Print your evidence
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF NIGHT IN
Good company.
A little mystery.
Put a case on the table. Follow the clues, compare your theories, and find the answer together.
Original printable puzzles. Pencil recommended. Curiosity required.
PAPER NIGHT STUDIONo. 01
A PRINT-AND-PLAY MYSTERY
The
Bellwether
Portrait
ONE MISSING PORTRAIT.
SIX RECORDS. ONE COMBINATION.
THE CASE
01 Play solo or together02 Print at home03 No host needed04 Hints included
THE FIRST CASE
An empty frame is only the beginning.
BELLWETHER HOUSEEVIDENCE FILE 01
A closer look at the cluesFIRST PLAYTEST EDITIONThe Bellwether
The Bellwether
Portrait
The guests are arriving at Bellwether House. The exhibition’s centrepiece is missing. An unsigned note insists it is safe—and six records hold the combination to the archive.
Reconstruct a hanging plan, balance a supply ledger, decode a message and follow the night patrol. Every answer brings you one digit closer.
- The challenge
- Six original puzzles
- In the file
- 8 player pages + 4 hint and solution pages
- Print options
- A4 and US Letter PDFs
- At the table
- A pencil, paper and your theories
£9.99Proposed one-time price
We’re finishing playtesting and store setup. This preview does not accept payment. Final pricing and purchase terms will appear before sales open.
LESS SETUP. MORE SLEUTHING.
Clear the table.
Open the case.
Follow your curiosity
Lay out the records, split up the clues, then compare your reasoning. No one needs the answers beforehand.
Make the connection
Combine your six digits to open the archive. Use the separate hints whenever you need a nudge.
A SMALL TASTE OF THE MYSTERY
Your first clue
is on us.
This little warm-up is separate from the full game. Read the note and look at the beginning of each line. Which number is hiding there?
A hint, please
Take the first letter of every line, from top to bottom. The five letters spell a number.
No email address. No sign-up. Just a puzzle.
FOUND BEHIND AN EMPTY FRAME
Silent footsteps cross the hall.
Every frame holds something.
Voices fade beyond the door.
Even the clock has stopped.
No one has seen the portrait.
BEFORE YOU OPEN THE FILE
A few good
questions.
Do we need a host or special props?
No host needs to know the solutions. The player pages, a pencil and paper are enough. There are no physical locks, envelopes or scissors required.
Can I play on my own?
Yes. All six records can be solved by one person. They also work as a shared case, with players comparing answers and explanations.
What exactly will I receive?
The planned download contains an eight-page player pack and a separate four-page Hints and Solutions file, in both A4 and US Letter formats. It is a digital product; no physical item will be shipped.
How long will it take?
We haven’t completed independent timed playtests yet. There is no time limit; you can work through the six puzzles at your own pace.
Is this a murder mystery or a role-playing game?
It is a cooperative puzzle mystery about a missing painting. There is no murder, assigned character performance or required acting.
Can I buy it today?
Sales are not open yet. You can try the free puzzle now. Checkout, download delivery and seller information will be completed before the game goes on sale.