A Field Manual for the Uninitiated
NoirTable
Someone at this table is a killer.
NoirTable turns an ordinary dinner into an immersive, AI-driven murder mystery. Every guest becomes a suspect. Every drink holds a clue. The killer hides among your friends. Over the course of one meal — roughly an hour — you all work together (and against each other) to solve the case before time runs out.
What Is NoirTable?
A Murder Mystery
An AI-crafted whodunit generated fresh for your venue and menu — no two nights are the same.
10–40 Players
Built for dinner parties and full restaurants. Everyone plays a part.
The Menu Is the Game
Your real food and drinks become in-game clues and character signals.
~60 Minutes
Three timed acts — Discovery, Interrogation, and the Verdict.
The Three Acts
A NoirTable night unfolds in three pulse-phases, synced across every phone in the room.
The Discovery
Every phone in the room turns blood-red. The victim is revealed. Panic — and curiosity — sets in as guests realize one of them is the killer.
The Interrogation
A live countdown begins. Guests trade clues, form shaky alliances, scan the menu for hidden fragments, and quietly press each other for alibis.
The Verdict
Time's up. Every guest casts a vote for who they believe did it. Accusations fly, the killer is unmasked, and the night ends with a champion.
Your Phone Is Your Case File
You don't download anything. After you scan in, you get a private dashboard no other player can see. It holds your identity, your clues, your intel credits — everything you need to play the part.
Step 1
Scan & Join
Scan the QR code at your table to create your suspect file. No app to download — just your phone.
Step 2
Receive Your Character
The AI assigns you a noir character — a name, a backstory, an alibi, and a secret motive. Guard it.
Step 3
Order Your Signal
Your character has a signature drink or dish. Order it when you're ready to be approached — it's your in-world calling card.
Step 4
Investigate & Trade
Collect clues from the menu, trade intel with other suspects, and build your case before time runs out.
Step 5
Cast Your Vote
Accuse the killer. If the table catches the murderer, the Detective wins. If the killer escapes, they win.
Leads, Clues & The Menu
Local Leads
Each guest starts with a small stash of "Local Leads" — session-only intel credits. Spend them to unlock deeper clues or send tips (the killer can spend them to send fake ones). They reset every new game and never leave your venue.
Menu Scans
Real menu items are tagged as clue carriers. Scan a drink or dish to reveal a clue fragment tied to the night's story. Some items are locked behind a "menu quest" — order it to unlock the intel.
Whose Side Are You On?
The Killer
One guest secretly is the murderer. They know the truth and must misdirect — plant fake tips, fabricate alibis, and survive the final vote. If they escape accusation, they win.
The Lead Detective
One guest is appointed detective and earns extra credit for a correct accusation. Everyone else is a prime suspect — each with their own secret motive and alibi to defend.
Every Other Suspect
The rest of the table receives a character name, backstory, secret motive, and alibi. Your job: look guilty enough to be interesting, innocent enough to survive the vote.
For Restaurants
Running a night is as simple as it gets — the game largely runs itself. Your staff get real-time cue cards (who to whisper to, what prop to deliver), and guests drive the action from their phones.
1
Subscribe
Pick a plan and set up your venue.
2
Generate
AI builds a full mystery around your menu and room.
3
Host
Guests scan in — the night plays itself out.
Common Questions
Do players need to download an app?
No. Everything runs in the phone's browser through a QR code.
How long does a game last?
About 60 minutes for a standard night, with shorter and longer formats available.
Is every mystery the same?
No. The AI generates a fresh victim, suspects, clues, and staff cues for each event.
Do players pay?
That's up to the venue — NoirTable doesn't take a cut of any player fee.
What does a guest need?
Just their phone and a willingness to accuse their friends.