Unsolved Case Files | Ivey, Sandra - Cold Case Murder Mystery Game | Can You Solve The Crime?

I absolutely love this brand and series. I work them alone because my family and friends aren't into thesse but I can NOT get enough of these. This brand is the top of the line. I work all of them. Its fun to play but not so difficult that you get frustrated. The time is a reccomendation since I take my time to make them last as they can't make them fast enough. The best thng is they are all explained once you solve them. You get a definate answer. Some other ones do not. Just say congratulations and you're done. This one uses the internet and is absolutely the best out there.

I love solving mysteries. This one took 2 of us a couple hours. There was A LOT of reading, but it was very fun. I loved how it included an "online" part for multiple steps ans at the end I felt like a real "hacker". This game was very thorough and very well thought out. I really enjoyed it!

While we were visiting my Mom in hospital, my mom sister and I worked this unsolved cold case together. We had fun, though it was no easy task, it kept us busy and engaged for hours without frustration.

I'm not really a slow board game person, so I really enjoy these cold case games where you are engaged and entertained from the very start. It took me exactly two hours to play through the entire thing by myself. I loved that the setting was on a commercial space station, which feels very relevant to current events. One word of advice is that if the instructions say to go to a website, you need to do this to get a really important clue. The game is not solvable if you play without your phone. I was trying to take a break from my phone, so I missed a major clue and had to retrace my steps. Totally not a problem, just make sure to have a phone or computer handy. I was really impressed by the quality of all the evidence and how much work went into creating a fake website and YouTube news report. I feel that the company really went above and beyond with the detail, which makes the price totally worth it. It's a great gift for someone who loves true crime, mystery shows, NASA, and board games.

Unsolved Case Files | Ivey, Sandra is an excellent mystery game that provides an engaging and challenging experience for those who love solving puzzles or true crime. With a detailed and immersive case, high-quality materials, and thought-provoking gameplay, it offers hours of entertainment and intellectual stimulation. Whether you’re playing solo or with friends, this game is a fantastic way to test your detective skills and enjoy a compelling mystery.

Nice mystery to spend an evening solving. It was just the right level of difficulty to be fun without getting frustrating (the way they set up the answer submission portal online helps with this). This is my second case from this company, and both have been outstanding. One disclaimer: This type of case game does require a lot of up front reading (e.g., witness statements, newspaper articles, letters, etc.). If reading isn't your thing you may not enjoy it as much. However, if reading is your thing and you've always imagined yourself as a crack detective solving cold cases and bringing the bad guys to justice then this will be right up your alley. Go get your evidence boards ready, and buy a case file to solve!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this case. While we haven't done all the cases yet, I would say this one is among the best. If I would give the games my personal rating based on how tough it was to obtain the objectives (Difficulty level) and if the case made sense (Cohere) without a bunch of plot holes, this is how I would would personally rate the cases we have done thus far (no spoilers): Harmony Ashcroft Difficulty Level: 5/10 The objectives weren't real hard to solve. Cohere: 10/10 This was a well put together case. All evidence made sense. Sandra Ivey Difficulty Level: 9/10 This was a much tougher with lots of going back. Still a lot of fun though. Cohere: 10/10 This was a well put together case. All evidence made sense. Max Cahill Difficulty Level: 7/10 Don't overthink objective 1 or you will miss it. Cohere: 6/10 This was a fun case to solve, but there were some inconsistency and plot holes that made it less satisfying than what it could have been. Jamie Banks Difficulty Level: 8/10 Cohere: 8/10 There were times that you felt like you needed to stretch things to make it make sense and fit. Jane Doe: Difficulty Level: 7/10 Cohere: 5/10 This case felt forced and discombobulated. It also required additional outside knowledge than what was given in the packet. Very unsatisfying.

My husband and I play these on our stay-at-home date nights. They take us usually between 3-4 hours to complete with some breaks in between. They are so well thought out, and really great quality with everything that comes in it to solve your case! This one in particular was one of the more challenging ones we have tried from this brand, which isn't a bad thing if you are experienced with playing these types of games! If you are new to them, I would recommend one of their first sets (Jamie Banks/Harmony Ashcroft) as this is one of the newer ones they have released. They are pricey for a game you play once, but I personally think they are so worth it! We have a blast solving these cases and it really is a great date night game to play as it makes you work as a team and puts your mind to work. 10/10 definitely try it!!

We very much enjoyed this game. It’s nice to work together to solve the crime. Super for teens! I bought additional games.

A great night entertainment

"How's the sleuuuuuuthing going?" my husband asks as he bustles with one of our young children past my flurry of newspaper clippings and crime scene photos. I snatch up a paperclipped stack of some actor's witness statement and interrogation report and directly into the eyes of that actor's best headshot I screech, "I KNOW IT WAS YOU, YOU SON OF A BITCH. I JUST NEED TO PROVE IT."

Intellectual, smart, mysterious!

This was the second case file we tried after the Harmony Ashcroft case, but we also played a few from other companies as well. It was a really good game, probably my favorite so far in the genre. The story made sense and the clues were subtle but came with many satisfying aha-moments once you figured something out. This was a great level -challenging requiring attention to detail, but not too hard, and a lot of variety in difficulty and in how to solve each objective. Very unique setting, which I think they take advantage of in a good way when designing the game. Overall great game! Took us about 5-6 hours, including carefully reading each document and discussing everything in-depth.