Story & Scenario Builder
6 scenes · 10 clues · 190min total runtime
Act I — Opening
2 scenes · 55minArrival & The Welcome Dinner
Guests arrive and are introduced. Lord Ravensworth is notably tense. Mrs. Hartwell serves, observing everything. The tension between Violet and her uncle should be apparent.
After-Dinner Brandy & The Argument
Lord Ravensworth and Thomas have a heated argument overheard by others. Lord Ravensworth retires to his study early. This is the last time most guests see him alive.
Act II — Rising Action
2 scenes · 65minThe Card Game
The alibi scene. The three players must account for each other's presence. Guests should probe for inconsistencies in timing.
Discovery of the Body
Mrs. Hartwell discovers Lord Ravensworth slumped at his desk. The door was locked from the inside. The brandy glass is empty. Three key clues are available in this scene.
Act III — Climax
1 scene · 30minThe Secret Passage Revealed
Violet discovers the hidden passage connecting the library to the study — proving the room was not truly locked from inside. Mrs. Hartwell reveals she saw someone use it.
Act IV — Resolution
1 scene · 40minThe Confrontation & Accusation
All guests reconvene. Players make their accusations. The will is produced. Lady Constance's guilt is confirmed by the arsenic residue on her gloves.
Clue Library
10/10 placed · 0 unplanted
Planted in Scenes
Lord Ravensworth's Tense Behavior
During dinner, Lord Ravensworth repeatedly checks his pocket watch and avoids eye contact with Lady Constance.
The Solicitor's Letter
A sealed letter from Hargreaves & Sons Solicitors addressed to Lord Ravensworth, visible on the hall table.
The Amended Will Argument
Guests overhear Lord Ravensworth tell Thomas: "The will has already been changed. There is nothing left for gamblers."
The Arsenic-Laced Brandy Glass
The brandy glass contains traces of white powder dissolved in the residue. Smells faintly of almonds.
The Locked Door Mechanism
The door was locked by a piece of string threaded through the keyhole — a trick lock, not a true lock.
The Amended Will
Found in the desk drawer, dated three days ago — Lady Constance has been removed from the primary beneficiary position.
The Hidden Passage Door
A concealed door behind the library bookcase opens directly into the study. Scuff marks show recent use.
Mrs. Hartwell's Testimony
Mrs. Hartwell saw a woman in a green dress enter the library at 9:15 PM. Lady Constance wore green that evening.
Arsenic Residue on the Gloves
Lady Constance's discarded gloves, found behind a cushion, test positive for arsenic residue.
Violet's Sketchbook
Violet's sketchbook shows drawings of the manor's architecture including the secret passage, dated months ago. Red herring — she knew about it but didn't use it that night.