The Game Maker is the 18th game in the Carol Reed series. The game is 100% mouse driven and features a classic adventure game interface. There is absolutely no need to have played any of the previous games in the Carol Reed series to fully enjoy The Game Maker. The game takes place is Sweden, but it is in English. All dialogues have subtitles. The game contains no graphic violence or any swearing. It has no action elements, and is suitable for ages 15 and up.

Eager to make some money for her upcoming vacation, Carol agrees to help Dalton Jonson to investigate the recent disappearance of his wife, Daria. Carol's investigation soon reveals than an elusive video game designer seems to have a very hostile attitude towards Daria. In a series of eccentric and unsuccessful games, the game designer is taking responsibility for three recent brutal murders: Three men who were sedated, strangled and placed in public locations with their hands tied behind their backs.