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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Perfect for mystery lovers who want to start playing instantly without reading manuals.
Highlights
- Zero learning curve
- Total atmospheric immersion
- Great for cooperation
- Real dossier-style components
Keep in mind
- One-time play experience
- Relies entirely on deduction
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get your detective instincts ready because things just got dark in Paris! The scene is L’Aurore, a gourmet houseboat where the renowned chef Armand Pichon was found stabbed to death. The twist? The killer is still on board, trapped among the guests and the kitchen staff. Now, it's up to you (or your group) to unravel this bloody gastronomic mystery.
Forget those massive rulebooks that make you want to give up before you even start. This experience is straightforward: you open the box, spread the cards on the table, and dive straight into the investigation. The game functions like a real dossier, where you'll need to analyze documents, cross-reference witness statements, and reconstruct the timeline of events to figure out who is lying and who the true culprit is. It's the kind of immersive experience where a tiny detail on a card could be the missing piece needed to close the net around the criminal.
Whether you're playing solo to test your logical reasoning or gathering friends to debate theories and analyze evidence together, the goal remains the same: connect the dots and indict the murderer. This is a game of pure deduction, perfect for those who love crime stories and want to feel like they're inside a police procedural episode, without the hassle of complex rules. Just look, think, and deduce. Can you unmask the killer before they find a way off the L’Aurore?
Forget those massive rulebooks that make you want to give up before you even start. This experience is straightforward: you open the box, spread the cards on the table, and dive straight into the investigation. The game functions like a real dossier, where you'll need to analyze documents, cross-reference witness statements, and reconstruct the timeline of events to figure out who is lying and who the true culprit is. It's the kind of immersive experience where a tiny detail on a card could be the missing piece needed to close the net around the criminal.
Whether you're playing solo to test your logical reasoning or gathering friends to debate theories and analyze evidence together, the goal remains the same: connect the dots and indict the murderer. This is a game of pure deduction, perfect for those who love crime stories and want to feel like they're inside a police procedural episode, without the hassle of complex rules. Just look, think, and deduce. Can you unmask the killer before they find a way off the L’Aurore?
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Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
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Publisher
Platonia Games
Artist
Zompa Design
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need to read a rulebook before starting?
Nope! The game is designed to be intuitive. Just open it up and start analyzing the clues.
Can I play solo or do I need a group?
Both! You can tackle the challenge alone or assemble a team of detectives to solve the crime together.
Is the game replayable?
Since it's a mystery with a single solution, once you find the killer, the mystery is solved. However, you can pass it on to a friend!
How complex is the game?
The complexity lies in the mystery, not the rules. If you can read clues and connect facts, you're good to go.
What's inside the box?
The game includes cards that simulate documents, witness statements, and crime evidence.
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