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Dying Message, released by Oink Games in 2024, is a game about leaving elegant clues in a limited amount of time. As if straight from the pages of a mystery novel, take on the role of a "renowned detective" or an "ideal victim" in this immersive deduction game!

[It all started with a lunch for three!] Dying Message Designer Notes is a booklet that brings together interviews with designer Fumiko Shimizu, producer Hiroki Takahashi, and artists Jun Sasaki and Rie Takahashi, for a look into the behind-the-scenes story of the game’s creation. From the spark of the original idea to the trial and error behind the artwork, it’s packed with details. The structure of the message cards, the mechanics of the suspect cards, how the experience was crafted...this booklet offers insight into the creators’ approach to game design through "Dying Message".