How to read clues in a detective game
A clue may appear obvious at first. A second look can reveal something else. A location, a time or an object can support more than one explanation.
Detective games focus on observations, statements and connections. You do not need specialist knowledge. Ask good questions and compare the clues carefully.
Three practical tips
- Distinguish something directly observed from something a character merely claims.
- Arrange clues by time and place. Contradictions become easier to spot.
- Ask yourself what other fact would have to be true if your current theory were correct.
Swiss Secret Files and The Clockmaker’s Secret use different mystery themes. Focus on the evidence the game actually shows.
Games and related advice
These games relate to the topic. Open the game page to see duration, group size and rules.
Case File 25One purchase · one run
Swiss Secret FilesOne purchase · one run
Espionage in BaselOne purchase · one runRelated reading: Detective games in your browser: getting started · How to solve a mystery as a group.