A Tasty Murder Mystery With a Single Fatal Flaw

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Location: Home

Date Played: April 2023

Team size: 2; we recommend 1-4

Duration: 3-4 hours

Price: ~S$138 on their website

Premise

In "Baker's Dozen," players receive an envelope from a co-producer of the show who suspects a murder plot during the baking competition. Armed with a list of evidence, your goal is to uncover the would-be killer among the six judges before the competition starts.

This game offers an intriguing story, with players delving into various pieces of evidence, including newspapers, articles, and cooking recipes, to determine the motive and identity of the potential murderer.

Components

Hunt A Killer boxes are known for their enticing trinkets, and "Baker's Dozen" is no exception, featuring a variety of items, including a Chef's hat. However, it's worth noting that most of these trinkets aren't functional kitchen equipment.

Gameplay

Similar to other murder mystery games, players examine evidence and make deductions based on the provided clues. Once you've identified a single suspect with the motive, opportunity, and supporting evidence, you can submit your answer through the website mentioned in the introductory letter.

Summary

➕ Abundance of Cool Trinkets: The game's trinkets add an enjoyable tactile aspect to the experience, although they might inflate the price unnecessarily.

➕ Intriguing Story: Investigating the documents and uncovering motives was enjoyable and engaging.

✖️ Single Decisive Evidence: The game's major drawback is the reliance on a single piece of evidence to eliminate all but one suspect. This design choice leaves little room for nuanced deduction and diminishes the overall experience.

Verdict

While "Baker's Dozen" provides a decent experience of sifting through clues and piecing together a mystery, its heavy reliance on a solitary piece of evidence to narrow down the suspect pool is a significant flaw. Coupled with the high price point, it's difficult to recommend this game unless it's available at a discounted price.

Rating: 3/5

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