Investigate 1940s LA noir crimes while a hidden Chisel player feeds you lies and misdirection.
Vibe's take
noir atmosphere, asymmetric deduction, unreliable witnesses, investigation tension, 1940s LA
Who it's for
Detective game fans who want an asymmetric twist where the information itself cannot be trusted.
Not for you if…
You want a purely cooperative investigation. The Chisel actively undermines your deductions.
Investigate 1940s Los Angeles noir crimes in a game where one player is the Chisel, secretly working to mislead the detectives with half-truths and misdirection. Interrogate suspects, search locations, and piece together clues, but every witness answer might be a lie planted by the Chisel. The Chisel has their own scoring and victory conditions, creating an asymmetric cat-and-mouse investigation. Period-perfect noir atmosphere, branching cases, and the unique Chisel role make this stand out from every other detective game.
Players
Duration
30–150 min
Ages 16+
Complexity
2.4 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.9/10
Rank #639
3.5k ratings
Published
2019
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Evan Derrick
Published by
Van Ryder Games, Alibi, Albi Polska, Ediciones MasQueOca, Pegasus Spiele, Fox in the Box, Game Harbor, La Boîte de Jeu
Sounds like your kind of game?
Investigate 1940s LA noir crimes while a hidden Chisel player feeds you lies and misdirection.
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