Chronicles of Crime*
Embark on a thrilling cooperative adventure with Chronicles of Crime, a unique blend of crime investigation, board game excitement, and a touch of Virtual Reality. Picture yourself at the heart of criminal investigations, where the seamless integration of an app with physical components creates an immersive experience.
Gameplay Overview
- Launch the app, pick your scenario, and dive into the narrative. Your mission: solve the current crime and catch the killer in record time.
- Experience the innovative Scan&Play technology; every component, from locations to characters, boasts a unique QR code. Activate clues and unravel diverse stories based on your scenario choice.
- Embrace a dynamic gaming experience; updates to the app provide fresh stories without the need for additional physical components.
Special Features
- Introducing Virtual Reality (VR): Immerse yourself in the game's universe using your mobile phone and optional VR glasses. Explore a virtual world, searching for clues that transcend the boundaries of traditional board games.
Conclusion
Chronicles of Crime offers 1 tutorial and 5 initial scenarios, with additional downloadable content directly within the app. Each session lasts approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, creating an interconnected web of scenarios that contribute to a larger, gripping narrative.
Nominated for 17 awards and won 5.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews, ratings, Let's Plays and tests for Chronicles of Crime
We like Chronicles of Crime so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 17 in All games from the Top100 "Hunter & Cron Award 2019" list 🇩🇪
- Position 18 in All games from the Top100 "Hunter & Cron Award 2020" list 🇩🇪
- Position 21 in All games from the Top100 "Hunter & Cron Award 2021" list 🇩🇪
- Position 14 in The best adventure board, card & dice games
- Position 19 in The best "Årets Spel"🇸🇪 game award winners and nominees
- Position 11 in The best board games that take long⏰
- Position 7 in The best board games you can play in 90 minutes⏰
- Position 9 in The best Detective board games 🕵️♂️
- Position 11 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2018 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 66 in The best games recommended ❤️ by Spiegel Online magazine
- Position 18 in The best games released in 2018📆
- Position 17 in The best games where you play a campaign
- Position 29 in The best "Hra roku🇨🇿" winners and nominees
- Position 26 in The best "Les Trois Lys🇨🇦" winners and nominees
- Position 1 in The best murder/mystery/deduction games 🔪🕵️♂️
- Position 24 in The best "Origins Awards" winners & nominees
- Position 14 in The best storytelling games - making up stories
- Position 12 in The best "Swiss Gamers Award🇨🇭" winners and nominees
- Position 24 in The Best "UK Games Expo Awards🇬🇧" winners and nominees
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