2021 · Puzzle
The Vanishing Gambler
Players investigate the disappearance of a jailed casino cheat and work to determine his whereabouts. The game provides an evidence packet secured by a metal combination lock; players search for clues, decode hidden messages, and follow leads to piece together what happened. Gameplay mixes puzzle-solving and role-play elements: examine documents, manipulate props, and use in-game resources like a mock bank account to track transactions. Progress depends on interpreting clues and unlocking the packet to reveal further evidence and the case resolution.
- Players
- 1–6 best 6
- Playing time
- 60–90 min
- Age
- 14+
- Complexity
- 2 / 5
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