7.2
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Ludopedia
6.6
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BGG
Our Verdict
If you love unraveling mysteries and enjoy a good crime story, Pocket Detective is a perfect fit to flex your brain cells!
Highlights
- Engaging deduction
- Captivating stories
- Playable solo
- Cooperative and immersive
- Easy to learn
Keep in mind
- Language dependency
- Limited replayability (one case)
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Alright, detective! Ready to dive into tricky cases and mysterious stories? The Pocket Detective game series puts you in charge of investigations where you and your friends (or just you, if you prefer the solitude of a genius!) need to figure out what really happened. Here's the deal: you'll be gathering clues, interrogating some shady suspects, and even making arrests, all to piece together the information and solve the mystery.
It works like this: each turn, a player chooses one of the available cards. These cards can represent a crucial clue, a location to investigate, an interrogation with a key witness, a special action that could turn the tide, or even the arrest of a suspect. By using these cards that you uncover throughout the investigation, the truth begins to emerge. The big challenge is to solve the case using the minimum number of turns possible, proving that you are the true Sherlock Holmes of the tabletop.
Pocket Detective is a series of cooperative card games that will put your deduction skills to the test, perfect for 1 to 6 players aged 14 and up. If you enjoy a good crime story and love the feeling of unraveling an enigma, this series is a treat. Each title brings a different and unique case, ensuring that the fun never ends and that every investigation is a new adventure full of twists and turns.
It works like this: each turn, a player chooses one of the available cards. These cards can represent a crucial clue, a location to investigate, an interrogation with a key witness, a special action that could turn the tide, or even the arrest of a suspect. By using these cards that you uncover throughout the investigation, the truth begins to emerge. The big challenge is to solve the case using the minimum number of turns possible, proving that you are the true Sherlock Holmes of the tabletop.
Pocket Detective is a series of cooperative card games that will put your deduction skills to the test, perfect for 1 to 6 players aged 14 and up. If you enjoy a good crime story and love the feeling of unraveling an enigma, this series is a treat. Each title brings a different and unique case, ensuring that the fun never ends and that every investigation is a new adventure full of twists and turns.
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Publisher
Jet Games Studio, Lavka Games, Albi, Cranio Creations, Games7Days, Gen-X Games, Mandoo Games, Matagot, MeepleBR, NeoTroy Games, Reflexshop, Schmidt Spiele, Surfin' Meeple China
Designer
Yury Yamshchikov
Artist
Yury Yamshchikov
How many players can participate in Pocket Detective?
It's super flexible! You can play solo if you want to test your investigative skills alone, or with up to 6 friends, turning your table into a real detective team.
What is the average duration of a game?
Prepare for an investigation session that lasts between 45 to 60 minutes. It's enough time to dive into the mystery without tiring everyone out.
Is Pocket Detective a complex game to learn?
Not at all! With a BGG weight of 1.4643, it's considered quite light. The rules are easy to pick up, so you can focus on the fun of solving the crime quickly.
What comes in the game box?
The box is compact but full of action! Basically, you'll find a deck of cards representing clues, locations, interrogations, and special actions. It's everything you need for the investigation!
Who is Pocket Detective best suited for?
It's perfect for those who enjoy deduction games, mystery, and crime stories. If you love a good enigma and the feeling of solving a case, you'll be hooked! The recommended age is 14 and up.
Is each game in the Pocket Detective series a different case?
Exactly! Each title in the series brings a unique and independent case for you to investigate. This means you can play one without needing the others, but if you want more mysteries, the series has several to explore!