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What this is
Lay out the case, interrogate suspects, and investigate crime scenes with their phone. Each solution narrows the remaining possibilities, rewarding players who can plan several placements or deductions ahead. It is designed for 1–4 players, with a typical session listed at 60 minutes.
At a glance
- Players
- 1–4
- Listed play time
- 60 minutes
- Minimum age
- 12 and up
- Designer
- David Cicurel
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate Chronicles of Crime
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Player-count fit
How well it plays at each count. Best at 3.
- 1p6.648 ratings
- 2p7.148 ratings
- 3p7.648 ratings
- 4p7.347 ratings
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability7.2/10
- Ease of teach5.6/10
- Gateway friendliness5.9/10
- Component quality7.6/10
- Table presence5.7/10
- Travel friendliness5.7/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate6.2SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessGentle4.2FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced4.9Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.7Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate3.3LightHeavy
- Decision complexityDemanding3.6SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyMinimal2.6No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table4.7Lap trayTwo tables
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Rules & files
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