Murder at the Birch Tree Theater

Crucible Juice Games · 16 Mar 2026

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Use deductive and abductive reasoning to uncover the truth behind a series of several unsettling deaths at a smalltown community theater. Uncover a narrative that spans decades by revealing the lies, petty grievances, and power struggles of people who came together to make art.

Murder at the Birch Tree Theater: A Musical Theater Murder Mystery

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater! Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, using their stories to piece together each deadly crime.

Explore the theater for clues The game features 10 levels -- each focused on a deadly incident that occurs during a performance.

Solve mysteries Gather clues and observe each scenario to deduce what happened.

Piece it together Infer the story from clues and environments, then fill in the blanks to progress.

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Every level features a theatrical production that is incorporated into the puzzles and environment.
The soundtrack draws inspiration from Broadway musicals of the 20th century.
The all-animal cast has been lovingly hand-drawn, and is full of rich backstories, dilemmas, and desires.
A larger narrative is inferred through clues and environmental storytelling.