About the office

We make case files that read like the real thing

The Printable Case Files is a small studio of writers and designers who are slightly too fond of detective fiction. We build print-at-home police case files: authentic-looking major-crime paperwork you review as the investigating officer.

What we do

Every product is a complete case you can review at home. We research the procedure, write a watertight investigation, then produce the file (witness statements, records of interview, bank statements, phone and cell-site data, ANPR logs and forensics) so working the case feels like real detective work rather than reading a script.

How it works

  1. Browse the case files and pick one by setting and difficulty. Play solo or share it.
  2. Order it. You receive a print-ready PDF for A4 and US Letter straight away.
  3. Print the file and read it in order, front sheet first, cross-referencing each account against the records.
  4. Reach a verdict on the Verdict Worksheet, then break the sealed solution to check your call.

Stuck, or want to see how a case resolves before you buy? Read the findings (though they contain spoilers).

How we make them look real

The illusion is in the details. We age paper, redact witness statements, build authentic-looking police forms and stamp every file OFFICIAL–SENSITIVE so it reads like something pulled from a Major Crime archive. A good case file should make you pause and check whether a clue is genuine.

Our promise: every mystery has a fair, logical solution. The answer is always hidden in the evidence we give you, never in information you could not have had.

The office

We are a remote team of writers, illustrators and one very particular proofreader. Cases are play-tested with real groups before they are released, because a mystery that falls apart at the table is no use to anyone.

Contact enquiries

For help with an order, quote your reference number. For a custom case, use the request form.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to play?
A printer, some paper and an eye for detail. Play solo or share the file with friends and family. Everything else is in the case file: the documents, the evidence and the sealed solution.
Can I print more than one copy?
Yes. Your download is licensed for personal use, so print as many copies as you and anyone you share the file with need.
Are the cases suitable for children?
Some are. Cases marked “Family friendly” are written for ages 8 and up, with no graphic content. Other cases are pitched at adults who enjoy a darker mystery.
Is any of this real?
No. Every case, person, location and reference number is fictitious. This is not a genuine police record. We are not a government body and not connected to the police in any way.