Detective Charlie
1–5 players • 30 min • ages 7+
- Players
- 1–5 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 7+
How it plays
Detective Charlie plays 1–5 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 7 and up.
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Where it came from
Detective Charlie is a cooperative children's board game designed by Théo Rivière and Corentin Lebrat. Released in 2020 by Ludonaute, it was developed as an accessible entry point into the mystery genre for younger players, typically aged seven and up. The game utilizes a narrative-driven structure where players act as a young detective solving cases in the town of Mysteryville, focusing on deductive reasoning rather than competitive play.
The game's visual identity, characterized by its bright, inviting illustrations, was created by the artist Piper Thibodeau. Her design approach prioritized charm and clarity to keep the investigation process engaging for children. Upon its release, Detective Charlie was well-received by the board gaming community and critics for its simple ruleset and the way it successfully translated the mechanics of classic detective stories into a format suitable for the family gaming table.
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About Detective Charlie
Detective Charlie is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–5 players • 30 min • ages 7+. 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 Detective Charlie?
Detective Charlie is a board game for 1–5 players, running about 30 minutes. 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 Detective Charlie for?
Detective Charlie is built for 1–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Detective Charlie take to play?
A game of Detective Charlie is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Detective Charlie for?
Detective Charlie lists a minimum age of 7. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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