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Simon Brook Investigates · Part 1 1946

Guilty or Not

Simon Brook Investigates

One morning, an agitated young man arrives at your newly opened private detective agency and entrusts you with a rather surprising task.

Difficulty
3/5
Playtime
5 hours
Structure
1 day
Leads
104 / 265.6 KB
Documents
18
Year
1946

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Case file
AuthorAnnamária Kovács
OwnerAnna
Version5.2 (04/09/26)
PublishedApr 09, 2026 at 10:20 AM CDT
StatusPlayable
Case date07/13/1946
More creditsEdited by Debbie Levy
Features
Looking for betatestersLooking for betatesters
Contacts/AlliesContacts/Allies
Historical focusHistorical focus
NewspapersNewspapers
More details
Game systemnyNoir
CreatedJan 21, 2026 at 12:27 PM CST
Downloads201 (views 235)
Size265.6 KB / 43.5k words (428 avg.)
Extras18 docs · 30 markers · 28 images
“Excellent writing, tough moral questions, and a memorable ending”

Really enjoyed this one.

The writing is great and the case is a lot of fun to investigate from start to finish. I especially liked the moral questions at the heart of the story. I also learned quite a bit about Hungarian culture, which gave the case a unique flavour.

The ending is very interesting and I would love to play something like this in a bigger group where we could discuss and vote for different resolutions.

Recommended
aidi84 Jun 24, 2026 at 09:18 AM CDT
“A great immersive case with its unique (hungarian) flavor.”

This is a really great case! The setup, the unique atmosphere, how the story unfolds—everything works together to make 'Guilty or Not' a terrific experience. When you're investigating, it really feels like you're immersed in a noir Chandleresque novel where you really care for the outcome of the research. The writing is excellent, and Kovacs gives the investigator a personality of his own. Simon is no longer 'The Kid'—he's now a detective with his own way of talking, of thinking, and his own moral compass. And what can I say about the ending... I loved it! Congratulations on the result, and thank you to the author for hours of great fun!

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Seronda Apr 15, 2026 at 02:42 PM CDT