
Product Overview
Detective for a Day: The Hollywood Murder puts players in the middle of a case involving a lead actor found dead on the set of the fictional film "Shadows of Deceit," the second death connected to the movie. Working through evidence like newspapers, witness statements, autopsy reports, phone records, maps, and photos, players also go online to check surveillance videos and websites for leads. Along the way, players team up with a detective partner to dig into suspicious clues and figure out whether the film is cursed or a killer is hiding among Hollywood's elite.
- An interactive crime case built around examining physical evidence and online materials together.
- Includes newspapers, witness statements, autopsy reports, phone records, maps, and photos as case evidence.
- Pairs up with a detective partner to investigate clues and piece together the story behind the deaths.
- Centers on the mystery of a Hollywood film with two deaths tied to it, keeping the "cursed or killer" question open until it's solved.
Full Details
Care Notes
- storage: Store all evidence materials such as newspapers, reports, and photos together to keep the case file complete for future use.
Use Cases
- Party game night with a group of friends
- Murder mystery themed gathering
- Group activity for mystery and crime genre fans
- Weekend game night with multiple players
- Gift for fans of interactive detective games
- Team based puzzle solving event
Age Suitability
- minimum safe age: 12 years
- ideal age range: 12 years and up
- grows with child:
Play Patterns
- primary play type: Interactive mystery solving
- play structure: Group investigation using physical evidence and online materials
- social context: Group or party setting
- adult involvement: Not required for older players
- play progression: Players move through evidence such as witness statements, autopsy reports, and phone records to solve the case
- session length: Extended single session to complete the investigation
Why They'll Love It
- * Interactive crime party game for group play * Hollywood murder theme drives the mystery * Detective role puts players in the case * Replayable game night pick for groups
Customer Q&A
What is the plot of this game?
Players investigate the death of the lead actor in a film called Shadows of Deceit, which is the second death connected to the film, and must determine whether the deaths are connected to a curse or a killer.
What kind of evidence do players examine?
Players examine newspapers, witness statements, autopsy reports, phone records, maps, and photos.
Is internet access required to play?
Yes, players need to access the internet to look at surveillance videos and websites as part of the investigation.
Is this a party game or a solo experience?
This is an interactive crime party game designed around solving the case as a group activity.
What is the goal of the game?
The goal is to solve the case of the lead actor's death by examining the evidence provided and determining what happened behind the scenes of the film.