Just ask our player Mohd Faizal Fadhilah, in his 20s, from Kuala Lumpur and he will tell you that playing Chabomzie demands good strategy, quick thinking and shrewdness.

"This is to make sure you don't 'die' easily. There are bad characters who are out to ruin your investigation," said Faizal who spends two hours every morning trying to solve the mystery.

In the game, Chabomzie meets other suspects of this puzzling crime, namely the billionaire's wife, maid, butler, guard, driver and gardener as well as killer predators who see him as a meal!

"Also be careful of tricky clues as they could turn out to be traps," warned another player, Tan Choo Yee, 22, from Penang.

A fan of detective movies, Tan even drafted out his strategies in order not to miss out any clues and documented his steps while going through the levels.

This is because the crime takes place in a huge mansion with vast surroundings. While some sections bring you to food items like cheese, others lead to your premature "death."

"But don't be afraid to explore every nook and cranny," advised 23-year-old Alice Koo from Kuching, another player who grew up with the classic detective board game Cluedo.

Claiming the clues are hard to find, Koo said Chabomzie is one of the most difficult detective game she has ever played. She spends seven hours a day solving the mystery.

And when you have found the clues, she warned, don't make hasty decisions in order to complete the investigation.

"Read each clue carefully and don't miss anything. You'll never know what valuable information may surface to help you solve the mystery!" she said.

Players who "die" during any phase of the game can always restart and continue from where they last dropped off, as the game is saved automatically.

Those who complete all the 20 levels without missing a clue and can name the culprits behind the crime will walk away with RM10,000 cash prize, two Nokia 5510 handphones, two Nokia 3310 handphones and 10 Hotlink Top Up Tickets worth RM60 each.

But wait. There are bonus prizes for YouthQuake readers who try out the game. Just answer two questions correctly on this page and complete the slogan.

Apart from the cool cash prize, YQ winners will also be eligible for 10 Hotlink top-up tickets worth RM100 and 10 Hotlink top-up tickets worth RM60 each. Don't forget to include your personal details.

A prize-giving ceremony for the lucky YQ contest winners will be held at the NST office after their names have been announced two weeks after the closing date.

Chabomzie can only be played by Hotlink and Maxis subscribers. Log on to www.activateyourlife.com.my for details on how to set up your SMS and play the game.

At the website, you will also learn about the standard commands on how to navigate your character as well as other related information.

This whodunit game runs from June 24 until Sept 2. Each SMS game command sent will be charged 15 sen. The grand prize winner will be announced on
Sept 9.