Emil und die Detektive*
The game is based on the book by Erich Kästner, where Emil's money is stolen while he is asleep on the train. He recruits other children to help him find the thief.
The game features a two-part puzzle board and 31 pieces representing city landscapes. One player acts as the thief, Mr. Grundeis, trying to reach the park before the detectives find him. The detectives take turns rolling dice and moving around the board to uncover his hiding place.
Nominated for 1 award.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2004
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
We like Emil und die Detektive so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2025
- Position 13 in The best board games with hidden draw
- Position 23 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2003 game fair in Essen, Germany
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