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- BGG #2,066
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Rules assistance for Chronicles of Crime: Noir
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- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Chronicles of Crime: Noir
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Chronicles of Crime: Noir is an expansion for Chronicles of Crime released in 2018 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by David Cicurel and Stéphane Anquetil and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Deduction, and Storytelling.
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About the game
Noir is an expansion authored by Stephane Anquetil, a very talented writer with credentials including Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective scenarios as well as Escape Books and Box (404 éditions). In Noir, the whole group is collectively representing one private detective with unconventional methods. Instead of Forensic Contacts, players have 4 action cards they can use at any point and any moment: Spy Break-In Bribe Intimidate You won't be able to intimidate everyone without repercussions. Also, your money is in a shortage, so you can't bribe everyone you meet. Noir really brings another side to crime busting! This Expansion requires the base game (London) to be played. It also requires an app to work (it's impossible to play without it), but once downloaded no Internet connection is needed to play. You currently need Android 4.4 or newer, or iOS 8.0 or newer to run the app, which may change in the future. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Chronicles of Crime: Noir supports 1–4 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 Chronicles of Crime: Noir is 60–90 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 Chronicles of Crime: Noir 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.
Chronicles of Crime: Noir has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Chronicles of Crime: Noir belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Deduction, and Storytelling. 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 Chronicles of Crime: Noir are: David Cicurel and Stéphane Anquetil. 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 Chronicles of Crime: Noir as an expansion for Chronicles of Crime. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Chronicles of Crime to use it. Check that your edition of Chronicles of Crime is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.