Chronicles of Crime: 1900
Lucky Duck Games, 999 Games, Broadway Toys LTD · Board game · 2021
1–4 · best 2
Solo
60–90 min
Weight 1.9/5
100.0
rating
Ludopedia
7.9
rating
BGG
100.0
rating
Ludopedia
7.9
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you love solving mysteries and a good mental challenge, *Chronicles of Crime: 1900* is a treat, blending investigation with escape room puzzles!
Highlights
- Engaging deduction mechanics
- Clever puzzles
- Immersive Belle Époque story
- Creative app integration
- Assistance available for puzzles
Keep in mind
- Requires app to play
- Limited replayability per scenario
- Language dependent
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to dive into 1900s Paris with *Chronicles of Crime: 1900*, a game that puts you in the shoes of Victor Lavel, an ambitious journalist with a knack for mysteries. While the Belle Époque flourishes with the Exposition Universelle and the Olympic Games, the Lavel family, renowned for solving crimes since the Middle Ages, has a much greater interest in murders and robberies. Your profession grants you privileged access to crime scenes, and your wit is key to finding culprits before anyone else.
This standalone title in the *Chronicles of Crime* series not only challenges you to skillfully collect evidence and interrogate suspects but also to solve escape-room-style puzzles that are an integral part of each scenario. Can you decipher an encrypted message or open a safe with the right combination? And can you track a suspect by navigating a map? The task isn't easy, but if you get stuck, your colleague Charlotte, an enigma expert, is always ready to lend a hand.
*Chronicles of Crime: 1900* is part of *The Millennium Series*, a collection of three standalone games that use the same core system but offer interesting gameplay twists and refreshing universes spanning an entire millennium: 1400, 1900, and 2400. Although independent, these games feature connecting narrative threads, inviting players to discover the links between the eras.
This standalone title in the *Chronicles of Crime* series not only challenges you to skillfully collect evidence and interrogate suspects but also to solve escape-room-style puzzles that are an integral part of each scenario. Can you decipher an encrypted message or open a safe with the right combination? And can you track a suspect by navigating a map? The task isn't easy, but if you get stuck, your colleague Charlotte, an enigma expert, is always ready to lend a hand.
*Chronicles of Crime: 1900* is part of *The Millennium Series*, a collection of three standalone games that use the same core system but offer interesting gameplay twists and refreshing universes spanning an entire millennium: 1400, 1900, and 2400. Although independent, these games feature connecting narrative threads, inviting players to discover the links between the eras.
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In English
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Lucky Duck Games, 999 Games, Broadway Toys LTD, Corax Games, Gameology (Gameology Romania), Gémklub, Hobby World, ToyRock Oy (TRG Games), TWOPLUS Games, uplay.it edizioni
Designer
David Cicurel, Wojciech Grajkowski
Artist
Aleksandra Wojtas, Karolina Jędrzejak, Katarzyna Kosobucka, Mateusz Komada, Matijos Gebreselassie
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can participate in Chronicles of Crime: 1900?
The game is super flexible! It can be played solo (1 player) or in a group, with up to 4 players, making it perfect for both those who enjoy a solo investigation and a mystery night with friends.
What is the average game duration?
Prepare for an investigation session that lasts between 60 and 90 minutes per scenario. It's enough time to delve into the mystery without overstaying its welcome.
Is it a complex game for beginners?
With a BGG weight of 1.9111/5, *Chronicles of Crime: 1900* is considered light to medium complexity. The rules are easy to pick up, but the puzzles and deduction offer a good challenge, even for newcomers.
Do I need an app to play?
Yes, the game is a digital hybrid! It requires an app (for smartphone or tablet) to function, which manages clues, interrogations, and story progression, as well as allowing you to scan the QR codes on the components.
Does the game have replayability?
Each scenario is a unique story with a specific outcome, so the replayability of an individual scenario is limited. However, the game comes with multiple scenarios and is part of a series, ensuring many hours of investigative fun.
What are the main components of the game?
You'll find character and item cards, location boards, and, of course, many QR codes to interact with the app. All this to immerse you in the atmosphere of 1900s Paris!
Who is this game recommended for?
It's highly recommended for fans of deduction games, mystery, and escape room-style puzzles. If you enjoy engaging stories and using logic to solve crimes, this is your game!
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