{
  "id": 2285966,
  "title": "Murder mystery in Bugis: Can you solve the case in this new Sherlock Holmes adventure game?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/murder-mystery-in-bugis-can-you-solve-the-case-in-this-new-sherlock",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T03:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/living/sherlock-holmes-bugis-murder-mystery-game-hidden-6332486"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Studio In Red, an official Sherlock Holmes adventure, launches in Bugis Street, Bugis Junction, and Bugis+. This 90-minute real-world murder mystery game allows players to explore indoor areas in the malls and solve puzzles with the help of Sherlock and Watson. Created by Singapore-based gaming studio Hidden, the game combines real-world exploration with puzzle-solving and is set in the world of A Study In Scarlet. Players become investigators for 221b Consultants and chat with Sherlock and Watson via a web application. The game aims to cater to both casual players and experienced escape room enthusiasts, and it uses chat-based platforms like WhatsApp for navigation. Hidden secured the world's first official licensed Sherlock Holmes game set in the real world, and the experience includes discounts at participating stores. The game debuts on Aug 21, with tickets priced at S$29 for adults and S$19 for students.",
  "summary": "Hidden has lauched A Studio In Red, an official Sherlock Holmes adventure across Bugis Street, Bugis Junction and Bugis+ that combines real-world exploration, puzzle solving, and exploration in 90 minutes.",
  "key_points": [
    "Studio In Red launches in Bugis Street, Bugis Junction, and Bugis+",
    "Players explore indoor areas, solve puzzles with Sherlock and Watson",
    "Game debuts Aug 21 with S$29 adult and S$19 student tickets"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This game expands the Sherlock Holmes experience into real-world settings, blending exploration and puzzle-solving for a new type of interactive adventure that combines physical and digital elements.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Murder mystery in Bugis: Can you solve the case in this new Sherlock Holmes adventure game?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/murder-mystery-in-bugis-can-you-solve-the-case-in-this-new-sherlock-2289183",
        "published": "2026-08-21T03:10:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}