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Detective For A Day: The Cult Member Killings

Series: Detective For A Day
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Seventeen people are found dead after a mass suicide. The deceased were members of a controversial cult where the mysterious cult leader, who went by the name "The Principal," has now disappeared. Can you solve the case? 2-5 Players | 120-180 Mins | Ages 12+ In... Read More

Players

2-5 players

Time to play

90+ minutes

Age

13 years or older

$7499
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Detective For A Day: The Cult Member Killings

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Seventeen people are found dead after a mass suicide. The deceased were members of a controversial cult where the mysterious cult leader, who went by the name "The Principal," has now disappeared. Can you solve the case?

2-5 Players | 120-180 Mins | Ages 12+

In Detective For A Day: The Cult Member Killings, you take on the role of a detective in a murder investigation. You will receive a folder with over 40 different pieces of evidence, alongside five envelopes to be opened at different times as you delve deeper into the investigation. It is up to you how you resolve the matter. Search through the evidence and websites to find clues that can convict the killer!

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Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 788792343467

Publisher: Detective For A Day

Board game mechanics: Cooperative, Deduction & detectives, Escape game

Board game theme: Detective/Mystery

Gameplay skills: Deduction, Lateral thinking, Concentration

Recommended age group: 13 years or older

DIMENSIONS

Length: 40.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 334.0mm

Weight: 405g

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