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- Type Download
- SKU CAKVOL1
- Age Range 16 to Adult
- Minimum # of players 1 Dr. Gold
- Max Players (Main Game) Unlimited
- Max players available Unlimited
- Difficulty rating Sherlock, 8/10
- Character roles Non-Roleplaying
- Interactive Extras Video Content, Case File Content
- Game Duration 3-6 Hours Average (Can Be Split Up Over Time)
- Game format Murder | Case File Investigation | Non-Roleplay | 2 Rounds
- Vibe and Content Notes Urgent High-Stakes Murder Investigation
- Date of publication 2017
Catch a Killer: The Murder of Abigail Ross is an immersive, Sherlock-level murder mystery case-file game.
This is not a roleplaying game. There are no characters to assign, costumes to wear, or scripts to perform. Instead, you will step into the role of renowned FBI criminal psychologist Dr. Casey Gold and analyze police documents, forensic evidence, witness interrogations, telephone records, social media posts, videos, and more.
No subscription is required. You will receive the complete case and a definitive solution with evidence identifying the killer. Solve the case in one setting or spread the investigation across multiple sessions.
Murder of Abigail Ross Mystery Synopsis
Have you ever wanted to assist a homicide detective with a nationally publicized murder investigation?
Now is your chance to step into the role of Dr. Casey Gold, a leading criminal psychologist who directs the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit.
Detective Philip Chapman of the Nevermore Police Department has requested your immediate assistance. Twenty-five-year-old Abigail Evelyn Ross was found murdered inside her home, and the case has attracted international media attention.
Eleven witnesses with connections to the victim are under scrutiny, but Detective Chapman has encountered roadblocks at every turn.
It is now the critical 48-hour mark following the murder. You must examine the evidence, analyze the witnesses, uncover hidden connections, identify contradictions, reconstruct the timeline, and determine who murdered Abigail Ross.
Can you solve the case before the killer gets away? Detective Chapman is relying on you.
What Is Included?
Video Evidence
- Detective Chapman’s 48-hour briefing video
- Eleven witness interrogation videos
- Detective Chapman’s 72-hour follow-up video
- Thirteen required videos in total
You may stream or download the videos before gameplay. Downloading them in advance allows you to investigate without relying on Wi-Fi during the game.
Online Investigation Materials
- Access to a password-protected investigation website
- Additional case evidence
- Links to all required videos
Printable Case-File Evidence
- Detective Chapman’s narrative report for Case 081068-AR.NPD
- Victim identification form
- Coroner’s report and autopsy findings
- Abbreviated list of witnesses
- GoFundMe page connected to the investigation
- Five social media posts of interest
- Three cellular telephone records
- Flyer of interest
- Traffic accident report
- Map of the Nevermore area
- Two incident reports
- Three crime laboratory reports
- Witness statement
- Special report
- Three photocopied receipts of potential interest
- Investigation instructions and solution materials
The PDF evidence may be printed for a hands-on investigation or viewed digitally.
Content Advisory
This challenging game is recommended for ages 16 and older due to its difficulty and mature case details. The storyline contains murder, violence, cult activity, and references to alcohol.
This non-roleplaying case file game may be played solo, on a date night, with a small group, or as a large investigative event. There is no fixed player limit because everyone shares access to the same case materials. However, if you did not opt to have us make additional copies for your kit and are playing with a large group of ~15 or more, you should make copies of the printed documents for each round for your party.
- Play solo as Dr. Casey Gold.
- Work together as one investigative team. Appoint one player as Dr. Gold, with the remaining players serving as Dr. Gold’s colleagues at the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). Although this is a non-roleplaying game, establishing a hierarchy can add structure to the investigation.
- Divide into smaller teams and compete to solve the case. Aim for no more than four players per document or make copies of the printed case files.
- Choose how to submit final deductions. Individual players or teams may submit separate conclusions, or everyone can collaborate in an open group discussion and agree on whodunit together.
