
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,438
- BGG rating
- 6.0
3 Secrets
- 2–8 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2017

2019
Rules assistance for 3 Secrets: Crime Time
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3 Secrets: Crime Time is a board game released in 2019 for 2–8 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Martino Chiacchiera and Pierluca Zizzi and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
In 3 Secrets: Crime Time, you are detectives who are traveling in time and struggling with unsolved cases. The goal of the game is to unravel the three secrets of an unresolved case before time runs out. The supercomputer HAL knows the truth, but cannot reveal everything it knows due to the time distortion. Players have to ask it questions, using their lateral thinking and deductive skills, to unravel the mystery before they must return to base! 3 Secrets: Crime Time features two game modes: co-operative and competitive. —description from the publisher
3 Secrets: Crime Time supports 2–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 3 Secrets: Crime Time is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 3 Secrets: Crime Time for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
3 Secrets: Crime Time has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
3 Secrets: Crime Time belongs to these categories: Deduction and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 3 Secrets: Crime Time are: Martino Chiacchiera and Pierluca Zizzi. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 3 Secrets: Crime Time as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.