Police Precinct

Solve a murder and keep a city from erupting with a team of cops, one of whom might be on the killer's payroll.

Designer: Ole Steiness
Published by: Common Man Games

Police Precinct asks you to solve a murder and keep the whole city from falling apart at the same time. You and your colleagues are police officers with different areas of expertise. You move around town, dig through shuffled investigation cards for evidence, and add cards from your hand to boost a teammate's search. Meanwhile crime keeps rising on the streets. The optional twist: one officer may be on the murderer's payroll and suppress evidence, so cooperation comes with a side of suspicion. It is a mix of cooperative and semi-cooperative play for up to six, with dice and deduction, and a good fit for groups that like to argue about who to trust.

Different cop specialties with unique strengthsOptional corrupt officer among the teamEvidence hunts alongside street crime

Who it's for

You like crime stories, cooperative play with a dash of mistrust, and a table that enjoys accusations.

Not for you if…

You want a light, fast game or hate dice. Two things compete for your attention at all times.

Vibe's take

Busy, chatty and suspicious. You juggle evidence hunts against street crime, pool cards to help a teammate, and keep one eye on whoever seems a little too eager to bury a clue.