Small Town Murders: Match 3 Crime Mystery Stories
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Every crime is a puzzle 🚓 😲 Make matches, find clues, and solve the case! 💡🔦
- Rating
- 4.5
- 46K ratings
- Downloads
- 3.6M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 3
- 2025 · v2.13.4
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About Small Town Murders: Match 3 Crime Mystery Stories
Welcome to Thornton Grove, an idyllic hamlet far from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Life is simpler here. The people are friendly, the atmosphere is laid back – but something sinister is hidden just under the surface. A recent string of bizarre crimes has broken the silence in this serene country town. It’s up to aspiring mystery writer Nora Mistry, to unravel the truth. Investigate the scene, follow leads, and narrow down the suspects to find the killer!
Every crime is a puzzle…
To get to the bottom of these mysterious crimes, it’s going to take a keen eye for detail. Play levels and use a detective’s intuition to unravel matching puzzles and uncover hidden objects in the crime scene. Find clues by solving matching puzzles – just match three or more items to clear them and finish the level. Then play detective – use the clues to interrogate suspects, and solve the mystery once and for all!
It’s a long story…
Meet friendly townspeople during your investigations, each with their own story. Team up with Deputy Shanahan, the lovable but slightly hapless sheriff's deputy. Chat with Mrs. Musgrove, a matronly innkeeper who has lived in the area for decades and knows everyone’s dirt. Meet plenty more colorful characters over the twisting, ever-growing story! But be careful – everyone is a suspect.
In Small Town Murders:
🚨 Solve puzzles to collect hidden clues and solve the mystery!
💡 Put your detective skills to the test in match-3 puzzles.
🔦Match 3 or more items to clear them.
🚓 Play tons of levels!
💡 Meet colorful townspeople.
😲 Swap gossip for juicy leads.
🔦 Work as a detective to solve the case.
🚨 Investigate crime scenes to find clues.
💡 Interrogate suspects to uncover the truth.
🔦 Unravel the mystery!
🎼 Enjoy the adaptive music system that reacts to the twists of the eccentric storylines
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Need some help? Visit our support pages, or send us a message! https://support.rovio.com/
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Small Town Murders is completely free to play, but there are optional in-app purchases available.
Terms of Use: https://www.rovio.com/terms-of-service
Privacy Policy: https://www.rovio.com/privacy
Every crime is a puzzle…
To get to the bottom of these mysterious crimes, it’s going to take a keen eye for detail. Play levels and use a detective’s intuition to unravel matching puzzles and uncover hidden objects in the crime scene. Find clues by solving matching puzzles – just match three or more items to clear them and finish the level. Then play detective – use the clues to interrogate suspects, and solve the mystery once and for all!
It’s a long story…
Meet friendly townspeople during your investigations, each with their own story. Team up with Deputy Shanahan, the lovable but slightly hapless sheriff's deputy. Chat with Mrs. Musgrove, a matronly innkeeper who has lived in the area for decades and knows everyone’s dirt. Meet plenty more colorful characters over the twisting, ever-growing story! But be careful – everyone is a suspect.
In Small Town Murders:
🚨 Solve puzzles to collect hidden clues and solve the mystery!
💡 Put your detective skills to the test in match-3 puzzles.
🔦Match 3 or more items to clear them.
🚓 Play tons of levels!
💡 Meet colorful townspeople.
😲 Swap gossip for juicy leads.
🔦 Work as a detective to solve the case.
🚨 Investigate crime scenes to find clues.
💡 Interrogate suspects to uncover the truth.
🔦 Unravel the mystery!
🎼 Enjoy the adaptive music system that reacts to the twists of the eccentric storylines
-----------------------------
Need some help? Visit our support pages, or send us a message! https://support.rovio.com/
-----------------------------
Small Town Murders is completely free to play, but there are optional in-app purchases available.
Terms of Use: https://www.rovio.com/terms-of-service
Privacy Policy: https://www.rovio.com/privacy
What’s new
Version 2.13.4 · Updated October 3, 2025
Discover an all-new case: Golden Years Nora & Mike are called to a retirement home where an orderly is found dead in the manager's office, an apparent burglary gone wrong. The story turns it's intrigue up to 11 when an old gumshoe and a master jewel thief are thrown into the mix! Can you solve the case? We've made a maintenance update to apply a security patch.
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User reviews
Mysteries are my favorite thing to solve. I want to learn more.
Great fun!
This is great !!! Still on the first case so I am sure it will get more difficult the further along I get ... But I am COMPLETELY enjoying the nice easy pace !!!😍😘😍😘😇😇😇
Cool
It has been fun so far.
Very easy to navigAte through all the levels im pretty impressed by the graphics as well fun times downloading this game will bring u for sure😁😁
Frequently asked questions
What is Small Town Murders?
Small Town Murders is a match-3 crime mystery game set in the idyllic hamlet of Thornton Grove. Uncover hidden clues, solve puzzles, and investigate crime scenes to unravel the mystery.
How do I play Small Town Murders?
In Small Town Murders, you need to solve puzzles by matching three or more items to clear them. Use your detective skills to collect hidden clues, interrogate suspects, and find the killer.
Is Small Town Murders free to play?
Yes, Small Town Murders is completely free to play. However, there are optional in-app purchases available.
Can I meet interesting characters in the game?
Yes, you can meet friendly townspeople during your investigations, each with their own story. Engage in conversations and swap gossip for juicy leads.
Where can I get help with Small Town Murders?
If you need help with Small Town Murders, you can visit the support pages or send a message to the game's support team at https://support.rovio.com/.
What are the Terms of Use for Small Town Murders?
The Terms of Use for Small Town Murders can be found at https://www.rovio.com/terms-of-service.
What is the Privacy Policy for Small Town Murders?
The Privacy Policy for Small Town Murders can be found at https://www.rovio.com/privacy.
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