
2020 · Deduction
The Key: Murder at the Oakdale Club
A series of murders at a private golf club prompts a joint investigation into three separate homicides. Players collect and examine clues to deduce each perpetrator’s identity, time of death, murder weapon, crime scene and getaway vehicle. Investigators use interviews and lab analyses to narrow possibilities and generate a numeric code that proves the culprits’ guilt. Play rewards efficient deduction and information management rather than pure speed.
- Players
- 1–4 best 4
- Playing time
- 15–20 min
- Age
- 8+
- Complexity
- 1.8 / 5
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Full stats in Ludoya- 43
- Plays logged
- 39
- Players
- 30m 4s
- Average play
- 18
- In collections
- 1
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8.7/10
from 6 Ludoya reviews
Alexandre MATHIS10.0 Full french review : https://www.adayagame.fr/jeux-familiaux/315-the-key-meurtres-au-golf-d-oakdale-deductions-en-famille-notre-jeu-de-l-ete-2020 ENG : Wow, an amazing deduction/detective game suitable from around 9 years. Our most played 2020 family game Very addictive, by the designer of The Crew. Includes 9 keys (9 different solution) but replayability is high with so many different clues you may pick some times and some others. Great family experience !
Ed Gorende8.0 15€
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