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Clues by Sam

by Johannes Ahvenniemi and Ad Artis Oy

Follow the clues and find the criminals.

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Clues by Sam

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Objective

Use logical reasoning to determine who is criminal and who is innocent.

Playlin'sGuide

Clues by Sam is a daily logic puzzle where your goal is to determine who is criminal and who is innocent using only clear, provable reasoning, never guesses.

Every puzzle begins with a grid of suspects. Each clue reveals how these characters relate to one another through patterns, neighbors, and logic.

How it works:

  • Tap a suspect to mark them as innocent or criminal.
  • Each choice may reveal a new clue.
  • You should not guess. Every move must be deducible from the clues provided.
  • Use corner color tags and clue highlights to track your reasoning.
  • Clues use precise terminology (e.g. β€œbetween,” β€œconnected,” β€œdirectly above,” etc.).

Each puzzle unfolds like a case file: simple at first, deeply satisfying once solved.
A perfect test of patience, precision, and pure logic.


Why we like it:

  • βœ…True deductive gameplay... no luck, no guessing.
  • βœ…Elegant writing and consistent logic vocabulary.
  • βœ…Feels like playing a solitaire version of Guess Who and Clue.

Hint: When stuck, re-read the exact phrasing. Every word matters.

Playlin's Guide is based on our experience and details from the creator’s official site.

About the Game

Creator: Johannes Ahvenniemi

Publisher: Ad Artis Oy

Category: Logic & Deduction

Updated daily: βœ…

Awards & Accolades:
πŸ† 2025 Playlin Awards Winner: Best Game to Test Your Patience

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