Spoiler-free Game Kit
37 pages with setup, six dossiers, a venue map, four team packets, and final accusations.
Case file 01 · Printable group mystery
A locked case.
An intact seal.
A missing artifact.
Four teams investigate the impossible disappearance of the Vesperglass—then combine their evidence to prove what really happened.
Instant PDF download · Ages 12+ · No app · Organizer plays too
Exhibit A
The Vesperglass
The Vesperglass
8–20players
60–90minutes
10minute setup
0apps or accounts
Built for actual gatherings
A premium mystery night without the usual friction.
Give each team a distinct evidence packet. They solve one part of the case, meet for a final evidence conference, and answer four decisive questions together.
- The organizer plays unspoiled
- No acting, costumes, or hidden-room setup
- Clean artifact heist—no murder or graphic violence
- Color-independent clues; black-and-white printing supported
Inside the case
Every page earns its place.
Structured evidence, graduated hints, and a fully explained proof chain—designed so the reveal feels inevitable, never arbitrary.
Graduated Hint Deck
Three stages per team plus final-conference hints. Use only as much help as the room needs.
Sealed Solution
A complete five-page explanation and proof chain that answers who, how, where, and why.
Choose by how you will use it
One complete case.
Two clear licenses.
Both editions include the same complete 37-page Game Kit, six-page Hint Deck, and five-page Sealed Solution. The only difference is the license: private play or one organization event.
For homes and friend groups
Personal Edition
Private, non-commercial play by the purchaser, household, or invited friends.
- Complete printable mystery for 8–20 players
- Organizer plays without reading the solution
- Replacement prints and one personal archive copy
- Not licensed for organizations, clients, or paid events
For workplace and organization use
One purchasing organization
Organization Event Edition
One concurrent game for 8–20 participants at one organization event.
- Same complete printable mystery and support files
- Necessary pages may be shared privately with event staff
- One archival copy may be kept after the event
- Not licensed for multiple dates, resale, public ticketing, or client packages
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Instant digital deliveryFive-file ZIP; no physical item ships
Print your wayUS Letter; color or black and white
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Still deciding?Play the complete free mini-case
The same participants should play only once because the solution is fixed. Questions about expanded use should be handled through the storefront before purchase.
Not ready to commit?
Solve a complete mini-case first.
The Silent Orrery is a self-contained 10–15 minute mystery for 1–4 players. It uses a different artifact, mechanism, hiding place, motive, and solution—so the full game stays unspoiled.
10–15 minutes · $0 · No signup or download required
A fair-play investigation
The answer is in the evidence.
The layout is atmospheric, but the deductions never depend on color or decorative detail. Teams receive the facts they need—and must decide what those facts prove.
Free game finder · Private by design
Find the right format Check whether this mystery actually fits your group.
Compare headcount, format, tone, venue, timing, setup, and host role. The tool will recommend another format when Vesperglass is not the honest fit.
Free invitation builder · No signup
Build the invitation Turn five details into polished invitation wording.
Create an email and a concise Slack, Teams, text, or group-chat version. Nothing is saved or sent.
Free interactive tool · 8–20 people
Open the office mystery planner Turn your headcount into an exact event plan.
Balance four teams, build a timed agenda, and calculate every page or sheet—without a signup or saved inputs.
Plan a better mystery night
Practical guides for a room that actually works.
Clear, no-fluff advice for choosing a format, organizing a large group, and keeping the experience welcoming.
Printable format guide
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Team structure, timing, materials, and no-show protection.
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Compare four formats and verify what “host can play” really requires.
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Read the guide →Before you open the case
Everything you need to know.
Can the organizer really play?
Yes. Setup uses the spoiler-free Game Kit. Hints and the Sealed Solution stay separate until the group asks for them.
What do I need?
An ordinary printer, paper, four pens, and four folders or clips. Nothing needs to be cut, hidden, or installed.
Will eight players work?
Yes. Run four teams of two. At twenty players, use four teams of five. No optional role carries a critical clue.
Is this a murder mystery?
No. It is a clean gothic artifact-heist mystery with no death, graphic violence, sexual content, or alcohol requirement.
The museum closes in ninety minutes.