Les Secrets de Warden Keene

Les Secrets de Warden Keene: Unravel the mysteries of the residents of Spoon River Cemetery

1925, Illinois. The small cemetery of Spoon River holds stories carved in stone.

In Les Secrets de Warden Keene, your powers of observation and deduction will lead you to the truth. Let yourself be carried away by the mysteries of the past in this cooperative experience with no points or victory conditions. Through 11 intimate investigations, you will discover the history of the residents of Spoon River Cemetery. To do so, you will need to examine the gravestones in the cemetery and follow the notebook of the former caretaker, Warden Keene.

How to play Les Secrets de Warden Keene?

To begin, choose one of the 11 puzzles: the caretaker's notebook dictates the game setup and rules. Then observe the cemetery: base your reasoning on the epitaphs and dates inscribed on the gravestones to uncover the truth. If you need a clue, you can follow Warden Keene's reasoning, line by line, until you find the logical element you are missing. The experience is cooperative and narrative: there is no score, only the pleasure of unraveling the mysteries of the cemetery.

Why play The Secrets of Warden Keene?

• For its 11 investigations, each offering 15 to 30 minutes of gameplay.
• For its mysterious and nostalgic atmosphere, which is never sinister.
• To test your powers of observation and deduction.
• For its accessibility, thanks to the progressive hints available if you get stuck.
• For a cooperative experience without points, which emphasizes the story and solving mysteries.

Content:

• 1 box
• 36 tiles
• 1 cardboard gate
• 1 notebook
• 2 envelopes
• 1 letter
• 3 small pieces of paper
• 1 map
• 1 wooden candle token
• 7 wooden crow tokens