by Professor Puzzle (website)
Languages: EN
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An illicit poker game and a diamond heist on the Mississippi river lead to a suspicious death. Six passengers chanced their luck at the table, but who were they, which weapon was each one carrying, what dark criminal past were they hiding, and which hand were they dealt that fateful night?
Put your detective skills to the test as you piece together the clues, solve the puzzles and find the culprit before they jump ship!
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PuzzleMeeple rated this:
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A compact murder mystery set on a Mississippi riverboat. The game asks you to analyze witness statements, review evidence and use physical playing cards to reconstruct the suspects' final poker hands. I particularly liked the inclusion of a printed deduction grid, which makes organizing the evidence much easier than in similar games. The escape-room style puzzles are not difficult, the flow is smooth and the deduction is very satisfying. Best played with 1-2 people.
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Dead Man’s Hand was an enjoyable puzzle game experience. Sometimes you just want to play a game that doesn’t last for hours and can be completed in a shorter sitting. These ‘mini’ games are perfect for that, but will likely not be challenging enough for some more seasoned puzzlers. This is the perfect gift for puzzle newbies!