The Cupbearer

Royal court deduction

The Cupbearer is a PC deduction game set in a royal court. You serve as the royal cupbearer, inspecting drinks and deciding which are safe to serve and which have been poisoned.

Reading scents

Smell is the main puzzle mechanic. You inspect each drink by its scent, compare what you notice, and use those clues to identify poison. The game frames each cup as a decision to make before it reaches the wrong hands.