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Isthiscorrect · 14/10/2024 13:21

Sorry I don't. But wow you have made my day. I'm buying this for my BFF for Christmas. She will be absolutely delighted. Thank you and good luck with finding something.

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anatara · 14/10/2024 13:37

You're welcome! It was a great present, I'd just like to find some more now 😂

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Darkfloods · 14/10/2024 13:40

Looks like a great book, may ask for that for Christmas!

How about this one?
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1804946435/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwyp13NParams

CoffeeChocolateWine · 14/10/2024 14:16

I've just bought both the books recommended here 😆

The Midsomer Murder one for my Mum as she will love it and then pass on to my Dad!

And the Armchair General one for my 16yo son...he's a reluctant reader but I always buy him a book for Christmas anyway and always try to find something he might be willing to pick up! He loves history, especially the world wars, so keeping my fingers crossed this may be a winner!

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 14/10/2024 14:45

I'm considering buying board game and puzzle mad ds and dil Murdle, both the book and game. Anyone played it, any good?

cathcath2 · 14/10/2024 18:00

Oh wow! That's like the choose your own adventure books from our childhood.

SlipperyLizard · 14/10/2024 20:04

@Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride my DD loves Murdle, it is essentially logic puzzles that get more difficult as you progress, all based around who murdered the victim, with what etc.

SkeletonBatsflyatnight · 14/10/2024 21:24

I'm considering buying board game and puzzle mad ds and dil Murdle, both the book and game. Anyone played it, any good?

We love Murdle here.

There is also a Flight Radar puzzle book that looks good. Was wondering about buying dc1 and dh for Christmas. Think it's called "You are the Captain" or words to that effect. Probably not many murders though.

44PumpLane · 14/10/2024 22:52

@Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride @SlipperyLizard I've started doing Murdle recently and I must say I'm one of the few who just are not that bothered by it! It's literally the same puzzle repeated over and over......I've taken to doing one or two of them every few nights just to get through the book but I'm super disappointed as I thought it would be a variety of different types of puzzle, but the whole book is just one type of puzzle!

SoMentallyDrained · 14/10/2024 23:09

We're enjoying this one in our house. I got it from the Works

Interactive murder book
Edingril · 15/10/2024 03:43

Sima may be games or books so please ignore bits not relevant

  1. *Detective Grimoire* - A point-and-click adventure game where you solve a murder mystery. It features puzzles and character interactions.
  1. *Her Story* - An interactive movie video game where you piece together a mystery through video clips of police interviews with a woman involved in a crime.
  1. *The Last Express* - A real-time adventure game set on the Orient Express, where players must solve a murder mystery while navigating the train's social dynamics.
  1. *The Walking Dead* (Telltale Series) - While primarily a zombie survival story, it has strong narrative elements and mystery-solving aspects, especially in character interactions and moral choices.
  1. *A Case of Distrust* - A noir detective game set in 1920s San Francisco, where you play as a female detective trying to uncover the truth behind a mysterious case.
  1. *80 Days* - While not strictly a crime mystery, this interactive novel allows you to make choices as you travel around the world, encountering various mysteries and challenges along the way.
  1. *Choose Your Own Adventure: Crime Stories* - This is a series of interactive novels where you can make choices that influence the storyline, leading to different endings.
  1. *The Council* - An episodic narrative adventure game that combines murder mystery with role-playing elements, where choices affect the storyline.
  1. *LongStory* - An interactive narrative game focusing on the lives of teens, including mystery elements and choices that affect the story's direction.
SlipperyLizard · 15/10/2024 05:34

@44PumpLane i would feel the same, logic puzzles aren’t really my thing, but DD loves them!

JingsMahBucket · 15/10/2024 05:37

Darkfloods · 14/10/2024 13:40

@Darkfloods thank you! This is a perfect gift for my BIL!

Fluffyc1ouds · 15/10/2024 09:59

I'm glad I read this thread! I now have gifts sorted for about 4 relatives who are usually difficult to buy for. Thanks!

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anatara · 15/10/2024 11:55

Thank you for all your suggestions, I didn't realise the had a new Midsomer out @Newnetter123 so I think I'll get that.

Glad my thread has helped so many others! x

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Sweetpea53 · 15/10/2024 12:22

Ooh thank OP I hadn't heard of these.

I got a family member a Sherlock Holmes one last year which was great. Similar thing but you are Sherlock Holmes

amzn.eu/d/g40poJ3

MonCoeur · 15/10/2024 12:26

I don't know about books, but he might like something like the Cosy Killer Murder Subscription Box? There are tons of other options depending on exactly what he likes (just do a quick Google). You can also get what are basically escape rooms in a box you can play at home which are similar.

https://www.cosykiller.com/

Scout2016 · 15/10/2024 16:13

In Lockdown I did an online one which was really involved - documents/ notes to read, little video scenes of stuff acted out. I had to take notes and I don't think I ever finished it, but that's no reflection on the game just me. It was with this company, Joy Swift, they have a couple of options

murdermysteryinvestigations.com/

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