Murder in Medieval Britain

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.0/5 · 3 verified reviews
£19.99 Free UK Delivery
  • A full 3 hrs investigation in a box
  • 26-36 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
26+ pcs
Case Brief · Confidential

The Case Went Cold. You're Reopening It.

BEST COLD CASE FILE TABLETOP GAME - Murder in Medieval Britain - An archaeological team sweats their way through the excavation of a medieval English castle, hoping to find artifacts tantalizing enough to keep their research funded. When they dig up the body of one of Britain’s most infamous nobles, Baron Robert “the Cat” Graves, the team has struck gold. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE - Inside the case file, you'll find archa...
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Murder in Medieval Britain 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: 26-36 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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Entertainment time 2-3.5 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1-2 hours
Physical evidence to handle ✓ 26-36 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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Sarah

This is one of the best ones yet. It was different (being set in the distant past) and was extremely enjoyable. I loved that is was quite tricky in places. More like this would be great

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Jack

We've done all but 3 of cryptic killers packs.

It's the first one out of all them we gave up on and looked at the answer (we misinterpreted one peice of evidence) . I would rate it 5 out 5 for difficulty not 4 out 5.

For story content it's one of the better ones. However unlike the others there isn't a clear set check list where you can rule out alibis and Victim.

If you need a challenge, definitely recommend!

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Sophie

We found this was fun to play, but that all of the evidence was very circumstantial. The final outcome did make sense after looking at the summary, however it was definitely something of a guess rather than a definite. Aside from this, there were also two pieces of evidence that were particularly misleading - they were labelled as 'part 1' and 'part 2', and appeared to be written that way, which went against the timeline of events and led to lots of confusion.

Apart from these, the pack was very high quality as usual, and it was fun to decipher the Old English language.

Murder in Medieval Britain