The Bellwether Note

A death at the lighthouse. A note that should not exist. One case for you to solve.

Turn your next night in into a fictional investigation. The Bellwether Note is a printable detective mystery game for one or two players. Read the case documents, compare five accounts, and build an accusation supported by the evidence.

The case

Arthur Bell has been found dead at the Bellwether Light Museum. Then a handwritten message appears, apparently written after his death. Whose account holds up? What can the records actually prove? The answer is hidden in the details you can check.

What your download includes

• 25-page player case file: the case brief, museum floor plan, timeline, five people of interest, 11 exhibits, and investigation worksheets.
• Separate 9-page solution: check your accusation when you are ready. Keep this PDF closed while you investigate.
• One ZIP download containing both PDFs. Digital files only; no physical item is shipped.

Your investigation in three steps

1. Open the case. Download and unzip the files, then start with the player case file.
2. Follow the evidence. Compare the documents, statements, and timeline. Record the facts that support your theory.
3. Make your accusation. Name the person responsible and explain the evidence before opening the solution.

Made for a night of detective work

Players: 1–2   |   Estimated play time: 60–90 minutes   |   Language: English.

Play solo or work through the clues together. Read the PDFs on a screen or print them at home. A PDF reader is required; printing is optional. No outside research is needed.

Before you open the case

How do I receive the files?

This purchase contains a downloadable ZIP with two PDFs. Use the download link supplied with your order, save the ZIP, and extract it before opening the player case file.

Do I have to print it?

No. You can read on screen and keep notes separately. Print the documents if you prefer spreading the evidence out on a table.

Will the previews reveal the solution?

The gallery shows sample pages from the player case file. The solution is supplied as a separate PDF so you can choose when to open it.

Is this a real criminal case?

No. The people, events, organizations, and evidence are fictional. This game is for entertainment.

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