The Great Escape Murdoku Case Guide & Walkthrough Tips

The Great Escape — Murdoku Easy Case Guide

A prison-break themed puzzle. Tests your ability to reason about who was where when the escape happened.

Difficulty
Easy
Grid Size
9 × 9
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Scene

A high-walled state prison, security cameras covering every corner. An inmate has planned an elaborate escape — but when the alarms blare and guards seal every exit, they realize there's more to deal with than just a breakout attempt.

Key Mechanic

Timing-based reasoning and understanding alibi logic within row/column constraints.

Suspects & Clues

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

Ashton portrait
Ashton

He was on a bed.

Benjamin portrait
Benjamin

He was alone in the Laundry Room.

Calvin portrait
Calvin

He was sitting in a chair.

Douglas portrait
Douglas

He was the only person on a water puddle.

Edmund portrait
Edmund

He was beside a TV.

Fernando portrait
Fernando

He was in the Hallway.

Gordon portrait
Gordon

He was beside a wall.

Hugh portrait
Hugh

He was in the car.

Virgil portrait
Virgil Victim

The Victim. He is in the last remaining position.

How to Play & Walkthrough Tips

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.

Open Official Case ->

Case Hint

Do not jump to the solved board yet. Try a few more deductions first; if you are stuck, use this hidden case hint to check the final placement.

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