Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
Solve real crimes using an actual online database
Who it's for
Groups of 2-4 who enjoy true crime, puzzle-solving, and don't mind spending an evening debating evidence. Brilliant for couples who love escape rooms.
Not for you if…
Skip if you want a traditional board game experience or dislike reading lots of text. Requires internet access and patience for slow-burn investigation.
Vibe's take
Immersive, cerebral, collaborative, absorbing
About this game
Cooperative investigation game where players work as detectives solving interconnected cases using an online database. You'll search real websites, cross-reference testimony, and piece together evidence across multiple sessions to crack a sprawling criminal conspiracy.
Get it
from €19
Mechanics
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
120–180 min
Ages 16+
Complexity
2.7 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.2/10
Rank #336
11k ratings
Published
2018
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Jakub Łapot, Przemysław Rymer, Ignacy Trzewiczek
Published by
White Goblin Games, Korea Boardgames, Maldito Games, Pendragon Game Studio, GaGa Games, Portal Games, Galápagos Jogos, REXhry, Pegasus Spiele, Game Harbor, Geekach LLC, IELLO
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