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The Detective
The Detective is a murder mystery game where the player takes on the role of renowned investigator Rust and investigates at Dr Brown's dinner party which turns deadly leaving guests trapped with no escape for their lives as they witness horrific events unfold in front of them. The detective will interview other guest attendees, use tarot cards to interpret responses that lead him down an unexpected path while occasionally dealing out omens or causing further unwanted surprises to occur during the investigation process. The game requires deck and card materials with dice for rolling action as well on recording findings within a private journal system - Edaureen (@dvaleris).
Price:
$12.00
Rating:
5.00 (from 11 reviews)
Published:
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