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Murder On The Moon

Game ID: GID0220050
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2024
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Description

While establishing humankind's first permanent moon base, an astronaut is murdered. One of their fellow crew-members MUST be the killer, but it's up to you to uncover who is responsible for committing the Murder On The Moon.

This is an investigation / mystery game with puzzles inspired by escape rooms. In addition to the puzzles in the game box, you will also need to have an internet enabled device on-hand, such as a smartphone or laptop, to research and sleuth your way through the case. You can interact with the various games characters via SMS text, email and even phone calls!

—description from the designer

Description

While establishing humankind's first permanent moon base, an astronaut is murdered. One of their fellow crew-members MUST be the killer, but it's up to you to uncover who is responsible for committing the Murder On The Moon.

This is an investigation / mystery game with puzzles inspired by escape rooms. In addition to the puzzles in the game box, you will also need to have an internet enabled device on-hand, such as a smartphone or laptop, to research and sleuth your way through the case. You can interact with the various games characters via SMS text, email and even phone calls!

—description from the designer

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Murder on the Moon Review: Being On The Moon Can Be Exciting, But Also Frustrating

Murder on the Moon Review: Being On The Moon Can Be Exciting, But Also Frustrating

Board of It Mar 23, 2026
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mixed
Pros
  • Variety and quality of puzzles
  • Strong narrative integration
  • Immersive interactive web app element
  • Can be passed on after completion
Cons
  • Act 3 pacing and balance issues
  • Some puzzles require external research not clearly indicated
  • Inconsistencies in production values (voice vs. text) and minor errors
  • High price for a one-shot game
  • Not ideal for large groups; best with 2 players
Thematic elements
  • Detective mystery in a lunar, sci-fi setting
  • Moon base funded by a startup with a murder investigation central to the narrative
  • immersive, narrative-driven with live chat-like interaction
Comparison games
  • Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective
  • Exit: The Game
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • App/web integration — Online host-like commander providing hints and input interface
  • Cooperative Game — Two to four players collaborate to solve puzzles
  • cooperative play — Two to four players collaborate to solve puzzles
  • Puzzle solving — Varied puzzles across three acts with interlinked narrative
  • Story-driven progression — Puzzles tightly weave into the unfolding narrative
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  • the narrative and the story of it was very well done
  • puzzles were varied and interesting
  • act three being our least favorite
  • it's very immersive
  • very overpriced for what you get
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