Die Firmenfeier: Das letzte Fest des Oliver Borgmann
Die Firmenfeier: Das letzte Fest des Oliver Borgmann Rulebook
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Table of Contents
Game Overview
Die Firmenfeier is a cooperative case-file game (crime game) for home play, for 1–6 players ages 14 and up, with a playtime of roughly 2–4 hours.
A case-file game is a crime game for adults in which you investigate a complex criminal case together. The focus is not role-play, but investigative work: examining documents, checking statements, combining clues — until a coherent overall picture emerges. Especially as a game for home play, this format creates an intense, calm, and gripping atmosphere.
The term "case file" comes from classic investigative work. In a case-file game you receive an extensive investigation file with everything needed to solve the case: witness statements, reports, photos, notes, and other materials.
Unlike many crime games, you do not take on roles. All players work together on the same task — solving a murder case logically and verifiably. There is no game master.
How to Play
Open the case file. Begin the investigation.
1. Review the material
Open the case file and get an initial overview of the people, documents, and events involved.
2. Follow the leads
Compare statements and evidence. Digital clues lead you to further information on the internet.
3. Test your theories
Discuss motives and opportunities. Discard assumptions as soon as a detail no longer fits.
4. Close the case
Once you are convinced, solve the case and check whether your reconstruction is correct.
How the investigation proceeds
Get an overview. At the start you get an initial overview of the case. The crime scene, the people involved, and the timeframe form the basis for your investigation.
Analyze and combine clues. The next step begins the actual detective work. You compare statements, check timings, and discuss possible motives. Often it is small details or contradictory information that provide the decisive clue.
Reconstruct the murder case. Gradually you piece all findings together. Once every piece of the puzzle has found its place, the course of events can be reconstructed and the culprit clearly identified.
The Case File
The case file for Die Firmenfeier contains more than 30 documents: statements, photos, digital content, and other materials, which you logically link together to fully solve the case.
Alongside the realistic physical documents, you follow digital clues on the internet, checking websites and content (for example video material) to verify statements and alibis. Analog and digital clues interlock.
The game is immediately playable, with no preparation: there is no app, no user account, and no download. You need only an internet-capable device to follow the digital clues. The material stays intact — nothing needs to be cut, written on, or damaged.
Who Is Die Firmenfeier For?
A case-file game is aimed primarily at adults who enjoy complex stories and logical connections. It is excellent for:
- Couples or small groups
- Quiet game nights at home
- Crime fans who don't care about costumes
- Anyone who prefers thinking together over acting
The biggest difference from many other crime games lies in the focus. Instead of short puzzles or acting elements, logical thinking takes center stage. This makes for: longer, connected play sessions, realistic investigative work, intense discussions within the group — and no time pressure, no roles, no acting.
Conclusion
Case-file games like Die Firmenfeier combine tension, logic, and teamwork. Working with an investigation file creates a dense atmosphere and delivers real "aha" moments — entirely without roles or acting. Once you're convinced who murdered Oliver Borgmann at the company celebration, you solve the case and check whether your reconstruction is correct.