{"product_id":"guilty-houston-2015-detective-game","title":"Guilty: Houston 2015 Detective Game","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne night. One case. Every choice costs time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn immersive crime investigation where every lead you follow brings you closer to the truth, or uses up precious time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWork together to investigate a suspicious death inside a county prison, question suspects, examine evidence and decide which leads are worth pursuing before time runs out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe clock is already running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eGuilty: Houston 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e, you step into a tense crime investigation inspired by the atmosphere of hard-edged detective thrillers. A young woman has died inside a county prison, and by morning you will be expected to explain what happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor groups of up to four players — or a solo investigator — everyone collectively takes on the role of a single investigating character. Rather than controlling separate pieces or characters, you discuss the evidence together, decide which leads deserve your attention and build your theory as the investigation unfolds. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStory cards\u003c\/strong\u003e form the heart of the case. They can represent people to question, locations to search, evidence to examine and the consequences of the decisions you make. Information is revealed gradually, and every new detail can change how you interpret something you discovered earlier. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBut you cannot investigate everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMany actions cost time, forcing you to decide which clues matter most and which paths you are willing to leave unexplored. The game deliberately gives you too little time to uncover every Story card, so prioritising your investigation is part of solving the case. Your choices can also influence how the narrative develops and the conclusions you ultimately reach. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe rules themselves stay deliberately straightforward. Follow the instructions on the cards, organise the evidence as it appears and focus your attention on the investigation. As time passes, new events can enter the case and disrupt what you thought you knew. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eClues are dense, details matter and theories will change. Take notes, revisit information and keep talking through the possibilities — something that seemed insignificant earlier may look very different once another piece of evidence comes to light. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8260\/5107\/files\/guilty-houston-2015-rulebook-web.pdf?v=1789582305\" title=\"Guilty Houston 2015 Detective Game Rules PDF\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView the Guilty: Houston 2015 Rules (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA deeply immersive investigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Work through a crime case filled with suspects, evidence, locations and leads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour choices consume time:\u003c\/strong\u003e You cannot investigate everything, making every decision about where to look next important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for deduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Study the details, connect information and develop theories as new evidence appears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShared investigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to four players work together as one investigating character, discussing what to pursue and what the evidence means.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks solo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take on the complete investigation by yourself if you prefer a focused single-player experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrative consequences:\u003c\/strong\u003e The choices you make influence the direction of your investigation and the conclusions you reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for a full game evening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set aside the time, settle somewhere quiet and immerse yourself in the case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e IELLO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guilty: Houston 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detective \/ investigation game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 years and older\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–4 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlay style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooperative investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yohan Servais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jocelyn Millet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Houston, 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGameplay focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Investigation, deduction, evidence analysis and decision-making under time pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Investigation Area supplement, 62 large Story cards, 44 small Time cards, additional investigation material in an envelope and game rules. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid spoilers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not look through or turn over game materials until instructed. 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