An evening of glorious suspicion — here's how it works
The Ravenscourt Affair is a self-contained murder mystery you solve from the evidence itself. No host, no acting, no awkward role-play. Open the case file, study the clues, and name the killer — then break the wax seal to see if you were right.
What's inside the case file
- The Briefing & Coroner's Report — how Lady Cordelia died, and the scene exactly as it was found.
- 5 Suspect Dossiers — every motive, statement, and the secret each guest is hiding.
- Servants' Testimonies & a Master Timeline — cross-examine each alibi against the clock.
- The Evidence Locker — a handwritten letter, a pawnbroker's ticket, a whist score-card, research notes, two wills, and more.
- The Deduction Sheet — track means, motive & opportunity for every suspect.
- The Sealed Solution — the full reveal, sealed until your accusation is written in ink.
How a night plays out
- Read the case. Meet the house, the victim, and the five who had reason to want her gone.
- Examine the evidence. Pore over the dossiers, testimonies and clues at your own pace.
- Cross the alibis. Match every story against the timeline and watch them break.
- Make your accusation. Commit in ink — then break the seal.
The details
- Players: 1–6 detectives — a brilliant solo night or a dinner-party showdown.
- Plays in: 2–3 hours.
- Ages: 14+.
- Fair play, guaranteed: no gimmicks — the killer can be proven by logic and careful reading alone.