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CaperTrails
Trace suspects across a city grid to solve the crime.
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Play on playcapertrails.comWhat is CaperTrails?
CaperTrails is a detective puzzle game built around grid maps of a city. In each case, you use timing and route logic to determine whether a suspect could have reached the crime scene. The core rule is simple: one block equals one minute.
Editor takes
The one-block-one-minute rule gives every move weight, but airtight logic demands each clue be perfectly placed.
Quick, clever little puzzles that fit nicely into a commute – easy to pick up, satisfying to crack.
How to play CaperTrails
Each case gives you a map, a list of suspects, and clues involving times, positions, and directions. You trace possible paths block by block, turning distances into travel times. By reconstructing each suspect's movements, you work out who could have been at the crime scene at the right time.
Tips & strategy
- Treat every block as one minute and count route lengths carefully.
- Start from the crime scene and work backward to see which starting positions are possible.
- Use clues about direction and position to eliminate suspects early.
- Compare each suspect's available time window with the shortest possible route.
- Keep paper and pencil handy; the game is designed for careful deduction.
Frequently asked questions
Is CaperTrails free?
The site text doesn't specify pricing. The featured case and puzzle archive appear to be playable on the website.
How often do new cases appear?
The site highlights "this week's case," which suggests a new case each week, with older cases kept in an archive.
What is The CaperTrails Book?
It is a collection described as 80 cases across four difficulty levels, built for pencil, paper, and careful deduction.
Do I need to know real-world geography?
No. The puzzles use abstract grid maps where distance is measured in blocks, so the focus is on timing and logic rather than real geography.
Is there a mobile app?
The site doesn't mention a dedicated app; CaperTrails appears to be available through its website.
Where to play
Play CaperTrailsplaycapertrails.com · free, new puzzle daily
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