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10 OF THE BEST

MYSTERY GAMES

Picked by Christopher John Eggett

1 DETECTIVE: A MODERN CRIME BOARD GAME – SEASON ONE

This streamlined and slightly pared back version of the Detective series from designer Ignacy Trzewiczek sees players solve a handful of cases using only their wits and powers of deduction. It’s a game that is almost entirely freeform in your sleuthing – you’ll be given information, and leads to follow, but how you interpret and discuss the situation amongst yourselves is the only way you’ll solve the case. Using a slick digital database entry system, that multiple players can access at once, meaning your forensic combing can bring about eureka moments as well as wonderful red herrings.

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