- BGG rating
- 5.2
CSI: Miami Booster Pack
- 2–4 players
- 2006
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,597
- BGG rating
- 3.6
CSI: Miami
2005
Rules assistance for CSI: Miami
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- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for CSI: Miami
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CSI: Miami is a board game released in 2005 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Mark Sutcliffe, Ed Moitoso, and Jeff Colthorpe.
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About the game
FEEL THE HEAT OF MIAMI! Behind the sun, surf and palm trees lurks a darker world. You will quickly learn that each suspect is capable of deceit. By rolling the CSI: Miami die you will follow the evidence, identify the killer and reveal the truth. Can you handle the heat? Follow lead criminalist, Horatio Caine, and his team of CSIs to collect three levels of evidence in order to solve each crime. CSI: Miami The Board Game features eight crime stories written in the fascinating, compelling style of the hit series, CSI: Miami. The object of the game is the be the first investigator to submit a correct arrest warrant, proving means, motive and opportunity for one of the three suspects. What's in the box? CSI: MIAMI Game Board 8 Crime Cases 40 CSI: Miami Challenge Cards 22 Suspect and Evidence Cards per Case The CSI: Miami Handbook Arrest Warrant Pad 6 CSI Player Pieces 12- Sided Die Expanded by: CSI: Miami Booster Pack
Categories
Publishers
- Tilsit
- Piatnik
- Jumbo
- Specialty Board Games, Inc.
Questions and answers
CSI: Miami supports 2–6 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 CSI: Miami is 45 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 CSI: Miami for ages 13 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.
CSI: Miami 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.
CSI: Miami belongs to these categories: Deduction. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed CSI: Miami and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of CSI: Miami are: Mark Sutcliffe, Ed Moitoso, and Jeff Colthorpe. 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 CSI: Miami 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.