Every answer
changes
the story.
A strange situation. A missing explanation.
A mystery you solve by asking questions.
Speak your hunch. Or type it.
The next good question is yours.
A detail changes
everything.
Follow a hunch. Ask one question.
See the story a little differently.
- 01
Was someone else there?
Yes - 02
Did they know each other?
No - 03
Had they met before?
YesStrangers. But not for the first time.
Small questions.
Big revelations.
You get the beginning of a story.
Finding the rest is up to you.
- 1
Open a mystery.
Read a short, puzzling situation. Something doesn't quite add up.
- 2
Question everything.
Ask by voice or text. Each answer helps you test a different possibility.
- 3
Make it make sense.
Follow the clues, use a hint when you need one, then explain what happened.
Four answers. A world of possibilities.
- Yes
- No
- Irrelevant
- Unclear
Room for
a good hunch.
Your voice. Your pace.
Think aloud or type quietly. Both ways follow the same trail.
A nudge when you need it.
Authored hints help you find another angle. The explanation waits until the case is solved.
A notebook of your own.
Pick up unfinished cases and revisit your questions. No player account to create.
Notes for
curious minds.
A few ways to look again.
Read all field notes
- Better questions
How to ask better yes/no questions in a mystery game
A practical way to narrow a mystery, avoid compound questions, and turn even a no into something you can use on your next turn.
- Playing together
How to play a mystery game together on one phone
A simple format for sharing a yes/no mystery with friends, keeping everyone involved, and reaching an explanation together on a single phone.
- Lateral thinking
What is a lateral thinking puzzle?
Learn how situation puzzles work, why an ordinary assumption can keep you stuck, and how to find a fresh angle without guessing at random.
Before you
open a case.
What kind of game is Casefile?
A lateral thinking mystery game. You get a puzzling situation, ask yes/no questions to understand it, and submit your explanation when the pieces fit.
Do I have to use my voice?
No. You can type every question and explanation. Voice and text follow the same game rules.
Can we play together?
Yes. Take turns asking questions on one phone. Casefile does not have online rooms or multiplayer accounts.
Will it be free?
Casefile is planned as a paid iPhone app with a seven-day pass and a lifetime unlock. Final prices will appear in the app before purchase. There is no free playable demo on this website.
When can I download it?
Casefile is in development. We haven't announced a release date yet. This site will link to the App Store when the app is available.
Keep a little
mystery in your day.
Coming soon on iPhone
We're putting the pieces together.
The App Store link will appear here at launch.