The Island Will
The island's lightkeeper is dead, the storm has stopped the ferry, and his sister thinks the will on the study desk does not sound like him.
- 4–8 players
- Phones only
- 75-minute storm
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Each player is one or two relatives in the keeper's house on an outer island. Everyone holds their own papers: a diary, a barometer page, a statement, a logbook page. Nobody sees the whole picture, so you have to talk.
Six locks open one at a time: the boathouse bell, the barometer, the wrong handwriting, two logbooks, the statements from the study and finally the lock of a chest. Nobody is murdered; this is a family mystery built around a forged will.
- Different papers on every phone, so talking is the game
- Deduction without guessing: time, pressure, handwriting and clashing statements
- The timer is only a guide: when time runs out you carry on at your own pace
- 4–8 players, with the relatives dealt out to suit your group size
At a glance
- Players
- 4–8 players
- You need
- Phones only
- Time
- 75-minute storm
- Language
- English
- Price
- €9.90 per group
- Link
- Works for 30 days, on up to 8 phones
How it works
Buy the game
Pay by card. Your game link appears on screen straight away and arrives by email.
Share the link
Send the link to your group or show the QR code. Everyone opens it on their own phone.
Play and talk
Everyone takes a seat and the game begins. Every screen shows different clues, so the locks only open when you talk.
Screenshots
FAQ
Does it work with fewer than four players?
No. The game is built for 4–8 players, and with a smaller group some of the papers would stay unread.
Do we need a shared screen?
No. Phones are enough: everyone needs their own phone, and everyone is in the same room.
Do we need an app or an account?
No. The game runs in the phone's browser. Nobody has to download anything or sign up.
How many phones can we use on one purchase?
One purchase is for one group. The player count depends on the game and is shown on its page. The link works for 30 days and can be used on up to eight different phones in total during that time.
How long does the link work?
For 30 days after purchase. You can play as many times as you like during that time.
Do we need internet?
Yes, every phone needs a connection. If a phone loses it for a moment, it keeps playing on its own, and codes bring it back to the same point as the others.
I lost my link. What now?
Request it again on the "Lost your game link?" page. We only ever send it to the email address used for the purchase.
Can I cancel my purchase?
The game link is delivered right after payment. At checkout you ask for immediate delivery and confirm that your 14-day right of withdrawal ends once the link has been delivered. If the game doesn't work as described, contact us. This does not affect your rights if something is wrong with the game.
What will show on my card statement?
The charge appears as REDHERRINGCLUB, the name of the seller's shop: Red Herring Club.