Awkward Guests: The Walton Case
Solve a murder by trading clues — thousands of possible cases
Vibe's take
Deductive, clever, replayable, cerebral
Who it's for
Mystery fans who found Clue too simple. The combinatorial system keeps cases fresh across dozens of plays, solo or in groups.
Not for you if…
Skip if you dislike logic puzzles or want a narrative-heavy mystery experience — this is more about deduction than storytelling.
About this game
Competitive deduction game where players investigate a murder at a mansion by trading clue cards using a clever combinatorial system. Each game generates a different mystery from thousands of possible solutions. Works solo or with up to 8 investigators.
By the numbers
Players
Duration
45–75 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
BGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #392
9.6k ratings
Published
2016
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