Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
- Designer Jakub Łapot , Przemysław Rymer , Ignacy Trzewiczek
- Publisher Portal Games , GaGa Games , Galápagos Jogos , Game Harbor , Geekach LLC
- Illustration Aga Jakimiec , Ewa Kostorz , Rafał Szyma
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Players take the role of investigators working for the Antares National Investigation Agency, solving five interconnected cases in a modern setting. The game features a dedicated online database to research clues, allowing cooperative or solo play. Narrative choices and storytelling unfold an immersive meta-plot blending fact and fiction. You navigate a maze of mysteries and fresh crimes using every available resource.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced players aged 16 and up who enjoy complex narrative and cooperative crime games. With a playtime of around 180 minutes, patience and an affinity for digital hybrid games are required. Prior experience with deduction or campaign games is beneficial.
How It Works
Detective is a cooperative game with a solo mode where players solve cases in a campaign format. Through narrative choices and storytelling, players gather and connect clues using the digital database. Variable player powers enable different approaches. The blend of classic board elements with an online platform creates a modern gameplay experience.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Ignacy Trzewiczek, the game won the 2018 Board Game Quest Awards for Best Coop Game and Best Thematic Game. It combines classic deduction with digital support and narrative gameplay. Detective is part of the digital hybrid category and stands out with its immersive campaign structure.
Awards
2019
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Coop Game — Winner
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Thematic Game — Winner
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Game of the Year — Nominated
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Most Innovative Game — Nominated
Pro
- Cooperative gameplay with solo mode
- Integration of a digital research database
- Narrative choices and storytelling
- Award-winning thematic execution (Board Game Quest Awards 2018)
Contra
- Long playtime of approximately 180 minutes
- High complexity, suited for experienced players
- Not ideal for families with younger children (16+)
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a modern world, players assume the role of investigators solving various crimes. The cases are fictional but grounded in realistic, well-researched scenarios.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take your time researching and regularly discuss findings with your teammates to effectively connect clues.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game supports solo play.
How long does a game really take?
The game lasts about 180 minutes, plus additional time for setup and research.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with cooperative, narrative, and deduction games is helpful.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its mix of classic board game mechanics and a digital database makes Detective unique.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and 16+ age recommendation, it is less suited for families with younger kids.
What mechanic makes it special?
The game features narrative choices, cooperative gameplay, and digital hybrid elements.
Fazit
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game is highly recommended for fans of narrative, cooperative crime games with a digital component. The long playtime and complexity demand time and focus.
