your browser — on a computer, tablet or phone, with nothing to install. Enter the code from your set and start the game.
Step 3 of 6You open the next envelopes during the game — only once the investigation leads you to them.
Step 4 of 6The map of Oakwood Hills shows where to investigate next. On site, evidence, conversations and tasks are waiting.
Step 5 of 6Study the evidence and enter your solution in the app. Every answer reveals new leads, places on the map and further chapters. When you get stuck, the four-level hint system helps you on.
Step 6 of 6In the end you check the alibis, connect the facts and decide who is guilty. Your choice decides the ending.
What's inside
Everything you need to solve the case — in the files and in the app.
Contents
Case #001 · Night of the Murderers
Why play
Forget pawns, dice and waiting for your turn. Here you really lead the investigation — and every new piece of evidence can change how you see the case.
What you uncover in the app connects to the evidence on your table: reports, photos and letters from the envelopes — plus the town map, conversations and an audio recording on screen.
At first only some places are open to you. New locations unlock as the investigation moves forward.
Ciphers, codes, document analysis and deduction. Every solution leads to the next discovery.
One of the tasks has to be done in time. Will you keep a cool head when every second counts?
From a small nudge to the full solution. You decide how much help you need.
Name the right culprit — and learn the truth. Make a mistake — and the story ends differently.
The case summary rewards you with a badge — from Persistent Investigator to Legendary Detective.
The case in numbers
Editions
The online edition launches first, the boxed edition follows. Join the detective network and we'll tell you the moment it's ready.
The whole investigation on screen
Price announced at launch
Real case files on your table
Price announced at launch
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Reviews from Polish players, translated from Polish.
FAQ
The most common questions about gameplay.
Open the case file and take out the instructions and the chapter envelopes. Go to murdermysteryfiles.com/notm, sign in, enter the code from your set and open the Chapter I envelope. The app shows you the first location where the investigation begins.
The game has three chapters — each one is a separate sealed envelope. You open the next one only when the investigation leads you to it. Everything you need for the puzzles is in the materials of the current chapter.
Use the four-level hint system: a small nudge, moderate help, a strong hint or the full solution. You decide how much help you need — one tough puzzle won't stop the whole adventure.
You lead most of the investigation at your own pace. At one point, though, a timed task appears — whether you make it decides what information you manage to get.
Yes, two. In the finale you name the person you believe is guilty. Choose right and you learn the real solution. Make a mistake and the story ends differently. At the end the app sums up your investigation and awards you one of 5 detective badges.
1–8 players. Investigate on your own, as a pair or with family and friends. With the boxed edition everyone can play on their own account (up to 4 accounts per code). The online edition is one account — in a group, play together on one large screen.
About 6 hours on average. Progress saves automatically, so you can stop and come back whenever it suits you — even the next evening.
The Polish edition has its materials in Polish. The app itself can be switched to English in the game settings. A full English edition is in preparation — the online version launches first.
Case #001 is waiting
Look closely at the details. Check the alibis. Connect the facts. In the end, you decide who is guilty.
