Unsolved Case FilesBanks, Jamie - Cold Case Murder Mystery Game | Can You Solve The Crime?

No spoilers here. My wife and I are big fans of these games. I love the lack of structure--how you are just handed a box of evidence to weed through on your own time. As an English nerd, I'm always impressed by the writing. The thoughtful storytelling is a refreshing deviation from the half-hearted, sloppy narratives we've grown so accustomed to in modern media. Unsolved Case Files stand out for their thorough storytelling, careful architecture, and overall, their tremendous heart--the makers' pride and joy in their work is truly palpable when playing these games.Banks isn't my favorite overall, but the second objective is one of my favorites across the Unsolved Case Files catalog, because of its difficulty and the amount of research I had to do in order to solve it. My biggest qualm with the games is the reliance on online material--I'd prefer that the games be entirely hard copy, so that they can be played without internet access (for example, on a road trip), and to ensure that they'll always be playable down the line, even long after the Unsolved Case Files website is gone. I'd also like the option of identifying my own suspect rather than picking one from a list, since using that list means that the police/investigators are already on the right track--and aren't we being pulled in because they can't solve the case themselves? Anyway, I definitely recommend these games.

If you haven't tried this before you absolutely should! These cold case files are soooo much fun! You can do them as a group, just a couple or individual. Perfect for any true crime fan or a date night activity! They have many case files to do and im obsessed! If ypu get stuck there is a helpful link that can help guide you!

Unsolved Case Files is a engaging crime-solving game where players analyze evidence and witness statements to prove innocence. High-quality materials, immersive experience, and varied cases. Some limitations in explanation and photo realism. A fun challenge for true crime fans!

We're definitely going to do this again! Our family spent about 3.5 hrs on this and I was surprised how highly engaged everyone was! My parents (in their 70’s), my sons (both in their 20’s), my husband & I were all reading and searching for clues. Next time, we've decided that we'll open the file & then pass around the documents & let everyone have time to read everything before discussing. We needed note paper, a whiteboard or poster board, and post it notes to list people & clues. When you get stuck or want to submit your answer, there is a QR code or website to go to. Instead of one person on their cell phone, we should have projected it on the TV screen so we could all see it. We’re looking forward to the next one!

This is the 2nd one of these that I have purchased. If you do it with multiple people it takes about an hour and half to complete. If you do it along its a lot longer. I have made sure that we don't write on anything so that it can be passed around to others to do since they are a little pricier then they should be. It is very fun to do and everything is as real as it can be. Its worth the price if it gets passed around.

My boyfriend and I had SO much fun solving this case! We spent like 4 hours going through everything, taking notes, and discussing the objectives. I love that there are multiple motives to consider, as well as fun little details woven within. You have to determine what is a red herring and what is actually useful information. It felt impressively real — a coroner’s report, photographic evidence, witness statements, persons of interest, etc. We loved playing detective and we look forward to buying more files to solve together!

The folks behind Unsolved Case Files really have their games down to a science. I'm a mystery fanatic and an escape room aficionado, so when I started seeing the "cold case files" type of games pop up I knew I wanted to check them out. The ones from this brand are, by far, the best ones I've played.Firstly, I love the linear formatting. You can't proceed to objective b until you have completed objective a, which is beneficial if you're the kind of person who likes to see your progress as you play. There's a very clear beginning, middle, and end.Secondly, I appreciate that the stories actually make sense. This may sound like a weird compliment, but some companies putting out these kinds of games do not put a whole lot of care into them. I've never experienced that playing Unsolved Case Files. This is either my third or fourth purchase from them, so I've gotten used to their style. The stories always tie together very coherently and the conclusions are satisfying.Lastly, I appreciate that these games don't excessively rely on ciphers and codes. Don't get me wrong, I love a good cipher. Brain puzzles are the best. However, ciphers can sometimes become absurd and even take away from the overall experience when they're overused and/or unnecessary. These games stand on their own. They don't throw a bunch of random crap in just to fill space and time. The evidence provided is useful and engaging.Overall, I really enjoy buying from this company. They do a great job putting their stories together and they always provide a good experience. Our weekend game nights are always awesome when we play these!

It is amazing. It may be fictional but it looks very real. Definitely the kind of game you can play as adults and with your kids. This item is of high quality. It is not cheesy or corny like a like a lot of mystery games. This is not something you want to carry around with you because of the plain view doctrine. I got pulled over and the cops saw it on my back seat and started asking for my chain of custody document. I explained what it was and they laughed about it. I look forward to more cases. I like these because they exercise your mind.