Chronicles of Crime: 1900*
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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.
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- 👥 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
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- Position 12 in The Best Board Games with Campaigns 🗺️
- Position 3 in The best board games with historical background
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- Position 8 in The best games funded through Spieleschmiede
- Position 6 in The best games set in France 🇫🇷
- Position 29 in The best games where you play a campaign
- Position 2 in The best murder/mystery/deduction games 🔪🕵️♂️
- Position 28 in The best puzzle board, card & dice games
- Position 27 in The best storytelling games - making up stories
- Position 19 in The best thematic board games
- Position 97 in The top 100 highest-rated board games
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