{"product_id":"murder-at-merivale-manor","title":"Murder at Merivale Manor","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🕵️ Murder at Merivale Manor – Murder Mystery Case File Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mysterious death. A luxurious manor. A century-old secret waiting to be uncovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into the shoes of a detective and investigate a chilling unsolved mystery with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMurder at Merivale Manor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an immersive murder mystery case file game from Cryptic Killers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel back to 1927, when Astrid Pelham tragically fell from the top-floor balcony of the luxurious Merivale Manor, landing on a statue below. Was her death a terrible accident, suicide, or something far more sinister?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original detective never solved the case. Now, almost a century later, newly uncovered evidence has brought this mysterious death back into the spotlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan you uncover the truth and finally solve the mystery of Astrid Pelham's death?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamine realistic evidence, analyse photographs, study witness statements and piece together clues as you work to solve this captivating cold case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edate nights, family game nights, friends, solo detectives and true crime enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Murder at Merivale Manor brings the excitement of a detective investigation into your own home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔎 Your Investigation Begins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 4 July 1927, Astrid Pelham fell to her death at Merivale Manor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetective Michael Fitch was assigned to investigate, but despite his efforts, the case remained unsolved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2022, his great-grandson, Rick Fitch, discovered the original case file while clearing out his grandfather's attic. Using the detective's original notes alongside his own research from New York City libraries and archives, Rick uncovered fresh information about the mysterious death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow it's your turn to investigate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll need to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔍 Examine photographs, documents and physical evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📰 Analyse newspaper reports and historical records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🕵️ Review witness statements and investigative notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧩 Connect clues, identify inconsistencies and develop your theories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💻 Explore additional evidence stored in an online email inbox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚖️ Piece together the events surrounding Astrid's death and uncover the truth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery clue could bring you one step closer to solving the mystery!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📁 What's Inside the Murder at Merivale Manor Case File?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen your evidence pack and discover a collection of realistic investigative materials designed to immerse you in this fascinating cold case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour investigation includes materials such 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online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread the evidence across your table, examine the details and work through the mystery at your own pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional board games, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMurder at Merivale Manor puts you in charge of a real-feeling detective investigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where observation, logic and deduction are the keys to solving the case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ Why You'll Love This Murder Mystery Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmersive detective experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Feel like a real investigator working through an unsolved cold 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case file \/ cold case detective investigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for solo or collaborative play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Historic manor house mystery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGameplay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-guided detective investigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Physical evidence pack with supplementary online clues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No host or elaborate setup required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Murder at Merivale Manor a physical murder mystery game?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes! You'll receive a physical case file containing evidence, documents, photographs and clues to examine. Some additional investigative material is accessed online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan you play Murder at Merivale Manor with two people?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely! It's a great murder mystery game for couples. You can work together to examine clues, discuss suspects and uncover the truth, making it a fun date night activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need someone to host the game?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Murder at Merivale Manor is a self-led investigation. 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