Canvas of Death
Murder at the Meridian
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Your first case begins on the glittering opening night of the Meridian Gallery. Art dealer Alessandro Vance lies dead among his latest acquisitions, champagne glass still in hand. The exhibition features provocative works by Marcus Reed, an artist Vance publicly humiliated last year. But Reed isn…
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Easy difficulty · 2-5 players · 30-40 min · 2 objectives
About this case
Your first case begins on the glittering opening night of the Meridian Gallery. Art dealer Alessandro Vance lies dead among his latest acquisitions, champagne glass still in hand. The exhibition features provocative works by Marcus Reed, an artist Vance publicly humiliated last year. But Reed isn't the only one with blood on their hands. Vance's business partner stands to inherit millions, his estranged wife just learned of his affair, and a mysterious collector was seen arguing with him minutes before his death. In this introductory case, you'll learn the fundamentals of detective work: examining witness statements, cross-referencing alibis, and identifying the crucial evidence that separates truth from deception. Perfect for first-time detectives.
Setting: Contemporary Art Gallery, 2018
How to play
- Host creates a room. One player clicks “Play the Free Case” and gets a 6-character room code and QR code.
- Everyone joins. Share the code — players join from any browser. No download, no account required to join.
- Investigate together. Examine evidence, debate suspects, and crack the case in 30-40 min.
