Murder of an MVP

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.4/5 · 5 verified reviews
£19.99 Free UK Delivery
  • A full 2.5 hrs investigation in a box
  • 29 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
2.5 hrs
Players
1-10
Evidence
29 pcs
Case Brief · Confidential

The Case Went Cold. You're Reopening It.

BEST COLD CASE FILE GAME AVAILABLE - Murder of an MVP - Basketball superstar Benjamin “Big Mack” Mackenzie collapsed and died on live television during a crucial game in 2014. The official cause? A heart attack. But longtime sports reporter Damien Allen think's there's more to it. New evidence could hold the key to the truth. 29 PIECES OF PHYSICAL EVIDENCE - Inside the case file, you'll find a ticket stub, writstb...
Unsolved · Until Now
Murder of an MVP 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: 29 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 ✓ 29 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 2.5 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

We have done about 10 of the games and ompared to the others, it felt like the evidence pointing to the killer was confusing and very weak. There was a lot of evidence that we didn't need to use and was discarded pretty quickly like the match tickets, the poster and the bracelet. Overall, it felt like it lacked solid structure.

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Lena

As I am doing a degree in police investigations to become a detective, this is perfect to aid me in learning what to look out for

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Anonymous

We have done every other case file and thoroughly enjoyed them, however we unfortunately found this to be our least favourite so far due to the lack of solid evidence pointing to the killer. After finding out who the killer was and reviewing evidence, we still found there was not enough substantial evidence pointing to them. Additionally, we found the actual storyline underwhelming in comparison to the layers and depth found in other cases.

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Jodi

Such a refreshing change for a Saturday night. We got way more into this that we expected. Loved it and would absoloutley do another. Great Saturday night in!

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Harrydarlison

This was quite a fun case file to solve. I did enjoy the storyline and the element of trying to identify the time of murder. The online evidence is probably the best part of this case with a creative aspect and some interesting clues. In addition, whilst I wished there was a little more variety in terms of the physical evidence, I was still marvelled by the attention-to-detail and the quality of some of the evidence. Finally, I think the batch of suspects were quite fun to explore and our victim's background was very interesting to explore.

Murder of an MVP