Story does not replace logic
Atmosphere and characters make a case engaging, but the solution still comes from the formal consistency of the clues. Use a story detail only when it creates an actual constraint.
What gets matched in a detective puzzle?
People, rooms, objects, times, documents, or events can all become categories in the same grid system. The theme changes, but one-to-one matching remains the core rule.
A reliable case-solving approach
Mark hard alibis and impossibilities first. Then connect object–place and place–time chains. Let the story provide context, but let the grid provide proof.
Why story-driven logic works
Meaningful names and events are easier to remember than abstract A/B/C labels. Narrative does not change the logic; it simply makes the relationships easier to visualize while solving.