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Plotted Creatives Murder Mystery Games

Plotted Creatives offers immersive, online murder mystery experiences where you become the investigator. Instead of watching a story unfold, you actively piece together clues, analyze evidence, and solve the case yourself.

Each game is designed to feel like a real investigation—complete with interviews, reports, timelines, and hidden details waiting to be uncovered.

Once you purchase, you’ll gain access to your case and can begin investigating right away. You’ll:
  • Review case files (police reports, interviews, photos, etc.)
  • Analyze timelines and evidence
  • Connect clues across multiple sources Form your own theory
  • Submit your final answer when you’re ready
There’s no timer and no pressure—you can move at your own pace.

Not at all. You can start, stop, and come back anytime.

Many players:

  • Play during downtime (school pickup line, waiting rooms, practices)
  • Work through it over several days
  • Or dive in and binge the entire case in one sitting

Yes—and it’s a really unique solo experience.

You can enjoy it:

  • Like an interactive mystery novel
  • Or as a hands-on detective game

It’s perfect if you love true crime, puzzles, or solving mysteries on your own.

Playing solo gives you:

  • Total control over your pace
  • A deeply immersive experience
  • The ability to fully focus on details and clues
  • A “just one more clue” feeling—like reading a great mystery book

You can literally play anywhere:

  • On the couch
  • In the car (parked 😉)
  • At kids’ activities
  • While waiting for appointments

It’s like reading a mystery… but you’re the one solving it.

Absolutely.

While the game works great solo, it’s also a fun and engaging group experience.

We suggest everyone in your group bring their phone or laptop so they all can access the case files, too.

Playing with others adds:

  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Different perspectives on clues
  • Lively discussions and debates
  • A shared “aha!” moment when things click

It’s great for:

  • Friends and family nights
  • Date nights
  • Small gatherings
  • Team-building activities

There’s no strict limit—you can play with as many people as you’d like.

Some people play in small groups, while others adapt it into a larger group experience.

Yes! One customer even adapted the game into a party-style experience with a larger group.

While the game is designed primarily for online investigation, it’s flexible enough that creative players can adjust it to fit their group setup.

Right now, the game is played online through your browser—no downloads required. Although, there are a few downloadable resources at the beginning to help you take notes: Cold Case Worksheet, Fresh Murder Worksheet, and a Case Files List.

Yes! A downloadable/printable version is something planned for the future.

This will make it even easier to:

  • Host group events
  • Play offline
  • Create a more physical, hands-on experience

It depends on how you play.

  • Some players finish in a few hours
  • Others stretch it out over multiple sessions
  • If you play solo, you can take as long as you want

There’s no time limit. Fit the game into your schedule. Because seriously, no cold case and fresh murder case were actually solved in 2 hours. 😉

The game is designed to be:

  • Challenging enough to feel rewarding
  • But not so hard that it’s frustrating

If you enjoy:

  • True crime
  • Mystery novels
  • Puzzle-solving

You’ll feel right at home.

Nope!

All you need is:

  • Curiosity
  • Attention to detail
  • A willingness to think like a detective

No prior experience required.

Your purchase includes access to a full investigation experience, such as:

  • 2 cases
  • Case files
  • Interviews
  • Reports and evidence
  • Timelines and supporting documents
  • Worksheets (optional for note-taking)
  • Final submission to solve the case
  • You get to challenge yourself to solve the cases

Everything is designed to create a realistic, immersive mystery experience.

All payments are processed securely through Stripe, a trusted global payment processor.

  • Your payment information is encrypted and secure
  • Your card details are not stored on our website
  • We never have direct access to your full payment information

Stripe also offers Link, which allows for faster checkout by securely saving your payment details for future purchases.

Using Link is completely optional.

Yes! Once you purchase, you can log in and access your game whenever it works for you.

There’s no expiration—you can take your time and come back whenever you’d like.

That’s part of the fun 😉

But don’t worry:

  • You can revisit clues as many times as needed
  • Take breaks and come back with fresh eyes
  • Discuss with others if you’re playing in a group

Sometimes the smallest detail makes everything click.

This game is perfect for:

  • True crime fans
  • Mystery lovers
  • Puzzle enthusiasts
  • Solo players looking for something immersive
  • Couples or friends wanting a unique activity
  • Anyone who loves solving things

Murder mystery party games usually involve:

  • Assigned characters
  • Scripts to follow
  • Hosting a party or event
  • Acting and role-playing
  • Only one case to solve

Plotted Creatives is completely different.

 

Most murder mystery games—whether online or boxed—focus on a single case.

Once you solve it… the experience is over.

Plotted Creatives is designed to give you more story, more depth, and more play time.

Each experience includes two connected cases:

  • A cold case from the past
  • A fresh case happening now

As you investigate, you’ll start to uncover how the two cases connect—and that’s where things really get interesting.

Think of it as one really, really big case.

Instead of solving one mystery and being done, you get:

  • A longer, more layered experience
  • More clues and evidence to analyze
  • Deeper storytelling
  • A bigger “aha” moment when everything connects

It’s not just solving a case—it’s uncovering a larger story.

 

Yes—significantly more.

Compared to many other games:

  • Boxed games are often completed in 1–3 hours
  • Some online games are short, single-path experiences

Plotted Creatives gives you:

  • Hours of investigation
  • The ability to play across multiple sessions
  • Two cases worth of content instead of one

You’re not rushing to finish—you’re fully immersed in the process.

Because it changes how you think.

You’re not just asking: “Who did it?”

You’re also asking:

  • “How are these cases connected?”
  • “What happened then vs. now?”
  • “What was missed the first time?”

It adds a whole new layer of intrigue—and makes the experience far more engaging.

 

If you’re comparing value:

  • Most games = one case, one experience
  • Plotted Creatives = two cases, deeper investigation, more hours of play

You’re getting more than just a quick game—you’re getting a full investigative experience.

Plus, we price these games at a fair price (lower than most) because we want you to become a part of our mystery game community and experience the world we are building!

Yes, or course! In addition to instant access to the game, you will receive an email with instructions and game access that you can send to your team who will play the game with you.

We do ask that you only share with your team and that they don’t share with others that aren’t playing the game.

Still have questions?

We are here to help.

Simply reach out to katie@plottedcreatives.com with additional questions.

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