Eric Hamel
@erichamel.bsky.social
Game developer, audio artist, composer, storyteller, and educator. Co-founder of Worthing & Moncrieff Games, and professor of game scoring at Berklee College of Music. I'm obsessed with murder mysteries.
www.worthingandmoncrieff.com
www.worthingandmoncrieff.com
I had a terrific time at the #CrimeBake this weekend! I was especially engaged by @bjmagnani.bsky.social's in depth discussion on forensics, and Carolyn R Russell's insight on flash fiction. So much to learn and celebrate. I will definitely be back next year! A huge thanks to the organizers!
November 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I had a terrific time at the #CrimeBake this weekend! I was especially engaged by @bjmagnani.bsky.social's in depth discussion on forensics, and Carolyn R Russell's insight on flash fiction. So much to learn and celebrate. I will definitely be back next year! A huge thanks to the organizers!
Did you all see Google's Halloween version of Pac Man? Super cute!
October 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Did you all see Google's Halloween version of Pac Man? Super cute!
We are still looking for folks for our next #playtest! If you love #AgathaChristie, a #cozymystery, and #puzzlegames you should come play our #indiegame #SecondStab🗡🗡
Come join the community and sign up on Discord! discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
Come join the community and sign up on Discord! discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
October 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We are still looking for folks for our next #playtest! If you love #AgathaChristie, a #cozymystery, and #puzzlegames you should come play our #indiegame #SecondStab🗡🗡
Come join the community and sign up on Discord! discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
Come join the community and sign up on Discord! discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
Our #puzzlemystery game #SecondStab generates the details of every mystery -- even the estate floorplan. So each playthrough feels unique and different! #MadeWithUnity #gamedev #indiedev
October 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Our #puzzlemystery game #SecondStab generates the details of every mystery -- even the estate floorplan. So each playthrough feels unique and different! #MadeWithUnity #gamedev #indiedev
That's all eight of our detectives in our #indie #puzzlegame! If you like a good #murdermystery, come join our discord and sign up for the #playtest!
You are invited to a murder!
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
You are invited to a murder!
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
October 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
That's all eight of our detectives in our #indie #puzzlegame! If you like a good #murdermystery, come join our discord and sign up for the #playtest!
You are invited to a murder!
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
You are invited to a murder!
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
Our last playable detective in #SecondStab is the By-the-Book Cop:
An unwillingness to play politics guarantees she’ll never rise above this humble rank, but no one can deny the Constable’s world-class intellect.
#cozymystery #murdermystery #indiegames
An unwillingness to play politics guarantees she’ll never rise above this humble rank, but no one can deny the Constable’s world-class intellect.
#cozymystery #murdermystery #indiegames
October 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Our last playable detective in #SecondStab is the By-the-Book Cop:
An unwillingness to play politics guarantees she’ll never rise above this humble rank, but no one can deny the Constable’s world-class intellect.
#cozymystery #murdermystery #indiegames
An unwillingness to play politics guarantees she’ll never rise above this humble rank, but no one can deny the Constable’s world-class intellect.
#cozymystery #murdermystery #indiegames
Our next playable detective in our #puzzlemystery #indiegame is the Foreign Prince:
A leader of men. Philosopher. Warrior. The Prince brings his righteous perspective and compassionate understanding of human failings to every case.
Only one more detective to reveal! #murdermystery
A leader of men. Philosopher. Warrior. The Prince brings his righteous perspective and compassionate understanding of human failings to every case.
Only one more detective to reveal! #murdermystery
October 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our next playable detective in our #puzzlemystery #indiegame is the Foreign Prince:
A leader of men. Philosopher. Warrior. The Prince brings his righteous perspective and compassionate understanding of human failings to every case.
Only one more detective to reveal! #murdermystery
A leader of men. Philosopher. Warrior. The Prince brings his righteous perspective and compassionate understanding of human failings to every case.
Only one more detective to reveal! #murdermystery
Calling all #gamers and #mystery lovers! We're looking for testers for our new puzzle #indiegame titled #SecondStab! 🗡 🗡
If you've ever dreamed of saying the words "I've gathered you all here this evening..." then come sign up for our #playtest!
#cozymystery #murdermystery
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
If you've ever dreamed of saying the words "I've gathered you all here this evening..." then come sign up for our #playtest!
#cozymystery #murdermystery
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
October 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Calling all #gamers and #mystery lovers! We're looking for testers for our new puzzle #indiegame titled #SecondStab! 🗡 🗡
If you've ever dreamed of saying the words "I've gathered you all here this evening..." then come sign up for our #playtest!
#cozymystery #murdermystery
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
If you've ever dreamed of saying the words "I've gathered you all here this evening..." then come sign up for our #playtest!
#cozymystery #murdermystery
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
I swung by my favorite used bookshop in #Boston on the way home from No King's today. I picked up a copy of "Crooked House" by #AgathaChristie. The irony is not lost on me.
October 19, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I swung by my favorite used bookshop in #Boston on the way home from No King's today. I picked up a copy of "Crooked House" by #AgathaChristie. The irony is not lost on me.
Our next detective is the youngest of the troop. He is the Chess Prodigy:
If years of world-class competitive chess have taught the grand Master anything, it’s how to stay two moves ahead of your average murderer.
Join us on the Discord, sign up for our #playtest! #indiegames
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
If years of world-class competitive chess have taught the grand Master anything, it’s how to stay two moves ahead of your average murderer.
Join us on the Discord, sign up for our #playtest! #indiegames
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
October 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Our next detective is the youngest of the troop. He is the Chess Prodigy:
If years of world-class competitive chess have taught the grand Master anything, it’s how to stay two moves ahead of your average murderer.
Join us on the Discord, sign up for our #playtest! #indiegames
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
If years of world-class competitive chess have taught the grand Master anything, it’s how to stay two moves ahead of your average murderer.
Join us on the Discord, sign up for our #playtest! #indiegames
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
Today's detectives featured detectives in #SecondStab are among the most underestimated of the bunch. First up is the Renegade Nun:
Don’t let the flawless wimple fool you— a sharp mind and bold heart lurk beneath the modest veneer. ##cozymystery #murdermystery #indiegame
Don’t let the flawless wimple fool you— a sharp mind and bold heart lurk beneath the modest veneer. ##cozymystery #murdermystery #indiegame
October 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Today's detectives featured detectives in #SecondStab are among the most underestimated of the bunch. First up is the Renegade Nun:
Don’t let the flawless wimple fool you— a sharp mind and bold heart lurk beneath the modest veneer. ##cozymystery #murdermystery #indiegame
Don’t let the flawless wimple fool you— a sharp mind and bold heart lurk beneath the modest veneer. ##cozymystery #murdermystery #indiegame
For any folks who love games and a #cozymystery, we are gearing up for another #playtest of our puzzle mystery #whodunit A Matter of Murder: Second Stab! Come join the Discord and solve a murder or two! discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
October 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
For any folks who love games and a #cozymystery, we are gearing up for another #playtest of our puzzle mystery #whodunit A Matter of Murder: Second Stab! Come join the Discord and solve a murder or two! discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
The next detective avatar in our #whodunit #indiegame is the Forensic Psychologist:
She’s built a career on her shrewd understanding of the complexities of the human mind. Now she’s turning her skills to unmasking the evil in our midst.
#SecondStab #mysterygame
She’s built a career on her shrewd understanding of the complexities of the human mind. Now she’s turning her skills to unmasking the evil in our midst.
#SecondStab #mysterygame
October 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The next detective avatar in our #whodunit #indiegame is the Forensic Psychologist:
She’s built a career on her shrewd understanding of the complexities of the human mind. Now she’s turning her skills to unmasking the evil in our midst.
#SecondStab #mysterygame
She’s built a career on her shrewd understanding of the complexities of the human mind. Now she’s turning her skills to unmasking the evil in our midst.
#SecondStab #mysterygame
Another one of our more playful detectives in our #indiegame #SecondStab is the Eccentric Lawyer:
What the unconventionally sartorial Barrister lacks in social skills he more than makes up for with a scalpel-sharp intellect and impeccable instincts. #murdermystery
What the unconventionally sartorial Barrister lacks in social skills he more than makes up for with a scalpel-sharp intellect and impeccable instincts. #murdermystery
October 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Another one of our more playful detectives in our #indiegame #SecondStab is the Eccentric Lawyer:
What the unconventionally sartorial Barrister lacks in social skills he more than makes up for with a scalpel-sharp intellect and impeccable instincts. #murdermystery
What the unconventionally sartorial Barrister lacks in social skills he more than makes up for with a scalpel-sharp intellect and impeccable instincts. #murdermystery
The next detective avatar in #SecondStab is the Mystery Writer:
Murder may be her stock-in-trade, but that doesn’t mean she has to like the way death seems to dog her every move. But solve the crime she must.
#indiegame #murdermystery
Murder may be her stock-in-trade, but that doesn’t mean she has to like the way death seems to dog her every move. But solve the crime she must.
#indiegame #murdermystery
October 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The next detective avatar in #SecondStab is the Mystery Writer:
Murder may be her stock-in-trade, but that doesn’t mean she has to like the way death seems to dog her every move. But solve the crime she must.
#indiegame #murdermystery
Murder may be her stock-in-trade, but that doesn’t mean she has to like the way death seems to dog her every move. But solve the crime she must.
#indiegame #murdermystery
I'm excited to share the detective avatars in our puzzle mystery #indiegame Second Stab! First up, the Reformed Conman:
After a glittering career as a society impersonator, the murder of the Viscount’s sister spurred him to make amends and devote his talents to foiling his former peers. #SecondStab
After a glittering career as a society impersonator, the murder of the Viscount’s sister spurred him to make amends and devote his talents to foiling his former peers. #SecondStab
October 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I'm excited to share the detective avatars in our puzzle mystery #indiegame Second Stab! First up, the Reformed Conman:
After a glittering career as a society impersonator, the murder of the Viscount’s sister spurred him to make amends and devote his talents to foiling his former peers. #SecondStab
After a glittering career as a society impersonator, the murder of the Viscount’s sister spurred him to make amends and devote his talents to foiling his former peers. #SecondStab
Hello, folks! Our team is gearing up for another #playtest! If you like murder mystery puzzle games, pop into our Discord, join our budding community and sign up to play A Matter of Murder: Second Stab!#indiegames
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
October 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Hello, folks! Our team is gearing up for another #playtest! If you like murder mystery puzzle games, pop into our Discord, join our budding community and sign up to play A Matter of Murder: Second Stab!#indiegames
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
What video game ignited your passion for gaming?
King's Quest IV absolutely enraptured me. I loved fantasy, stories, and puzzles. Not to mention, this game had MUSIC! Totally captured my imagination and made an impact in ways that I couldn't articulate at the time!
King's Quest IV absolutely enraptured me. I loved fantasy, stories, and puzzles. Not to mention, this game had MUSIC! Totally captured my imagination and made an impact in ways that I couldn't articulate at the time!
July 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What video game ignited your passion for gaming?
King's Quest IV absolutely enraptured me. I loved fantasy, stories, and puzzles. Not to mention, this game had MUSIC! Totally captured my imagination and made an impact in ways that I couldn't articulate at the time!
King's Quest IV absolutely enraptured me. I loved fantasy, stories, and puzzles. Not to mention, this game had MUSIC! Totally captured my imagination and made an impact in ways that I couldn't articulate at the time!
Tonight we played a super fun game of #BloodOnTheClocktower - Bad Moon Rising. First time with this script. And some of us used an app I made to keep notes. Good times! #mystery #games
June 29, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Tonight we played a super fun game of #BloodOnTheClocktower - Bad Moon Rising. First time with this script. And some of us used an app I made to keep notes. Good times! #mystery #games
Had another delightful time playing board games -- one new one and one oldie. I finally learned Mexican Train this weekend, and we also took a turn at Cottage Garden. Delightfully chill.
June 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Had another delightful time playing board games -- one new one and one oldie. I finally learned Mexican Train this weekend, and we also took a turn at Cottage Garden. Delightfully chill.
This is the only king I recognize
June 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This is the only king I recognize
Sorry to hear about Brian Wilson today. I walked the beach and listened to some of my favorites tunes. The Beach Boys have always been a big inspiration.
June 12, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Sorry to hear about Brian Wilson today. I walked the beach and listened to some of my favorites tunes. The Beach Boys have always been a big inspiration.
Just wow! Incredible performance tonight at #theWitcherInConcert in #Boston. It really made me want to go home and play! So wonderful to see such great #videogamemusic celebrated here. Bravo!
June 1, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Just wow! Incredible performance tonight at #theWitcherInConcert in #Boston. It really made me want to go home and play! So wonderful to see such great #videogamemusic celebrated here. Bravo!
Look what I found at my favorite used book shop in P-Town! I haven't read any of these. I'm so excited to dig into this. #AgathaChristie #murdermystery
May 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Look what I found at my favorite used book shop in P-Town! I haven't read any of these. I'm so excited to dig into this. #AgathaChristie #murdermystery
I was channeling my pal @thatbennett.bsky.social today at #PaxEast - I painted my very first figure! It's not the best paint job, but I had so much fun!
May 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I was channeling my pal @thatbennett.bsky.social today at #PaxEast - I painted my very first figure! It's not the best paint job, but I had so much fun!