Whodunnit Manor

Requirements

To participate you need:

• An internet capable computer, tablet or smartphone. The software will also work over a speaking connection but some mobile 'phone screens are too small. If in doubt try reading the Mystery Sample.
• A reliable internet connection. Bandwidth usage is low, even dial-up is sufficient.
• Any recent browser (www program) will do. The mysteries do not require javascript or any client-side processing. Most can be solved without pictures.
• Ideally you will be the only sleuth using your computer. If you must share you may find it wise to clear your history and log-in afresh every time you make a move and you may not be able to use email without other sleuths seeing your secrets.
• Time: cases are best analysed slowly, allowing time for sleuths to talk between moves. If you can all get together round a table you can solve a case in an evening but for many the ideal will be one or two moves per day.
• Healthy scepticism.
• Basic cunning.
• And a steady nerve.

Moriarty