You will find 16 cases to resolve in the box. They are of increasing difficulty, which is indicated by the number of stars on the cards. It is recommended that you play them in the order listed, but it is up to you to choose in the end.
The setting up
Ready to investigate, Sherlock? Then unfold the huge map of the city: put it on your biggest table, on the floor, or even hang it on a wall.
You choose who will play the Lead Investigator. He will be in charge of reading the text on the case cards and will lead the investigation. And off you go!
Playing the game
Read the first card, it will give you an overview of the crime to be solved and will show a picture of the main character: the victim.
Each card will ask you to answer a question related to the crime in order to trace the origin of the murder. For example: where did the victim live, where was he going, why was he killed, …
Nothing could be simpler! Arm yourself with your magnifying glass and your eagle eye to look for clues in the lively city that is Crime City !
As soon as you think you’ve found the right answer to the question thanks to the clues found, the Lead Investigator will turn the card over and see if the scene found on the map is the solution.
From there, there are two possibilities:
- You have found the right answer, the Lead Investigator reads the next card aloud.
- You made a mistake, it happens! The leader announces the bad news, and can no longer help the others (because he now knows the answer) but can guide the group with clues in case of major difficulty.