INVESTIGATION & PLAY GUIDE

Detective Guide & How to Play

How to check crime scenes, question suspects, connect clues in your notebook, and find the real culprit.

1. The Four Types of Clues

Every clue you collect during your story belongs to a specific category. Each gives you a different angle on the truth:

• Physical Objects & ItemsItems found at the scene, such as keys, broken clock parts, fingerprints, and strange marks.

• Letters & Written DocumentsAccount books, will drafts, letters, secret notes, telegrams, and receipts.

• Statements & Talks with SuspectsThings suspects said during questioning, overheard arguments, and staff statements.

• Clocks & Technical ProofStopped clock times, tampered locks, safe settings, and mechanical puzzles.

2. Connecting Clues in Your Notebook

Just finding clues is not enough. You have to connect them to catch lies and uncover hidden motives. In your Clues Notebook, select two clues and tap "Connect Clues" to discover the truth.

For example: Connecting "Stopped Clock at 11:42 PM" with "Arthur's Safe Key Log" proves that the safe was opened before the crime happened!

3. Questioning Suspects & Managing Time

Every choice and question takes time. If you wander down false leads, the guilty person may destroy proof or escape.

4. Naming the Culprit & How Endings Work

When you are sure who did it, open the "Final Accusation" tab in your notebook, pick the main suspect, and attach up to 5 supporting clues:

EXCELLENT SOLVE (80%+)

You caught the real culprit with solid proof and motive.

PARTIALLY SOLVED (50-79%)

You identified the suspect, but missed crucial proof or key accomplices.

WRONG ACCUSATION (<50%)

An innocent person was blamed while the real culprit got away.

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INVESTIGATION & PLAY GUIDE

Detective Guide & How to Play

How to check crime scenes, question suspects, connect clues in your notebook, and find the real culprit.

1. The Four Types of Clues

Every clue you collect during your story belongs to a specific category. Each gives you a different angle on the truth:

• Physical Objects & ItemsItems found at the scene, such as keys, broken clock parts, fingerprints, and strange marks.

• Letters & Written DocumentsAccount books, will drafts, letters, secret notes, telegrams, and receipts.

• Statements & Talks with SuspectsThings suspects said during questioning, overheard arguments, and staff statements.

• Clocks & Technical ProofStopped clock times, tampered locks, safe settings, and mechanical puzzles.

2. Connecting Clues in Your Notebook

Just finding clues is not enough. You have to connect them to catch lies and uncover hidden motives. In your Clues Notebook, select two clues and tap "Connect Clues" to discover the truth.

For example: Connecting "Stopped Clock at 11:42 PM" with "Arthur's Safe Key Log" proves that the safe was opened before the crime happened!

3. Questioning Suspects & Managing Time

Every choice and question takes time. If you wander down false leads, the guilty person may destroy proof or escape.

4. Naming the Culprit & How Endings Work

When you are sure who did it, open the "Final Accusation" tab in your notebook, pick the main suspect, and attach up to 5 supporting clues:

EXCELLENT SOLVE (80%+)

You caught the real culprit with solid proof and motive.

PARTIALLY SOLVED (50-79%)

You identified the suspect, but missed crucial proof or key accomplices.

WRONG ACCUSATION (<50%)

An innocent person was blamed while the real culprit got away.

Open Story Library & Begin

Detective Guide & How to Play

1. The Four Types of Clues

2. Connecting Clues in Your Notebook

3. Questioning Suspects & Managing Time

4. Naming the Culprit & How Endings Work

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Detective Guide & How to Play

1. The Four Types of Clues

2. Connecting Clues in Your Notebook

3. Questioning Suspects & Managing Time

4. Naming the Culprit & How Endings Work