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Detective For A Day: The Hollywood Murder

Series: Detective For A Day
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The lead actor in the blockbuster film Shadows of Deceit is found dead. This is the second death connected to the film, and the police suspect something mysterious is happening behind the scenes. Suspicion spreads among Hollywood’s elite – is the film cursed, or is there... Read More

Players

2-5 players

Time to play

90+ minutes

Age

13 years or older / 12 years or older

$7499
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Detective For A Day: The Hollywood Murder

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The lead actor in the blockbuster film Shadows of Deceit is found dead. This is the second death connected to the film, and the police suspect something mysterious is happening behind the scenes. Suspicion spreads among Hollywood’s elite – is the film cursed, or is there a killer on the loose?

2-5 Players | 120-180 Mins | Ages 12+

In Detective For A Day: The Hollywood Murder, you take on the role of a detective in a murder investigation. You will receive a folder with 40+ different pieces of evidence, alongside five envelopes to be opened at different times as you get deeper into the investigation.

It is up to you how you resolve the matter. Search through the evidence and websites to find clues that can convict the killer!

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  • Detective For A Day: The Hollywood Murder
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    Detective For A Day: The Hollywood Murder
    The lead actor in the blockbuster film Shadows of Deceit is found dead. This is the second death connected to the film, and the police suspect something mysterious is happening behind the scenes. Suspicion spreads among Hollywood’s elite – is the film cursed, or is there a killer on the loose? 2-5 Players | 120-180 Mins | Ages 12+ In...
    2-5 players
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    Out 30 Nov 2026

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 788792343481

Publisher: Detective For A Day

Board game mechanics: Cooperative, Deduction & detectives, Party

Board game theme: Detective/Mystery

Gameplay skills: Concentration, Deduction, Lateral thinking, Memory, Pattern recognition

Recommended age group: 13 years or older, 12 years or older

DIMENSIONS

Length: 40.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 334.0mm

Weight: 405g

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