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- BGG rating
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Crime Scene: Moscow 1989
2021
Rules assistance for Crime Scene: Moscow 1989
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 120–240 min
- 18+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Crime Scene: Moscow 1989
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Crime Scene: Moscow 1989 is a board game released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Petter Ilander, Richard Heayes, and Markku Heljakka and its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Finale Ending.
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About the game
Moscow is one of the four original Crime Scene Games. It is a mystery solving game that combines three main elements: 1) A modern mystery story written by professional crime author Arttu Tuominen. 2) Finding details from a "Hidden image" picture. 3) More or less classic puzzle solving. The puzzles range from single to four card ones, and from light to quite heavy. Players can use hints to help with the solving, but it costs them Reputation cards. Giving a wrong answer also makes the players lose a Reputation card. The more Reputation Cards the players have left at the end, the easier it is for them to follow the "Hunch" found on the remaining cards, and ultimately choosing the correct option in the "Final Choice" The high age recommendation comes from a few graphic details in the story. These can be skipped by parents playing with their children (12+), as long as they are aware such exist in the game. Challenge Level 4/5
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Publishers
- Tactic
- AS Company
Questions and answers
Crime Scene: Moscow 1989 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 Crime Scene: Moscow 1989 is 120–240 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 Crime Scene: Moscow 1989 for ages 18 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.
Crime Scene: Moscow 1989 has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Crime Scene: Moscow 1989 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Finale Ending. 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 Crime Scene: Moscow 1989 are: Petter Ilander, Richard Heayes, and Markku Heljakka. 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 Crime Scene: Moscow 1989 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.