The Roottrees are Dead

The year is 1998. A private jet belonging to the Roottree Corporation has crashed. On board were the Roottree Sisters and their parents. Together, they were worth over a billion dollars. Now, due to the eccentric wishes of their great-great-grandfather Elias, their money must be redistributed among the remaining members of the family. But who’s actually a BLOOD RELATIVE? That’s where you come in. SCOUR THE EARLY INTERNET Armed with a dial-up modem, search through photographs, books, articles, and other evidence to uncover names, faces, dates, and connections. CHASE DOWN EVERY LEAD Follow every clue and cross-reference your findings. One discovery may unlock another, revealing forgotten relatives, hidden relationships, and new branches of the family. RECONSTRUCT THE FAMILY TREE Place each person where they belong. Every correct deduction narrows the field—but the closer you get to the truth, the more elusive and cryptic the clues become. TRUST YOUR REASONING Read closely, connect the dots, and solve a layered mystery through puzzle-solving, observation, and deduction. Few things feel better than watching the final pieces fall into place. The Roottrees are Dead is a genealogical mystery set in 1998: quiet detective work, a tangled inheritance, and a family full of secrets. Can you complete the Roottree family tree? Contact Us: support.m@indieark.com