Trouble's Looming: This extended lakehouse vacation is cut short when Ryan discovers his wife Monica dead. Investigate the crime scene and deduce who really killed her.
Number One Suspect: The police think Ryan did it. Scour realistic evidence like witness statements and digital photos, and crack the code to a locked box to uncover the sinister secrets of this lakeside paradise.
It's A Slaughter: Make your next game night a little more blood-pumping! With a neighborhood killer on the loose, fans of party games, family games, and unsolved mysteries must become a detective to solve the case.
Scary Amounts Of Fun: This board game is rated 2/5 for difficulty and built for ages 14+. Play detective and enjoy 90-120 minutes of gameplay with one or more players.
Murder Mysteries: Want more Hunt A Killer? Check out Killer Next Door or The Haunting At Wicker Ridge and other murder mysteries at huntakiller.com!
Description
Welcome to Lake Vulpine, where the water is clear and blood runs freely! Hunt A Killer: Lakeside Slaughter is a murder mystery experience guaranteed to push you to the edge of your seat (or the edge of the dock). Set in a docile lakeside community, this chilling tale of snooping neighbors, suspicious notes, and buried secrets upends a vacation getaway.
Ryan and his wife Monica’s extended getaway turns cold just like their relationship. A killer is on the loose after Ryan discovers her dead during a neighbor's cookout. Plunge deep into a crime scene full of witness testimonies, unsettling photos, and other clues. Crack the case and see if Ryan can really clear his name.
This is a killer addition to your collection of group games, horror games, or party games for adults. Unravel clues and question everything! The motive is key, and when you find it, you'll be well on your way to becoming a true detective.
For family night, date night, a party you're hosting, or as a solo endeavor, Lakeside Slaughter will keep you guessing. And when you finally discover who did it, bask in that fleeting moment of detective-hood. Look at you go, Sherlock. Case closed!
Suggested Age: 14 Years and Up
Type of Game: Mystery Games
Playing Time: 2 or More Hours
Number of Players: 1 or More Players
Educational Focus: Problem Solving
Includes: Instructions
Package Type: Full Game
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 91976581
UPC: 810816036946
Item Number (DPCI): 087-10-0656
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 9.46 inches length x 10.64 inches width x 2.13 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.34 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
A: Thanks for your question! Hunt A Killer games are designed as a one-time mystery experience since the objective is to solve the case and uncover the killer.
However, many customers choose to replay the game with a new group of friends or family who haven’t experienced the mystery yet.
This murder mystery game offers an engaging experience with intricate storylines and immersive gameplay that can keep guests entertained for hours. Many guests appreciate the detailed graphics and physical evidence that enhance the mystery-solving experience. However, some guests feel that the game lacks sufficient clues and can be too easy or obvious at times. Overall, it provides a fun way to bond with friends and family while solving puzzles together.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
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4.1 out of 5 stars with 44 reviews
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37% would recommend
8 recommendations
2 out of 5 stars
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15 February, 2026
Eh. Skip this one
My husband and I spend 3 hours on this last night. We love these types of games and have played other brands in the past. This specific one was pretty difficult, using a shift cipher - we got that from the hints and honestly would have never come to that conclusion. In the end we ended up relying on the hints to make it through but couldn’t definitely say anyone did it. The final answer was one of my main suspects but I couldn’t definitely pin them. I read the other reviews on this and agree that I feel like there were missing clues. It just didn’t fit together.
Kayla
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3 out of 5 stars
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13 February, 2026
Seems incomplete?
I love these kind of games so I was excited for this one. I did this on my own. The set up for the crime was good but after looking through everything, it seemed like the game masters forgot to add some things because there are so may unanswered questions and that bothers me. I wouldn't recommend this because it seems like an incomplete game.
MC1991
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommendWould recommend
25 January, 2026Verified purchase
Murder Mystery Game
My daughters loved this murder mystery. I kind of remind me of escape room. It kept them busy for about 3 hours.
Nishnish313
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1 out of 5 stars
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8 January, 2026
Murderer Too Obvious
Don’t get this one. The murderer didn’t make sense. There were unanswered questions and things that didn’t add up in the end. It was also way too obvious. Playing through was fun, but the answer to who did it couldn’t have been more obvious. You don’t even have to figure anything out. Very disappointing ending.
Jill
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4 out of 5 stars
1 January, 2026Verified purchase
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Pretty good mystery! Lots of info to cross-reference and put together, good props too. Definitely worth it!
Em
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1 out of 5 stars
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23 November, 2025
Not a good one
Definitely not enough clues or info on this one. Even when we knew the killer, it still made no sense. Don’t get this one.
Christi
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1 out of 5 stars
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8 April, 2025Verified purchase
Avoid
Big fan of HaK boxes overall but this one has serious problems. Won't get into details because spoilers but narratively bad and mostly unnecessary gameplay. No idea what all the super positive promotional reviews are about but buyer beware. Pick another option.
Arcanadei
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5 out of 5 stars
21 March, 2025
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Amazing gameplay
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Was such an amazing thing to do with the family. Involved in depth storyline, with amazing gameplay experience. Definitely will be purchasing another set.
aliyaj4_3621
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4 out of 5 stars
30 January, 2025
originally posted on What Do You Meme
Awesome find !
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Definitely an interesting play! Happy to have claimed this item. My friends and I love solving mysteries and doing escape rooms and reading books like these. Definitely made girls night fun ! Looking forward to try more games like this
victoriam1b1d_646
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4 out of 5 stars
29 January, 2025
originally posted on What Do You Meme
Fun and not too hard
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was my first specifically “hunt a killer” mystery game. My husband and I played together and I’d say it took us a couple hours. However, I think since we got it so early the online clues were not live yet so it definitely took us longer than it should have. We were on the right trail though. We’re avid true crime listeners and picked up on the things that were suspicious immediately but we could have confirmed them more quickly with the online clues. I’d love to try a more challenging one now.
emmap238_4063
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4 out of 5 stars
28 January, 2025
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One-time fun, but fun nonetheless
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My friends and I had a wine night and played this murder mystery game together and it was a ton of fun! The game was much more interactive than I was expecting, there were lots of things to read but also little props and such to unlock and inspect as evidence. There was even a website that you get directed to that has “security camera footage” for you to use in your investigation (I have some screenshots posted as examples). The main reason I knocked a star off is because I do think it’s a shame that these types of games can only be played once, but it could make for a fun regift or donation!
wilderwestgabs_8488
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommendWould recommend
28 January, 2025Verified purchase
So exciting!
I haven't played it yet, but I love that Target offers these HAK games and makes it easy to buy them! I probably wouldn't have gotten to try them otherwise!
Heather L
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4 out of 5 stars
22 January, 2025
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Fun Game for Mystery Lovers!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a fun game to play with my husband! We both love solving puzzles and mysteries, so this was right up our alley. There were a lot of elements to the game, so it took us longer than the estimated time on the box. Still a great way to spend an evening with loved ones though!
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5 out of 5 stars
20 January, 2025
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Great game night!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the game. It was engaging and fun with all the different puzzles. I really enjoyed having the different pieces of physical evidence. It made the experience feel more real and you can really immerse yourself into the story. We were able to divide pieces up and solve the various puzzles. The writing for each of the characters was also fantastic. Would highly recommend. We’re actually looking at buying more.
julietlylillyrose_8096
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5 out of 5 stars
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19 January, 2025Verified purchase
Fun date night in
Realistic storyline with perfect amount of difficulty
Mfischer
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3 out of 5 stars
18 January, 2025
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Not bad of a game for a family night.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My girls love murder mystery type of games. So when we received this, they were excited. It was good and all but pretty easy to do. They like a challenge. It was well designed, and puzzles were put together well. We enjoyed it, but I just wish it was more challenging.
joetted_3529
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5 out of 5 stars
16 January, 2025
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Fun and interesting
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a super fun game! It really kept us on our toes. It was a fun interactive game. I played it with my boyfriend and his friend and my sister and nephew! We all had so much fun!
ejumplikeduh_3689
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5 out of 5 stars
11 January, 2025
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Family highly enjoyed
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a great game and my family enjoyed it! It had a great storyline that kept everyone entertained and we would definitely play it again. The graphics are cool and the clues inside were really detailed. The overall design of this game was intriguing and was made with great detail.
katyj24_625
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2 out of 5 stars
5 January, 2025
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Good idea but sloppy execution.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] To be honest, I thought this was a book or video game but it's a board game and one I've never seen or heard of before... It's a nice concept in theory but how it's executed is probably intresting too but the learning curve is too complicated and unless you have patience, I see this playing better on a console (or Pc) where the learning curve is way different but feels more interactive m
marck5_1627
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5 out of 5 stars
31 December, 2024
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Very enjoyable
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had an amazing time with my girlfriend delving into the intricate world of Hunt A Killer: Lakeside Slaughter. The suspenseful storyline, challenging puzzles, and immersive experience had us completely engrossed from start to finish. Working together to unravel the mystery and piece together clues was not only thrilling but also a great bonding experience for us. The game provided the perfect mix of excitement and intrigue, creating memories that we will cherish for a long time. We can't wait to embark on more adventures like this in the future.
