What is Murdle?
Murdle is a murder mystery in miniature. Each day there is a small cast of suspects, a handful of possible weapons and a few locations, plus a list of clues and statements. Using a logic grid, you work out who was where with what, until only one combination is left and you can name the killer. The puzzles are full of playful, slightly absurd characters and settings, so it reads like a tiny whodunnit rather than a dry exercise. Harder puzzles add twists, such as statements you can't simply take at face value. Murdle was created by G. T. Karber, and its popularity grew into a series of best-selling puzzle books. The daily puzzle on the website is a great way to try it out. It is perfect for fans of detective stories, board games like Cluedo or classic logic grid puzzles from puzzle magazines.
How to play
- Read the clues and mark the grid to show which suspect, weapon and location go together.
- Rule out impossible combinations until only one remains for each suspect.
- Accuse the murderer once you're sure.
