Cryptic KillersUnsolved mystery game - Cold Case Files Investigation - Detective clues/evidence - Solve the crime - Individuals, date nights & party groups - Murder at the Movie Theater
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Cryptic KillersUnsolved mystery game - Cold Case Files Investigation - Detective clues/evidence - Solve the crime - Individuals, date nights & party groups - Murder at the Movie Theater

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Product ID: 388951885
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Details

  • Age range (description)
    Adult
  • Number of players
    1
  • Brand
    Cryptic
  • Theme
    Movies
  • Material
    Paper
Approx. 2 hours gameplay
💻Online police database access
🕵️‍♂️27 pieces of physical evidence

Description

🕵️‍♀️ Crack the case, claim the glory—don’t let the killer get away!

  • DIVE INTO 27 REALISTIC CLUES - Unpack a rich collection of physical evidence—from police reports to CCTV footage—that makes you feel like a true detective.
  • SHARPEN YOUR MIND IN 2 HOURS - With a balanced difficulty level, this game hones critical thinking and teamwork without overstaying its welcome.
  • ENGAGE IN A GRIPPING COLD CASE - Step into the Pacific Northwest and solve the murder of a movie theater owner with a thrilling whodunnit narrative.
  • PERFECT FOR ANY SOCIAL SETTING - Whether solo, date night, or party crew, this game adapts to your vibe for an unforgettable immersive experience.
  • UNLOCK THE DIGITAL POLICE DATABASE - Challenge your intellect by accessing an exclusive online file system to verify suspects and crack the case.

Cryptic Killers Unsolved Mystery Game offers a 2-hour immersive detective experience featuring 27 detailed physical clues and an exclusive online police database. Designed for individuals, couples, and groups, it challenges players to solve a cold case murder in America’s Pacific Northwest, fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills without any setup or batteries required.

Specifications

Package Dimensions38.3 x 27.3 x 1.1 cm; 260 g
Item model numberCKUSAMAMT
Educational Objective(s)Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and investigative skills; foster teamwork and communication
Number of Game Players1
Assembly RequiredNo
Batteries Required?No
Batteries included?No
Material Type(s)Paper
ColourMulticolor
ASINB09JGQJNR2

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Reviews

4.8

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D**

Perfect date night at home game

Love the setup of the game, when you think you know who did it, you don't. My wife and I had so much fun cracking the case. It sparked a lot discussion and picking up hints about alibis. It's a perfect who dun it game, really recommend

K**R

Great game - off to buy another one now!

This is such a fun time! A really well put together and thought out game with great production value. It was immensely satisfying to solve the case and I actually kept telling myself to take a break while playing but then couldnt stop thinking about clues so kept coming back haha. I was one step away from getting out a cork board and red string to make my own murder detective board.Seriously found this a lot more satisfying than some of the escape room games with lots of physical elements - which shows how well thought out it is.Only thing I would improve is that the password for the website had me stumped for ages and I don't think the formatting of the password was clear enough. Other than that 10/10!

A**R

Exiting and thrilling night in!

Absolutely amazing! Very well thought of and put together. Great night in with my wife. A fun and exiting evening in at the fraction of a cost of a night out. Can't wait to buy another!

G**M

Fun mystery, great for beginners

My partner and I are new to this sort of mystery game. We took this one on holiday and found it to be a great activity and a fun way to spend an evening. The writing and production quality are good, it felt like we got something that's had care and attention put into its creation, so pretty good value for money there. A couple of the points used to eliminate suspects were a little more of a leap than I'd like which is the only minor criticism I'd throw at it, but we were able to check we weren't missing a trick on the hints website before we submitted our answer. The hints site itself does a good job of giving several hints per investigation thread, from vague pointers through to detailed instructions so will likely do a good job of keeping players on track without immediately spoiling a whole thread.This worked well for two people, I can see it also being good for solo play or up to maybe four players; any more than that and you may want to look for something a little more structured as there's no concrete division of labour with this style of game in which you simply pick up any piece of evidence and take whatever approach you see fit to connect the dots. They mark this one as 3/5 difficulty and I'd say that's about right, you can expect it to take somewhere in the 2-4 hour range to complete. This mystery isn't replayable but one thing I like about this package is that there's no destruction or modification of the materials required; they provide suspect note sheets but so long as you have pens and scrap paper for taking your own notes you can complete the entire thing without leaving a mark, meaning you can sell it on or pass it to a friend for them to enjoy.If you're curious about this style of game then I'd say it's a good one to start with, so long as you're playing in a small group, have space to spread out a bunch of evidence, and have at least one phone or computer you can use to access some internet resources which are a necessary part of the solution.

M**.

2h of super fun, real collaborative effort

Super fun investigation game! Cryptic Killers: Murder at the Movie Theater delivers a well-crafted mystery with tight storytelling and satisfying clues. Every “i” is dotted, every “t” is crossed—no loose ends, just pure detective enjoyment. Glad we had a group play, so we'll know what to do next time too: another murder case!Highly recommended!

J**Y

Great way to spend date night

This was an impulse buy and I'm glad I did. My wife and I spent the best part of 3 hours piecing together all the clues and eliminating suspects. It was tough enough to be challenging but not so tough we couldn't make progress at every point in the game.This was our first cryptic killers case and I think a good one to start on with a difficulty of 3/5. Will be going back for another.Good value for money as it is considerably cheaper than a night out and in my opinion just as fun for date night.

M**T

Murder at the Movie Theater

Really enjoyed this. Took us a while to organise ourselves but once we started to make links and cross reference information we got into the swing of it. Liked how there was extra information password protected on the detectives account too. The resources are great. Makes you feel like it is a proper case to be solved. Good quality, fun, great value for money, completed it with my 14year old son who was really enthusiastic about the activity. Nice to get him off devices for once!

R**

Great

This is a great date night idea perfect for some thing new gets you thinking and is a lot of fun. Not too hard and is made well.

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