391: The Roottrees Are Dead

The famous Roottree sisters and their parents, heirs to a billion dollar candy empire, have suddenly died in a plane crash. The inheritance is in question, with a massive family tree full of potential beneficiaries. Fortunately, it’s 1998 and you know how to use the internet. We discuss this exciting free entry into the Obra-Dinn-like mystery game sub-genre. You can play the game for free on the web at the developer’s itch.io page. Expect it to take between four and eight hours depending on your research style, and whether or not you have a smart friend like Laura to help.