Murder at Merivale Manor

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87/5 · 445 verified reviews
£19.99 Free UK Delivery
  • A full 3 hrs investigation in a box
  • 30 pieces of physical evidence: police reports, photos, autopsy files
  • Bespoke online portal: search inboxes, phone records & more
  • 1-10 players, ages 14+: solo, date night, or full game night
  • Never get stuck: free hints with progressively more obvious nudges
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Difficulty
4/5
Play Time
3 hrs
Players
1-10
Evidence
30 pcs
Case Brief · Confidential

The Case Went Cold. You're Reopening It.

BEST COLD CASE FILE GAME AVAILABLE - Murder at Merivale Manor - On July 4, 1927, Astrid Pelham fell from the top floor balcony of the luxurious Merivale Manor, impaling her body on a statue below. The cause of her death remains a mystery, shrouded in whispers of murder, suicide, and even supernatural intervention. Armed with new evidence, it’s your job to piece it all together and work out who it was that killed t...
Unsolved · Until Now
Murder at Merivale Manor evidence spread
Evidence Inventory

Inside the Evidence Envelope

Police & Autopsy Reports

Official case documents, forensics and post-mortem findings. Every detail matters, and every detail could mislead.

Witness Statements & Suspect Profiles

Interrogation transcripts, alibis and motives. Someone in this file is lying to you.

Physical Clues & Photographs

Crime scene photos, handwritten notes, receipts, maps: 30 tangible pieces of evidence to cross-examine.

Online Evidence Portal

Log in to bespoke websites: search a police inbox, read phone records, dig through what the file doesn't show.

Hint System

Free hints for every case, giving progressively more obvious nudges from gentle prod to major lead. No spoilers until you ask.

The Solution

Submit your accusation online and get the full story. Did you catch the killer, or did they walk?

The Process

Solve It in Three Steps

01

Open the file

Break the evidence seal. Lay out the reports, photos and statements. The investigation starts the moment you open it.

02

Follow the evidence

Cross-reference clues, check alibis against phone records, and dig deeper through the online portal.

03

Name the killer

Make your accusation and submit it online. We'll tell you if you cracked it, or exactly how close you got.

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You Will Never Be Left Stuck

Every case includes a free hints system, with progressively more obvious nudges, and a full solution reveal. If the case arrives damaged or anything's missing, we'll send you the missing evidence, no quibbles.

The Verdict

A Night In, Measured Fairly

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Cost for two people £19.99 total £50-£70 £30-£45 £25-£40
Entertainment time 2-3.5 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1-2 hours
Physical evidence to handle ✓ 30 pieces Varies
Online evidence portals ✓ Every case Rarely
Play from your sofa
Free hints if you're stuck ✓ Free hints Costs time Rarely
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Case Notes · FAQ

Questions, Detective?

This case is rated 4/5 difficulty and takes around 3 hrs to solve. If you're new to case file games, our 3/5 cases are the best starting point: this one sits in the satisfying middle: challenging, but crackable.
1-10 players works best. Solo detectives love the focus; couples make it a date night; groups split the evidence and argue about suspects. There's no turn-taking: everyone investigates together.
Every case includes a free hints system that gives progressively more obvious nudges, from gentle prod to major lead, plus a full solution reveal. You'll never be left hanging.
Each case is a one-time experience, like an escape room, which is exactly why the bundle discount exists. Most detectives finish one and immediately want the next: 2 cases save 10%, 3 save 15%, 4+ save 20%.
Orders are dispatched within 24 working hours, then delivered by Royal Mail Tracked 48 within 2 business days, with free UK delivery. It ships in a discreet evidence-style envelope, perfect for gifting.
Witness Statements

What Detectives Said

Customer Reviews

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Anonymous

Challenging but fun - we had a great time playing this puzzle. Totally recommend, we know we will be picking up another one for next time :)

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Anonymous

Having done other cryptic killers case files before we had this as a gift. It was an enjoyable experience and we had a great time piecing together the clues and the details of the crime. My only issue, is that unlike other cases, the most important clues were online and not in the actual pack. While we were able to view them one by one, this did take away from the fun a little! Having the online sources in the physical pack would have been a lot more interesting to work out and would have been a great non-digital activity to do. However, we still enjoyed and had a lovely afternoon catching the killer. Thank you!

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Steven Ashmore

Great game really enjoyed the challenge with the my wife assisting we did need the hints but had the solution before the end and even the reason plus escape route used.

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Anonymous

My first cryptic killer case and thoroughly enjoyed it! The evidence pieces were fabulous particularly the range of different sources and the theming! We worked on it as a family ranging from age 10 to age 74 and all loved it! Such good fun , will definitely be trying another case!

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Anonymous

Pretty good case, but not as good as the rest of the range of cryptic killers. Didn’t like the theme so much and how it was also old fashioned, but besides that and the confusion of two Clarence’s, it was a decent case

Murder at Merivale Manor