Parker Brothers 1313 Dead End Drive is a suspenseful mystery game for 3 to 6 players ages 8 and up. Players take on the roles of intrepid teenage detectives who are trying to solve a baffling murder mystery. The game comes with a gameboard, 6 character pawns, a deck of cards, and a variety of other components.

The object of the game is to be the first player to solve the murder mystery by correctly identifying the killer, the weapon, and the room where the murder took place. Players move their pawns around the gameboard, investigating different rooms and interviewing suspects. They can use cards to gather clues, move around the board, or accuse other players of being the killer.