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Blackbrim: 1876

Puzzling Pursuits · Board game · 2020
— Ludopedia
7.4 BoardGameGeek
1–6 · best 6
Solo
120–240 min
Weight 2.5/5
Year 2020
Minimum age 14+
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7.4 rating BoardGameGeek
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Mystery and puzzle lovers will adore Blackbrim: 1876. It's like a boxed escape room, minus the ticking clock stress.

Highlights
  • Immersive story with twists
  • Varied and clever puzzles
  • Playable solo or in a group
Keep in mind
  • Some riddles can be very tough
  • No replay value once solved
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Blackbrim: 1876 throws you straight into the role of a private detective in the Victorian era. You receive a package full of mysterious clues from a police commissioner — who, shortly after, is kidnapped along with the entire police force. Now it's up to you: crack the perpetrator's riddles to save everyone before it's too late. The game features one storyline split into two parts, packed with puzzles and brain teasers to solve. Play solo or with a group, and the experience feels a lot like those escape room games, minus the real-time pressure. If you love mystery and mental challenges, this one's a feast.

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–6 players
1 REC
2 OK
3 OK
4 OK
5 OK
6 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Cooperative Game Solo / Solitaire Game

Categories

Deduction Puzzle

Families

Category: Escape Room Games Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: Blackbrim Triology (Puzzling Pursuits) Theme: Mystery / Crime
Publisher Puzzling Pursuits

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

165owners
54wishlist
8want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play?
1 to 6 players. You can enjoy it solo or gather friends to crack the mysteries together.
How long does a game take?
Around 2 to 4 hours, depending on how quick your group is at solving puzzles.
Is it beginner-friendly?
There are puzzles of varying difficulty, some quite challenging. Worth it if the group is patient.
Does it need a 'game master'?
Nope! The game is self-guided, so everyone can participate equally.
Can you replay it after solving everything?
No, since the mysteries stay the same. But the experience is totally worth it!

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