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Murder at The Movie Theater

Murder at The Movie Theater Rulebook

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

  • Game Overview
  • Components
  • How to Play
    • 1. Open Your Murder Mystery Case-File
    • 2. Read All the Evidence
    • 3. (If Needed) Visit Our 'Hints & Answers' Page to Help Your Investigation
    • 4. Work Out Who the Killer Is

Game Overview

A murder has been committed in a small port town on Fidalgo Island in America's Pacific Northwest. Movie Theater owner - Chris Hodgson - was found dead in his office with multiple lacerations to the chest... Play detective to crack this gripping murder mystery game, and bring the criminal to justice.

With approximately 2 hours of game play (depending on your skill level) and a difficulty rating of 3/5, this "whodunnit" style thriller is made for individuals, couples, groups and parties.

Components

27 pieces of physical evidence: Inside the case file, you'll find newspaper articles, crime scene investigation documents, suspect profiles, a beer mat, police reports, a poster, CCTV footage, phone/text records, a coroner's report, a map, witness statements, photographs and more.

An online police database: In addition to the physical evidence supplied inside of the box, you'll need to access an online police officer's digital file storage system to prove the suspects innocent or guilty - but it's not easy... you'll need to be a smart investigator to gain access!

How to Play

1. Open Your Murder Mystery Case-File

Once you've received your case-file, open it up to reveal all the evidence inside. Before starting, make sure to read the instructions on the inside cover of the folder to make sure you are all set to catch the killer!

2. Read All the Evidence

To give yourself the best chance of succeeding, read every piece of evidence inside the case file. While most of the evidence included is physical (e.g. newspapers, letters, police reports), there is also evidence online to help you crack the case.

3. (If Needed) Visit Our 'Hints & Answers' Page to Help Your Investigation

Are you stuck during the investigation? Check out our 'Hints & Answers' page to push you in the right direction. From subtle hints to the full answer, our website ensures you can always finish your game.

4. Work Out Who the Killer Is

Now it's time to piece together all your findings, prove innocent alibis, and work out the killer! Once you have your answer, submit it on our website to see if you're correct!