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Gumshoe transforms players into investigators in a gritty world where clues lead to confrontations and mysteries unravel. Quick-thinking and wits are your best tools as you chase shadows and outsmart adversaries to solve the case!

Gumshoe Trivia

What is the primary role of a "gumshoe"? (Genius)
#1: Detective
#2: Chef
#3: Architect
#4: Pilot
What is the origin of the term "gumshoe" in reference to detectives? (Medium)
#1: It refers to their use of rubber-soled shoes for stealth
#2: It originated from a famous gumshoe detective in novels
#3: It is derived from a type of hat they wear
#4: It comes from a brand of shoes popular in the 1920s
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Gumshoe Fun Facts

Gumshoe, a type of detective, got its name from the rubber-soled shoes worn by private investigators that allowed them to move stealthily.
In the world of gaming, Gumshoe is also the title of a classic interactive fiction game released by Nintendo in 1986, where players take on the role of a detective solving cases through clues and puzzles.

Gumshoe Polls

What is your favorite aspect of playing Gumshoe?
The intriguing storylines
The challenging puzzles
The character development
The immersive setting
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What genre of mysteries do you enjoy in Gumshoe the most?
Noir
Cozy Mystery
Police Procedural
Supernatural Mystery
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