Decktective: Secrets in the Sand

About this board game

Decktective: Secrets in the Sand is a cooperative crime game for 1-6 players, with a play time of 60 minutes. It can be played alone or as a group, inviting investigators to work together to solve a mystery in the Egyptian desert.

Three grave robbers raid an archaeological dig and steal precious artifacts. After fleeing into the desert, a lifeless body is found in the sand. The central questions are clear: Who are the thieves? And how did the victim die?

To answer these questions, players collect and examine the clues connected to the case. The investigation includes a range of evidence, such as:

• Documents
• Traces
• Witness statements

Each piece of information contributes to the search for the truth. As a cooperative experience, the game allows players to approach the crime together, sharing the clues and working toward a solution rather than competing against one another.

Decktective: Secrets in the Sand places its mystery against the backdrop of an archaeological dig, stolen artifacts, and a body discovered far from safety. The combination creates a focused crime-solving scenario built around gathering evidence and resolving two connected mysteries: the identity of the thieves and the circumstances of the victim’s death.

Whether played solo or with up to five other players, this 2023 release offers a compact investigation centered on careful clue collection. Follow the evidence, consider the documents, traces, and statements, and see if you can solve the case hidden in the sand.