Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If your family loves colorful puzzles and cooperative play, this is the ticket to the junior detective world.
Highlights
- Fun cooperative play
- Very simple rules
- Engaging visual puzzles
Keep in mind
- Playtime can vary
- Small pieces may get lost
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About the game
What you do in a play session
MicroMacro: Kids – Crazy City Park arrives as the junior edition of the well‑known hidden‑object series, adding a detective‑style twist. The board is a massive, colorful map packed with tiny drawings, each corner hiding clues, objects, and wacky scenarios. Up to four players become junior investigators tasked with solving three distinct cases: the disappearance of a huge dinosaur bone, a rampaging robot, and a diamond thief on the run. Each mission is a self‑contained scenario, but all share the same cooperative mechanic – players exchange hints, mark suspect areas, and progress together without a designated leader. The game also offers a solo mode, so a single child can enjoy the puzzle‑solving experience alone. Components are straightforward: clue tokens, suspect markers, and the large fold‑out map. Playtime ranges from 15 to 45 minutes depending on age and familiarity, and the complexity is very low (weight 1/5), making it perfect for kids 5 and up. Beyond sharpening observation and deduction, the game promotes teamwork and storytelling, as each solved case turns into a short tale the group narrates at the end. In short, it’s a visual puzzle that blends family fun with the thrill of being a real detective, all without overwhelming rules.
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Edition Spielwiese, Blackrock Games, Hobby Japan, Lucky Duck Games, MINDOK, SD Games, White Goblin Games
Designer
Johannes Sich
Artist
Daniel Goll, Johannes Sich, Tobias Jochinke
Community
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1,523owners
333wishlist
46want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can join?
1 to 4 players, with a solo mode included.
How long does a game take?
Between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on age and familiarity.
What age range is recommended?
From 5 years old onward, thanks to the light rules and appealing artwork.
Is the game cooperative or competitive?
It is fully cooperative; everyone works together to solve the cases.
What components are in the box?
A large fold‑out map, clue tokens, suspect markers, and a small rule booklet.
Is there a campaign mode?
Yes, the three missions can be played separately or as a short campaign sequence.
Can I play it solo?
Absolutely, there are solo rules so a single child can enjoy the game alone.
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