Detective Stories: Case 3 – Still Lake

About this board game

Detective Stories: Case 3 – Still Lake is a realistic investigation game for 1–6 players, with a play time of approximately 270 minutes. Players examine evidence to determine who is responsible for the death of a Russian football player found in a lake in Germany.

The circumstances are unusual, and the central question is whether the death was an accident or murder. The case is designed to require investigations similar to those carried out by the criminal police in real life, giving players a structured mystery to examine and resolve.

Still Lake combines tangible evidence with digital elements. As the investigation develops, players use the supplied materials to assess the case and work toward a conclusion. At the end, they enter the name of the suspected criminal, and the game validates whether their answer is correct.

• Physical and digital evidence for the investigation
• A realistic criminal case inspired by real-life police investigations
• A final answer system that checks the name of the criminal
• Optional hints to help players find the correct solution

The game supports both cooperative and competitive play. In cooperative mode, players investigate the case together; alternatively, they can divide into teams and compete to discover the criminal first.

Released in 2019, Detective Stories: Case 3 – Still Lake is built around careful examination, evidence handling, and the search for a verified solution. Players can follow the clues at their own pace, use hints when needed, and decide how the case should be solved.