MicroMacro: Crime City – Bonus Box

Edition Spielwiese, Blackrock Games, Hobby Japan · Board game · 2023
1–4 · best 3 Solo 15 min Weight 1.3/5
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you're already into the visual detective vibe of MicroMacro, this box is the perfect conclusion to the Crime City series! It brings more mysteries to unravel and cases that make you revisit the maps you already know.

Highlights
  • More cases to investigate
  • Epic cases connect the maps
  • Completes the Crime City series
  • Unique visual experience
Keep in mind
  • Requires base games
  • Focus on visual deduction
  • Maps can be reused
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for another round of mysteries in Crime City! If you've enjoyed solving crimes and sending villains to jail with the previous MicroMacro games, the Bonus Box brings even more cases to your collection. This expansion, which is actually a complete supplement, adds 14 new challenges, totaling 136 investigation cards. Highlights include the 3 'Epic Cases', which are more complex and spread across all four familiar maps of the series, requiring you to combine clues from different locations and even from previous games (base games are necessary to play the epic cases).

Additionally, the box includes 11 bonus cases that are either new or were previously only available at limited events. It's the perfect chance to relive the unique MicroMacro experience: a giant, detail-filled map where you follow visual clues to solve crimes, just like a real detective. The gameplay is super accessible: just look at the map, follow the cards, and connect the dots. It's pure visual deduction and fun for the whole family, whether playing solo or in a group. The Bonus Box concludes the Crime City series with a flourish, offering more hours of investigation and that 'just one more case' feeling.

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3 items

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Components: Map (City Scale) Game: MicroMacro Mechanism: Campaign Games
Publisher Edition Spielwiese, Blackrock Games, Hobby Japan, Lucky Duck Games, MS Edizioni, Pegasus Spiele, Reflexshop, SD Games, White Goblin Games
Designer Johannes Sich
Artist Johannes Sich

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
Do I need to own the previous MicroMacro games to play this box?
Yes, to play the 3 'Epic Cases' that use the maps, you will need the base MicroMacro games. The 11 bonus cases can be played independently, but the full experience utilizes the maps.
How many players can play?
The game is for 1 to 4 players. Since it's cooperative, everyone works together to solve the cases, so the fun is guaranteed regardless of the number.
Is it very difficult? What do 'Epic Cases' mean?
Difficulty varies, but the 'Epic Cases' are more challenging and longer, as they involve multiple chapters and use all four maps. The overall complexity of MicroMacro is low, focusing on observation.
What comes in the box besides the cards?
The Bonus Box contains 136 cards divided into 14 cases. The main 'component' is the giant map you already have from the base games, where all the investigation takes place.
Is this a game for kids?
Yes! MicroMacro is great for families. The recommended age is usually 6 or 7 years and up, but what matters is the ability for observation and reasoning.
Does this box add new maps?
No, the Bonus Box does not include new maps. It uses the maps from the base MicroMacro games (Crime City, Full House, All In, and Showdown) for the more complex cases.
How long does a game session take?
Each individual case is quite quick, usually between 15 and 30 minutes. The 'Epic Cases' might take a bit longer as they are more extensive and divided into parts.