Board games and detective nights at home
Looking for an idea for your next game night? With Criminal Investigation, your group becomes a team of detectives. Open the case file, compare statements and evidence, and build a theory together about what happened.
How does a detective game work?
Each game centres on a story with a mystery to solve. Investigate documents, photographs, notes and clues. The digital archive provides additional information. Some leads confirm your suspicions; others take you in a completely different direction. Your goal: connect the facts and reach a well-supported conclusion.
Choose the right case for your group
- Rebecca — A student is found dead at school. Police reports, coded notes and a locked phone guide your investigation.
- Ardzhikov — A wealthy businessman is dead and the investigator working on the case has disappeared. His documents and digital archive form the trail to the truth.
- Dayana — A girl disappears after an evening in Sofia. Study the interviews and her personal clues to find out what happened.
- Desislava — A well-known influencer's death raises questions. Compare photographs, notes and statements from the people around her.
Check your chosen case's product page for its contents, recommended player count and playing time. Planning several evenings? Explore the four-case bundle.
A night for two or a group of friends?
Choose a case suited to the listed number of players. As a pair, you can read all the documents together and discuss every theory. In a larger group, share out the documents and then compare findings. Make sure everyone can see the most important clues.
How to prepare a detective night
- Clear some table space for the documents and have paper ready for notes.
- Have a phone or computer with internet access ready for the digital archive.
- Read the introduction and examine the materials before drawing conclusions.
- Note what you know for certain and which questions remain unanswered.
- Discuss your theory and check that it accounts for all the important clues.
Need help choosing?
Want to know which case suits your group or have a question about availability? Contact us or browse all detective games.