# Crime Hotel

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #9504
- **Players**: 3-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 1.71 / 5
- **Designers**: Susumu Kawasaki
- **Artists**: Christopher Matt, Ian Parovel
- **Publishers**: Aurora, funbot, Happy Baobab
- **Categories**: Card Game, Deduction, Murder / Mystery
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Trick-taking

## Verdict
Love a mystery with cards and deduction? Crime Hotel is a quick and tense game that will keep you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out the killer before your friends do.Engaging and tense deductionTrick-taking with a twistFast and easy to learnTheme might be a bit darkCard luck can matterRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a cinematic suspense in Crime Hotel! Imagine a luxurious hotel nestled deep in the mountains, where a terrible crime has just occurred. The only sounds left are the echo of a gunshot and a scream of horror. The murderer is still on the loose, hiding in one of the rooms, waiting for a chance to escape. That's where you come in, detectives! Your mission: find the criminal's hiding spot before they get away. The twist is that your only clue is the 'empty room' cards in your hand. Who will be the deduction genius to crack this case?

Crime Hotel is a trick-taking game with a dash of deduction. Each round, the players who played the highest and lowest cards get a chance to make a guess about the murderer's location. As more rounds pass, you get closer to the truth, and the tension only builds! The hotel rooms will 'light up' one by one, guiding your investigation. But beware: even if you know where the culprit is hiding, you need to be clever. Playing the right card (highest or lowest) is crucial to making your guess before anyone else. It's like solving a real crime: gather the clues, use your logic, and try to outsmart your fellow detectives. Do you have what it takes to catch the culprit in this shadowy hotel?

## FAQ
### How many people can play Crime Hotel?
Crime Hotel is designed for 3 to 4 players.

### How long does a game take?
A game of Crime Hotel typically lasts between 30 and 45 minutes.

### Is it a difficult game to learn?
No, the rules are quite straightforward. It's a trick-taking game with a mystery theme, easy for most players to pick up.

### Is the murder theme too intense?
The theme is about mystery and investigation, but the focus is more on the deduction and card mechanics rather than graphic details. It's more 'whodunit' than a horror game.

### Who is Crime Hotel best suited for?
It's great for those who enjoy card games with a bit of reasoning, mystery, and player interaction, without being overly complex.

### Do I need prior knowledge of card games?
It helps if you've played games like 'Hearts' or 'Bridge', but it's not essential. The specific rules of Crime Hotel are easy to grasp.

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