Profile for Marthinus
- Username: Marthinus
- First name: Marthinus
- Last name: Conradie
- Groups: GameAuthor
- BGG Link: https://boardgamegeek.com/user/Thinus Conradie
- Location: South Africa
Marthinus's Games
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The Bitter Edge (The Bitter Edge by Marthinus Conradie)
Summary: Derek Brooks, manager of The Bitter Edge comedy club on Bleecker Street, in Greenwich Village, comes face to face with the ghost of a murdered detective. What Derek really wants is to enjoy some laughs at his club, but he's forced to investigate. Soon, he's mired in the dark mud of the dead detective's last case.
Lead stats: 78 Leads / 2 Docs / 14 Markers / 3 Images / 2 Days / 20.0k Words (262 avg.) / 114.8 KB
Published/Updated: Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 09:49 PM CDT
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The Artois Nine (The Artois Nine)
Summary: Detective Ben Hatchet is assigned to investigate the murder of an art dealer who specialises in esoteric Renaissance works.
Lead stats: 106 Leads / 1 Doc / 22 Markers / 1 Image / 2 Days / 17.1k Words (165 avg.) / 97.6 KB
Published/Updated: Fri, Jun 19, 2026 at 04:45 AM CDT
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Odd Jobs 1 - The Invitation (Odd Jobs 1 - The Invitation)
Summary: Iris Faith has recently discovered her magic, and is being mentored by a man who does 'odd jobs' for the NYPD. Tonight, she hits the streets with him for the first time. (This case involves magic as a centerpiece of its deductions. It is intended to introduce players to a specific system of magical investigations.)
Lead stats: 127 Leads / 0 Docs / 42 Markers / 1 Image / 2 Days / 27.1k Words (218 avg.) / 156.2 KB
Published/Updated: Mon, Jul 20, 2026 at 11:08 AM CDT
Marthinus's Reviews
Death by Design
“An extraordinary combination of historic accuracy, technical detail and narrative flavour.”
RecommendedCan't add much to what has already been said. It is brilliant.
Wet Uncongenial Summer
“Unique, immersive style that demands close attention.”
RecommendedSo you've come here to solve mysteries? Try doing it from the darker end of society. Get your hands dirty with the criminals. If you are ready to try something truly unique in terms of narrative style and psychology, this is an immesive ride, conveyed with impressive elegance. The features that make this case truly unique are experienced most poignantly when you encounter them for yourself. Strap yourself in, pay attention to every detail, and put your brain in gear. One last point... If games can be considered art, then this case is (without a doubt) the most literary one I have yet engaged.
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