In The Count's Cryptic Conundrum, players take on the role of a cunning detective who is summoned to the ancient castle of Count Dragulov. The Count claims to have uncovered a mysterious artifact that holds the power to uncover hidden secrets, but it has been stolen by an unknown culprit. To retrieve the artifact, players must solve a series of cryptic puzzles scattered throughout the dark and eerie castle before the count's nefarious plans come to fruition.