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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love team-based mysteries, this game will hook you!
Highlights
- Intense cooperation
- Team detective
- Engaging narrative
- High replayability
- Unlimited creativity
Keep in mind
- Long playtime
- Moderate complexity
- Internet required
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Picture yourself and your crew as the detectives of New Haven, ready to crack a case the police dismissed as natural. In Hidden Games: The New Haven Case, the team dives into a folk festival where a mysterious death leaves clues scattered across documents, fingerprints, and suspect alibis. The game is 100% cooperative: each player takes on a role in the investigation, analyzing interrogation cards, making calls, and even researching online to piece together the puzzle.
Deduction is the heart of the game; you need to combine facts, compare testimonies, and reach logical conclusions to uncover who truly took the life of whom. The scenario is dynamic: each playthrough can be a different case, with new stories and suspects, ensuring high replayability. Playtime ranges from 90 to 180 minutes, depending on how deep the team decides to go, and it requires a phone or tablet with internet access to receive messages that can shift the investigation’s direction.
With 1 to 6 players, the dynamic works best with 3 or 4, but any number can fit. The minimum age is 14, though younger kids can help with clue‑gathering tasks, making it a great family option for those who love mental challenges. Components are detailed: board, suspect tokens, document cards, fingerprint tokens, investigation board, and even a phone box. If you enjoy engaging narratives, teamwork, and limitless creativity, Hidden Games: The New Haven Case is a pick that will keep you glued to the table for hours.
Deduction is the heart of the game; you need to combine facts, compare testimonies, and reach logical conclusions to uncover who truly took the life of whom. The scenario is dynamic: each playthrough can be a different case, with new stories and suspects, ensuring high replayability. Playtime ranges from 90 to 180 minutes, depending on how deep the team decides to go, and it requires a phone or tablet with internet access to receive messages that can shift the investigation’s direction.
With 1 to 6 players, the dynamic works best with 3 or 4, but any number can fit. The minimum age is 14, though younger kids can help with clue‑gathering tasks, making it a great family option for those who love mental challenges. Components are detailed: board, suspect tokens, document cards, fingerprint tokens, investigation board, and even a phone box. If you enjoy engaging narratives, teamwork, and limitless creativity, Hidden Games: The New Haven Case is a pick that will keep you glued to the table for hours.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
1
REC
2
BEST
3
BEST
4
REC
5
OK
6
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Hidden Industries GmbH, MAGICBOX GAMES, ToyRock Oy (TRG Games)
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
1 to 6 players, but the dynamic is best with 3 or 4 participants.
How long does a game last?
Between 90 and 180 minutes, depending on how deep you dive into the investigation.
Is the game suitable for kids?
Recommended for ages 14 and up; younger children can help but are not the main focus.
What are the main components?
Board, suspect tokens, document cards, fingerprint tokens, investigation board, phone, and internet access.
Do I need any special equipment?
A phone or tablet to receive messages and access the internet; laptop optional.
Does the game have different scenarios?
Yes, each scenario is a distinct case, allowing for varied storylines and clues.
Is the game cooperative?
Yes, everyone works together to solve the mystery, with no competition between players.
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