The Great Escape

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

Difficulty
Easy
Grid Size
9×9 (9 × 9)
Official Link
Play on murdoku.com →
The Great Escape
Official Murdoku game board — The Great Escape

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. (Unofficial scene description for immersion)

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

He was on a bed.

Benjamin

He was alone in the

Calvin

He was sitting in a chair.

Douglas

He was the only person

Edmund

He was beside a TV.

Fernando

He was in the Hallway.

Gordon

He was beside a wall.

Hugh

He was in the car.

Virgil Victim

The Victim. He is in the

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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