Murder Mystery Puzzle

CLASSIFICATION: Deductive Assembly Kit GENRE: Whodunit | Gothic Noir FORMAT: Blind Jigsaw (No Reference Guide) DIMENSIONS: 24" x 15.5" (Finished) ROLE: The Parlor Caper

The standard jigsaw puzzle is a passive exercise; you simply match the piece to the picture on the box. This kit demands that you actually use your brain.

A murder has occurred at the International Clairvoyants' Convention—proving that even the psychic didn't see it coming. To catch the killer, you must assist the legendary detective Medea Thorne, but there is a catch: there is no guide image.

You must assemble the 24" x 15.5" scene blindly, guided only by the narrative booklet and your own intuition. As the image forms, so do the clues. It is a challenge that marries the tactile satisfaction of a jigsaw with the intellectual rigor of a classic British mystery.

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THE CURATOR'S NOTES

• The "Blind" Protocol: Critical. Do not look for a reference picture; it does not exist. You are constructing the evidence from scratch. This creates a level of tension and engagement that standard puzzles lack.
• The Narrative Arc: The ritual is specific: Read the story first. Build the puzzle second. Solve the murder third. It is a multi-stage evening of entertainment for the "little gray cells."
• Aesthetic Pedigree: The illustration style pays homage to the macabre elegance of Edward Gorey and the cozy menace of Agatha Christie. It is sumptuous, rich in color, and laced with lightly gothic humor.
• Library Camouflage: The puzzle is housed in an elegant, book-shaped box. It is designed to slide seamlessly onto a bookshelf, disguising itself as a vintage crime novel until you are ready to open the case.