Clues & Culprits
Clues & Culprits is a daily logic whodunit where you prove which of 16, 25 truthful suspects committed the crime from plain-English clues; three new cases (Easy, Medium, Hard) unlock every day and no guessing is allowed.
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Clues & Culprits presents a daily lineup of logic cases in which every suspect speaks truthfully and your task is to prove who is guilty and who is innocent. Cases use a fixed grid size per difficulty (Easy 4x4, Medium 4x5, Hard 4x5 and Sunday Evil 5x5) and a verdict only counts if it holds in every remaining scenario that fits the clues.
The site features a recurring cast of 75 characters across twelve classes and theme packs that collect fifty cases each. Three new cases unlock daily at midnight in your own time zone, the last seven days are free to replay in the browser with no ads, and every past case keeps its page, hints and walkthroughs while a Pro option unlocks older archived content and packs.
How to play Clues & Culprits
- How to play Clues & Culprits: start training on the tiny 3x3 case if you are new, then pick Easy, Medium or Hard for the daily lineup.
- Read the statements from suspects; every statement is truthful and one suspect may begin already proven.
- When you can show a verdict holds in every scenario consistent with the clues, mark that suspect proven and add their statement to the case file.
- Use the built-in scenario counter and the game’s prohibition on guesses to guide deduction until every verdict in the case is proven and the case closes.
Tips for Clues & Culprits
- Begin with the pre-proven suspect and immediately add their statement to reduce the set of open scenarios.
- Use the scenario counter to measure progress; focus on moves that reduce possibilities rather than trial accusations.
- Reread the specific clue the hint points to before attempting the suggested proof, since hints list the exact statement to inspect.
- Play at the difficulty that matches your time and appetite: Easy for a short puzzle, Medium for the full experience, Hard for clues that combine across statements.
Clues & Culprits FAQ
Is Clues & Culprits free?
Yes. Today's cases and the last seven days are free to play in your browser with no account and no ads. Every past case keeps its page, hints and walkthroughs available to read, while Clues & Culprits Pro unlocks access to older archived cases and theme packs.
Do I ever have to guess in Clues & Culprits?
No, you never have to guess. The game only accepts a verdict when that verdict is true in every scenario that still fits the clues, and if a move is not yet proven the interface reports how many scenarios remain rather than allowing a gamble.
When does a new Clues & Culprits case come out?
Three new cases, Easy, Medium and Hard, unlock every day at midnight in your own time zone. On Sundays an additional Evil 5x5 case becomes available.
Can I play past Clues & Culprits puzzles?
Yes. The last seven days are free to replay and every past case keeps its dedicated page with hints and a walkthrough. Clues & Culprits Pro expands access by adding every older case and the themed packs.
Who are the suspects in Clues & Culprits?
The game uses a recurring cast of 75 characters organized into twelve classes such as Enforcer, Servant, Cook and Noble. Those characters appear across cases and collect into your Rogues' Gallery as you meet them.
What happens if I get stuck in a Clues & Culprits case?
Hints are available and structured in three steps to teach the deduction: they point to the statement to reread, the suspect you can prove, and then provide the full proof. Each case also has a spoiler-free hint page and you can share a link to your exact board for help.
Can I share my Clues & Culprits board with a friend?
Yes. The Share function copies a link to your exact board so a friend can open the same game state, and the site also provides a printable puzzle option for offline play.
