Chronicles of Crime: 1900*
* You play as Victor Lavel, an ambitious journalist in 1900 Paris, during the vibrant Belle Époque. While others report on events like the Exposition Universelle and the Olympics, Lavel is drawn to solving crimes, including murders and kidnappings. The standalone game challenges players to gather evidence, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles reminiscent of escape rooms.
- 👥 1 - 4 Players
- ⏱️ 60 - 90 Minutes
- 🧒 12+ years old
- 🧩 Easy to learn
* We like Chronicles of Crime: 1900 so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2026
- Position 25 in The best adventure board, card & dice games
- Position 17 in The best board games that take long⏰
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- Position 3 in The best board games with historical background
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- Position 10 in The best Detective board games 🕵️♂️
- Position 8 in The best games funded through Spieleschmiede
- Position 27 in The best games released in 2021📆
- Position 9 in The best games set in France 🇫🇷
- Position 27 in The best games where you play a campaign
- Position 2 in The best murder/mystery/deduction games 🔪🕵️♂️
- Position 25 in The best puzzle board, card & dice games
- Position 21 in The best storytelling games - making up stories
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