Find the KillerA Murder Mystery Elimination Puzzle Book for Adults: 2 Cases, 6,000 Guests, One Name Left

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2 cases, 6,000 guests18 clues a case, 3 locked behind puzzles130 pages, 8.5 x 11 inProgress checks and a solution for each case

A head cashier is found dead on the night of a grand hotel's centenary gala, with 3,016 guests in the register. A museum keeper is found dead during a fundraising gala, with about 3,000 names on the guest list. Read the story, the 6 statements and the 3 pieces of evidence, then follow 18 clues and cross out everyone who does not fit. The last name left is the killer.

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Find the Killer: How to play pageFind the Killer: Six statements page from The Grand Hotel MurderFind the Killer: the first page of the guest register

At a glance

Players
1 or a pair
Age
Teens and adults
Cases
2, in any order
Names to cross out
3,016 and about 3,000
Clues
18 a case
Pages
130, 8.5 x 11 in
Language
English
Author
Forgotten Mystery

What is inside

How to play

  1. Pick a case. The two cases can be played in any order.
  2. Read the story, the 6 statements and the 3 pieces of evidence.
  3. Turn to the guest list and take the clues in order. Each clue is a fact about the killer, so cross out every guest it is not true of.
  4. After every third clue, a progress check tells you how many guests should still be in the running.
  5. Three clues are locked. Solve a small puzzle to read each one.
  6. After the last clue, one name is left. Check it on the solution page.

Who is it for

For teens and adults who love whodunits and the quiet pleasure of crossing names off a very long list. The first clues remove the most guests, so the list shrinks fast, and then every cross starts to matter. Solve it alone or share it with a partner. Everything is done with a pencil: no internet, no app, no scissors. It also makes an easy gift for anyone who reads crime novels and likes a puzzle.

Questions

Is this a printed book?

Yes. It is a paperback printed and shipped by Amazon. If you would rather print at home, The Grand Hotel Murder is also sold as a printable PDF in the Printables section.

Do I need to play the cases in order?

No. The two cases are separate and can be played in any order.

What do I need to play?

Only a pencil. There is no internet, no app and nothing to cut out.

What if my count does not match a progress check?

Go back one or two clues and look again. After every third clue the book tells you how many names should still be in the running.

What are the locked clues?

Three clues in each case are hidden behind a small puzzle, such as a message you read in a mirror or a telegram in code. Solve the puzzle and you can read the clue.

Which countries can order it?

It is sold on Amazon in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Japan, Canada and Australia. Choose your country above the button. From anywhere else, choose Other countries to order from Amazon.com with international shipping.

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