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: numerous valuable works of art have gone missing. Who stole them, and how did the brazen thieves manage to leave the scene unnoticed with their haul? Now it's time to pore over the files, compare fingerprints and analyse the surveillance camera footage. Who puts the clues together most cleverly and manages to solve all the puzzles surrounding the crime and bring those responsible to justice?

  • Detective crime fun for ages 8 and up

  • Starter level: for young detectives

The Key - Robbery in the Cliffrock Villa

Murder at the Oakdale Club

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Shock has gripped the Oakdale Club: three people have been killed and the perpetrator is nowhere to be found. Time of the crime, murder weapon, getaway vehicle — everything is unclear. There is plenty to investigate here to bring those responsible behind bars. So get to work: witness statements need checking, lab results must be obtained and DNA samples compared — and much more!

  • 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 at the popular amusement park have been tampered with. Who could be behind these acts of sabotage? Real detective work is needed here: witness statements and admission tickets must be checked, shoeprints compared and snapshots analysed. Only those who put the clues together cleverly and think outside the box 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, gather clues about safe numbers, check the codes that were entered and cleverly piece together all the evidence.

  • Detective crime fun for ages 10 and up

  • Level "Medium": for experienced sleuths

The Key - Break-In at the Royal Star Casino

Escape from Strongwall Prison

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How is this possible? Three criminals familiar from previous The Key cases have escaped from the high-security Strongwall Prison. This case is only for seasoned investigators! Investigations must be carried out on all fronts and countless leads followed. Modes of escape, hideouts, accomplices, gang members – who can solve this spectacular case most cleverly and efficiently? It's sure to get your brain working overtime!

  • Detective crime fun for ages 12 and up

  • Level 'Expert': for true investigative geniuses

The Key - Escape from Strongwall Prison

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