PRIVATE DETECTIVE MYSTERY GAMES
Investigate real-world evidence, analyze official documents and uncover the truth inside these complex cases.
WHAT IS CIPHER & CLUE?
Cipher & Clue is a series of mystery games set inside the seemingly quiet Saint Cloud City; a place where the official reports rarely tell the full story.
Every document gets you closer to solving each case. Each case reveals another corner of the city’s hidden, and unresolved truths.
You’re the one brought in to read between the lines.
FEATURED CASE
Olivia Harrow was found dead in her Harborview Tower apartment. The police ruled it an accident. A slip, a fall, a tragic head injury. Case closed. But not everyone is convinced...
Digital Case File: $24.99 | Physical Evidence Kit: Coming Soon
HOW IT WORKS?
Each Cipher & Clue case gives you access to the documents surrounding an incident in Saint Cloud City. Your job is to read closely, compare accounts, and uncover what the official reports missed.
1. Receive the Case File
Open the documents and get familiar with the night in question.
2. Follow the Evidence
Follow the details that don’t line up and the statements that don’t match.
3. Solve the Case
Log on to the verification page at: cipherclue.com/verify to prove your theory is correct.
WHAT'S INSIDE THE CASE?
Each Cipher & Clue case includes the documents surrounding a single incident in Saint Cloud City including statements, reports, and timelines that don’t always agree. Every piece is designed to be authentic, intentional, and essential to uncovering the truth.
You’ll receive:
Official reports from SCPD and related departments
Witness statements and personal accounts
Timelines, logs, and recovered fragments
Case notes and artifacts tied to the night in question
Everything you need is in the case file. The rest you'll have to find between the lines...
ABOUT SAINT CLOUD CITY
Welcome to Saint Cloud City!
The city of Saint Cloud is a fictitious city created by Cipher & Clue to be the setting for all of our cases. Ordinary from a distance, this city, midsize, coastal, and unremarkable on paper, has a history layered with old families, shifting industries, and incidents that are never fully resolved. Every neighborhood carries its own stories, and every report leaves something unsaid.
Cipher & Clue cases pull you into the parts of the city most people overlook.
The deeper you dig, the more the city reveals.
FAQ
Cipher & Clue is a document‑based mystery series. You read real‑feeling materials from inside Saint Cloud City and piece together what happened.
What kind of game is Cipher & Clue?
Cipher & Clue is a document‑based mystery series. You read real‑feeling materials from inside Saint Cloud City and piece together what happened.
Is there a “right” answer?
Yes. Each case has an intended conclusion, but how you reach it is entirely up to you.
Will more cases be released?
Yes. Cipher & Clue is an ongoing series with new cases in development.
Do I need any special tools or apps?
No. Each case is self‑contained and can be played on any device.
Can I play alone or with others?
Either works. Cipher & Clue cases are designed for solo play but also work well with a partner or small group.
How long does a case take to solve?
Every player and group solves at a different pace, and Cipher & Clue offers different length cases. Ranging from mini cases that take around 30 minutes, standard cases that take around 1-2 hours, and full cases that will take 3+ hours to solve. we have something for everyone.
Are the cases connected?
Each case stands alone, but they all take place inside Saint Cloud City, where patterns and histories sometimes echo across files.
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