
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,306
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Vienna Connection
- 1–5 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2021

Expansion for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
Rules assistance for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game – Stand-Alone Case: Natural Causes
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Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game – Stand-Alone Case: Natural Causes is an expansion for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game released in 2019 for 1–5 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Ignacy Trzewiczek and its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
Professor Calvin Higgs is found dead in his lab at the Biology Institute of Virginia University. Can you find out why he died? Who is responsible? Your detective skills, teamwork spirit, and imagination are needed to solve the crime. “Natural Causes” is a short case with a playtime of around 90 minutes. It provides a perfect opportunity for those who would like to try out the game for the first time as well as those who already played the base game and are looking for a case to introduce new players to the game and invite friends to the hobby. Note: The original Print and Play of this case was stand alone, the physical printing requires the base game.
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game – Stand-Alone Case: Natural Causes supports 1–5 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 Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game – Stand-Alone Case: Natural Causes is 120–180 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 Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game – Stand-Alone Case: Natural Causes for ages 16 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.
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game – Stand-Alone Case: Natural Causes has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game – Stand-Alone Case: Natural Causes belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire 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 Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game – Stand-Alone Case: Natural Causes are: Ignacy Trzewiczek. 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 Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game – Stand-Alone Case: Natural Causes as an expansion for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game to use it. Check that your edition of Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.