---
title: "Detective: rules & how to play | Splash It"
description: "A murder, a witness and a room full of suspects. Detectives piece together answers while the culprit tries to redirect suspicion. Rules for 4 to 20 players with Splash It."
url: https://splashit.impulse-apps.de/en/games/detective/
language: en
website: Splash It
publisher: Impulse Apps
---

# Detective

A murder, a witness and a room full of suspects. Detectives piece together answers while the culprit tries to redirect suspicion.

4-20 players

[Download free](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6759875980)

![Detective game card in Splash It](https://splashit.impulse-apps.de/img/cards/en/detektiv.webp)

## The rules

1. ### Keep roles secret
   The murderer knows the victim and weapon. The witness saw what happened and must protect their identity.
2. ### Investigate the case
   Detectives ask logical questions. The victim continues as a silent ghost, while the murderer tries to blend in.
3. ### Connect the statements
   Compare your information. Can you expose the culprit, or will they successfully send everyone down the wrong path?

### A tip for your group

Remember which statements fit together. A specific follow-up question often reveals more than a long accusation.

## Your next round, sorted.

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- [Bluff & investigate](https://splashit.impulse-apps.de/en/game-night/bluff-games/) – Compare Imposter, Spy, Mafia, Werewolf and Detective. Explore private information, specific follow-up questions and fair discussion.
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