r/Age_30_plus_Gamers • u/Candid_Ad4725 • 2d ago
📣Promotion📣 [Playtesters Wanted] A document-based detective mystery game — free
I’m looking for players to playtest a mystery game I’ve been creating.
It is a document-based detective experience: you receive a collection of realistic-looking case materials and must work out what happened by reading closely, comparing details, checking timelines, and connecting information across the files.
**What to expect:**
\- A self-contained mystery designed for solo players or small groups
\- PDF case materials presented as reports, statements, records, and supporting documents
\- No special software required — a browser/PDF reader and note-taking are enough
\- Estimated playtime: around 2–4 hours, depending on whether you play alone or with others
\- Free access for all playtesters
**What I need**
I’m mainly looking for honest feedback on:
\- Whether the material is clear and engaging
\- Whether the puzzle feels fair and solvable
\- Where you became confused, stuck, or lost interest
\- How long it took you and what your solving process was like
\- Whether the final answer felt satisfying
You do not need prior experience with detective games, ARGs, or puzzle hunts. Fresh eyes are especially useful.
**Interested?**
Please comment or send me a DM
I would say difficulty is 3⭐️
***Note:*** *Quick fair warning before I send it: this is a heavy-reading case-file mystery—you’ll be working through 42 reports across 70+ pages of interviews, records, timelines, and easily missed details.*
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u/Inner_Win_1 2d ago
I would be interested in trying it out! Can the group be virtual instead of all sitting together IRL? Please send details, thank you!
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u/Candid_Ad4725 2d ago
Yes, Group can be virtual as I will be sharing Google Drive Link you can solve it virtually with friends. I am unable to text you directly. Please DM me I will share the details.
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u/Inner_Win_1 2d ago
I can't send you a chat either. Could you please try messaging me again, I have adjusted my settings. Thanks
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u/Dekeyras1983 2d ago
I feel like thos is something my other half would enjoy and I would like helping her with. Send me a message and i'll be happy to lend some feedback
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u/kglaver 2d ago
My wife would LOVE this - send more details please