The Extra Chime — Free Printable Mini Detective Case

Three portable cue boxes. One unscheduled chime. Compare the recorder strip, sealed box inventory, and custody log to identify who held the box.

The Extra Chime is a complete, standalone paper mystery designed for 1–4 adult investigators. Everyone reads the same evidence and writes a shared conclusion before opening the separate solution. There are no secret roles or separate host.

The free ZIP includes:

• A four-page player dossier PDF with an answer sheet.

• A separate one-page solution PDF, clearly marked to open after play.

• One optional hint, a start guide, and a spoiler warning.

Print the player dossier single-sided in black and white on A4 or US Letter, using Fit to printable area. Bring a pen and spare paper. The files are in English. No cutting, app, account, or internet is needed during play after downloading the files.

All people and events are fictional. Text was created with generative AI assistance; layout was assembled programmatically. Human playtime, difficulty, and group participation have not yet been validated. This is a digital download.