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Briefing for new recruits

How It Works

Blackwood cases are self-contained investigations. You review the file, work the evidence and submit a finding.
  1. 1

    Join the Agency

    Create your detective profile and receive access to the agency's case archive.

  2. 2

    Accept an Assignment

    Review available investigations and choose the case you want to pursue.

  3. 3

    Uncover the Truth

    Examine evidence, question suspects, connect clues, and submit your findings.

Your personnel file

Joining creates a detective profile with a display name, an optional photo and your preferred way of working. Every recruit starts as a Probationary Investigator.

Solo or joint

Most assignments can be worked alone. Many also support joint investigations of up to six investigators, coordinated with an invitation code.

Your service record

Closed cases, hours on the job and the quality of your findings build your service record. Rank and commendations follow from what you actually achieve.

Case lengths and pricing

Cases are grouped by how long they take to investigate. The introductory case is free. Pricing is preliminary and purchasing is not open yet.

Case tiers by length and price
TierLengthPrice
IntroductoryApproximately 20 minutesFree
Tier 1Approximately 1 hour$2.99
Tier 2Approximately 2–3 hours$4.99
Tier 3Approximately 4–6 hours$8.99
Tier 4Approximately 8–12 hours$12.99
Tier 5Approximately 20–30 hours$17.99
Tier 6Approximately 40–60 hours$25.00