{"title":"The Oddtown Post Boxed","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-oddtown-post","title":"The Oddtown Post","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"57\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eStep into the 1980s and unravel a thrilling mystery...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eA shocking crime has rocked a local newspaper office - one of their own has been murdered. The victim’s coworkers are now the prime suspects, each hiding a secret. But what are they trying to conceal, and which one of them is a killer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eImmerse yourself in a gripping murder mystery experience that transports you to a time before the internet - where keen observation, sharp deduction, and a detective’s intuition are your only tools. Sift through life-like evidence, including police reports, newspaper clippings, and cryptic messages. Every clue holds a secret, every detail could be the key. Can you connect the dots, solve the puzzles, and uncover the truth?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eWhether playing solo or teaming up with friends and family, you're sure to have a blast cracking the investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"721\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe office is closed. The case is open. Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrappling with political unrest during the 1985 mayoral election, the city of Oddtown is thrown into further chaos when the Editor-in-Chief of the local newspaper, The Oddtown Post, is found murdered in his office. The only other people on the premises were six of his coworkers. They all seem to be hiding something and may even have motive to kill the victim. The Sheriff has reached out for your help with the investigation and is sending over clues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiece together clues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into newspaper clippings, letters, and more intriguing evidence to put together a story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncover hidden messages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmploy your problem-solving skills to unravel cryptic messages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssess suspects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the backgrounds of coworkers, unveiling potential grudges and associations with the victim's enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatch the culprit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse exonerating and incriminating evidence to eliminate suspects and identify the killer.​​​​​​​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"accordion__title inline-richtext h4\"\u003eGame Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of players: 1+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated game length: 2 - 4 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge suggestion: 14 and over\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty rating: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"accordion__title inline-richtext h4\"\u003eGame Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions booklet (Rules, hints, and solutions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvidence packet 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvidence packet 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvidence packet 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Solved packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo through life-like evidence, such as letters, cryptic messages, witness statements, receipts, journal entries, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe game is meant to be played in stages, one packet at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Packet 1: Get familiar with the case and characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Packet 2: Figure out the story and suspects' motives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Packet 3: Eliminate suspects and identify the killer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolve as many clues as possible as you go along\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the Workbook to take notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefer to the Hint and Solution Guides for additional help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Case Solved: Wrap up the investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version of the game is delivered ready-to-play in a box. There's also a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/incidentmysterygames.com\/products\/the-oddtown-post-digital\"\u003edigital version\u003c\/a\u003e you can instantly download and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll images shown are for illustrative purposes. There may be slight variations in the actual product, including colors and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​The game box measures 12.8\" x 9.4\" x 1.2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis game has been designed, printed, and packaged in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eShipping cost: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eCalculated at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eShipping to: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eAnywhere in the USA (50 states and DC).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eShipping time: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e3-8 business days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eWe offer digital games too - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eDigital games are delivered electronically and are available to download and print instantly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eNo wait time or shipping costs on digital games.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incident Mystery Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47574490480935,"sku":"196852173563","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/4485\/3031\/files\/The_Oddtown_Post_Poster_2_34c1cdf6-7e58-45e5-9217-bd2f5fb0d248.jpg?v=1782534981"}],"url":"https:\/\/incidentmysterygames.com\/collections\/the-oddtown-post-boxed.oembed","provider":"Incident Mystery Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}