Can the host play a case-file mystery too?

In The Missing Meridian, the organiser can print the evidence, read the setup guide and join the investigation without reading the solution.

Separate organising from knowing the answer

In The Missing Meridian, the organiser can print the evidence, read the setup guide and join the investigation without reading the solution. The game has no assigned culprit who secretly directs the story. All players use the same verified records and staff claims. This is different from a facilitated quiz, where the host normally needs the answer key in advance.

Protect the reveal during setup

Use the file names as boundaries. Share Evidence with the table. Leave Solution unopened. The gradual hints page lets you reveal a nudge without displaying every answer at once. Agree to write a full accusation before opening the explanation, including the container, timing, destination and supporting evidence rather than merely naming a person.

Choose another format when a leader is available

The Team Challenge is designed around a facilitator and a timed agenda; treating that facilitator as a competing team member can create an unfair advantage. Select the museum case when everyone wants to solve together, or the office session when someone is happy to lead. The product pages make the host requirement explicit so the choice does not depend on guesswork.

Updated 2026-11-12. Product guidance from the included kit specifications.