Cold Case Crackers: 12th Street Theater Murder Mystery Game - Solve the Crime Puzzle | Perfect for Game Nights, Team Building & Detective-Themed Parties

THIS IS THE 12TH STREET THEATER CASE Local theater owner Victoria Frankle was murdered on Thursday April 4, 2002 at a theater in downtown Edston, NY. In an attempt to cover their tracks and finish the job, the killer set fire to the theater. Original suspects include: Malcolm Frankle (the husband)Maggie Cooper (the best friend)Angela Witherson (the actress)Franklin Rooks (the local business owner)Donnie Dylan (the stagehand) All 5 of these original suspects cooperated fully with investigators and provided statements and fingerprints. However, given the lack of physical evidence recovered from the fire, the case went cold and was never solved. Two years later, local business owner Franklin Rooks attempted to purchase the property where the theater was located only to determine the property was not in the name of Malcolm or Victoria Frankle. The name on the deed was listed as one Caleb Towers. Police work determined that Caleb was the previously unknown son of Victoria from a previous marriage who was never questioned in the original investigation. After finding this information detectives Irvine and Trapper went to speak to Caleb and found out that he has struggled tremendously over the last two years knowing his mom’s murder was unsolved. He was able to provide insight into his mother’s case and a piece of potential evidence. After getting new information and seeing what this unsolved murder has done to the family left behind the detectives enlisted help from the Cold Case Crackers to finally bring justice to the killer and closure to the family left behind. This game is great for: The armchair detectiveThe crime tv loverThe escape room expertThe board game enthusiastThe murder mystery champion Do you have what it takes to crack the case? How It Works Move through 4 phases This case will be solved by achieving investigation goals given to you on phase cards. Each phase and task are different, but all are crucial in solving the case. The game requires live action detective work, attention to details, and includes twists and turns you never see coming. Verify your detective work online We have integrated technology into the game, so you will need a cell phone or computer in order to play. This takes the live action detective work to the whole next level. You will enter codes throughout the game to validate your decisions and complete the investigation. Stuck? Need a little help? An audio tip line will assist your team whenever the next turn in your investigation eludes you. Crack the case Once you have completed all 4 phases you will uncover who the killer is and bring justice to the victims. Time for a Game Night! This makes for a great game night with friends, date night, or family activity. This game also accommodates those who want to take on the task alone and claim the glory for themselves. The question is: Do you have what it takes to crack the case? What Evidence Will You Get To Help You Crack The Case? Location documents You will get evidence such as newspaper clippings, maps, and cell phone records to help pinpoint who was where and when. Police evidence The police have collected many documents to assist in the investigation, such as interview transcripts, autopsy reports, fingerprints, witness statements, and suspect photos. Photos Your team of investigators will have to have a keen wit and observant eyes as you look through crime scene photos to find clues to solve the case. Ready For A Date Night? Need something enthralling to do for a date night at home? Turn off the TV and solve a cold case! Make memories by engaging with your date to solve our cold case crimes. Q&A What is the average time to solve a case? This is greatly dependent on your group size and detective experience. Our detectives who work in a small groups usually crack the case in around 2-4 hours. If you are a new detective or working alone it may take a little longer. If you are experienced or have a large group of detectives, you may solve it a little quicker. How many detectives do I need to play? This is up to you. You can really challenge yourself and work solo, or throw a crime solving party and invite your friends. Groups greater than 8 may have more fun by splitting up and competing to see who can solve the case the fastest. At what age can detectives start solving cases? Based on the subject matter and complexity of the game, we recommend our detectives be at least 12 and up to start solving cases.