Announcement
Welcome to The Blue Coconut, where the excitement and mystery of crime-solving come to life. Our unique and highly-immersive cold case murder mystery games are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a date night, family game night, or just a solo detective looking to challenge themselves. These fun and captivating games are sure to bring out the inner detective in anyone, offering a thrilling and engaging experience. So, grab your magnifying glass and get ready to catch a killer - armchair detectives will love every minute of it!
**IMPORTANT Please read - From 28th December we will be sending items by 48hour tracked. ROYAL MAIL Postage Strikes continue to affect delivery timescales, we are seeing some items taking considerably longer than 48hours to arrive. Delivery timescales are out of our control, please be patient as all items are tracked so will arrive, albeit potentially later than expected. We have no way to obtain any further info than you can view in the tracking screen. We do apologise if this happens to your order but please understand this is outside of our control. We thank all our customers for your patience and understanding at this uncertain time for small business. We wish you all a Merry christmas & A Happy and healthy New Year!
If you do need the item urgently we do offer a print at home option which requires no waiting for the post.
We will still ship items RoyalMail Tracked 48hours, due to our rural location the parcels are collected the working day after you order (orders after 5pm may be included in the next days collection). Strike days may delay parcels so please order early to avoid disappointment.
Welcome to our shop, here you will find an exciting assortment of Crime games and accessories. These are case file tabletop games. Do you fancy yourself as an armchair detective, do you enjoy true crime documentaries? Then these games are for you. We hope to add a new case each month so you can keep popping back to see the next case. All our games are offered as a PRINT at home, and if you are UK based we can post them to you. You'll get over 30 sheets of evidence to look through. We supply you with all the case notes, and evidence in order for you to determined what happened. These are English Crime mysteries set in the beautiful Cotswolds. Using your deduction skills you will work through the evidence, which includes photos, forensic reports, call records, witness statements and much more, you will eliminate suspects and get closer to solving the case.
Please note this is NOT an escape room, it is NOT code cracking, it's a deduction game, you'll look for clues to solve the case, some cases may have puzzles to solve, but this isn't a large part of the game.
We have another useful Etsy shop for our Graphics and you can visit that here:
www.theartyapples.etsy.com
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Please note we are in the UK and there is a time difference but we will respond to any convos as soon as possible, someone is online daily Monday-Friday. Weekends are our family time so you may experience a delay before getting a response.
Shop Hours
Mon-Friday - 8.30am-4.30pm GMT
Saturday - CLOSED
Sunday - CLOSED
♥::::::::::::::::::ORDER PROCESS ::::::::::::::::::♥
We sell both physical Printed items and print yourself items in this shop. Please READ the listing in full to ensure you know which you are purchasing. Instant downloads are available as soon as payment clears Etsy (usually a few minutes). Mailed items are posted 5 mornings a week by Royal Mail 2nd class (1st if you pay the upgrade). (Monday-Friday around lunchtime) if ordered after 12noon GMT orders will be posted the following day, Friday afternoons and weekends orders will be posted Monday. If you pay for tracked 48 or order a bundle (these are sent tracked as standard from Jan 2022) then they will be collected from us the working day after your order is placed as this is the only way to get it tracked at present given our rural location. We love the planet and where possible bundle games will be posted in recycled and plastic free packaging.
♥::::::::::::::::::SALES AND OFFERS ::::::::::::::::::♥
♥♥CYBER SALE ends 1st Dec. Automatically applied at the checkout when you buy any 2 items from our shop to get 20% off the order total. *Discount must be applied during checkout, it cannot be retrospectively applied to prior orders or used with other offers. ♥♥
All work is copyrighted © 2012-2023, The Arty Apples Limited
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Reviews
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Sarah on Feb 3, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely brilliant!! We had a blast on our girls night being detectives. The quality even down to the small details were well thought through. We’ve purchased another case to solve.
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Leanne and Michelle responded on Feb 3, 2023
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a blast during your girls night as detectives.
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froodle85 on Jan 29, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBought these as birthday presents. Very quick delivery, and well presented. First time doing one of these cold cases. Worked the No 1 case out in about 1.30 - 2 hours between two of us. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Haven't done case No 2 yet.
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Leanne and Michelle responded on Jan 31, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing our product as a birthday present. We're delighted to hear that the delivery was quick and that the presentation was well received. We're also happy to hear that you enjoyed working on the first case. We hope you have a great time solving case number 2.
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froodle85 on Jan 29, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBought these as birthday presents. Very quick delivery, and well presented. First time doing one of these cold cases. Worked the No 1 case out in about 1.30 - 2 hours between two of us. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Haven't done case No 2 yet.
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Leanne and Michelle responded on Jan 31, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing our product as a birthday present. We're delighted to hear that the delivery was quick and that the presentation was well received. We're also happy to hear that you enjoyed working on the first case. We hope you have a great time solving case number 2.
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Courtney on Jan 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBought for my sister and she loved it
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Leanne and Michelle responded on Jan 23, 2023
Thank you for purchasing our cold case murder game for your sister. We're thrilled to hear that she enjoyed it!
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Sierra on Jan 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThis is a perfect gift for any criminology lovers, it's such an interesting, detailed and complex (in a good way) case. My colleague absolutely loved it, thank you so much!
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Leanne and Michelle responded on Jan 21, 2023
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear that your colleague enjoyed the game!
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Rebecca on Jan 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThis item was absolutely fantastic. My husband and I love doing these type of games and we had such a good time doing it. The quality of the item is topnotch. We did find the answer pretty easily but we are quite used to these! Ordered another one for my husbands birthday.
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Leanne and Michelle responded on Jan 16, 2023
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our product! We're glad to hear that you and your husband had a great time completing the game and that the quality met your expectations. WE hope you enjoy the next game too! Happy playing!
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Laura on Jan 13, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWell packaged and has plenty to keep the detective busy!
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Leanne and Michelle responded on Jan 16, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your feedback! We're glad that the game provided enough content to keep you entertained. We hope you enjoyed the game and thanks for choosing us.
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Jenelle on Feb 4, 2023
4 out of 5 starsEasy but great starter kit!
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Leanne and Michelle responded on Feb 5, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you found our starter kit to be great. It sounds like you may be looking for a more challenging experience. Our entry-level starter kit is designed to be easy and accessible for all players, but we do offer more challenging games as well.
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Stephanie on Jan 24, 2023
5 out of 5 starsPerfect for our Murder Mystery. Easy to order and easy to work with. Exactly what it said it was.
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Leanne and Michelle responded on Jan 26, 2023
Thank you for your positive review! We're glad our product was a great fit for your Murder Mystery event. We appreciate your feedback and are glad that it met your expectations.
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Laura on Jan 13, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWell packaged and has plenty to keep the detective busy!
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Leanne and Michelle responded on Jan 16, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your feedback! We're glad that the game provided enough content to keep you entertained. We hope you enjoyed the game and thanks for choosing us.
Updates
About TheBlueCoconut
A sister shop to "The Arty Apples" a place for us to show case our range of tabletop Murder Mystery Detective Crime Games!
These are case file tabletop games. Do you fancy yourself as an armchair detective, do you enjoy true crime documentaries? Then these games are for you. We hope to add a new cases often so you can keep popping back to see the next case you can help solve! All our games as tabletop case files that you PRINT at home so no waiting for the post to arrive. You get over 30 sheets of evidence to look through. We supply you with all the case notes and evidence in order for you to determined what happened. These are English Crime mysteries set in the beautiful Cotswolds. Using your deduction skills you will work through the evidence, which includes photos, forensic reports, call records, witness statements and much more, you will eliminate suspects and get closer to solving the case.
Please note this is NOT an escape room, it is NOT code cracking, it's a deduction game you look for clues to solve the case some cases may have puzzles to solve as well but this isn't a large part of the game.
We have another established Etsy shop for our Graphics and you can visit that here:
www.theartyapples.etsy.com
You can buy with peace of mind you are getting the best possible products from us.
♥::::::::::::OPENING HOURS::::::::::::♥
Please note we are in the UK and there is a time difference but we will respond to any convos as soon as possible, someone is online daily Monday-Friday. Weekends are our family time so you may experience a delay before getting a response.
Shop Hours
Mon-Friday - 8.30am-4.30pm GMT*
Saturday - CLOSED
Sunday - CLOSED
♥::::::::::::::::::ORDER PROCESS ::::::::::::::::::♥
The items in this shop that are instant downloads will be available as soon as payment clears Etsy (usually a few minutes). Any posted items are shipped within 2-3business days by Royal Mail.
All work is copyrighted © 2012-2023, The Arty Apples Limited
Love Pinterest? Me too! http://pinterest.com/TheArtyApples/
Twitter? Why yes! https://twitter.com/TheArtyApples
We also sell many of our designs on Zazzle:
http://www.zazzle.co.uk/theartyapples
♥:::::::::::::: A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US :::::::::::::: ♥
We are an English mother (Michelle) and daughter(Leanne) team. We have been creating unique artwork on Etsy in our main shop The Arty Apples since 2012. We produce both hand drawn art as well as Computer Digital art and word art. We decided to setup this "Crime" shop during lockdown 3 in the UK. We needed things to do as a family. We trialed a popular crime game however we felt it was lacking something so our first case was born. It was well received by our product testers and customers. Based on their comments we fine tuned the game and its available to buy today; Sugar Coated murder. We have also since released a new case The Drowning
LOTS of love and many thanks!
- Leanne & Michelle xxx
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Shop members
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Michelle
Owner, Designer, Creator
♥ Thank for you visiting our new shop. I am the main artist in this project, while Leanne concentrates on the story. Any maps, graphics and artwork required I create by hand on my iPad. We hope you enjoy playing our games ♥
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Leanne
Owner, Creator, Designer
♥ From a small child I've love to read crime, thriller and detective books. It has been a dream come true to create these wonderful crime file games to share my imagination with you all. I hope you enjoy playing ♥
Shop policies
www.theartyapples.etsy.com
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
Payment
Shipping
Physically posted items are posted 5 mornings a week (Monday-Friday). All items are sent via Royal Mail 2nd class unless you upgrade. For up to date shipping estimates please see Royal Mail website. If you order after 12noon GMT your orders will be posted the following day, Friday afternoons--Sunday orders will be posted on Monday. If you pay for tracked 48 or order a game bundle (bundles are sent tracked as standard from Jan 2022) then they will be collected from us the working day after your order is placed as this is the only way to get it tracked at present given our rural location. If you require an item for an important date please CONVO us prior to purchase and we will do out best to accommodate you if possible as a custom shipping order. We love the planet and where possible bundle games will be posted in recycled and plastic free packaging.
Additional policies and FAQs
Copyright Notices - PERSONAL USE ONLY
If you purchase digital download(s) this applies. Your downloadable file will not have watermarks and will be a higher quality than the displayed photo. No physical print will be mailed to you. You may use it to print it at home FOR PERSONAL USE. You may not forward, share, sell or distribute this artwork in any form. These files can be saved to any data storage devise, such as an USB flash drive, and taken to any major print or copy centre, including but not limited to FedEx Kinkos, Walmart, and Costco.
By purchasing our items, you agree they will be for personal use only. They may not be sold or reproduced for sale. Original copyright remains with The Arty Apples Limited. They are protected by UK and International Copyright laws.
♥ TERMS OF USE FOR ALL PRODUCTS ♥
1. STRICTLY for PERSONAL USE ONLY - NO commercial business use*
2. Purchase does not transfer rights the designs remain the property of The Arty Apples and may not be claimed as your own.
3. Designs may not be used to create manufactured products for sale, either digital or physical.
4. You cannot resell ANY of our work or give away as Freebies
Q: What is a Printable?
A: A printable is an image file that you print yourself NO PHYSICAL PRINT is shipped to you.
Q: How do I download my file?
A: Simply go to https://www.etsy.com/your/purchases to find your printable files
Here is some helpful information to guide you in downloading your files from Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949
**WE DO NOT email INSTANT DOWNLOAD files.
The customer is responsible for being able to download/access their files. Please make sure that you are downloading the files to your Laptop or COMPUTER (not smartphones & other devices).
Q: I've never ordered a printable how does it work?
A: If you're ordering an UNPERSONALISED instant download then as soon as payment clears usually within 5mins or less Etsy will provide you with a link to download your files. Here is Etsy help link: https://www.etsy.com/uk/help/article/3949
Q: Where can I print my image file?
A: You have several options:
• Your home printer (please use the highest quality setting you have)
• your local print shop (in our opinion usually best quality and value)
• a stationery store or photo processing centre such as Staples, Costco, Office Depot
• online at websites
USA -
https://printsoflove.com/ref/the-arty-apples
http://www.zazzle.com
http://www.shutterfly.com/
http://www.snapfish.com/
UK - Again you can take it to any local printers (Asda, Tesco, Staples ....)
Or Use these online websites
https://printsoflove.com/ref/the-arty-apples
http://www.photobox.co.uk
http://www.snapfish.co.uk
http://www.zazzle.co.uk
Q: What Kind of Paper should I Print onto?
A: For all of our crime printables we suggest just standard printer paper.
Q: What is your turnaround time?
A: Instant downloads to print as home are available as soon as payment clears.
Physically posted items are posted on Monday-Friday at 12noon GMT. All items are sent via Royal Mail.
Items purchase on Friday-Sunday are sent Monday Morning.
If you require an item for an important date please CONVO us prior to purchase and we will do out best to accommodate you if possible as a custom shipping order.
Q: Can I alter the Download?
A: No you cannot alter any of our files. Instant downloads are sold as they are, in listed sizes, colors and quotes. Etsy sends them automatically once the order is placed and paid.
Q: Will the Colours Exactly match my monitor?
A: Not always, monitors use RGB to make colour and printers use CMYK. The results will be similar but NOT identical. There will be colour variation between your monitor and what prints. You can print out a sample of our colour chart here to help determine how the colours will look once printed. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4nXuQ8tL2DxS242Snd3ajJEeUE/view
Q: Can I get a Refund?
A: Due to the nature of digital items once a file has been sent it can’t be returned, and therefore there is no possibility of refunding. If you bought one of our items available on Etsy instant download and you haven’t downloaded it you can get a refund by messaging us so we can cancel your order. THEREFORE REFUNDS ARE ONLY given if the file is NOT downloaded and you made a purchase less than 30 days ago we also must be able to verify this via Etsy. Please make sure any questions you may have are answered before completing your purchase. No refunds will be made if the files have been downloaded because there is no possibility of returning them.
For posted items refund are only given if requested within 14days of the receipt of the item. Refund will be made when the item is returned to us in a new unused state.
Q: Do I Own the License after purchase?
A: No you are buying the image for Personal use ONLY. By purchasing these images you are not purchasing the rights. All copyrights are retained by the artist. ©2012-2021 The Arty Apples Limited
Q: Do you sell commercial licenses?
A: No we do not allow any resale of our work.
Q: Do you offer printing of the downloads?
A: All crime games are offered posted in the UK only. We do not offer printing for props but we partner with Prints of love who will print and ship to your door:
https://printsoflove.com/ref/the-arty-apples
By purchasing our digital files, you agree they will be for personal use only. They may not be sold or reproduced for sale. Original copyright remains with The Arty Apples Limited. They are protected by the UK and International Copyright laws.
*(commercial is ANY business use whatever size business and you cannot give away free copies of our work or use to promote your own sales)
More information
Frequently asked questions
How do I download my file?
Simply go to https://www.etsy.com/your/purchases to find your printable files
Here is some helpful information to guide you in downloading your files from Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949
**WE DO NOT email INSTANT DOWNLOAD files.
The customer is responsible for being able to download/access their files. Please make sure that you are downloading the files to your Laptop or COMPUTER (not smartphones & other devices).
Where can I print my file?
Q: Where can I print my image file?
A: You have several options:
• Your home printer (please use the highest quality setting you have)
• your local print shop (in our opinion usually best quality and value)
• a stationery store or photo processing centre such as Staples, Costco, Office Depot
• online at websites
USA -
https://printsoflove.com/ref/the-arty-apples
http://www.zazzle.com
http://www.shutterfly.com/
http://www.snapfish.com/
UK - Again you can take it to any local printers (Asda, Tesco, Staples ....)
Or Use these online websites
https://printsoflove.com/ref/the-arty-apples
http://www.photobox.co.uk
http://www.snapfish.co.uk
http://www.zazzle.co.uk
What Kind of Paper should I Print onto?
For all of our crime printables we suggest just standard printer paper.
What is your turnaround time?
Instant downloads to print as home are available as soon as payment clears.
Physically posted items are posted 5 mornings a week (Monday-Friday). All items are sent via Royal Mail 2nd class unless you upgrade. For up to date shipping estimates please see Royal Mail website. If you order after 12noon GMT your orders will be posted the following day, Friday afternoons--Sunday orders will be posted on Monday. If you pay for tracked 48 or order a game bundle (bundles are sent tracked as standard from Jan 2022) then they will be collected from us the working day after your order is placed as this is the only way to get it tracked at present given our rural location. If you require an item for an important date please CONVO us prior to purchase
Can I alter the Download?
No you cannot alter any of our files. Instant downloads are sold as they are, in listed sizes, colors and quotes. Etsy sends them automatically once the order is placed and paid.
Do you offer printing?
All crime games are offered posted in the UK only. We do not offer printing for props but we partner with Prints of love who will print and ship to your door:
https://printsoflove.com/ref/the-arty-apples
What is a Tabletop Crime File?
This is tabletop detective case file. It is a simulated crime game of a cold case murder. You need to solve the case at home using the evidence we provide. The evidence will be in many formats including witness statements, receipts, digital forensics including phone and email records. Website searched, CCTV data and much more. This is an ideal date night game or a family game to do with older kids. Fun for all ages
How to play?
We suggest you proceed through the evidence in the order supplied initially. You can open the photo pack and attach to the suspect forms if you would like using staples or paperclips(not supplied) or just have them loose on the table, they will be named for ease. When you get to the evidence envelope (cases 2-4 ONLY) open this and examine the contents. When you reach the end you can refer back to find the killer. If you get stuck we do have the option to access clues online. The conclusion is accessed via a link to our website provided in the pack. You will need access to a computer to access the clues/conclusion. Have Fun playing!
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