Reconstruct the scene
Examine incident records, crime-scene images and maps to understand where events unfolded.
An online murder mystery
A summer evening. A body in the park. Too many unanswered questions.
Construction company owner Neil Collins has been murdered in Mercia-upon-Tame. Search the records, question the accounts and trace the tensions behind a death in a public park.
4.77 / 5 · 47 player reviewsOnline unsolved case file · Investigate in your browser

THE STORY
Neil Collins’s body is discovered in a local park in Mercia-upon-Tame. What brought a construction company owner here—and who had a reason to make sure he never left?
The investigation draws you into business rivalries, troubled histories and accounts that demand careful scrutiny. Several people have connections to Neil. A connection alone is not proof.
You have access to the Stanfordshire Police case files: scene records, forensic evidence, witness statements and interview recordings. Lay the accounts alongside the records and test what each one can actually establish.
This is a case for detectives who enjoy taking their time and following a complicated trail.
THIS IS YOUR INVESTIGATION
Work through a substantial investigation with clear evidence folders, a large viewer, record information and notes at your side.
Examine incident records, crime-scene images and maps to understand where events unfolded.
Listen to the interviews and compare what people say with witness and forensic evidence.
Use the case inbox, compare tools and investigator notes while working towards your report.
THE FIRST REPORT
Watch the opening news report from this investigation.
GOOD TO KNOW
A few things to know before you take the case.
An online case-file investigation. You examine evidence in a fictional police system and decide what happened. There are no character scripts to act out.
Yes. Investigate on your own or gather around a screen with a partner or friends to discuss the evidence.
No. You can work through the investigation online. This is a digital case file, not a physical box.
A laptop or desktop gives documents, video and the evidence viewer more room. You play in your web browser.
Yes. Your investigation workspace saves progress to your account, so you can return to the evidence later.
Set aside around 120–240 minutes. Take your time: discussion and close reading are part of the investigation.
FROM THE DETECTIVES
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A Summer To Die For
Make room for a longer investigation. The answer is in the details.
Hayley Lazzari (verified owner) –
It was a lot of fun, but I wish there had been more interaction/ puzzle solving like in the demo game.
pennyrosevan (verified owner) –
Really Really great, I thoroughly enjoyed this and cannot wait to do another one!!
Jake P –
So much better than the typical murder mystery board games.
Simon –
This game made our game night unforgettable! We played as a group and everyone was throwing out theories. Really felt like a cold case detective working through a real investigation.
Arjun –
My English is not perfect but I enjoy this case very much. Clues were hard, but I like to think like detective.
Danica –
Wow, what an amazing unsolved case file game! The atmosphere was intense, and the twists kept me guessing right to the end. Best way I’ve spent a weekend in ages.
Linda –
A Summer To Die For was honestly one of the most gripping murder mystery games I’ve played online. Every clue felt like a real piece of evidence, and solving the case was so satisfying. Highly recommend to anyone who loves detective games.