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Game guide
Detective Duck Guide: Solo play, group play, and private servers
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About
OverviewDetective Duck is a puzzle game set across multiple crime-scene maps, each with its own story and mysteries to unravel. Your goal every time is to find the criminal by exploring the scene, gathering clues, and combining items.
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Contents
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Solo play, group play, and private servers
Table
In short
You can play alone, with up to five friends in a public server, or with up to ten in a private server.
The game is built to work well regardless of how many people you bring. A private server raises the player cap from five to ten. Mobile players on phones or tablets are fully supported.
| Solo | full game, all maps, no group needed |
| Public group | up to 5 players in one session |
| Private server | up to 10 players |
| Mobile | phone and tablet controls are supported |
02
How a typical run works
StepIn short
Each map follows the same loop: explore the scene, collect clues, solve puzzles, and name the criminal.
Every map drops you into a crime scene styled like an escape room. Items you pick up can be used on puzzles or paired with other items. Work through the clues until you can identify who did it.
- Search the scene thoroughly
- Collect items
- Combine and use items try pairing items together or applying them to puzzles
- Identify the criminal use everything you have gathered to reach the final answer
03 Live and upcoming events
Events
Events running now or coming soon. They have fixed dates, so check them first.
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X2 QUACKS FRIDAY
+ exclusive skin available in lobby!
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[CH 2] A BITTER DISCOVERY
The second map of chapter 2!
04
Working through multiple maps
Summary
In short
Each map is a self-contained case, so clearing one and moving to the next is the natural way to keep progressing.
The game contains several crime-scene maps, and each one carries its own story and set of puzzles. New rooms are added over time.
- Map structure each map is a standalone case with a unique story
- Goal find the criminal on every available map
- New content additional rooms are released on an ongoing basis
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What costs Robux and what does not
WarnIn short
Every puzzle and every map is free to play; the only thing that costs Robux is renting a private server.
All maps, all puzzles, solo play, and group play in public sessions are included at no cost. The one exception is the private server option, which carries a rental fee.
Worth watching out for
Renting a private server requires Robux
public sessions are free
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Glossary
Glossary- Crime scene
- The map you are placed in, styled like an escape room, where all the clues and puzzles for that case are hidden.
- Clue
- A piece of information or an object inside the map that helps you work out who the criminal is.
- Item
- An object you can pick up and carry, used to solve puzzles or combined with other items to progress.
- Private server
- A session that only your invited group can join, supporting up to ten players instead of the usual five.
- Map
- One self-contained case with its own story, crime scene, and set of puzzles.
Common questions
FAQCan I play this on my phone?
Yes, the game is built to support mobile players on phones and tablets.
Do I need friends to enjoy it?
No — solo play is fully supported and you can complete every map alone.
How many players can join a private server?
A private server supports up to ten players, which is double the five-player cap on a public session. Renting one costs Robux.
Updated Sep 10, 2026
Game updates can change what is on this page. If you spot something, get in touch and let us know.
Game updates can change what is on this page. If you spot something, get in touch and let us know.
