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The Winter Auction Case

Four suspects. One winter auction. A director’s death has left more questions than answers. Reconstruct the timeline and uncover the account that cannot be true.

Players
1–2 cooperative players
Ages
16+
Play time
60–90 min

Design targets · human playtests pending

Print & playGather round a screen

US$6.99 USD · planned price

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What’s inside +

12–16 exhibits, four suspects, three objectives, staged hints and a reasoned solution. A non-graphic murder mystery in print and screen formats.

How you’ll play +

Print & play
Downloadable pages for clues, cards and around-the-table play. Check each game for paper and preparation needs.

Gather round a screen
Show the game on one shared screen, with a host guiding the group. Check each game for extra materials.

Good to know +

This game is part of our upcoming digital collection. Purchasing is not open yet. No physical box will be shipped.

Before everyone arrives.

Materials
Printed evidence or shared screen; Paper and pencil.
Reading & access
English-language instructions. Take turns reading; puzzle information is also available as text.
Device & internet
A modern browser with JavaScript and internet. One shared device, with a separate audience window for supported Screen activities.
Preparation
Read the host instructions, choose your paper size and prepare the listed materials. Keep solutions and private roles separate.
Replay
One fixed story or set of puzzles. Resets let a fresh group discover it; solved answers do not change.
Edition
Coming collection · release review in progress.

Fictional non-graphic murder. No photographs of injury. Designed for adults and older teens 16+.

A peek inside.

Actual first page of the The Winter Auction Case player edition, with introduction and preparation instructions.

Actual player-file preview. A4: 7 pages; US Letter: 7 pages. Low-ink and separate host files included. Private role files supplied separately where applicable.

Can I try something first?

Play three complete free samples, with no account or payment details.

Is anything posted to me?

No. This is a digital game. Printed pages and extra materials are supplied by you.

How long can I use it?

Hosted access lasts 12 months. Downloaded files remain usable under the selected licence. See permitted uses.

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