Hunt A Killer
Lakeside Slaughter
The Last Vacation
A month at the lake to save the marriage. It ended early. So did she.
- Players 1–6
- 90–120 min
- Standalone
- Ages 14+
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Solve solo or with up to 6
- No subscription. One and done.
- Ships in 2 business days
Case dossier
Ryan booked a month by the lake so he and Monica could unplug and reconnect. The cookout next door was supposed to fix things. Monica left it furious, walked back to a dark rental house alone, and that's the last anyone saw her standing. The police like Ryan for it. You've got the photographs, seven nervous neighbors, and a locked box Monica left behind. Clear him, or don't, it's up to you.
It's the second-easiest case we make, which is exactly why people start here. The story does the heavy lifting; the puzzles ask you to read carefully and keep a timeline straight. You will not need a chemistry degree. You will need to pay attention to a coffee pot.
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Property & Evidence · Logged
What you'll actually be holding.
Other games describe their contents. We itemize ours like the prosecution will — real documents, real photographs, one box you have to earn your way into.
Difficulty
The honest answer to "is this too hard?"
Medium — Tougher Than It Looks
The story does the heavy lifting; the puzzles ask you to read carefully and keep a timeline straight.
- 90–120 min Average solve
- 1–6 Detectives
Witness Statements
On the record.
As (reluctantly) seen in
- The Times
- Wired
- BuzzFeed
- Good Housekeeping
Before you commit
The questions everyone asks.
Is this going to be too hard for me?
No. The puzzles reward close reading and a clear timeline, not trivia or math. If you get stuck, our free online Hints & Reveals page walks you through it one nudge at a time — no spoilers unless you ask for them.
Can I play solo, or do I need a group?
Both work. It's a co-op case for 1 to 6. Solo is a focused couple of hours. Nobody competes — you're all on the same side, which is the only time that's ever true at game night.
How long does it take?
About 90 minutes to two hours. Most people do it in one sitting; some split it across two nights. There's no clock and nothing expires — pause whenever, the body will keep.
Do I need the internet to play?
Some cases include a digital component — a website or online evidence you access as part of the story. Any phone, tablet, or laptop works, and everything you need to log in is inside the box.
Is this a subscription?
No. One box, one case, one payment. Solve it and you own a very strange coffee-table object forever. Want the next one? You come back and buy the next one.
Does it make a good gift?
Alarmingly good. Use gift mode at checkout to add a recipient name, schedule the delivery, and hide the price. It reads as thoughtful and slightly unhinged, which is the correct gift.
If this case didn't take you long enough
