Detective: City of Angels*
Set in the dark and violent world of 1940s Los Angeles, this game is filled with mystery, deception, and investigations for 1-5 players. Most players assume the roles of LAPD murder detectives, eager for fame and willing to do whatever it takes to solve a case, including intimidating suspects and hiring informants. One player, however, takes on the role of The Chisel, whose goal is to thwart the detectives with bluffing and manipulation.
The game features an innovative system that simulates interrogating suspects, where responses can be strategically misleading. Each crime is a carefully crafted puzzle that can unfold in various ways, depending on the detectives' approach, creating a richly story-driven experience. A cooperative mode allows one or more players to work together to solve cases.
- 1 - 5 Players
- 30 - 150 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Detective: City of Angels so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2025
- Position 43 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2019 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 19 in The best games presented at the Spiel.digital 2020 fair
- Position 13 in The best games where you can betray others (Traitor Games)
- Position 23 in The best games with action points
- Position 8 in The best games with Area Movement
- Position 6 in The best "One Versus Many" games