Everyone has secrets in their life, and insightful Claire Harper finds it hard to stay on the sidelines when mysterious events occur around her: from her school years to her memoir age, from an English girls' school to the serene Swiss lakes through the Olympic Games.
"Investigation. Endless Investigation" is a classic detective game with an interesting storyline. The game offers 3 major investigations linked by the character of detective Claire Harper. Captivating plots and a focus on the psychology of the characters refer us to the works of the queen of detectives - Agatha Christie.
Materials for each investigation help to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of early 20th-century detectives: excerpts from Claire's diary, terrain maps, school schedules, competition materials, photographs, and other possible clues.
- Investigation 1. "Shakespeare's Tears". A literature teacher is murdered, and all the students are asked not to worry and to return to their dorms. Young Claire, a student at Saint Elizabeth's School, conducts her first investigation to clear the innocent…
- Investigation 2. "Dead on Arrival". London, the 1948 Olympic Games. Claire is already a well-known detective, and who better to trust with a secret than her from a journalist? The thing is, a dead man appeared at the marathon start. What is the goal of the deceivers?
- Investigation 3. "The Mystery of the Lady in the Lake". No longer young Claire visits her friend in Switzerland. It's time to write memoirs while enjoying pleasant conversations and the serene views of the valleys. However, there are deadly mysteries here too. Whose body was found in the lake?
"Investigation. Endless Investigation" is the second game in this detective series; the first game is "Investigation. Claire Harper Leads." Both games are standalone and can be played in any order. However, the plots of all investigations have connecting threads that will please fans of Claire Harper.
How to play?
Players act together. Their task is to examine the case materials and answer all the questions of the investigation.
At the beginning of each investigation, players familiarize themselves with the beginning of the case by reading Claire's diary, then head to the crime scene. Every self-respecting detective always has a pen and notebook for notes. Don't forget to prepare them before the game.
At the scene, players can:
- explore the crime scene,
- interrogate witnesses,
- find and analyze clues.
For this, players read the clue cards with numbers that are available to them (on the plan, on documents, on other cards). Sometimes it is necessary to connect cards to obtain hidden information. Each investigation adds its unique mechanics reflecting the specificity of the particular case. The faster (i.e., the fewer clue cards you read) and more accurately players answer the questions, the more points they will score by the end of the game. The result will affect the development of the plot: what will happen to the investigation's characters depends on the players! Players can change their theories during the game. After the case is finished, open the secret envelope and find out how close you came to the solution.
Who is the game for?
- For those who love puzzles and quest games
- For fans of the detective genre
- For Agatha Christie fans
- For those who enjoy uncovering secrets on their own
Players' age: 14 and up;
Number of players: 1-6;
Game time: from 90 min.
