Dead Air: The Blackbird Broadcast
Download. Print. Investigate
At 23:47, thousands of listeners heard Jonah Vale's voice.
Eight minutes later, he was found dead inside Studio B.
Review the station records. Test the witnesses. Follow the timeline. Separate what was heard from what can actually be proved.
Then make one complete accusation.
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Great for Two
Built for shared theories, not assigned roles.
Both detectives see the evidence.
Both can challenge the timeline.
Neither knows the answer.
You solve the same case together.
Your Download Includes
A complete case package
Every case ships as four complete editions so you can pick the one that matches your printer and paper — each with its own Case File, Hints, and Solution.
- Case File
- Hints
- Solution
- Case File
- Hints
- Solution
- Case File
- Hints
- Solution
- Case File
- Hints
- Solution
Choose the edition that works best for you — you don't need to print or open every edition. Start with the Case File. Open Hints only if needed. Keep the Solution closed until you've made your final accusation.
Print or Play Digitally
A pen or pencil is enough.
Printing is optional. Digital players can annotate the PDF using a standard PDF reader.
- No app.
- No account required after download.
- No website needed during play.
How to Play
Four moves, one accusation
Read the Setup
Understand what happened and where the investigation begins.
Examine Every Evidence Page
Work through the case documents, statements, and the timeline.
Record What Each Source Establishes
Track what's proven versus what's only implied.
Make One Complete Accusation
Name the killer, motive, method, and decisive evidence.
Content Notice
A fictional investigation. Every case involves a non-graphic murder and may include a forensic description of the fatal injury. No body photographs. No graphic violence.
License
For personal use by one household or private play group. No redistribution, upload, resale, or paid-event use.
Questions
Your case, answered
Do I need a host?
No — just download, print, and play.
Can I play solo?
Yes. It works for solo play or small groups.
Are hints included?
Yes. Optional hints and the full solution are included in every edition.
Do I need anything besides a printer?
A pen or pencil is enough. Printing is optional; digital players can annotate the PDF in a standard reader.