The Beach

A sunny beach scene with hidden darkness. The 7×7 grid is a manageable step up for players graduating from very easy cases.

Difficulty
Easy
Grid Size
7×7 (7 × 7)
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The Beach
Official Murdoku game board — The Beach

Scene

A sun-drenched beach, umbrellas and towels scattered across white sand. The tide washes over a figure frozen at the waterline — in paradise, someone's vacation has just become permanent. (Unofficial scene description for immersion)

Key Mechanic

Working with open areas and region boundaries on a moderate grid.

Suspects & Clues

Every suspect card is shown below. Use these clues together with the grid constraints to deduce positions.

Ashton

He was beside the boulder.

Brenda

She was on a carpet.

Carla

She was sitting in a chair. She was not on the Beach.

Daryl

She was on the Beach.

Earl

He was beside a chair.

Fabian

He was alone in the Lifeguard's Tower.

Valentino Victim

The Victim. He was alone with the murderer.

Regions

Beach Sea Lifeguard's Tower Changing Room

How to Play

Open the official case and use the strategy tips from this guide to work through the clues. Remember: place suspects only when forced, respect row and column constraints, and find the murderer last.

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