Case Cracker-Interactive Murder Mysteries

Example

Detailed narratives and backgrounds

Scenario

Users are presented with a rich backstory of the crime scene, complete with character histories and a timeline. For instance, a murder at a grand estate where the users have access to detailed descriptions of the guest list, events of the evening, and the discovery of the body.

Example

Interactive clue gathering

Scenario

Players can virtually 'collect' evidence by exploring different areas of the crime scene and interacting with objects within the environment. An example includes clicking on a suspicious object in a virtual room that turns out to be a vital clue like a torn page from the victim's diary.

Example

Dialogue-based inquiry

Scenario

Users engage in questioning suspects through a dialogue interface, choosing questions and following up based on suspects' responses. In a scenario, this could involve confronting a suspect about an inconsistency in their alibi that the user noticed from previous clues.

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Conclude the investigation

Scenario

After gathering all evidence and forming a hypothesis, users submit their solution, accusing whom they believe is the murderer. This might involve selecting the murderer from a list of suspects based on the gathered evidence and linking the motive, means, and opportunity to the crime.