What makes it special:

You'll be solving three cases at once and all players play at the same time. It's not the fastest who wins, but the player who investigates most efficiently and has the fewest investigation points. That adds even more excitement!

With the unique verification mechanism combining a number code and a key you can check whether your investigation results are correct.

For each game there are many different ways to solve it: so playing is guaranteed never to be boring. No matter how often you play, every case is always fresh and exciting!

All games can be played in a group or in a solo variant. Perfect, then, when there's no one around to play with!

Whether you're new to the detective business or already a seasoned investigator: thanks to the different difficulty levels of the games, there's a suitable case for everyone! The elaborate, richly detailed game materials provide a truly special gaming experience!

Robbery at Cliffrock Villa

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There is bewilderment at Cliffrock Villa: a large number of valuable art pieces have disappeared. Who stole them, and how could the audacious thieves slip away from the scene unnoticed with their loot? Now it's time to sift through the files, compare fingerprints and analyse the surveillance camera footage. Who combines the clues most cleverly and manages to solve all the mysteries surrounding the incident and bring those responsible to justice?

  • Detective whodunnit fun for ages 8 and up

  • Starter level: for junior detectives

The Key - Robbery in the Cliffrock Villa

Murder at the Oakdale Club

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The Oakdale Club is in shock: three people have been murdered and there is no trace of the perpetrator. Time of the offence, murder weapon, getaway vehicle — everything is unclear. There is a great deal to investigate here to put those responsible behind bars. Let’s get to work: you will need to check witness statements, obtain laboratory results and match DNA samples, among other tasks!

  • Detective crime fun from the age of 8

  • Level 'Medium': for experienced sleuths

The Key - Murder in the Oakdale Club

Sabotage at Lucky Lama Land

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So much for Lucky Lama Land! Several attractions in the popular leisure park have been tampered with. Who might be behind these acts of sabotage? Real investigative work is needed: witness statements and admission tickets must be checked, shoeprints compared and snapshots analysed. Only those who combine clues cleverly and think laterally will find those responsible!

  • Detective crime fun from age 8

  • Level „Starter“: for young detectives on the recommendation list for

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The Key - Sabotage in Lucky Lama Land

Break-in at the Royal-Star Casino

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The Royal-Star Casino has become the victim of a major spate of break-ins. Despite security measures, sensitive data were stolen. How could this have happened and who is responsible? Only through meticulous investigative work can those responsible be found and put behind bars. Now it's time to interview witnesses, collect clues about safe numbers, verify the codes that were entered and cleverly combine all the evidence.

  • Detective crime fun for ages 10 and up

  • Level "Medium": for seasoned sleuths

The Key - Break-In at the Royal Star Casino

Escape from Strongwall Prison

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How is that possible? Three criminals known from previous The Key cases have escaped from the high-security Strongwall Prison. This case is only for top-tier investigators! You'll need to investigate in every direction and follow countless leads. Methods of escape, hideouts, accomplices, gang members – who will manage to crack this spectacular case most cleverly and efficiently? This will really get your brain working hard!

  • Detective crime fun from age 12

  • Level 'Expert': for genuine investigative geniuses

The Key - Escape from Strongwall Prison

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