# Crime Zoom: His Last Card

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #6893
- **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 1, 2)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 1.17 / 5
- **Designers**: Stéphane Anquetil
- **Artists**: Ceciilart, Christopher Matt, Julien Long, Leejun35, Oliver Mootoo
- **Publishers**: Aurora, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Broadway Toys LTD, Gémklub, Hobby World, Lucky Duck Games, TWOPLUS Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Deduction, Murder / Mystery
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Narrative Choice / Paragraph, Storytelling

## Verdict
Crime Zoom is a straightforward and highly immersive investigation experience, perfect for those who love a good noir mystery. The card-based board layout is brilliant and keeps the group engaged in constant discussion. It is a fast-paced game that skips the bureaucracy, focusing entirely on deduction and storytelling.Highly intuitive card mechanicsEngaging and immersive noir narrativeGreat for group playFast with no complex rulesReplayability limited to one sessionRelies entirely on collective deductionHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
If you have ever wanted to put on your detective hat and investigate a crime scene without leaving your dining table, Crime Zoom: His Last Card is the perfect entry point. This game turns a series of cards into a large visual mosaic representing the scene of the crime. Forget massive rulebooks; here, the mechanics are as intuitive as human curiosity itself. See a suspicious object in the illustration? Simply flip the corresponding card to see what it is. Found an address or a promising lead? You have total freedom to decide which trail to follow first, discussing with your friends to piece together the narrative puzzle.

Set in 1980s Brooklyn, the game challenges you and your group to solve a murder case that requires sharp attention to detail. The experience is heavily focused on narrative and collective deduction. It is not just about finding the culprit, but understanding the motive and the murder weapon, answering a final questionnaire that tests everything you have discovered. The real charm lies in the scoring system: the fewer cards you need to reveal to reach the correct conclusion, the better your performance as an investigator. It is a challenge of efficiency and logic that keeps the tension high until the very last minute.

Because it is a pure investigation game, replayability is limited to a single session, but the immersion is guaranteed. It is the type of game ideal for a night with friends where the goal is to sit down, talk, and dive into a well-crafted noir story. No dice, no complex boards, just cards and your intuition. If you enjoy police procedurals or mystery games, you will feel right at home trying to connect the dots before time runs out or you get lost in red herrings. Prepare to analyze every detail of the scene, because in this game, the answer you are looking for might be hidden right under your nose, on a card you have not yet had the courage to flip.

## FAQ
### Can it be played solo?
Yes, it works perfectly well both as a solo experience and with a group.

### How long does a game take?
It averages about 60 minutes, depending on how quickly you analyze the clues.

### Can I play it more than once?
As it is a mystery game, once you know the solution, the surprise factor is gone.

### Do I need an app or internet?
No, the game is 100% analog, using only the cards in the box.

### How complex is the game?
It is very accessible, with a low BGG weight, perfect for those wanting a light, story-driven game.

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