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Illustration of a dimly lit office with rows of desks, computers, and scattered papers under fluorescent lights. The foreground desk features a sign reading “Countdown to Delivery: 0 Days,” a bottle labeled “Coffee Creamer,” and a stained chair. Other details include a calendar, a notepad, and a laptop with “Insta Live 8PM” on the screen. The image has a moody, noir atmosphere.

Sixth Floor: Offices

Inspector’s Notes

Who tore out the swatch for 7621C? And why?

More red ink… or is that blood?

Today was the DEADline. That’s eerie.

Make Accusation
Illustration of a cozy office lounge with two brown sofas and a wooden coffee table holding two closed folders labeled “Brief.” A window shows rain falling outside, and a wall is covered with neatly arranged sticky notes glowing under warm light. A bookshelf filled with books and trophies lines one wall, and a small wastebasket filled with crumpled papers sits nearby.

Fifth Floor: Strategy Lounge

Inspector’s Notes

Nice space. Is this the room I saw on the agency’s Insta?

That’s one elaborate plan they were working on. And a really short timeline.

Working at a pace like this could kill someone.

Illustration of a dimly lit creative studio with cozy armchairs, a coffee table covered in pens, pencils, and a mug, and a lamp casting warm light. On the wall hang framed posters reading “THINK SMALL” and “Rolling Stone,” along with a dartboard featuring a man’s photo. A rain-streaked window has “PITCH IDEAS” written on it, and a lightbox nearby spells “WHAT BOX?” The atmosphere is moody and artistic.

Fourth Floor: Creative Studio

Inspector’s Notes

It looks a bit like someone’s been living in here.

Forensics found one file on that thumb drive: MoodBoard_Final_Final_FINAL.pdf

Does this room smell like smoke? Nah. Couldn’t be.

Illustration of a dimly lit conference room with warm lighting and a moody atmosphere. A wooden table sits at the center with a closed laptop, a smartphone showing a notification on the screen, and a coffee mug. Shelves in the background display trophies, while framed portraits and a bottle with glasses rest on a side cabinet. A window reveals rain falling outside.

Third Floor: Conference Room

Inspector’s Notes

Is that Dan’s cell phone? Was he working here on the weekend?

Who Googles, “How to get away with murder?” And how did they not leave fingerprints?

And who got into the partners’ scotch? That’s a bold move.

Illustration of a dimly lit break room with cracked cabinets, a refrigerator, and a small table with two yellow chairs. A mug sits at the center of the table, and a puddle is visible on the floor beneath one chair. On the fridge, a handwritten note reads, “I know who’s stealing my soy milk and you will pay.” A coffee maker and stacked dishes sit on the counter.

Second Floor: Break Room

Inspector’s Notes

Didn’t Ida only drink black coffee? That’s her cup, but it looks like it had cream in it. Strange.

There are definitely signs of a struggle here. Physical and emotional.

Who steals soygurt? And is that worth killing over?

Illustration of a dimly lit office lobby at night with rain visible through a window. A woman lies unconscious or dead on a red couch beside a pool of blood and a dropped pen. A mood board lies on the ground but the letters scrambled to spell our "Doom Board". The reception desk displays a nameplate reading “Ms. Terry” and a sign that says “Witt PTO This Week.” A warm lamp casts light on the wall with partial lettering of “Wadsworth & Co.”

Ground Floor: Office Lobby

Inspector’s Notes

Forensics found an employee badge in her purse. Her name is Ida Boddy, the creative director.

That collage is soaked in tears, sweat and more than a little blood.

While she seems to have sustained a million tiny cuts, that doesn’t appear to be the cause of death.

How to Play

The Doom Board Case

From October 27–31, step inside Wadsworth & Co. to investigate a multilevel murder mystery. Explore each floor, uncover clues, and follow the evidence as you climb toward the truth. When you reach Floor 6, it’s time to make your accusation… who did it, with what, and where?

Every accusation earns one raffle entry, but solve it correctly, and you’ll get two. Not sure your first hunch was right? Try again. Every detective deserves a second guess.

Download the Case Notes PDF to track your clues, suspects, and weapons as you work the case. And visit our Instagram Stories for new clues every day. The winner will be also be revealed there on November 3.

Make Your Accusation

The Doom Board Case

Think you know who dunnit? The official case is closed, but you can still submit to test your detective skills.

Illustrated portrait of a woman with short dark hair wearing a burgundy blazer over a light top. She has a calm, confident expression, and the image is framed with the name “Mimi B. Posten — Social Media Lead.”

Mimi B. Posten

Social Media Lead

#IDidntDoIt

Illustrated portrait of a man with short dark hair, light stubble, and a friendly smile. He wears a dark collared shirt, and the card is labeled “Witt T. Scribe — Copywriter.”

Witt T. Scribe

Copywriter

Believing content is king, he can be a royal pain. Maybe that’s why he has yet to make Creative Director.

Illustrated portrait of a woman with short curly dark hair and a confident smile, dressed in a navy blazer. The card is titled “T. Ruth Spinner — PR Strategist.”

T. Ruth Spinner

PR Strategist

Quick with an answer, or an alibi, she’s always where the action is. But can she be trusted?
Illustrated portrait of a man with a clean-shaven head, trimmed beard, and a warm smile. He wears a dark suit with a gold tie, and the image is captioned “Dan Saseround — Account Executive.”

Dan Saseround

Account Executive

With that winning smile and confident charm, he’s everyone’s best friend.

Or is he?

Illustrated portrait of a man with neatly styled brown hair, light beard, and a subtle smile. He wears a dark blazer and shirt, with text below reading “I. M. Wright — Brand Strategist.”

I. M. Wright

Brand Strategist

Confident in his place as the true generative source of all campaigns and creative, he still burns every year when his name is left off the award applications.
Illustrated portrait of a woman with long dark hair, wearing glasses and a dark shirt. She has a thoughtful expression, and the card is labeled “Art Skuuldet — Designer.”

Art Skuuldet

Designer

Perpetually stringing together side hustles to make rent and loan payments, she sees every rung on the agency ladder as a potential off-ramp from this interminable treadmill.

Illustration of a red ballpoint pen lying on a beige surface next to a small pool of red liquid. The image has a vintage, noir style and is labeled “Red Pen — Weapon."

Red Pen

Weapon

Known to strike fear into young copywriters. But did it strike down this creative director?
Illustration of a red flip phone open on a tabletop, its dark screen reflecting light. The image is shaded in warm tones with a retro style and labeled “Razor Phone — Weapon.”

Razor Phone

Weapon

It was flippin’ awesome when it came out in 2004. But is it killer still?

Illustration of a stack of papers labeled “CREATIVE BRIEF” with a red pen resting on top. Notes in red ink read “Needs more emotion” with a circled question mark. The image is captioned “Creative Brief — Weapon.”

Creative Brief

Weapon

Seldom either creative or brief. But was this misnomer responsible for murder?
Illustration of a silver X-Acto knife on a green cutting mat, with faint red stains nearby. The lighting and shadows create a tense, dramatic tone. Caption reads “Exacto Knife — Weapon.”

Exacto Knife

Weapon

Come on. Would we really be that obvious?
Illustration of a bottle of brown liquor and a glass filled with amber-colored scotch on a table. The style is moody and cinematic, labeled “Partners’ Scotch — Weapon.”

Partners’ Scotch

Weapon

Twice as old as the intern. But is it literally to die for?
Illustration of a steaming beige coffee mug with a red lipstick mark on the rim, sitting on a wooden table. The scene is cozy yet ominous, labeled “Coffee Cup — Weapon.”

Coffee Cup

Weapon

It’s essential for life. But could it also essentially cause death?
Illustration of a dimly lit office lobby at night with rain visible through a window. A woman lies unconscious or dead on a red couch beside a pool of blood and a dropped pen. A mood board lies on the ground but the letters scrambled to spell our "Doom Board". The reception desk displays a nameplate reading “Ms. Terry” and a sign that says “Witt PTO This Week.” A warm lamp casts light on the wall with partial lettering of “Wadsworth & Co.” The image is labeled “Office Lobby — Location.”

Office Lobby

Location

This is where our story begins. But is it where Ida Boddy’s ended?
Illustration of a dimly lit break room with cracked cabinets, a refrigerator, and a small table with two yellow chairs. A mug sits at the center of the table, and a puddle is visible on the floor beneath one chair. On the fridge, a handwritten note reads, “I know who’s stealing my soy milk and you will pay.” A coffee maker and stacked dishes sit on the counter, and the image is labeled “Break Room — Location.”

Break Room

Location

It’s all broken. Was this the location of a break-up or maybe a break-down?
Illustration of a dimly lit conference room with warm lighting and a moody atmosphere. A wooden table sits at the center with a closed laptop, a smartphone showing a notification on the screen, and a coffee mug. Shelves in the background display trophies, while framed portraits and a bottle with glasses rest on a side cabinet. A window reveals rain falling outside, and the image is labeled “Conference Room — Location.”

Conference Room

Location

It’s played host to many high-powered meetings. But did it also host a murder?
Illustration of a dimly lit creative studio with cozy armchairs, a coffee table covered in pens, pencils, and a mug, and a lamp casting warm light. On the wall hang framed posters reading “THINK SMALL” and “Rolling Stone,” along with a dartboard featuring a man’s photo. A rain-streaked window has “PITCH IDEAS” written on it, and a lightbox nearby spells “WHAT BOX?” The atmosphere is moody and artistic, with a title at the bottom that reads “Creative Studio — Location.”

Creative Studio

Location

This is where the magic happens. Is it where her future disappeared?
Illustration of a cozy office lounge with two brown sofas and a wooden coffee table holding two closed folders labeled “Brief.” A window shows rain falling outside, and a wall is covered with neatly arranged sticky notes glowing under warm light. A bookshelf filled with books and trophies lines one wall, and a small wastebasket filled with crumpled papers sits nearby. The image is labeled “Strategy Lounge — Location.”

Strategy Lounge

Location

Big ideas. Big couches.
Big egos. Big motives?

Illustration of a dimly lit office with rows of desks, computers, and scattered papers under fluorescent lights. The foreground desk features a sign reading “Countdown to Delivery: 0 Days,” a bottle labeled “Coffee Creamer,” and a stained chair. Other details include a calendar, a notepad, and a laptop with “Insta Live 8PM” on the screen. The image has a moody, noir atmosphere with a title card at the bottom that says “Offices — Location.”

Offices

Location

There’s nowhere to hide in an open office. Could someone conceal a murder here?
Illustration of two heads: one with string in knots and the other with string in an organized circle