{"product_id":"cryptic-killers-murder-at-the-movie-theater","title":"Cryptic Killers: Murder at the Movie Theater","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCryptic Killers: Murder at the Movie Theater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris Hodgson, owner of the local cinema, is found dead in his office — multiple chest lacerations, no obvious way in or out. The town is small, the suspects are close to home, and the case has gone cold. \u003cstrong\u003eCryptic Killers: Murder at the Movie Theater\u003c\/strong\u003e reopens the file and puts you on the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in a quiet Pacific Northwest port town, this is a cold case investigation game you work together as a team of detectives — not a party game with costumes or handed-out characters. You'll examine \u003cstrong\u003e27 pieces of physical evidence\u003c\/strong\u003e, including police reports, autopsy findings, witness statements, suspect profiles, photographs and notes, to work out who had the motive and the opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for \u003cstrong\u003earound two hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of investigation, backed up by a free online evidence portal for extra digital clues along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA real cold case to investigate — no host, no costumes, no character scripts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 to 10 players work the case together as a team, with no turns and no assigned roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27 pieces of physical evidence, including reports, autopsy findings, witness statements, suspect profiles, photos and notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree companion online evidence portal for extra digital clues as the investigation unfolds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in hint system if the trail runs cold, so nobody's left stuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolution reveal mechanism to check your final accusation once you think you've solved it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for ages 14+ owing to mature, true-crime-style themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-10 (solo, as a couple, or in a group)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14+ (mature crime themes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvidence:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 pieces of physical evidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Physical case file, free online evidence portal, built-in hint system, solution reveal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA games night that wants something more than a board game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue-crime and detective-fiction fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA different kind of date night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthday or Father's Day gifts for puzzle-loving adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolo detectives working the case at their own pace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Our Games Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more ways to fill a games night? 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Galway for advice, to browse our full range, or to place an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1\u0026amp;query=Beattys+Loughrea+H62+X380\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet Directions – H62 X380\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDo we need to assign characters or act anything out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Murder at the Movie Theater isn't a character-assignment party game — there's no host and no scripts. Everyone investigates the same case file together as a team of detectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat happens if we get stuck?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the built-in hint system whenever the trail goes cold, or check the free online evidence portal for extra digital clues to help move things along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eIs this suitable for a couple, or do we need a full group?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither. 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