Chronicles of Crime
1–4 players • 60 min • ages 12+
- Players
- 1–4 players
- Playing time
- 60 min
- Age
- 12+
How it plays
Chronicles of Crime plays 1–4 players, takes about 60 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Chronicles of Crime was released in 2018 by Lucky Duck Games, emerging during a period of significant innovation in tabletop gaming where developers began blending traditional board game mechanics with digital integration. Created by designer David Cicurel, the game was conceptualized to bridge the gap between physical cooperative play and the immersive storytelling of mobile applications, utilizing a unique scan-and-play system that allows players to investigate crime scenes in virtual reality using their smartphones.
The game's design aesthetic prioritizes atmospheric, noir-inspired illustrations that evoke a sense of mystery and urgency. Upon its release, it was lauded by the hobbyist community for its seamless use of technology, which reduces the administrative upkeep often associated with complex detective games. Its reception solidified a new subgenre of hybrid digital-analog experiences, leading to numerous expansions that continue to refine the core deductive loop.
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About Chronicles of Crime
Chronicles of Crime is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–4 players • 60 min • ages 12+. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Chronicles of Crime?
Chronicles of Crime is a board game for 1–4 players, running about 1 hour. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Chronicles of Crime for?
Chronicles of Crime is built for 1–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Chronicles of Crime take to play?
A game of Chronicles of Crime is listed at about 1 hour. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Chronicles of Crime for?
Chronicles of Crime lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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