The SQL Murder Mystery
A crime you solve by writing database queries, and easily the least painful SQL tutorial ever built.
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How to get the most from it
The SQL Murder Mystery sits in Mysteries & Riddles under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy, clever and useful.
About this category: Logic mysteries, cipher tools, unsolved cases and ARG-shaped sites that never quite explain themselves. Deduction as entertainment.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
The SQL Murder Mystery: quick answers
Is The SQL Murder Mystery free?
Yes. The SQL Murder Mystery is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The SQL Murder Mystery?
No. You can use The SQL Murder Mystery without signing up for anything.
Does The SQL Murder Mystery work on a phone?
Not well. We file The SQL Murder Mystery as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is The SQL Murder Mystery safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does The SQL Murder Mystery take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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