Your Mission
A murder has been committed at the Grand Hotel. You are the detective tasked with finding the killer.
You have exactly 5 minutes to interrogate suspects, gather evidence, and identify the murderer.
The Investigation
- Read the case details in the left panel
- Review the suspect list on the right
- Type questions in the center panel to interrogate suspects
- Listen carefully to their responses - inconsistencies reveal guilt
- Pay attention to motives, alibis, and suspicious behavior
Key Commands
- Ask questions: "Where were you at 11:30 PM?"
- Ask about suspects: "Tell me about Victor Marlowe"
- Ask about motives: "Who benefited from the victim's death?"
- Ask about evidence: "What evidence do you have?"
TIME PRESSURE: When the timer reaches zero, you must make your final accusation. If you run out of time and haven't chosen a suspect, one will be selected automatically.
Making Your Accusation
- Click the ACCUSE button when you're ready
- Select the suspect you believe is the killer
- Your accusation is final - choose wisely!
How to Win
- Identify the correct killer before time runs out
- Pay attention to behavioral clues and story inconsistencies
- Each suspect has a motive, means, and opportunity
- The killer may slip up during interrogation
Investigation Tips
- Cross-examine suspects - compare their stories
- Ask follow-up questions if something doesn't add up
- Consider who benefits from the victim's death
- Look for nervous behavior or defensive responses
- Sometimes the obvious suspect is innocent