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Murder at Walton Mansion

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It is night time, and you have been summoned to the Walton Mansion after receiving an urgent call. The housekeeper announces the reason for this unexpected meeting: Mr. Walton has been found dead in his Study!

How to Play

The Mystery

Mr. Woodruff Walton has been found dead in his Study. As investigators, you must determine:

  • WHO killed Mr. Walton (which suspect)
  • WHAT weapon was used
  • WHY they did it (the motive)
  • WHERE the murderer came from (which room)

Game Setup

Choose a case and number of players (1-6). Each player receives clue cards dealt from the case deck. The solution is hidden — no one knows the truth!

Important: You'll need a physical tracking sheet (from the game) to note down clues as you discover them.

Each Round

The active player's turn consists of three phases:

  1. Inquiry: Choose what type of information you want to ask about (a specific suspect, weapons, rooms, or motives).
  2. Trading: Other players offer you clue cards. In exchange, you must give back cards of equal total value. Card values range from 1 to 3.
  3. Accusation: If you think you've solved the case, make your accusation! But be careful — a wrong accusation eliminates you from the game.

Card Values & Trading

Each clue card has a value (1, 2, or 3). When another player offers you cards, the total value of cards you give back must equal or exceed the total value of cards you receive.

Higher value cards contain more powerful clues. Choose wisely what you reveal!

Making an Accusation

To win, you must correctly identify ALL four elements: the murderer, the weapon, the motive, and the room the murderer came from.

If your accusation is wrong, you are eliminated and your cards are distributed to the remaining players.

Solo Mode

In solo mode, you investigate alone. Each round you review your 6 cards, then choose to make an accusation or continue. If you continue, discard 3 cards and draw 3 new ones from the deck.

You get 3 wrong accusations before the case goes cold. When the deck runs out, discards are reshuffled and 3 cards are revealed face-up permanently.

Your performance is rated by how many rounds it takes to solve the case.

Card Types

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Guest Testimony

Alibis & location claims from suspects

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Room Reports

Room occupancy, movement, and passage information

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Weapon Evidence

Weapons eliminated as the murder weapon

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Motive Evidence

Motives eliminated or supported by evidence

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Forensic Reports

Coroner findings eliminating weapon types or evidence

Case Setup

Number of Investigators

Investigator Names

Select Case

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Pass the device to

Tap when ready to view your hand

Round 1
Inquiry

What would you like to investigate?

Choose the type of information you want from the other investigators.

Your Hand

Make Your Accusation

⚠ Warning: If your accusation is wrong, you will be eliminated from the investigation!