# MicroMacro: Crime City – Showdown

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: #2737
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 15-45 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Johannes Sich
- **Artists**: Daniel Goll, Johannes Sich, Tobias Jochinke
- **Publishers**: Edition Spielwiese, asmodee, Blackrock Games, Hachette Boardgames USA, Hobby Japan, Lucky Duck Games, MINDOK, MS Edizioni, Pegasus Spiele, SD Games, White Goblin Games
- **Categories**: Deduction, Murder / Mystery
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Deduction, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
If you love visual clue‑hunting and a light mystery game for friends, Showdown gives you that with flair.Rich visual mapUltra‑simple rulesShort, varied casesMaximum four playersLimited tactical depthRECOMMENDED

## Description
Crime City – Showdown caps the MicroMacro saga with a brand‑new city map and 16 fresh cases for you and your crew to crack. The game is cooperative: up to four players (or a solo detective) work together, scouring the massive city sheet for clues, spotting patterns, and linking details that at first glance seem random. Each case has a clear goal – identify the perpetrator, the motive, and the evidence that pins them – and playtime ranges from 15 to 45 minutes, perfect for quick sessions or mystery marathons. The mechanics are easy to pick up, but the depth lies in deduction: observe the map, mark areas, cross‑reference information, and occasionally make a creative logical leap. As with every MicroMacro title, the artwork shines; the colorful map and well‑designed icons make visual searching a joy. Showdown is a standalone product, so no prior knowledge of earlier games is needed. With a low complexity rating (BGG weight 1/5), it welcomes newcomers, yet the case variety and optional campaign mode keep veteran sleuths engaged. If you love police stories, visual puzzles, and those satisfying "aha!" moments, Showdown will quickly become your next tabletop obsession.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
1 to 4 players; it works as a solo experience or a cooperative team.

### What’s the typical playing time?
Between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the case’s difficulty.

### Do I need the previous MicroMacro games?
No. Showdown is standalone; all rules and scenarios are included.

### What age is it suitable for?
Recommended for ages 8 and up, as clue reading and deduction are kid‑friendly.

### Are there expansions available?
Not yet, but the series already offers the Bonus Box with extra cases that can be mixed in.

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