Masters of Crime: Vendetta
Masters of Crime: Vendetta Rulebook
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
How Vendetta Plays
Vendetta is a story-based, immersive mystery game. In pursuit of unraveling this thrilling criminal case, a group of 1 to 5 players works together to make decisions, tackle puzzles, and gather crucial evidence.
Vendetta offers the ultimate challenge for hobby game and Escape Room fans. Immerse yourself in an authentic crime story and genuine detective work, all from the comfort of your home.
To succeed in the game, you'll rely not just on the clues and documents provided in the game but also harness the power of the internet. Google Maps, email, and authentically designed websites are all integral parts of the game. Experience an immersive journey in the heart of New York City and delve into the intricate workings of organized crime.
Hints and Help
Need a little help cracking the case? Does it feel like your progress has stalled? Are still missing that elusive clue that will help you identify the perpetrator? Click here to get help. The "Get Help" section is the publisher's help page for the game.
If you reach a point in the game where you don't know what to do, that's okay! First, look again at all the illustrations on the front of the revealed cards and review all the opened envelopes. They will help you solve puzzles, make important decisions, and uncover new locations.
Next, see if you can find the phone icon. Use the provided web address to "call" the number. Additionally, the game will provide you with an email address that you can contact.
Note: the page gives an example of an email line at this point. It is a spoiler and is intentionally left out of this transcription.
If that doesn't help, you can find clues for every envelope and card below! Just click on the tab of the card or the envelope you want to get a hint for. The hints for the cards are divided into "help" and "solution" tabs. Further down on this page, you can also find general hints regarding pivotal aspects of the game, such as motives and alibis.
Note: the per-card and per-envelope hints (the "help" and "solution" tabs), and the rest of the general-hints paragraph, are intentionally left out of this transcription because they spoil the case.
Entering Codes
Want to enter a password? Have you solved a puzzle, discovered a code, or want to check a password? Use the "Enter a code" page on the publisher's website.
Below, please select the location where you found the "enter code" icon. Here, you can determine the type of answer required for each code, as well as inputting the codes you have deciphered.
Note: the code-entry form is interactive and carries no further rules text in this transcription. The codes, their answers and the outcome texts are intentionally left out because they reveal solutions to the case.
The Solution of the Case
Do you think you've solved the case? Have you worked through all the evidence, determined the motives, and solved all the mysteries? You can find the solution to the case here!
Note: the solution and ending texts are intentionally left out of this transcription.
Saving Your Game
If you'd like to take a break at any point, you can stop playing and save your game. We recommend a break after playing for about 2 hours. If you prefer, you can, of course, play through the game without interruption. To save your game, put the cards together in stacks as described below and keep them together with a rubber band.
In Stack 1, stack all the cards you have already discarded. You won't need these cards again unless you decide to replay the game.
In Stack 2, stack all the locations that are currently active and for which you have not yet made a decision. Use the notes sheet to make a note of which locations are currently active.
In Stack 3, stack all the cards that you have already drawn and read through. You can look through this stack again when you resume the game to refresh your memory.
Place all previously opened envelopes back into the box. By sorting the cards and envelopes in this way, together with your notes on the detective board, you can jump back into the investigation anytime.
Summary
- Stack 1: all discarded cards.
- Stack 2: draw stack and locations where you have not yet made a decision (note locations on the Detective Board).
- Stack 3: all cards already drawn and read.
Return all the other components to the box.
Resuming Your Game
- All Stack 1 cards: leave in the box.
- Do not look at Stack 2. Place it as the draw pile.
- Draw all the locations from Stack 2 that you have noted and place them on the Detective Board.
- You can look at Stack 3 and all opened envelopes to refresh your memory.
Resetting the Game
Do you want to play Vendetta again? No problem! Use this guide to easily make the game playable again.
You can completely reset "Vendetta" to play the game again at a later time. To do this, you will need to put the documents back in the correct envelopes and sort the cards back into the deck in ascending order. A list of the documents can be found below.
Note: the page refers to a list of documents "below", but no list appears on the captured page, so none is transcribed here.
A printable version of the Detective Board can be downloaded from the publisher's website, along with a notepad.
Frequently Asked Questions
The publisher's FAQ is site-wide and covers the whole Masters of Crime series. The questions and answers below are transcribed as printed and apply to Vendetta.
Organization Questions
What do I do if my game is missing pieces? If there are any production errors in your game, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will send you the missing materials.
Can the game be played with more than 5 people? Yes, of course you can play the game with more than the recommended five people. In our opinion, communication and agreement within the group become more difficult the larger it is. It also becomes difficult to distribute the material so that all players can participate equally in the investigation. If you ignore the recommendation and still want to play with more players, you can of course do that.
My children are under 16 years old - can they still play the game? The age recommendation is based on two points:
- The game deals with mature topics such as drugs, violence, sexuality, and death. If you think your children are old enough for these topics, then you are welcome to play with your kids.
- The game contains tricky puzzles that are difficult to solve, even for adults. In our experience, younger children have problems finding solutions without help. If you want to play this game with the whole family, this shouldn't be a problem.
Should I play the game in one sitting or over several days? This is completely up to you. Our games have a way to save your progress, but you don't have to use it if you don't want to. You might prefer to play everything in one go in order to stay in the story and be able to remember all the connections well. On the other hand, it can also be nice to spread the game over several days and really enjoy it. It's best to ask your fellow players if they would like to take a break.
I want to play the game again - how do I do that? The best way to do this is to take a look here – you can find instructions on how to return the game to its original state. [The "here" link is the Reset the Game page, transcribed above as Resetting the Game.]
Gameplay Questions
What kind of notes should we take? We recommend that you write down everything you consider relevant information about the people in the game. Does someone have an affair, a dark secret, a mysterious past? You should also write down anything that could advance the case: alibis, motives, where people were at the crucial moments?
Which cards can I look at and which can I not? You can look at and read every card that the game asks you to draw. If you are told to draw several cards as a location, only read the top card of the stack.
How does code entry work? Certain objects and cards ask you to check a code. To do this, go to the "Enter a Code" page, which appears as a tab under the game you purchased. It's best to take a close look at what type of answer you need to look for before you start puzzling. Sometimes it makes the process easier if you know you have to look for an address and not a numerical code.
What happens if we don't make the optimal decision in a location? That's not a problem at all. It may be that you would have received more stars for a different decision, but the case — and therefore the game — can still be solved. Don't worry if you made some "wrong" decisions — you can still do well in the game.
I'm stuck - where can I get help? If you get stuck in the game, you can get tips on our help page. You can find these under "Get Help".
I can't listen to the audio in the game. How do I move forward now? Check out the "Transcripts" tab. Here you will find all the transcripts of your game's audio files, including phone calls.